# EDGAR Filing Document

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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000894189-25-005483

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 485BPOS

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**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250805

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250805

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20250805

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ADVISORS SERIES TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001027596

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-07959
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251186235

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** U.S BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
- **STREET 2:** 615 E MICHIGAN STREET
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 626-914-7235

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 615 E MICHIGAN STREET
- **STREET 2:** MK-WI-LC2
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53202
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ADVISORS SERIES TRUST
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001027596

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 485BPOS
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-17391
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251186234

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** U.S BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC
- **STREET 2:** 615 E MICHIGAN STREET
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 626-914-7235

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 615 E MICHIGAN STREET
- **STREET 2:** MK-WI-LC2
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53202

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Scharf ETF (Series ID: S000093304)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000261485 | Scharf ETF   | KAT             |

### Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (Series ID: S000093305)

| Class ID   | Class Name                    | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000261486 | Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | GKAT            |

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Filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 5, 2025

1933 Act Registration File No. 333-17391

1940 Act File No. 811-07959

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, D.C. 20549

**FORM N-1A**

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| REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 | [ | X | ] |
| Pre-Effective Amendment No. | | [ | | ] |
| Post-Effective Amendment No. | 1177 | [ | X | ] |

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and

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [ X ] <br> Amendment No. <u>1179</u> [ X ]

(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

ADVISORS SERIES TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (626) 914-7363

Jeffrey T. Rauman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Advisors Series Trust

c/o U.S. Bank Global Fund Services

777 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copies to:

Rachael L. Schwartz, Esq.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP

1251 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor

New York, New York 10020

It is proposed that this filing will become effective

☒ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)

☐ on __________ pursuant to paragraph (b)

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

☐ on __________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(1)

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

☐ on __________ pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485.

If appropriate, check the following box

[ ]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

**Explanatory Note:** This Post-Effective Amendment No. 1177 to the Registration Statement of Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust") is being filed to add certain related financial information and to make other non-material changes for the Trust's series: Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF.

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![scharffundsprospectus_image1.jpg](ck0001027596-20250805_g1.jpg)

**PROSPECTUS**

August 5, 2025

**Scharf ETF**

(Ticker: KAT)

**Scharf Global Opportunity ETF**

(Ticker: GKAT)

*each of the above listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the "Exchange")*

**The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.**

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [SUMMARY SECTIONS](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_10) | [1](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_10) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scharf ETF | [1](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_13) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | [8](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_22) |
| [PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RELATED RISKS](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_31) | [15](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_31) |
| [PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_34) | [22](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_34) |
| [MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_37) | [22](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_37) |
| [HOW TO BUY AND SELL SHARES](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_40) | [24](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_40) |
| [DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TAXES](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_43) | [27](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_43) |
| [DISTRIBUTION](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_635) | [29](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_635) |
| [PREMIUM/DISCOUNT INFORMATION](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_629) | [29](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_629) |
| [ADDITIONAL NOTICES](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_55) | [29](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_55) |
| [INDEX DESCRIPTIONS](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_58) | [29](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_58) |
| [FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_61) | [30](#i8b22eeb75077438eb828d2990c472984_61) |

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**SUMMARY SECTION**

**Scharf ETF**

**Investment Objective** 

The Scharf ETF (the "Fund") seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Fund** 

The following table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund ("Shares"). **This table and the Example below do not include the brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries that investors may pay on their purchases and sales of Shares.**

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|:---|:---|
| ***ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES*** <br>(*expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment*) | ***ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES*** <br>(*expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment*) |
| Management Fees | 0.75% |
| Distribution and Service (Rule 12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses\* | 0.00% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.75% |
| \* Estimated for the current fiscal year. | \* Estimated for the current fiscal year. |

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**Example**

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you may pay on your purchases and sales of Shares. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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|:---|:---|
| **1 Year** | **3 Years** |
| $77 | $240 |

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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. For the most recent fiscal year, the Scharf Predecessor Fund's (defined below) portfolio turnover rate was 33% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund** 

Under normal market conditions, the Fund primarily invests in equity securities that the Adviser believes have significantly more appreciation potential than downside risk over the long term. Equity securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common and preferred stock of mid- and large- capitalization companies, rights, and warrants. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers listed on foreign exchanges (excluding depositary receipts), including up to 25% of its total assets in issuers in emerging markets. The Fund may invest without limit in depositary receipts, such as American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"). The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its total assets in non-money market investment companies, including exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). The Fund may also invest in Rule 144A securities.

In general, the Adviser utilizes five key elements in its equity investment philosophy: low valuation, discount to fair value, investment flexibility, focus and long-term perspective. Through a proprietary screening process, the Adviser seeks to identify investments with low valuations combined with growing earnings, cash flow and/or book value. The Fund may also invest in "special situations," which may occur when the securities of a company are affected by circumstances, including, but not limited to, hidden assets (*i.e.*, assets that may be undervalued on a company's balance

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sheet or otherwise difficult to value and therefore not properly reflected in the company's share price), spinoffs, liquidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations, mergers, management changes and technological changes.

In addition, the Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities. Fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, those of domestic and foreign governments, government agencies, inflation-protected securities, asset-backed securities, exchange-traded notes ("ETNs"), money market instruments, convertible securities, bank debt, limited partnerships, municipalities and companies across a wide range of industries, market capitalizations and maturities and may include those that are rated below investment grade (*i.e.*, "junk bonds"). The types of asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest include mortgage-backed securities.

The Adviser uses a combination of proprietary research techniques including traditional fundamental research as well as quantitative technology tools (including rules-based software-enhanced models) to analyze and interpret information relevant to security selection and to integrate the Adviser's views on security selection, valuation and risk into portfolio construction.

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in cash, cash equivalents, and high-quality, short-term debt securities, money market mutual funds and money market instruments due to a lack of suitable investment opportunities or for temporary defensive purposes.

When selling securities, the Adviser considers the same factors it uses in evaluating a security for purchase and generally sells securities that it believes no longer have sufficient upside potential.

The Fund is classified as "non-diversified" under the 1940 Act, which means that it may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it were a diversified fund.

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund** 

By itself, the Fund is not a complete, balanced investment plan. The Fund cannot guarantee that it will achieve its investment objectives. Losing all or a portion of your investment is a risk of investing in the Fund. The following risks are considered principal and could affect the value of your investment in the Fund:

• **ETF Risks.** The Fund is an ETF, and, as a result of an ETF's structure, it is exposed to the following risks:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Authorized Participants, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk.* The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that may act as Authorized Participants ("APs"). In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, Shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting: (i) APs exit the business or otherwise become unable to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other APs step forward to perform these services, or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to perform their functions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Costs of Buying or Selling Shares.* Due to the costs of buying or selling Shares, including brokerage commissions imposed by brokers and bid-ask spreads, frequent trading of Shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in Shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV.* As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund's NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of Shares or during periods of market volatility. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility, periods of steep market declines, and periods when there is limited trading activity for Shares in the secondary market, in which case such premiums or discounts may be significant. Because securities held by the Fund may trade on foreign exchanges that are closed when the Fund's primary listing exchange is open, the Fund is likely to experience premiums and discounts greater than those of domestic ETFs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Trading*. Although Shares are listed for trading on the Exchange and may be traded on U.S. exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that Shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of Shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund's underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than Shares.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Cash Transaction Risk*. The Fund may effect a portion of its creations and redemptions for cash, rather than in-kind securities. The Fund may be required to sell or unwind portfolio investments to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause the Fund to recognize a capital gain that it might not have recognized if it had made a redemption in kind. As a result, the Fund may pay out higher annual capital gain distributions than if the in-kind redemption process was used. The use of cash creations and redemptions may also cause the Fund's shares to trade in the market at wider bid-ask spreads or greater premiums or discounts to the Fund's NAV.

*•* **Economic and Market Risk.** Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one country or region will adversely impact markets or issuers in other countries or regions. Securities in a Fund's portfolio may underperform in comparison to securities in general financial markets, a particular financial market or other asset classes due to a number of factors, including: inflation (or expectations for inflation); deflation (or expectations for deflation); interest rates; global demand for particular products or resources; natural disasters or events; pandemic diseases; terrorism; regulatory events; other governmental trade or market control programs and related geopolitical events. In addition, the value of the Fund's investments may be negatively affected by the occurrence of global events such as war, terrorism, environmental disasters, natural disasters or events, country instability, and infectious disease epidemics or pandemics. The imposition by the U.S. of tariffs on goods imported from foreign countries and reciprocal tariffs levied on U.S. goods by those countries also may lead to volatility and instability in domestic and foreign markets.

*•* **Equity Securities Risk.** The value of the Fund's shares will go up or down based on the movement of the overall stock market and the value of the individual securities held by the Fund, both of which can sometimes be volatile.

• **Management Risk.** The Fund is an actively managed portfolio. The Adviser's management practices and investment strategies might not produce the desired results. The Adviser may be incorrect in its assessment of a stock's appreciation potential.

• **Model Risk.** The Adviser may use proprietary models in identifying, evaluating and selecting securities for the Fund, and to weight the portfolio. These models generally use technology and software and rely on both internally developed data as well as third-party data. Technology implemented tools are subject to greater risks associated with computer hardware and software, including risks associated with cybersecurity events or software faults. Inaccurate or incomplete data, or improper application of data within a model, could limit the effectiveness of any quantitative tool. Models may be improperly constructed, or may rely on factors (such as historical market performance data) that may not be as relevant in current markets. The Fund could be adversely affected by the Adviser's use of models in managing the Fund's portfolio.

• **Technology Risk.** The Adviser uses a range of technology and software programs in managing the Fund. These include proprietary and third-party data and systems used to identify or evaluate securities or otherwise support portfolio managers. Software or hardware failures or faults, cyber events, incorrect programming, or inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable data could adversely affect the Adviser's implementation of the investment strategy and the Fund's performance.

• **Foreign and Emerging Market Securities Risk.** Investments in foreign currencies and foreign issuers are subject to additional risks, including political and economic risks, greater volatility, civil conflicts and war, sanctions or other measures by the United States or other governments, liquidity risks, currency fluctuations, higher transaction costs, delayed settlement, possible foreign controls on investment, expropriation and nationalization risks, and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of foreign markets. Events and evolving conditions in certain economies or markets may alter the risks associated with investments tied to countries or regions that historically were perceived as comparatively stable becoming riskier and more volatile. These risks are magnified in countries in "emerging markets." Emerging market countries typically have less-established market economies than developed countries and may face greater social, economic, regulatory and political uncertainties. In addition, emerging markets typically present greater illiquidity and price volatility concerns due to smaller or limited local capital markets and greater difficulty in determining market valuations of securities due to limited public information on issuers.

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• **Depositary Receipt Risk.** Depositary receipts are subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities, including, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad, currency movements and different legal, regulatory and tax environments.

• **Foreign Currency Risk.** Currency movements may negatively impact value even when there is no change in value of the security in the issuer's home country. Currency management strategies may substantially change the Fund's exposure to currency exchange rates and could result in losses to the Fund if currencies do not perform as the Adviser expects.

• **Large-Sized Company Risk.** Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges like changes in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors. In addition, large-sized companies are sometimes unable to attain the high growth rates of successful, smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion.

• **Medium-Sized Company Risk.** The Fund may invest in the securities of medium-sized companies. As a result, the Fund's performance may be adversely affected if securities of medium-sized companies underperform securities of other capitalization ranges or the market as a whole. Securities of smaller companies trade in smaller volumes and are often more vulnerable to market volatility than securities of larger companies.

• **Non-Diversification Risk.** Because the Fund is "non-diversified," it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, a decline in the value of an investment in a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers could cause the Fund's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio. This may increase the Fund's volatility and cause the performance of a relatively smaller number of issuers to have a greater impact on the Fund's performance.

**• Investment Style Risk.** The Adviser follows an investing style that favors relatively low valuations. At times when this style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform funds that follow different investing styles.

• **Investment Company Risk.** When the Fund invests in an ETF or mutual fund, it will bear additional expenses based on its pro rata share of the ETF's or mutual fund's operating expenses, including the potential duplication of management fees. The risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund generally reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities the ETF or mutual fund holds. The Fund also will incur brokerage costs when it purchases ETFs. Investments in ETFs are also subject to the "ETF Risks" described above.

*•* **Fixed-Income Securities Risk.** The following risks are associated with the Fund's investment in fixed-income securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Prepayment and Extension Risk.* The risk that the securities may be paid off earlier (prepayment) or later (extension) than expected. Either situation could cause securities to pay lower-than-market rates of interest, which could hurt the Fund's yield or share price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Interest Rate Risk.* The Fund's investments in fixed income securities will change in value based on changes in interest rates. If rates increase, the value of these investments generally declines. Securities with greater interest rate sensitivity and longer maturities generally are subject to greater fluctuations in value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Credit Risk.* Credit risk is the risk of loss on an investment due to the deterioration of an issuer's financial health. Such a deterioration of financial health may result in a reduction of the credit rating of the issuer's securities and may lead to the issuer's inability to honor its contractual obligations including making timely payment of interest and principal.

• **High-Yield Securities Risk.** Fixed-income securities that are rated below investment grade (*i.e.,* "junk bonds") are subject to additional risk factors due to the speculative nature of these securities, such as increased possibility of default liquidation of the security, and changes in value based on public perception of the issuer.

• **Municipal Securities Risk.** Municipal securities rely on the creditworthiness or revenue production of their issuers or auxiliary credit enhancement features. Municipal securities may be difficult to obtain because of limited supply, which may increase the cost of such securities and effectively reduce a portfolio's yield. Typically, less information is available about a municipal issuer than is available for other types of securities issuers.

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• **Asset-Backed Securities Risk.** Asset-backed securities are subject to certain risks including prepayment and call risks. When an obligation is prepaid and when securities are called, the Fund may have to reinvest in securities with a lower yield or fail to recover additional amounts (*i.e.*, premiums) paid for securities with higher interest rates, resulting in an unexpected capital loss and/or a decrease in the amount of dividends and yield. In periods of rising interest rates, the Fund may be subject to extension risk, and may receive principal later than expected. As a result, in periods of rising interest rates, the Fund may exhibit additional volatility. During periods of difficult or frozen credit markets, significant changes in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, such securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid.

• **Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk.** In addition to the general risks associated with fixed-income securities as described above, the structure of certain mortgage-backed securities may make their reaction to interest rates and other factors difficult to predict, which may cause their prices to be more volatile than other fixed-income securities.

• **Exchange-Traded Note Risk.** The value of an ETN may be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying securities' markets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating and economic, legal, political or geographic events that affect the referenced index. In addition, the notes issued by ETNs and held by the Fund are unsecured debt of the issuer.

• **Bank Debt Risk.** The Fund's investments in secured and unsecured assignments of bank debt may create substantial risk. In making investments in such debt, which are loans made by banks or other financial intermediaries to borrowers, the Fund will depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the borrower for payment of principal and interest.

• **Inflation Protected Securities Risk.** The value of inflation protected securities generally will fluctuate in response to changes in "real" interest rates, generally decreasing when real interest rates rise and increasing when real interest rates fall. Real interest rates represent nominal (or stated) interest rates reduced by the expected impact of inflation. In addition, interest payments on inflation-indexed securities will generally vary up or down along with the rate of inflation.

• **Convertible Bond Risk.** Convertible bonds are hybrid securities that have characteristics of both bonds and common stocks and are therefore subject to both debt security risks and equity risk. Convertible bonds are subject to equity risk especially when their conversion value is greater than the interest and principal value of the bond. The prices of equity securities may rise or fall because of economic or political changes and may decline over short or extended periods of time.

• **Rule 144A Securities Risk.** The market for Rule 144A securities typically is less active than the market for publicly-traded securities. Rule 144A securities carry the risk that the liquidity of these securities may become impaired, making it more difficult for the Fund to sell these securities.

• **Special Situations Risk.** There is a risk that the special situation (*i.e.,* spin-off, liquidation, merger, *etc.*) might not occur, which could have a negative impact on the price of the issuer's securities and fail to produce gains or produce a loss for the Fund. In addition, investments in special situation companies may be illiquid and difficult to value, which will require the Fund to employ fair value procedures to value its holdings in such investments.

**Performance** 

The following performance information indicates some of the risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund has adopted the performance history of the Scharf Fund (the "Scharf Predecessor Fund"), which operated as a mutual fund using the same investment objective and substantially similar principal investment strategies and principal risks, except that the Scharf Predecessor Fund was classified as a "diversified fund" and its principal investment strategy included investing in equity securities of companies of all size market capitalizations, while the Fund is classified as "non-diversified fund" and its principal investment strategy includes investing in equity securities of mid- and large-capitalization companies. Performance information shown for periods prior to August 22, 2025, is that of the Scharf Predecessor Fund. The bar chart shows the Scharf Predecessor Fund's performance for the calendar years ended December 31. The table illustrates how the Scharf Predecessor Fund's average annual returns for one-year, five-years, ten-years, and since inception periods compare with those of a broad measure of market performance and an additional index the Adviser believes reflects the market sectors in which the Fund invests. The Scharf Predecessor Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.scharfetfs.com or by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-617-0004.

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**Annual Returns as of December 31**![17768](ck0001027596-20250805_g2.jpg)

For the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2025, the Scharf Predecessor Fund's total return was 6.69%. During the period of time shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 13.16% (quarter ended June 30, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -15.60% (quarter ended March 31, 2020).

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| **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Predecessor Fund)* |
| **Scharf ETF** | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** | **Since**<br> **Inception**<br>**(12/30/2011)** |
| Return Before Taxes | 7.83% | 9.35% | 8.55% | 10.99% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 6.63% | 7.75% | 7.17% | 9.82% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 5.51% | 7.23% | 6.70% | 9.05% |
| ***S&P 500***<sup>®</sup> ***Index*** (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | 25.02% | 14.53% | 13.10% | 14.75% |
| ***Russell 1000 Value Total Return Index***<sup>(1)</sup><br>(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | 14.37% | 8.68% | 8.49% | 11.23% |

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<sup>(1)</sup> The Adviser believes that the additional index reasonably represents the Fund's investment strategy.

The after-tax returns were calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs").

**Management** 

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| *Adviser:* | Scharf Investments, LLC |
| *Sub-Adviser:* | Tidal Investments LLC |
| *Portfolio Managers:* | The following individuals serve as portfolios managers to the Fund:<br>• Brian A. Krawez, CFA, President, Investment Committee Chairman and Lead Equity Manager of the Adviser<br>• Gabe Houston, Investment Committee Member and Senior Research Analyst of the Adviser<br>• Charles A. Ragauss, CFA, Portfolio Manager for the Sub-Adviser |

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The portfolio managers are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. Mr. Krawez has served as a portfolio manager to the Scharf Predecessor Fund since its inception in 2011, and Mr. Houston has served as a portfolio manager to the Scharf Predecessor Fund since 2022. Messrs. Krawez, Houston, and Ragauss have served as portfolio managers of the Fund since its inception in August 2025.

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**Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares**

Shares are listed on the Exchange, and individual Shares may only be bought and sold in the secondary market through brokers at market prices, rather than NAV. Because Shares trade at market prices rather than NAV, Shares may trade at a price greater than NAV (premium) or less than NAV (discount).

The Fund generally issues and redeems Creation Units in exchange for a portfolio of securities closely approximating the holdings of the Fund (the "Deposit Securities") and/or a designated amount of U.S. cash. The Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in large blocks known as "Creation Units," which only APs (typically, broker-dealers) may purchase or redeem. Creation Units generally consist of 25,000 Shares, though this may change from time to time.

Investors may incur costs attributable to the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay to purchase Shares (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept for Shares (ask) when buying or selling Shares in the secondary market (the "bid-ask spread"). Recent information about the Fund, including its NAV, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads is available on the Fund's website at www.scharfetfs.com.

**Tax Information**

Fund distributions are generally taxable as ordinary income, qualified dividend income, or capital gains (or a combination), unless your investment is in an IRA or other tax-advantaged account. Distributions on investments made through tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of assets from those accounts.

**Financial Intermediary Compensation**

If you purchase Shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank) (an "Intermediary"), the Adviser or its affiliates may pay Intermediaries for certain activities related to the Fund, including participation in activities that are designed to make Intermediaries more knowledgeable about exchange-traded products, including the Fund, or for other activities, such as marketing, educational training or other initiatives related to the sale or promotion of Shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Any such arrangements do not result in increased Fund expenses. Ask your salesperson or visit the Intermediary's website for more information.

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**SUMMARY SECTION** 

**Scharf Global Opportunity ETF**

**Investment Objective** 

The Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (the "Fund") seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Fees and Expenses of the Fund** 

The following table describes the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy, hold, and sell shares of the Fund ("Shares"). **This table and the Example below do not include the brokerage commissions and other fees to financial intermediaries that investors may pay on their purchases and sales of Shares.**

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| ***ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES*** <br>(*expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment*) | ***ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES*** <br>(*expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment*) |
| Management Fees | 0.59% |
| Distribution and Service (Rule 12b-1) Fees |  |
| Other Expenses\* | 0.00% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.59% |
| \* Estimated for the current fiscal year. | \* Estimated for the current fiscal year. |

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**Example** 

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. The Example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you may pay on your purchases and sales of Shares. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

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| **1 Year** | **3 Years** |
| $60 | $189 |

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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. For the most recent fiscal year, the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund's (defined below) portfolio turnover rate was 32% of the average value of its portfolio.

**Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund** 

The Fund primarily invests in U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities that the Adviser believes have significantly more appreciation potential than downside risk over the long term. Equity securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common and preferred stock of companies of all size market capitalizations, rights and warrants. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 40% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities. During unusual market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 30% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities. Such foreign securities may be listed on foreign exchanges as well as in the form of depositary receipts, such as American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs"). There are no geographic limits on the Fund's investments, and the Fund may invest in securities of companies located both in the U.S. and abroad and in developed or emerging markets. However, the Fund will invest primarily in the securities of companies located in at least four different countries. The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its total assets in non-money market investment companies, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"). The Fund may also invest in Rule 144A securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will typically invest in less than 50 securities.

In general, the Adviser utilizes five key elements in its equity investment philosophy: low valuation, discount to fair value, investment flexibility, focus and long-term perspective. Through a proprietary screening process, the Adviser

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seeks to identify investments with low valuations combined with growing earnings, cash flow and/or book value. The Fund may also invest in "special situations," which may occur when the securities of a company are affected by circumstances, including, but not limited to, hidden assets (*i.e.*, assets that may be undervalued on a company's balance sheet or otherwise difficult to value and therefore not properly reflected in the company's share price), spin-offs, liquidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations, mergers, management changes and technological changes.

The Adviser uses a combination of proprietary research techniques including traditional fundamental research as well as quantitative technology tools (including rules-based software-enhanced models) to analyze and interpret information relevant to security selection and to integrate the Adviser's views on security selection, valuation and risk into portfolio construction.

In addition, the Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities. Fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, those of domestic and foreign governments, government agencies, inflation-protected securities, asset-backed securities, exchange-traded notes ("ETNs"), money market instruments, convertible securities, bank debt, limited partnerships, municipalities and companies across a wide range of industries and market capitalizations and may be of any maturity and include those that are rated below investment grade (*i.e.*, "junk bonds"). The types of asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest include mortgage-backed securities.

The Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in cash, cash equivalents, and high-quality, short-term debt securities, money market mutual funds and money market instruments due to a lack of suitable investment opportunities or for temporary defensive purposes.

When selling securities, the Adviser considers the same factors it uses in evaluating a security for purchase and generally sells securities that it believes no longer have sufficient upside potential.

The Fund is classified as "non-diversified" under the 1940 Act, which means that it may invest more of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it were a diversified fund.

**Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund** 

By itself, the Fund is not a complete, balanced investment plan. The Fund cannot guarantee that it will achieve its investment objectives. Losing all or a portion of your investment is a risk of investing in the Fund. The following risks are considered principal and could affect the value of your investment in the Fund:

*•* **ETF Risks.** The Fund is an ETF, and, as a result of an ETF's structure, it is exposed to the following risks:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Authorized Participants, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk.* The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that may act as Authorized Participants ("APs"). In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, Shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting: (i) APs exit the business or otherwise become unable to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other APs step forward to perform these services, or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to perform their functions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Costs of Buying or Selling Shares.* Due to the costs of buying or selling Shares, including brokerage commissions imposed by brokers and bid-ask spreads, frequent trading of Shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in Shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV.* As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund's NAV, there may be times when the market price of Shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of Shares or during periods of market volatility. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility, periods of steep market declines, and periods when there is limited trading activity for Shares in the secondary market, in which case such premiums or discounts may be significant. Because securities held by the Fund may trade on foreign exchanges that are closed when the Fund's primary listing exchange is open, the Fund is likely to experience premiums and discounts greater than those of domestic ETFs.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Trading*. Although Shares are listed for trading on the Exchange and may be traded on U.S. exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that Shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of Shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund's underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Cash Transaction Risk*. The Fund may effect a portion of its creations and redemptions for cash, rather than in-kind securities. The Fund may be required to sell or unwind portfolio investments to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause the Fund to recognize a capital gain that it might not have recognized if it had made a redemption in kind. As a result, the Fund may pay out higher annual capital gain distributions than if the in-kind redemption process was used. The use of cash creations and redemptions may also cause the Fund's shares to trade in the market at wider bid-ask spreads or greater premiums or discounts to the Fund's NAV.

*•* **Economic and Market Risk.** Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected, which increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one country or region will adversely impact markets or issuers in other countries or regions. Securities in a Fund's portfolio may underperform in comparison to securities in general financial markets, a particular financial market or other asset classes due to a number of factors, including: inflation (or expectations for inflation); deflation (or expectations for deflation); interest rates; global demand for particular products or resources; natural disasters or events; pandemic diseases; terrorism; regulatory events; other governmental trade or market control programs and related geopolitical events. In addition, the value of the Fund's investments may be negatively affected by the occurrence of global events such as war, terrorism, environmental disasters, natural disasters or events, country instability, and infectious disease epidemics or pandemics. The imposition by the U.S. of tariffs on goods imported from foreign countries and reciprocal tariffs levied on U.S. goods by those countries also may lead to volatility and instability in domestic and foreign markets.

*•* **Equity Securities Risk.** The value of the Fund's shares will go up or down based on the movement of the overall stock market and the value of the individual securities held by the Fund, both of which can sometimes be volatile.

• **Management Risk.** The Fund is an actively managed portfolio. The Adviser's management practices and investment strategies might not produce the desired results. The Adviser may be incorrect in its assessment of a stock's appreciation potential.

• **Model Risk.** The Adviser may use proprietary models in identifying, evaluating and selecting securities for the Fund, and to weight the portfolio. These models generally use technology and software and rely on both internally developed data as well as third-party data. Technology implemented tools are subject to greater risks associated with computer hardware and software, including risks associated with cybersecurity events or software faults. Inaccurate or incomplete data, or improper application of data within a model, could limit the effectiveness of any quantitative tool. Models may be improperly constructed, or may rely on factors (such as historical market performance data) that may not be as relevant in current markets. The Fund could be adversely affected by the Adviser's use of models in managing the Fund's portfolio.

• **Technology Risk.** The Adviser uses a range of technology and software programs in managing the Fund. These include proprietary and third-party data and systems used to identify or evaluate securities or otherwise support portfolio managers. Software or hardware failures or faults, cyber events, incorrect programming, or inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable data could adversely affect the Adviser's implementation of the investment strategy and the Fund's performance.

• **Foreign and Emerging Market Securities Risk.** Investments in foreign currencies and foreign issuers are subject to additional risks, including political and economic risks, greater volatility, civil conflicts and war, sanctions or other measures by the United States or other governments, liquidity risks, currency fluctuations, higher transaction costs, delayed settlement, possible foreign controls on investment, expropriation and nationalization risks, and less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of foreign markets. Events and evolving conditions in certain economies or markets may alter the risks associated with investments tied to countries or regions that historically were perceived as comparatively stable becoming riskier and more volatile. These risks are magnified in countries in "emerging markets." Emerging market countries typically have less-established market economies than developed countries and may face greater social, economic, regulatory and political uncertainties. In addition, emerging markets typically present greater illiquidity and price volatility concerns due to smaller or limited local capital

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markets and greater difficulty in determining market valuations of securities due to limited public information on issuers.

• **Depositary Receipt Risk.** Depositary receipts are subject to many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities, including, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad, currency movements and different legal, regulatory and tax environments.

• **Foreign Currency Risk.** Currency movements may negatively impact value even when there is no change in value of the security in the issuer's home country. Currency management strategies may substantially change the Fund's exposure to currency exchange rates and could result in losses to the Fund if currencies do not perform as the Adviser expects.

• **Large-Sized Company Risk.** Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges like changes in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors. In addition, large-sized companies are sometimes unable to attain the high growth rates of successful, smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion.

• **Medium-Sized Company Risk.** The Fund may invest in the securities of mid-sized companies. As a result, the Fund's performance may be adversely affected if securities of mid-sized companies underperform securities of other capitalization ranges or the market as a whole. Securities of smaller companies trade in smaller volumes and are often more vulnerable to market volatility than securities of larger companies.

• **Small-Sized Company Risk.** The securities of small-sized companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of larger capitalization companies. The securities of small-sized companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than larger capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole. There is typically less publicly available information concerning smaller capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies.

• **Non-Diversification Risk.** Because the Fund is "non-diversified," it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, a decline in the value of an investment in a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers could cause the Fund's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio. This may increase the Fund's volatility and cause the performance of a relatively smaller number of issuers to have a greater impact on the Fund's performance.

• **Investment Style Risk.** The Adviser follows an investing style that favors relatively low valuations. At times when this style is out of favor, the Fund may underperform funds that follow different investing styles.

*•* **Investment Company Risk.** When the Fund invests in an ETF or mutual fund, it will bear additional expenses based on its pro rata share of the ETF's or mutual fund's operating expenses, including the potential duplication of management fees. The risk of owning an ETF or mutual fund generally reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities the ETF or mutual fund holds. The Fund also will incur brokerage costs when it purchases ETFs. Investments in ETFs are also subject to the "ETF Risks" described above.

• **Fixed-Income Securities Risk.** The following risks are associated with the Fund's investment in fixed-income securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Prepayment and Extension Risk.* The risk that the securities may be paid off earlier (prepayment) or later (extension) than expected. Either situation could cause securities to pay lower-than-market rates of interest, which could hurt the Fund's yield or share price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Interest Rate Risk.* The Fund's investments in fixed income securities will change in value based on changes in interest rates. If rates increase, the value of these investments generally declines. Securities with greater interest rate sensitivity and longer maturities generally are subject to greater fluctuations in value.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ *Credit Risk.* Credit risk is the risk of loss on an investment due to the deterioration of an issuer's financial health. Such a deterioration of financial health may result in a reduction of the credit rating of the issuer's securities and may lead to the issuer's inability to honor its contractual obligations including making timely payment of interest and principal.

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• **High-Yield Securities Risk.** Fixed-income securities that are rated below investment grade (*i.e.,* "junk bonds") are subject to additional risk factors due to the speculative nature of these securities, such as increased possibility of default liquidation of the security, and changes in value based on public perception of the issuer.

• **Municipal Securities Risk.** Municipal securities rely on the creditworthiness or revenue production of their issuers or auxiliary credit enhancement features. Municipal securities may be difficult to obtain because of limited supply, which may increase the cost of such securities and effectively reduce a portfolio's yield. Typically, less information is available about a municipal issuer than is available for other types of securities issuers.

• **Asset-Backed Securities Risk.** Asset-backed securities are subject to certain risks including prepayment and call risks. When an obligation is prepaid and when securities are called, the Fund may have to reinvest in securities with a lower yield or fail to recover additional amounts (*i.e.*, premiums) paid for securities with higher interest rates, resulting in an unexpected capital loss and/or a decrease in the amount of dividends and yield. In periods of rising interest rates, the Fund may be subject to extension risk, and may receive principal later than expected. As a result, in periods of rising interest rates, the Fund may exhibit additional volatility. During periods of difficult or frozen credit markets, significant changes in interest rates, or deteriorating economic conditions, such securities may decline in value, face valuation difficulties, become more volatile and/or become illiquid.

• **Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk.** In addition to the general risks associated with fixed-income securities as described above, the structure of certain mortgage-backed securities may make their reaction to interest rates and other factors difficult to predict, which may cause their prices to be more volatile than other fixed-income securities.

• **Exchange-Traded Note Risk.** The value of an ETN may be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying securities' markets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating and economic, legal, political or geographic events that affect the referenced index. In addition, the notes issued by ETNs and held by the Fund are unsecured debt of the issuer.

• **Bank Debt Risk.** The Fund's investments in secured and unsecured assignments of bank debt may create substantial risk. In making investments in such debt, which are loans made by banks or other financial intermediaries to borrowers, the Fund will depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the borrower for payment of principal and interest.

*•* **Inflation Protected Securities Risk.** The value of inflation protected securities generally will fluctuate in response to changes in "real" interest rates, generally decreasing when real interest rates rise and increasing when real interest rates fall. Real interest rates represent nominal (or stated) interest rates reduced by the expected impact of inflation. In addition, interest payments on inflation-indexed securities will generally vary up or down along with the rate of inflation.

*•* **Convertible Bond Risk.** Convertible bonds are hybrid securities that have characteristics of both bonds and common stocks and are therefore subject to both debt security risks and equity risk. Convertible bonds are subject to equity risk especially when their conversion value is greater than the interest and principal value of the bond. The prices of equity securities may rise or fall because of economic or political changes and may decline over short or extended periods of time.

• **Rule 144A Securities Risk.** The market for Rule 144A securities typically is less active than the market for publicly-traded securities. Rule 144A securities carry the risk that the liquidity of these securities may become impaired, making it more difficult for the Fund to sell these securities.

• **Special Situations Risk.** There is a risk that the special situation (*i.e.,* spin-off, liquidation, merger, *etc.*) might not occur, which could have a negative impact on the price of the issuer's securities and fail to produce gains or produce a loss for the Fund. In addition, investments in special situation companies may be illiquid and difficult to value, which will require the Fund to employ fair value procedures to value its holdings in such investments.

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**Performance** 

The following performance information indicates some of the risks of investing in the Fund. The Fund has adopted the performance history of the Scharf Global Opportunity Fund (the "Scharf Global Predecessor Fund"), which operated as a mutual fund using the same investment objective and substantially similar principal investment strategies and principal risks, except that the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund was classified as a "diversified fund, while the Fund is classified as "non-diversified fund." Performance information shown for periods prior to August 22, 2025, is that of the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund. The bar chart shows the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund's performance for the calendar years ended December 31. The table illustrates how the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund's average annual returns for one-year, five-years, ten-years, and since inception periods compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. The Scharf Global Predecessor Fund's past performance, before and after taxes, does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.scharfetfs.com or by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-617-0004.

**Annual Returns as of December 31**

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For the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2025, the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund's total return was 9.22%. During the period of time shown in the bar chart, the highest return for a calendar quarter was 15.08% (quarter ended December 31, 2020) and the lowest return for a calendar quarter was -18.64% (quarter ended March 31, 2020).

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| **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund)* | **Average Annual Total Returns**<br>*(for the periods ended December 31, 2024 for the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund)* |
| **Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** | **1 Year** | **5 Years** | **10 Years** | **Since Inception**<br>**(10/14/2014)** |
| Return Before Taxes | 6.09% | 6.98% | 8.33% | 8.97% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions | 5.36% | 6.08% | 7.09% | 7.74% |
| Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 4.14% | 5.43% | 6.52% | 7.08% |
| ***MSCI All Country World Index*** <br> (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) | 17.49% | 10.06% | 9.23% | 9.59% |

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The after-tax returns were calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs").

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**Management**

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| *Adviser:* | Scharf Investments, LLC |
| *Sub-Adviser:* | Tidal Investments LLC |
| *Portfolio Managers:* | The following individuals serve as portfolios managers to the Fund:<br>• Brian A. Krawez, CFA, President, Investment Committee Chairman and Lead Equity Manager of the Adviser<br>• Gabe Houston, Investment Committee Member and Senior Research Analyst of the Adviser<br>• Charles A. Ragauss, CFA, Portfolio Manager for the Sub-Adviser |

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The portfolio managers are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. Mr. Krawez has served as a portfolio manager to the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund since its inception in 2014, and Mr. Houston and has served as a portfolio manager to the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund since 2022. Messrs. Krawez, Houston, and Ragauss have served as portfolio managers of the Fund since its inception in August 2025.

**Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares**

Shares are listed on the Exchange, and individual Shares may only be bought and sold in the secondary market through brokers at market prices, rather than NAV. Because Shares trade at market prices rather than NAV, Shares may trade at a price greater than NAV (premium) or less than NAV (discount).

The Fund generally issues and redeems Creation Units in exchange for a portfolio of securities closely approximating the holdings of the Fund (the "Deposit Securities") and/or a designated amount of U.S. cash. The Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in large blocks known as "Creation Units," which only APs (typically, broker-dealers) may purchase or redeem. Creation Units generally consist of 25,000 Shares, though this may change from time to time.

Investors may incur costs attributable to the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay to purchase Shares (bid) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept for Shares (ask) when buying or selling Shares in the secondary market (the "bid-ask spread"). Recent information about the Fund, including its NAV, market price, premiums and discounts, and bid-ask spreads is available on the Fund's website at www.scharfetfs.com.

**Tax Information**

Fund distributions are generally taxable as ordinary income, qualified dividend income, or capital gains (or a combination), unless your investment is in an IRA or other tax-advantaged account. Distributions on investments made through tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal of assets from those accounts.

**Financial Intermediary Compensation**

If you purchase Shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank) (an "Intermediary"), the Adviser or its affiliates may pay Intermediaries for certain activities related to the Fund, including participation in activities that are designed to make Intermediaries more knowledgeable about exchange-traded products, including the Fund, or for other activities, such as marketing, educational training or other initiatives related to the sale or promotion of Shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Any such arrangements do not result in increased Fund expenses. Ask your salesperson or visit the Intermediary's website for more information.

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**PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RELATED RISKS**

**<u>Scharf ETF</u>**

**Investment Objective**

The Scharf ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Principal Investment Strategies** 

Under normal market conditions, the Fund primarily invests in equity securities that the Adviser believes have significantly more appreciation potential than downside risk over the long term. Equity securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common and preferred stock of mid- and large- capitalization companies, rights, and warrants. The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers listed on foreign exchanges (excluding depositary receipts), including up to 25% of its total assets in issuers in emerging markets. The Fund may invest without limit in depositary receipts, such as ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its total assets in other investment companies, including ETFs. The Fund may also invest in Rule 144A securities.

In addition, the Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities. Fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, those of domestic and foreign governments, government agencies, inflation-protected securities, asset-backed securities, ETNs, money market instruments, convertible securities, bank debt, limited partnerships, municipalities and companies across a wide range of industries, market capitalizations and maturities and may include those that are rated below investment grade (*i.e.*, "junk bonds"). The types of asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest include mortgage-backed securities.

**<u>Scharf Global Opportunity ETF</u>**

**Investment Objective**

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

**Principal Investment Strategies** 

The Fund primarily invests in U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities that the Adviser believes have significantly more appreciation potential than downside risk over the long term. Equity securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, common and preferred stock of companies of all size market capitalizations, rights and warrants. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest at least 40% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities. During unusual market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 30% of its total assets in non-U.S. securities. Foreign securities in which the Fund may invest may be domiciled in countries outside of the United States and may be securities listed on foreign exchanges as well as in the form of depositary receipts, such as ADRs, EDRs and GDRs. There are no geographic limits on the Fund's investments, and the Fund may invest in securities of companies located both in the U.S. and abroad and in developed or emerging markets. However, the Fund will invest primarily in the securities of companies located in at least four different countries. The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its total assets in non-money market investment companies, including mutual funds and ETFs. The Fund may also invest in Rule 144A securities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will typically invest in less than 50 securities.

In addition, the Fund may invest up to 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities. Fixed-income securities in which the Fund may invest include, but are not limited to, those of domestic and foreign governments, government agencies, inflation-protected securities, asset-backed securities, ETNs, money market instruments, convertible securities, bank debt, limited partnerships, municipalities and companies across a wide range of industries and market capitalizations and may be of any maturity and include those that are rated below investment grade (*i.e.*, "junk bonds"). The types of asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest include mortgage-backed securities.

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**Principal Investment Strategies Applicable to Each Fund**

Through a proprietary screening process, the Adviser seeks to identify investments with low valuations combined with growing consistent and sustainable earnings, cash flow and/or book value.

The Adviser regularly screens for stocks that satisfy its criteria. Generally, only a small fraction of the stocks screened meet the Adviser's criteria and qualify for further fundamental research. Such research consists of qualitative confirmation of the potential identified by the screen. This may include examination of a company's annual reports and other shareholder materials, as well as contacting the company's management.

In general, the Adviser utilizes five key elements in its investment philosophy:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.Low Valuation – The Adviser employs a bottom-up, valuation-oriented investment strategy. The Adviser believes that companies with low valuation ratios (low price to earnings, low price to cash and low price to book value) outperform stocks with higher valuations over the long term.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Discount to Fair Value – Because value may not be easy to discern and may not be precisely quantifiable, the Adviser attempts to purchase securities trading at a significant discount to what the Adviser believes to be fair value. By purchasing securities only when they are at a significant discount to fair value, the Adviser hopes to mitigate downside risk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Investment Flexibility - Opportunities are not confined within style boxes. The Adviser searches for compelling investments in companies large and small, foreign and domestic. The Adviser's proprietary screen applies across the investment spectrum.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.Focus – Each Fund will typically be constructed with only the Adviser's top ideas at the time of purchase. The Adviser believes that owning too many stocks can be counterproductive to enhancing the risk/reward profile of each Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.Long-Term Perspective – The Adviser believes that the appropriate measurement period for the success of its investment strategy is a complete market cycle; that is, from peak to the succeeding peak or a trough to the succeeding trough. This may enable the Adviser to take advantage of opportunities that investors with shorter time horizons may overlook.

The Adviser uses a combination of proprietary research techniques including traditional fundamental research as well as quantitative technology tools (including rules-based software-enhanced models) to analyze and interpret information relevant to security selection and to integrate the Adviser's views on security selection, valuation and risk into portfolio construction.

The Funds may also invest in "special situations," which may occur when the securities of a company are affected by circumstances including, but not limited to, hidden assets (*i.e.*, assets that may be undervalued on a company's balance sheet or otherwise difficult to value and therefore not properly reflected in the company's share price), spin-offs, liquidations, reorganizations, recapitalizations, mergers, management changes and technological changes. Valuation of securities experiencing special situations may include, but is not limited to, sum-of-the-parts analysis, comparables and liquidation value.

When selling securities, the Adviser considers the same factors it uses in evaluating a security for purchase and generally sells securities that it believes no longer have sufficient upside potential.

**Cash and Cash Equivalent Holdings**

Each Fund may invest up to 100% of its net assets in cash, cash equivalents, and high-quality, short-term debt securities, money market mutual funds and money market instruments due to a lack of suitable investment opportunities or for temporary defensive purposes in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. This may result in a Fund not achieving its investment objective and the Fund's performance may be negatively affected as a result.

To the extent that a Fund uses a money market fund or an exchange-traded fund for its cash position, there will be some duplication of expenses because the Fund would bear its pro rata portion of such money market fund's or exchange-traded fund's management fees and operational expenses.

Each Fund may also use other investment strategies and invest its assets in other types of investments, which are described in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information ("SAI").

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**Principal Risks of Investing in the Funds**

The principal risks of investing in the Funds that may adversely affect a Fund's net asset value ("NAV") or total return were previously summarized and are discussed in more detail below. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives. Unless stated otherwise, references throughout this section to "the Fund" apply to each of the Funds.

**ETF Risks.** The Fund is an ETF, and, as a result of an ETF's structure, it is exposed to the following risks:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *APs, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk.* The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that may act as APs. In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, Shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting: (i) APs exit the business or otherwise become unable to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other APs step forward to perform these services, or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to perform their functions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Costs of Buying or Selling Shares.* Investors buying or selling Shares in the secondary market will pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by brokers, as determined by that broker. Brokerage commissions are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors seeking to buy or sell relatively small amounts of Shares. In addition, secondary market investors will also incur the cost of the difference between the price at which an investor is willing to buy Shares (the "bid" price) and the price at which an investor is willing to sell Shares (the "ask" price). This difference in bid and ask prices is often referred to as the "spread" or "bid-ask spread." The bid-ask spread varies over time for Shares based on trading volume and market liquidity, and the spread is generally lower if Shares have more trading volume and market liquidity and higher if Shares have little trading volume and market liquidity. Further, a relatively small investor base in the Fund, asset swings in the Fund, and/or increased market volatility may cause increased bid-ask spreads. Due to the costs of buying or selling Shares, including bid-ask spreads, frequent trading of Shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in Shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV.* As with all ETFs, Shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of Shares will approximate the Fund's NAV, there may be times when the market price and the NAV vary significantly, including due to supply and demand of the Fund's Shares and/or during periods of market volatility. Thus, you may pay more (or less) than NAV intra-day when you buy Shares in the secondary market, and you may receive more (or less) than NAV when you sell those Shares in the secondary market. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility, periods of steep market declines, and periods when there is limited trading activity for Shares in the secondary market, in which case such premiums or discounts may be significant. Because securities held by the Fund may trade on foreign exchanges that are closed when the Fund's primary listing exchange is open, the Fund is likely to experience premiums and discounts greater than those of domestic ETFs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Trading*. Although Shares are listed for trading on the Exchange and may be listed or traded on U.S. and non-U.S. stock exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for such Shares will develop or be maintained. Trading in Shares may be halted due to market conditions or for reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in Shares inadvisable. In addition, trading in Shares on the Exchange is subject to trading halts caused by extraordinary market volatility pursuant to Exchange "circuit breaker" rules, which temporarily halt trading on the Exchange when a decline in the S&P 500® Index during a single day reaches certain thresholds (*e.g.*, 7%, 13%, and 20%). Additional rules applicable to the Exchange may halt trading in Shares when extraordinary volatility causes sudden, significant swings in the market price of Shares. There can be no assurance that Shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of Shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund's underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than Shares, and this could lead to differences between the market price of the Shares and the underlying value of those Shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Cash Transaction Risk*. Each Fund may effect a portion of its creations and redemptions for cash, rather than in-kind securities. Such Fund may be required to sell or unwind portfolio investments to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause the Fund to recognize a capital gain that it might not have

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recognized if it had made a redemption in kind. As a result, the Fund may pay out higher annual capital gain distributions than if the in-kind redemption process was used. The use of cash creations and redemptions may also cause the Fund's shares to trade in the market at wider bid-ask spreads or greater premiums or discounts to the Fund's NAV

**Economic and Market Risk.** The Funds are subject to the risk that the securities markets will move down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, based on overall economic conditions and other factors, which may negatively affect the Funds' performance. Factors that affect markets in general, including geopolitical, regulatory, market and economic developments and other developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries, companies and segments of the market, could adversely impact the Funds' investments and lead to a decline in the value of your investment in a Fund. Geopolitical and other events, including tensions, war, and open conflict between nations, such as between Russia and Ukraine, in the Middle East and in eastern Asia, could affect the economies of many countries including the United States. Trade disputes, pandemics, public health crises, natural disasters, cybersecurity incidents, and related events have led, and in the future may continue to lead, to instability in world economies and markets generally and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and fixed income markets, which may disrupt economies and markets and adversely affect the value of your investment. The imposition by the U.S. of tariffs on goods imported from foreign countries and reciprocal tariffs levied on U.S. goods by those countries also may lead to volatility and instability in domestic and foreign markets. In addition, policy changes by the U.S. government, the U.S. Federal Reserve and/or foreign governments, and political and economic changes within the U.S. and abroad, such as inflation, changes in interest rates, recessions, changes in the U.S. presidential administration and Congress, the U.S. government's inability at times to agree on a long-term budget and deficit reduction plan, the threat of a federal government shutdown, threats not to increase the federal government's debt limit which could result in a default on the government's obligations, and the shutdown of certain financial institutions, may cause increased volatility in financial markets, affect investor and consumer confidence and adversely impact the broader financial markets and economy, perhaps suddenly and to a significant degree. Slowing global economic growth, the rise in protectionist trade policies, inflationary pressures, changes to some major international trade agreements, the imposition of tariffs, risks associated with trade agreements between countries and regions, including the U.S. and other foreign nations, political or economic dysfunction within some countries or regions, including the U.S., and dramatic changes in consumer sentiment and commodity and currency prices could affect the economies and markets of many nations, including the U.S., in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time and may create significant market volatility. In 2022 the Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks began to increase interest rates to address rising inflation. The Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks subsequently started to lower interest rates in September 2024, though economic or other factors, such as inflation, could lead to the Federal Reserve stopping or reversing these changes. It is difficult to accurately predict the pace at which interest rates might change, the timing, frequency or magnitude of any such changes in interest rates, or when such changes might stop or again reverse course. Unexpected changes in interest rates could lead to significant market volatility or reduce liquidity in certain sectors of the market. Market disruptions have caused, and may continue to cause, broad changes in market value, negative public perceptions concerning these developments, and adverse investor sentiment or publicity. Changes in value may be temporary or may last for extended periods. Regulators in the U.S. have adopted a number of changes to regulations affecting markets and issuers, some of which apply to the Funds. Due to the broad scope of the regulations being adopted, certain of these changes, which may be revised or rescinded, could limit the Funds' ability to pursue its investment strategies or make certain investments, may make it more costly for it to operate, or adversely impact performance.

**Equity Securities Risk.** The Fund is designed for long-term investors who can accept the risks of investing in a portfolio with significant common stock holdings. Common stocks tend to be more volatile than other investment choices such as bonds and money market instruments. The value of the Fund's shares will fluctuate as a result of the movement of the overall stock market or of the value of the individual securities held by the Fund, and you could lose money.

**Management Risk.** Management risk describes the Fund's ability to meet investment objectives based on the Adviser's success or failure at implementing investment strategies for the Fund. The value of your investment is subject to the effectiveness of the Adviser's research, analysis, asset allocation among portfolio securities and ability to identify a stock's appreciation potential. If the Adviser's investment strategies do not produce the expected results, your investment could be diminished.

**Model Risk.** The Adviser may use proprietary models in identifying, evaluating and selecting securities for a Fund, and to weight the portfolio. These models generally use technology and software and rely on both internally developed data

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as well as third-party data. Technology implemented tools are subject to greater risks associated with computer hardware and software, including risks associated with cybersecurity events or software faults. Inaccurate or incomplete data, or improper application of data within a model, could limit the effectiveness of any quantitative tool. Models may be improperly constructed, or may rely on factors (such as historical market performance data) that may not be as relevant in current markets. The Fund could be adversely affected by the Adviser's use of models in managing the Fund's portfolio.

**Technology Risk.** The Adviser uses a range of technology and software programs in managing the Fund. These include proprietary and third-party data and systems used to identify or evaluate securities or otherwise support portfolio managers. Software or hardware failures or faults, cyber events, incorrect programming, or inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable data could adversely affect the Adviser's implementation of the investment strategy and the Fund's performance.

**Foreign and Emerging Market Securities Risk.** The Fund may invest a portion (or all, with respect to the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF) of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers. Securities of foreign issuers may be denominated in U.S. dollars or in currencies other than U.S. dollars. Investments in securities of foreign issuers present certain risks not ordinarily associated with investments in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, political, economic or legal developments (including war or other instability, expropriation of assets, nationalization and confiscatory taxation), the imposition of foreign exchange limitations (including currency blockage), withholding taxes on income or capital transactions or other restrictions, higher transaction costs (including higher brokerage, custodial and settlement costs and currency conversion costs) and possible difficulty in enforcing contractual obligations or taking judicial action. Securities of foreign issuers may not be as liquid and may be more volatile than comparable securities of domestic issuers.

In addition, there often is less publicly available information about many foreign issuers, and issuers of foreign securities are subject to different, often less comprehensive, auditing, accounting and financial reporting disclosure requirements than domestic issuers. There is generally less government regulation of exchanges, brokers and listed companies abroad than in the United States and, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, or diplomatic developments which could affect investment in those countries. Because there is usually less supervision and governmental regulation of foreign exchanges, brokers and dealers than there is in the United States, the Fund may experience settlement difficulties or delays not usually encountered in the United States.

Delays in making trades in securities of foreign issuers relating to volume constraints, limitations or restrictions, clearance or settlement procedures, or otherwise, could impact returns and result in temporary periods when assets of the Fund are not fully invested or attractive investment opportunities are foregone.

The Fund may invest in securities of issuers determined by the Adviser to be in developing or emerging market countries. Investments in securities of issuers in developing or emerging market countries are subject to greater risks than investments in securities of developed countries since emerging market countries tend to have economic structures that are less diverse and mature and political systems that are less stable than developed countries.

**Depositary Receipt Risk.** The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers in the form of depositary receipts. Depositary receipts involve substantially identical risks to those associated with direct investment in securities of foreign issuers. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts, or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

**Foreign Currency Risk.** Since the Fund may invest in securities denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Fund may be affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates (and exchange control regulations) which affect the value of investments in the Fund and the accrued income and appreciation or depreciation of the investments. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar will affect the U.S. dollar value of the Fund's assets denominated in that currency and the Fund's return on such assets as well as any temporary uninvested reserves in bank deposits in foreign currencies. In addition, the Fund will incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

**Large-Sized Company Risk.** The stocks of larger companies may underperform relative to those of small and mid-sized companies. Larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges, such

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as changes in technology and consumer tastes. Many larger companies may not be able to attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion.

**Medium-Sized Company Risk.** The Fund may invest in the securities of mid-sized companies. As a result, the Fund's performance may be adversely affected if securities of mid-sized companies underperform securities of other capitalization ranges or the market as a whole. Securities of smaller companies trade in smaller volumes and are often more vulnerable to market volatility than securities of larger companies.

**Small-Sized Company Risk *(Scharf Global Opportunity ETF only)*.** The securities of small-sized companies may be more vulnerable to adverse issuer, market, political, or economic developments than securities of larger capitalization companies. The securities of small-sized companies generally trade in lower volumes and are subject to greater and more unpredictable price changes than larger capitalization stocks or the stock market as a whole. There is typically less publicly available information concerning smaller capitalization companies than for larger, more established companies.

**Non-Diversification Risk.** Because the Fund is "non-diversified," it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. As a result, a decline in the value of an investment in a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers could cause the Fund's overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio. This may increase the Fund's volatility and cause the performance of a relatively smaller number of issuers to have a greater impact on the Fund's performance.

**Investment Style Risk.** Stocks with relatively low valuations may perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. At times when these securities are out of favor, the Fund may underperform funds that follow different investing styles. Investing in such undervalued securities involves risks that such securities may never reach their expected market value, either because the market fails to recognize a security's intrinsic worth or the expected value is overestimated. Such securities may decline in value even though they are already undervalued.

**Investment Company Risk.** If the Fund invests in shares of another mutual fund, shareholders will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying mutual funds in which the Fund invests in addition to the Fund's direct fees and expenses. The Fund also will incur brokerage costs when it purchases ETFs. Furthermore, investments in other mutual funds could affect the timing, amount and character of distributions to shareholders and therefore may increase the amount of taxes payable by investors in the Fund. Investments in ETFs are also subject to the "ETF Risks" described above.

When the Fund invests in an ETF, it will bear additional expenses based on its pro rata share of the ETF's operating expenses, including the potential duplication of management fees. The risk of owning an ETF generally reflects the risks of owning the underlying securities it holds. Many ETFs seek to replicate a specific benchmark index. However, an ETF may not fully replicate the performance of its benchmark index for many reasons. These reasons include the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to the weighting of securities or the number of stocks held. Lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in an ETF being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities it holds. In addition, because of ETF expenses, compared to owning the underlying securities directly, it may be more costly to own an ETF.

**Fixed-Income Securities Risk.** The following risks are associated with the Fund's investment in fixed-income securities:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Prepayment and Extension Risk.* The risk that the securities may be paid off earlier or later than expected. Either situation could cause securities to pay lower-than-market rates of interest, which could hurt the Fund's yield or share price. In addition, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of certain fixed-income securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, the Fund may exhibit additional volatility. When interest rates decline, borrowers may pay off their fixed-income securities sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of the Fund because the Fund will have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Interest Rate Risk.* Bond prices generally rise when interest rates decline and decline when interest rates rise. The longer the duration of a bond, the more a change in interest rates affects the bond's price. Short-term and long-term interest rates may not move the same amount and may not move in the same direction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Credit Risk.* Credit risk is the risk of loss on an investment due to the deterioration of an issuer's financial health. Such a deterioration of financial health may result in a reduction of the credit rating of the issuer's

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securities and may lead to the issuer's inability to honor its contractual obligations including making timely payment of interest and/or principal. There is also the risk that the securities could lose value because of a loss of confidence in the ability of the issuer to pay back interest and/or principal. Lower rated fixed-income securities involve greater credit risk, including the possibility of default or bankruptcy.

**High-Yield Securities Risk.** Fixed-income securities receiving below investment grade ratings (*i.e.*, "junk bonds") may have speculative characteristics, and, compared to higher-grade securities, may have a weakened capacity to make principal and interest payments due to adverse economic conditions or other circumstances. High-yield, high risk, and lower-rated securities are subject to additional risk factors due to the speculative nature of these securities, such as increased possibility of default, decreased liquidity, and fluctuations in value due to public perception of the issuer of such securities. These securities are almost always uncollateralized and subordinate to other debt that an issuer may have outstanding. In addition, both individual high-yield securities and the entire high-yield bond market can experience sharp price swings due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, or, a higher profile default.

**Municipal Securities Risk.** Municipal securities rely on the creditworthiness or revenue production of their issuers or auxiliary credit enhancement features. Municipal securities may be difficult to obtain because of limited supply, which may increase the cost of such securities and effectively reduce a portfolio's yield. Typically, less information is available about a municipal issuer than is available for other types of securities issuers. Failure of a municipal security issuer to comply with applicable tax requirements may make income paid thereon taxable, resulting in a decline in the security's value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.

**Asset-Backed Securities Risk.** Asset-Backed Securities Risk includes Interest Rate Risk, Credit Risk, Prepayment Risk, as well as the risk that the structure of certain mortgage-backed securities may make their reaction to interest rates and other factors difficult to predict, making their prices very volatile. Under certain adverse market conditions, asset-backed securities may have more limited liquidity than usual.

**Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk.** In addition to the general risks associated with fixed income securities as described above, the structure of certain mortgage-backed securities may make their reaction to interest rates and other factors difficult to predict, which may cause their prices to be more volatile than other fixed income securities. In particular, past events related to the U.S. housing market have had a severe negative impact on the value of some mortgage-backed securities and resulted in an increased risk associated with investments in these securities.

**Exchange-Traded Note Risk.** ETNs are subject to the credit risk of the issuer. The value of an ETN will vary and will be influenced by its time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying securities, currency and commodities markets as well as changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer's credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced index. There may be restrictions on the Fund's right to redeem its investment in an ETN, which is meant to be held until maturity. The Fund's decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited by the availability of a secondary market.

**Bank Debt Risk.** The Fund's investments in assignments of secured and unsecured bank debt may create substantial risk. In making investments in such debt, which are loans made by banks or other financial intermediaries to borrowers, the Fund will depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the borrower for payment of principal and interest. If the Fund does not receive scheduled interest or principal payments on such indebtedness, the Fund's share price could be adversely affected. The Fund may invest in debt that is rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or are unrated, and may invest in debt of any credit quality, including "distressed" companies with respect to which there is a substantial risk of losing the entire amount invested. In addition, certain bank debt in which the Fund may invest may be illiquid and, therefore, difficult to value and/or sell at a price that is beneficial to the Fund.

**Inflation Protected Securities Risk.** Inflation protected securities are intended to protect against inflation by adjusting the interest or principal payable on the security by an amount based upon an index intended to measure the rate of inflation. There is always the risk that the rate of inflation will be lower than expected or that the relevant index intended to measure the rate of inflation will not accurately measure the rate of inflation and the securities will not work as intended.

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**Convertible Bond Risk.** Convertible bonds are hybrid securities that have characteristics of both bonds and common stocks and are therefore subject to both debt security risk and conversion value-related equity risk. Convertible bonds are similar to other fixed-income securities because they usually pay a fixed interest rate and are obligated to repay principal on a given date in the future. The market value of fixed-income securities tends to decline as interest rates increase. Convertible bonds are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates when their conversion to equity feature is small relative to the interest and principal value of the bond. Convertible issuers may not be able to make principal and interest payments on the bond as they become due. Convertible bonds may also be subject to prepayment or redemption risk. If a convertible bond held by the Fund is called for redemption, the Fund will be required to surrender the security for redemption and convert it into the issuing company's common stock or cash at a time that may be unfavorable to the Fund. Convertible securities have characteristics similar to common stocks especially when their conversion value is greater than the interest and principal value of the bond. The prices of equity securities may rise or fall because of economic or political changes. Stock prices in general may decline over short or even extended periods of time. Market prices of equity securities in broad market segments may be adversely affected by a prominent issuer having experienced losses or by the lack of earnings or such an issuer's failure to meet the market's expectations with respect to new products or services, or even by factors wholly unrelated to the value or condition of the issuer, such as changes in interest rates. When a convertible bond's value is more closely tied to its conversion to stock feature, it is sensitive to the underlying stock's price.

**Rule 144A Securities Risk.** The market for Rule 144A securities typically is less active than the market for publicly-traded securities. Rule 144A securities carry the risk that the trading market may not continue and the Fund might be unable to dispose of these securities promptly or at reasonable prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying redemption requirements.

**Special Situations Risk.** Investments in special situations may involve greater risks when compared to the Fund's other strategies due to a variety of factors. Mergers, reorganizations, liquidations, or recapitalizations may not be completed on the terms originally contemplated, or may fail. Expected developments may not occur in a timely manner, or at all. Transactions may take longer than originally anticipated, resulting in lower annualized returns than contemplated at the time of investment. Furthermore, failure to anticipate changes in the circumstances affecting these types of investments may result in permanent loss of capital, where the Fund may be unable to recoup some or all of its investment, producing a loss for the Fund. In addition, investments in special situation companies may be illiquid and difficult to value, which will require the Fund to employ fair value procedures to value its holdings in such investments.

**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION**

Information about the Funds' daily portfolio holdings is available at www.scharfetfs.com. A description of the Funds' policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Funds' portfolio holdings is available in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information ("SAI").

**MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDS**

**Investment Adviser**

Scharf Investments, LLC, located at 16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 207, Los Gatos, California 95032, serves as investment adviser to the Funds and has overall responsibility for the general management and administration of each Fund. The Adviser was founded in 2004 and is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser. The Adviser is employee controlled and has been registered with the SEC since 1983. The Adviser provides investment management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations.

The Adviser provides the Funds with advice on buying and selling securities. The Adviser also furnishes the Funds with office space and certain administrative services and provides most of the personnel needed by the Funds. The Adviser also arranges for transfer agency, custody, fund administration, and all other related services necessary for the Funds to operate.

The Adviser provides oversight of the Funds' Sub-Adviser, monitoring of the Sub-Adviser's buying and selling of securities for the Funds, and review of the Sub-Adviser's performance. For the services it provides to the Funds, each Fund pays the Adviser a unified management fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate based on the applicable Fund's average daily net assets as set forth in the table below.

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| **Fund Name** | **Management Fee** |
| Scharf ETF | 0.75% |
| Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | 0.59% |

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Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses of each Fund except for interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, extraordinary expenses, distribution fees, shareholder proxy and expenses paid by a Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and the unified management fee payable to the Adviser. The Adviser, in turn, compensates the Sub-Adviser from the management fee it receives.

**Manager-of-Managers Arrangement**

Section 15(a) of the 1940 Act requires that all contracts pursuant to which persons serve as investment advisers to investment companies be approved by shareholders. This requirement also applies to the appointment of sub-advisers to each Fund. The Trust and the Adviser will apply for exemptive relief from the SEC (the "Order"), which will permit the Adviser, on behalf of the Fund and subject to the approval of the Board, including a majority of the independent members of the Board, to hire, and to modify any existing or future subadvisory agreement with, unaffiliated sub-advisers and affiliated sub-advisers, including sub-advisers that are wholly-owned subsidiaries (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Adviser or its parent company and sub-advisers that are partially-owned by, or otherwise affiliated with, the Adviser or its parent company (the "Manager-of-Managers Structure"). The Adviser has the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the Fund's sub-advisers and recommending their hiring, termination and replacement, subject to oversight by the Board. Assuming the Order is granted, it will also provide relief from certain disclosure obligations with regard to sub-advisory fees. With this relief, the Fund may elect to disclose the aggregate fees payable to the Adviser and wholly-owned sub-advisers and the aggregate fees payable to unaffiliated sub-advisers and sub-advisers affiliated with Adviser or its parent company, other than wholly-owned sub-advisers. The Order will be subject to various conditions, including that the Fund will notify shareholders and provide them with certain information required by the exemptive order within 90 days of hiring a new sub-adviser. The Fund may also rely on any other current or future laws, rules or regulatory guidance from the SEC or its staff applicable to the Manager-of-Managers Structure. The sole initial shareholder of the Fund has approved the operation of the Fund under a Manager-of-Managers Structure with respect to any affiliated or unaffiliated subadviser, including in the manner that is permitted by the Order.

The Manager-of-Managers Structure will enable the Trust to operate with greater efficiency by not incurring the expense and delays associated with obtaining shareholder approvals for matters relating to sub-advisers or sub-advisory agreements. Operation of the Fund under the Manager-of-Managers Structure will not permit management fees paid by the Fund to the Adviser to be increased without shareholder approval. Shareholders will be notified of any changes made to the sub-advisers or material changes to sub-advisory agreements within 90 days of the change. There is no assurance the Order will be granted.

The Adviser and its affiliates may have other relationships, including significant financial relationships, with current or potential sub-advisers or their affiliates, which may create a conflict of interest. However, in making recommendations to the Board to appoint or to change a sub-adviser, or to change the terms of a sub-advisory agreement, the Adviser considers the sub-adviser's investment process, risk management, and historical performance with the goal of retaining sub-advisers for the Fund that the Adviser believes are skilled and can deliver appropriate risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle. The Adviser does not consider any other relationship it or its affiliates may have with a sub-adviser or its affiliates, and the Adviser discloses to the Board the nature of any material relationships it has with a sub-adviser or its affiliates when making recommendations to the Board to appoint or to change a sub-adviser, or to change the terms of a sub-advisory agreement.

**Sub-Adviser**

The Adviser has retained Tidal Investments LLC to serve as sub-adviser for the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day trading of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is a registered investment adviser and Delaware limited liability company whose principal office is located at 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204. The Sub-Adviser provides investment management services to ETFs and other investment companies. The Sub-Adviser is responsible for trading portfolio securities for the Funds, including selecting broker-dealers to execute purchase and

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sale transactions or in connection with the rebalancing of the portfolio, subject to the supervision of the Adviser and the Board. For its services, the Adviser will pay the Sub-Adviser a management fee. The management fee paid to the Sub-Adviser is paid by the Adviser and not the Funds.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees' approval of the Fund's Investment Advisory Agreement and Investment Sub-Advisory agreement will be available in the Funds' Core Financial Statements that will be filed as part of the Funds' first Form N-CSR.

**Portfolio Managers**

The Funds are team managed portfolios. The Scharf ETF and the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF are jointly and primarily managed by Messrs. Brian A. Krawez, Gabe Houston, and Charles A. Ragauss. Messrs. Brian A. Krawez and Gabe Houston are members of the Adviser's investment committee.

Brian A. Krawez, CFA, serves as President, Investment Committee Chairman, and Lead Equity Manager of the Adviser. He has been with the Adviser since 2007. Mr. Krawez earned both his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley.

Gabe Houston serves as an Investment Committee member and Senior Research Analyst for the Adviser. He has been with the Adviser since 2006. Mr. Houston earned a Bachelor of Arts in business management economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Charles A. Ragauss, CFA, serves as Portfolio Manager at the Sub-Adviser, having joined the firm in September 2020. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, Mr. Ragauss served as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Portfolio Management at CSAT Investment Advisory, L.P., doing business as Exponential ETFs, from April 2016 to September 2020. Previously, Mr. Ragauss was Assistant Vice President at Huntington National Bank ("Huntington"), where he was Product Manager for the Huntington Funds and Huntington Strategy Shares ETFs, a combined fund complex of almost $4 billion in assets under management. At Huntington, he led ETF development bringing to market some of the first actively managed ETFs. Mr. Ragauss joined Huntington in 2010. Mr. Ragauss attended Grand Valley State University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Business, as well as a minor in French. He is a member of both the National and West Michigan CFA societies and holds the CFA designation.

CFA® is a registered trademark owned by the CFA Institute.

The SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers' compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and their ownership of securities in the Funds.

**HOW TO BUY AND SELL SHARES**

Each Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in Creation Units. Only APs may acquire Shares directly from a Fund, and only APs may tender their Shares for redemption directly to a Fund, at NAV. APs must be a member or participant of a clearing agency registered with the SEC and must execute a Participant Agreement that has been agreed to by the Distributor (defined below), and that has been accepted by a Fund's transfer agent, with respect to purchases and redemptions of Creation Units. Once created, Shares trade in the secondary market in quantities less than a Creation Unit.

Most investors buy and sell Shares in secondary market transactions through brokers. Shares are listed for trading on the secondary market on the Exchange and can be bought and sold throughout the trading day like other publicly traded securities.

When buying or selling Shares through a broker, you will incur customary brokerage commissions and charges, and you may pay some or all of the bid-ask spread on your transactions. In addition, because secondary market transactions occur at market prices, you may pay more than NAV when you buy Shares and receive less than NAV when you sell those Shares.

**Book-Entry**

Shares are held in book-entry form, which means that no stock certificates are issued. The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") or its nominee is the record owner of all outstanding Shares.

Investors owning Shares are beneficial owners as shown on the records of DTC or its participants. DTC serves as the securities depository for all Shares. DTC's participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies,

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clearing corporations and other institutions that directly or indirectly maintain a custodial relationship with DTC. As a beneficial owner of Shares, you are not entitled to receive physical delivery of stock certificates or to have Shares registered in your name, and you are not considered a registered owner of Shares. Therefore, to exercise any right as an owner of Shares, you must rely upon the procedures of DTC and its participants. These procedures are the same as those that apply to any other securities that you hold in book entry or "street name" through your brokerage account.

**Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Shares**

The Funds impose no restrictions on the frequency of purchases and redemptions of Shares. In determining not to approve a written, established policy, the Board evaluated the risks of market timing activities by Fund shareholders. Purchases and redemptions by APs, who are the only parties that may purchase or redeem Shares directly with a Fund, are an essential part of the ETF process and help keep Share trading prices in line with NAV. As such, the Funds accommodate frequent purchases and redemptions by APs. However, the Board has also determined that frequent purchases and redemptions for cash may increase tracking error and portfolio transaction costs and may lead to the realization of capital gains. To minimize these potential consequences of frequent purchases and redemptions, the Funds employ fair value pricing and may impose transaction fees on purchases and redemptions of Creation Units to cover the custodial and other costs incurred by a Fund in effecting trades. In addition, the Funds and the Adviser reserve the right to reject any purchase order at any time.

**Determination of NAV**

Each Fund's NAV is calculated as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"), generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, each day the NYSE is open for business. The NAV is calculated by dividing the Fund's net assets by its Shares outstanding.

In calculating its NAV, each Fund generally values its assets on the basis of market quotations, last sale prices, or estimates of value furnished by a pricing service or brokers who make markets in such instruments. If such information is not available for a security held by a Fund or is determined to be unreliable, the security will be valued at fair value estimates under guidelines established by the Adviser (as described below).

**Fair Value Pricing**

The Funds employ fair value pricing selectively to ensure greater accuracy in its daily NAV and to prevent dilution by frequent traders or market timers who seek to take advantage of temporary market anomalies. The Adviser has developed procedures which utilize fair value pricing when reliable market quotations are not readily available or the Fund's pricing service, if applicable, does not provide a valuation (or provides a valuation that in the judgment of the Adviser to the Funds does not represent the security's fair value), or when, in the judgment of the Adviser, events have rendered the market value unreliable. Valuing securities at fair value involves reliance on judgment. Fair value determinations are made in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Adviser. There can be no assurance that a Fund will obtain the fair value assigned to a security if it were to sell the security at approximately the time at which each Fund determines its NAV per share. The Board has designated the Adviser as its "valuation designee" under Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, subject to its oversight.

Fair value pricing may be applied to non-U.S. securities. The trading hours for most non-U.S. securities end prior to the close of the NYSE, the time that each Fund's NAV is calculated. The occurrence of certain events after the close of non-U.S. markets, but prior to the close of the NYSE (such as a significant surge or decline in the U.S. market) often will result in an adjustment to the trading prices of non-U.S. securities when non-U.S. markets open on the following business day. If such events occur, a Fund may value non-U.S. securities at fair value, taking into account such events, when it calculates its NAV. Other types of securities that a Fund may hold for which fair value pricing might be required include, but are not limited to: (a) investments which are frequently traded and/or the market price of which the Adviser believes may be stale; (b) illiquid securities, including "restricted" securities and private placements for which there is no public market; (c) securities of an issuer that has entered into a restructuring; (d) securities whose trading has been halted or suspended; and (e) fixed-income securities that have gone into default and for which there is not a current market value quotation.

**Delivery of Shareholder Documents – Householding** 

Householding is an option available to certain investors of the Funds. Householding is a method of delivery, based on the preference of the individual investor, in which a single copy of certain shareholder documents can be delivered to

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investors who share the same address, even if their accounts are registered under different names. Householding for the Funds is available through certain broker-dealers. If you are interested in enrolling in householding and receiving a single copy of prospectuses and other shareholder documents, please contact your broker-dealer. If you are currently enrolled in householding and wish to change your householding status, please contact your broker-dealer.

**Investments by Registered Investment Companies**

Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act restricts investments by registered investment companies in the securities of other investment companies, including Shares. Registered investment companies are permitted to invest in a Fund beyond the limits set forth in section 12(d)(1) subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act, including that such investment companies enter into an agreement with a Fund.

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**DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS, AND TAXES**

**Dividends and Distributions**

Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least quarterly by each Fund. Distributions of net realized securities gains, if any, generally are declared and paid once a year. Each Fund will declare and pay capital gain distributions, if any, in cash. Distributions in cash may be reinvested automatically in additional whole Shares only if the broker through whom you purchased Shares makes such option available. Your broker is responsible for distributing the income and capital gain distributions to you.

**Taxes**

The following discussion is a summary of some important U.S. federal income tax considerations generally applicable to investments in each Fund. Your investment in a Fund may have other tax implications. Please consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of an investment in Shares, including the possible application of foreign, state, and local tax laws.

Each Fund intends to elect and qualify each year for treatment as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under the Code. If it meets certain minimum distribution requirements, a RIC is not subject to tax at the fund level on income and gains from investments that are timely distributed to shareholders. However, a Fund's failure to qualify as a RIC or to meet minimum distribution requirements would result (if certain relief provisions were not available) in fund-level taxation and, consequently, a reduction in income available for distribution to shareholders.

Unless your investment in Shares is made through a tax-exempt entity or tax-advantaged account, such as an IRA plan, you need to be aware of the possible tax consequences when a Fund makes distributions, when you sell your Shares listed on the Exchange; and when you purchase or redeem Creation Units (APs only).

**Taxes on Distributions**

The Funds intend to distribute, at least annually, substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains. For federal income tax purposes, distributions of investment income are generally taxable as ordinary income or qualified dividend income. Taxes on distributions of capital gains (if any) are determined by how long a Fund owned the investments that generated them, rather than how long a shareholder has owned his or her Shares. Sales of assets held by a Fund for more than one year generally result in long-term capital gains and losses, and sales of assets held by a Fund for one year or less generally result in short-term capital gains and losses. Distributions of the Fund's net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) that are reported by a Fund as capital gain dividends ("Capital Gain Dividends") will be taxable as long-term capital gains, which for non-corporate shareholders are subject to tax at reduced rates of up to 20% (lower rates apply to individuals in lower tax brackets). Distributions of short-term capital gain will generally be taxable as ordinary income. Dividends and distributions are generally taxable to you whether you receive them in cash or reinvest them in additional Shares.

Distributions reported by each Fund as "qualified dividend income" are generally taxed to non-corporate shareholders at rates applicable to long-term capital gains, provided holding period and other requirements are met. "Qualified dividend income" generally is income derived from dividends paid by U.S. corporations or certain foreign corporations that are either incorporated in a U.S. possession or eligible for tax benefits under certain U.S. income tax treaties. In addition, dividends that a Fund received in respect of stock of certain foreign corporations may be qualified dividend income if that stock is readily tradable on an established U.S. securities market. Dividends received by a Fund from an ETF or underlying fund taxable as a RIC may be treated as qualified dividend income generally only to the extent so reported by such ETF or underlying fund. Corporate shareholders may be entitled to a dividends received deduction for the portion of dividends they receive from a Fund that are attributable to dividends received by a Fund from U.S. corporations, subject to certain limitations.

Shortly after the close of each calendar year, you will be informed of the amount and character of any distributions received from a Fund.

U.S. individuals with income exceeding specified thresholds are subject to a 3.8% tax on all or a portion of their "net investment income," which includes interest, dividends, and certain capital gains (generally including capital gains distributions and capital gains realized on the sale of Shares). This 3.8% tax also applies to all or a portion of the undistributed net investment income of certain shareholders that are estates and trusts.

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In general, your distributions are subject to federal income tax for the year in which they are paid. Certain distributions paid in January, however, may be treated as paid on December 31 of the prior year. Distributions are generally taxable even if they are paid from income or gains earned by a Fund before your investment (and thus were included in the Shares' NAV when you purchased your Shares).

You may wish to avoid investing in a Fund shortly before a dividend or other distribution, because such a distribution will generally be taxable even though it may economically represent a return of a portion of your investment.

If the Fund's distributions exceed its earnings and profits, all or a portion of the distributions made for a taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in Shares and result in a higher capital gain or lower capital loss when the Shares are sold. After a shareholder's basis in Shares has been reduced to zero, distributions in excess of earnings and profits in respect of those Shares will be treated as gain from the sale of the Shares.

If you are neither a resident nor a citizen of the United States or if you are a foreign entity, distributions (other than Capital Gain Dividends) paid to you by a Fund will generally be subject to a U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30%, unless a lower treaty rate applies. Gains from the sale or other disposition of your Shares generally are not subject to U.S. taxation, unless you are a nonresident alien individual who is physically present in the U.S. for 183 days or more per year. A Fund may, under certain circumstances, report all or a portion of a dividend as an "interest-related dividend" or a "short-term capital gain dividend," which would generally be exempt from this 30% U.S. withholding tax, provided certain other requirements are met. Different tax consequences may result if you are a foreign shareholder engaged in a trade or business within the United States or if a tax treaty applies.

Under legislation generally known as "FATCA" (the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act), the Funds are required to withhold 30% of certain ordinary dividends it pays to shareholders that are foreign entities and that fail to meet prescribed information reporting or certification requirements.

The Funds (or a financial intermediary, such as a broker, through which a shareholder owns Shares) generally are required to withhold and remit to the U.S. Treasury a percentage of the taxable distributions and sale or redemption proceeds paid to any shareholder who fails to properly furnish a correct taxpayer identification number, who has underreported dividend or interest income, or who fails to certify that he, she or it is not subject to such withholding.

**Taxes When Shares are Sold on the Exchange**

Any capital gain or loss realized upon a sale of Shares generally is treated as a long-term capital gain or loss if Shares have been held for more than one year and as a short-term capital gain or loss if Shares have been held for one year or less. However, any capital loss on a sale of Shares held for six months or less is treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of Capital Gain Dividends paid with respect to such Shares. Any loss realized on a sale will be disallowed to the extent Shares of a Fund are acquired, including through reinvestment of dividends, within a 61-day period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the disposition of Shares. The ability to deduct capital losses may be limited.

**Taxes on Purchases and Redemptions of Creation Units**

An AP having the U.S. dollar as its functional currency for U.S. federal income tax purposes who exchanges securities for Creation Units generally recognizes a gain or a loss. The gain or loss will be equal to the difference between the value of the Creation Units at the time of the exchange and the exchanging AP's aggregate basis in the securities delivered, plus the amount of any cash paid for the Creation Units. An AP who exchanges Creation Units for securities will generally recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the exchanging AP's basis in the Creation Units and the aggregate U.S. dollar market value of the securities received, plus any cash received for such Creation Units. The Internal Revenue Service may assert, however, that a loss that is realized upon an exchange of securities for Creation Units may not be currently deducted under the rules governing "wash sales" (for an AP who does not mark-to-market their holdings), or on the basis that there has been no significant change in economic position. Persons exchanging securities should consult their own tax advisor with respect to whether wash sale rules apply and when a loss might be deductible.

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Each Fund may include a payment of cash in addition to, or in place of, the delivery of a basket of securities upon the redemption of Creation Units. A Fund may sell portfolio securities to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds. This may cause a Fund to recognize investment income and/or capital gains or losses that it might not have recognized if it had completely satisfied the redemption in-kind. As a result, a Fund may be less tax efficient if it includes such a cash payment in the proceeds paid upon the redemption of Creation Units.

*The foregoing discussion summarizes some of the possible consequences under current federal tax law of an investment in the Funds. It is not a substitute for personal tax advice. You also may be subject to state and local tax on Fund distributions and sales of Shares. Consult your personal tax advisor about the potential tax consequences of an investment in Shares under all applicable tax laws. For more information, please see the section entitled "Federal Income Taxes" in the SAI.* 

**DISTRIBUTION**

The Distributor, Quasar Distributors, LLC, is a broker-dealer registered with the SEC. The Distributor distributes Creation Units for the Funds on an agency basis and does not maintain a secondary market in Shares. The Distributor has no role in determining the policies of the Funds or the securities that are purchased or sold by the Funds. The Distributor's principal address is Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101.

The Board has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with the Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities and shareholder services.

No Rule 12b-1 fees are currently paid by the Funds, and there are no plans to impose these fees. However, in the event Rule 12b-1 fees are charged in the future, because the fees are paid out of Fund assets, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than certain other types of sales charges.

**PREMIUM/DISCOUNT INFORMATION**

Information regarding how often Shares traded on the Exchange at a price above (*i.e.*, at a premium) or below (*i.e.*, at a discount) the NAV per Share is available, free of charge, on the Funds' website at www.scharfetfs.com.

**ADDITIONAL NOTICES**

Shares are not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by the Exchange. The Exchange is not responsible for, nor has it participated in the determination of, the timing, prices, or quantities of Shares to be issued, nor in the determination or calculation of the equation by which Shares are redeemable. The Exchange has no obligation or liability to owners of Shares in connection with the administration, marketing, or trading of Shares.

Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall the Exchange have any liability for any lost profits or indirect, punitive, special, or consequential damages even if notified of the possibility thereof.

The Adviser, the Sub-Adviser, and the Funds make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of Shares or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in a Fund particularly.

**INDEX DESCRIPTIONS**

Please note that you cannot invest directly in an index, although you may invest in the underlying securities represented in the index.

The **Russell 1000 Value Index** is a composite of large and mid-cap companies located in the United States that also exhibit a value probability. The Russell 1000 Value is published and maintained by FTSE Russell.

The **S&P 500**<sup>®</sup> **Index** is a broad-based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is widely recognized as representative of the equity market in general.

The **MSCI All Country World Index** a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. The MSCI ACWI is maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International, and is comprised of stocks from both developed and emerging markets.

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**FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS**

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand each of the Scharf Predecessor Fund's and the Scharf Global Predecessor Fund's (together, the "Predecessor Funds") operations. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in a Predecessor Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). The Predecessor Funds' financial statements for the six-month period ended March 31, 2025, which are unaudited, are included in the Predecessor Funds' <u>[Form N-CSRS](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000113322825006092/sfcfs-efp15930_ncsr.htm)</u> filed with the SEC, which is available upon request. The information for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 has been audited by Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, the Predecessor Funds' and the Funds' independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Predecessor Funds' financial statements, is included in the Predecessor Funds' <u>[Form N-CSR](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000113322824011044/sf-efp11485_ncsr.htm)</u> filed with the SEC, which is available upon request.

**<u>Scharf Predecessor Fund</u>**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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| **Institutional Class** | | | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** |
|  | **Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** |  | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **Net asset value, beginning of period** | $55.60 |  | $49.72 | $44.40 | $54.78 | $46.02 | $46.21 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income^ | 0.24 |  | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.34 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency | 0.11 |  | 9.97 | 7.44 | (5.26) | 10.14 | 3.35 |
| Total from investment operations | 0.35 |  | 10.35 | 7.80 | (4.97) | 10.53 | 3.69 |
| **Less distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (0.43) |  | (0.40) | (0.31) | (0.38) | (0.37) | (0.24) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net realized gain on investments | (2.13) |  | (4.07) | (2.17) | (5.03) | (1.40) | (3.64) |
| Total distributions | (2.56) |  | (4.47) | (2.48) | (5.41) | (1.77) | (3.88) |
| Paid-in capital from redemption fees<sup>+</sup> |  |  | 0.00^# | 0.00^# | 0.00^# | 0.00^# | 0.00^# |
| **Net asset value, end of period** | $53.39 |  | $55.60 | $49.72 | $44.40 | $54.78 | $46.02 |
| **Total return** | 0.73% | ‡ | 22.13% | 17.83% | -10.69% | 23.43% | 8.12% |
| **Ratios/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (thousands) | $420381 |  | $438863 | $381635 | $356162 | $328886 | $282746 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Before fee waivers | 0.96% | †~ | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 1.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After fee waivers | 0.87% | †~ | 0.87% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.90% |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Before fee waivers | 0.79% | † | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.68% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After fee waivers | 0.88% | † | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.56% | 0.74% | 0.78% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 11.49% | ‡ | 32.94% | 35.49% | 22.66% | 29.21% | 52.15% |

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^ Based on average shares outstanding.

† Annualized.

‡ Not annualized.

# Amount is less than $0.01.

+ The Fund stopped collecting a redemption fee on January 28, 2024.

~ Includes expenses of Retail Class Shares which converted to Institutional Class Shares on December 31, 2024.

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**<u>Scharf Global Predecessor Fund</u>**

**For a share outstanding throughout each period**

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| **Institutional Class\*** | | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** | **Year Ended September 30,** |
|  | **Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** | **2021** | **2020** |
| **Net asset value, beginning of period** | $37.37 | $31.61 | $27.06 | $36.25 | $29.32 | $29.98 |
| **Income from investment operations:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment income | 0.22^ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.38^ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.35^ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.32^ | 0.31 | 0.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency | 0.16 | 6.25 | 4.53 | (5.98) | 7.31 | 2.22 |
| Total from investment operations | 0.38 | 6.63 | 4.88 | (5.66) | 7.62 | 2.50 |
| **Less distributions:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net investment income | (0.29) | (0.41) | (0.33) | (0.30) | (0.23) | (0.41) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From net realized gain on investments | (0.77) | (0.46) |  | (3.23) | (0.46) | (2.75) |
| Total distributions | (1.06) | (0.87) | (0.33) | (3.53) | (0.69) | (3.16) |
| Paid-in capital from redemption fees<sup>+</sup> |  |  | 0.00<sup>^#</sup> | 0.00<sup>^#</sup> |  |  |
| **Net asset value, end of period** | $36.69 | $37.37 | $31.61 | $27.06 | $36.25 | $29.32 |
| **Total return** | 1.09%‡ | 21.37% | 18.08% | -17.53% | 26.33% | 8.09% |
| **Ratios/supplemental data:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net assets, end of period (thousands) | $28096 | $28619 | $26066 | $20934 | $25643 | $18706 |
| Ratio of expenses to average net assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Before fee waivers and expense reimbursement | 1.31%† | 1.33% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.84% | 1.99% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After fee waivers and expense reimbursement | 0.57%† | 0.57% | 0.59% | 0.65% | 0.76% | 0.70% |
| Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Before fee waivers and expense reimbursement | 0.43%† | 0.34% | 0.25% | (0.06)% | (0.16)% | (0.42)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After fee waivers and expense reimbursement | 1.17%† | 1.10% | 1.10% | 0.95% | 0.92% | 0.87% |
| Portfolio turnover rate | 11.27%‡ | 31.87% | 34.13% | 29.86% | 37.42% | 60.69% |

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^&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Based on average shares outstanding.

† Annualized.

‡ Not annualized.

#&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amount is less than $0.01.

\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Formerly Retail Class.

+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Fund stopped collecting a redemption fee on January 28, 2024.

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**Scharf ETF**

**Scharf Global Opportunity ETF**

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| **Adviser** | **Scharf Investments, LLC**<br>16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 207<br>Los Gatos, California 95032 | **Custodian** | **U.S. Bank National Association** <br>1555 N. Rivercenter Drive <br>Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 |
| **Sub-Adviser** | **Tidal Investments LLC**<br>234 West Florida Street, Suite 203<br>Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 | **Distributor** | **Quasar Distributors, LLC** <br>Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, <br>Portland, Maine 04101 |
| **Transfer Agent, Administrator, and Fund Accountant** | **U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC**<br>**d/b/a U.S. Bank Global Fund Services** <br>615 East Michigan Street <br>Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 | **Legal Counsel** | **Sullivan & Worcester LLP**<br>1251 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor<br>New York, New York 10020 |
| **Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm** | **Tait, Weller & Baker LLP**<br>Two Liberty Place<br>50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900<br>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 |  |  |

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Investors may find more information about the Funds in the following documents:

**Statement of Additional Information:** The Funds' SAI provides additional details about the investments and techniques of the Funds and certain other additional information. A current SAI is on file with the SEC and is herein incorporated by reference into this Prospectus. It is legally considered a part of this Prospectus.

**Annual/Semi-Annual Reports:** Additional information about each Fund and Predecessor Fund's investments is available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports (collectively, the "Shareholder Reports") and in Form N-CSR. In the Predecessor Funds' annual report, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that affected each Predecessor Fund's performance during the Predecessor Fund's last fiscal year. In Form N-CSR, you will find each Predecessor Fund's annual and semi-annual financial statements.

You can obtain free copies of these documents, request other information or make general inquiries about the Funds by calling 1-800-617-0004.

Shareholder reports and other information about the Funds are also available:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Free of charge from the SEC's EDGAR database on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**•** Free of charge from the Fund's Internet website at www.scharfetfs.com; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• For a fee, by e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov.

(SEC Investment Company Act file number is 811-07959.)

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**STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

August 5, 2025

**Scharf ETF**

(Ticker: KAT)

**Scharf Global Opportunity ETF**

(Ticker: GKAT)

*each of the above listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the "Exchange")*

**each a series of Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust")**

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is not a prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus for the Scharf ETF and the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds"), each a series of Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust"), dated August 5, 2025, as may be supplemented from time to time (the "Prospectus"). Capitalized terms used in this SAI that are not defined have the same meaning as in the Prospectus, unless otherwise noted. A copy of the Prospectus may be obtained without charge, by calling the Fund at 1-800-617-0004 or visiting www.scharfetfs.com.

The audited financial statements and notes thereto for the Scharf Fund (the "Scharf Predecessor Fund") and the Scharf Global Opportunity Fund (the "Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund") (together, the "Predecessor Funds") are included in the Predecessor Funds' <u>[Form N-CSR](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000113322824011044/sf-efp11485_ncsr.htm)</u> for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, and are incorporated by reference into this SAI. A copy of the annual report may be obtained without charge by calling or writing the Funds as shown above or by visiting the Funds' website at www.scharfetfs.com. The semi-annual financial statements and notes thereto for the Predecessor Funds are included in the Predecessor Funds' <u>[Form N-CSRS](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000113322825006092/sfcfs-efp15930_ncsr.htm)</u> for the period ended March 31, 2025, and are incorporated by reference into this SAI.

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_7) | [1](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_7) |
| [ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, AND RELATED RISKS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_10) | [2](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_10) |
| [DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED INVESTMENTS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_726) | [4](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_726) |
| [INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_13) | [14](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_13) |
| [MANAGEMENT](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_22) | [15](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_22) |
| [CONTROL PERSONS, PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS, AND MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_31) | [21](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_31) |
| [CODES OF ETHICS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_25) | [22](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_25) |
| [PROXY VOTING POLICIES](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_28) | [23](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_28) |
| [INVESTMENT ADVISER AND SUB-ADVISER](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_34) | [23](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_34) |
| [PORTFOLIO MANAGERS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_40) | [26](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_40) |
| [THE DISTRIBUTOR](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_58) | [27](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_58) |
| [THE ADMINISTRATOR AND TRANSFER AGENT](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_37) | [29](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_37) |
| [CUSTODIAN](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_734) | [29](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_734) |
| [INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND LEGAL COUNSEL](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_739) | [29](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_739) |
| [PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_744) | [29](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_744) |
| DESCRIPTION OF SHARES | [29](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_749) |
| [LIMITATION OF TRUSTEES' LIABILITY](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_754) | [30](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_754) |
| [BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_43) | [30](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_43) |
| [PORTFOLIO TURNOVER](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_16) | [32](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_16) |
| [BOOK ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_46) | [33](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_46) |
| [PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES IN CREATION UNITS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_49) | [34](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_49) |
| [DETERMINATION OF NAV](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_52) | [40](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_52) |
| [DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_55) | [41](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_55) |
| [FEDERAL INCOME TAXES](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_760) | [41](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_760) |
| [FINANCIAL STATEMENTS](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_73) | [49](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_73) |
| [APPENDIX A](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_76) | A-[1](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_76) |
| [APPENDIX B](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_79) | B-[1](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_79) |
| [APPENDIX C](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_795) | C-[1](#ie3ea1d58f8714b77ada82855dd03487f_795) |

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**GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST**

The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 3, 1996, and is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as an open-end management investment company. The Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the "Declaration of Trust") permits the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board" or the "Trustees") to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, which may be issued in any number of series. The Trust consists of various series that represent separate investment portfolios. The Board may from time to time issue other series, the assets and liabilities of which will be separate and distinct from any other series. This SAI relates only to the Funds.

The Scharf ETF is the successor in interest to the Scharf Predecessor Fund. The Scharf Predecessor Fund was previously organized as a series of the Trust. On March 20-21, 2025, the Board approved the reorganization of the Scharf Predecessor Fund with and into the Scharf ETF, a "shell" series of the Trust, and it is expected that, effective as of close of business on August 22, 2025, the Scharf ETF will acquire all or substantially all of the assets and all of the stated liabilities included in the financial statements of the Scharf Predecessor Fund. The Scharf ETF is expected to succeed to the accounting and performance histories of the Scharf Predecessor Fund. Any such historical information provided in this SAI for the Scharf ETF that relates to periods prior to August 22, 2025, is therefore that of the Scharf Predecessor Fund. The Scharf Predecessor Fund commenced operations on December 30, 2011 as a traditional open-end mutual fund.

The Scharf Global Opportunity ETF is the successor in interest to the Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund. The Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund was previously organized as a series of the Trust. On March 20-21, 2025, the Board approved the reorganization of the Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund with and into the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF, a "shell" series of the Trust, and it is expected that, effective as of close of business on August 22, 2025, the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF will acquire all or substantially all of the assets and all of the stated liabilities included in the financial statements of the Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund. The Scharf Global Opportunity ETF is expected to succeed to the accounting and performance histories of the Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund. Any such historical information provided in this SAI for the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF that relates to periods prior to August 22, 2025, is therefore that of the Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund. Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund commenced operations on October 14, 2014 as a traditional open-end mutual fund.

Each Fund offers and issues Shares at its net asset value ("NAV") only in aggregations of a specified number of Shares (each, a "Creation Unit"). Each Fund generally offers and issues Shares in exchange for a basket of securities included in its portfolio ("Deposit Securities") together with the deposit of a specified cash payment ("Cash Component"). The Trust reserves the right to permit or require the substitution of a "cash in lieu" amount ("Deposit Cash") to be added to the Cash Component to replace any Deposit Security or other instrument in a Fund's portfolio. Shares are listed on the The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the "Exchange") and trade on the Exchange at market prices that may differ from the Shares' NAV. Shares are also redeemable only in Creation Unit aggregations, primarily for a basket of Deposit Securities together with a Cash Component. As a practical matter, only institutions or large investors purchase or redeem Creation Units. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, Shares are not redeemable securities.

Shares may be issued in advance of receipt of Deposit Securities subject to various conditions, including a requirement to maintain on deposit with the Trust cash at least equal to a specified percentage of the value of the missing Deposit Securities, as set forth in the Participant Agreement (as defined below). The Trust may impose a transaction fee for each creation or redemption. In all cases, such fees will be limited in accordance with the requirements of the SEC applicable to management investment companies offering redeemable securities. As in the case of other publicly traded securities, brokers' commissions on transactions in the secondary market will be based on negotiated commission rates at customary levels.

Registration with the SEC does not involve supervision of the management or policies of the Funds. The Prospectus of the Funds and this SAI omit certain of the information contained in the Registration Statement filed with the SEC. Copies of such information may be obtained from the SEC upon payment of the prescribed fee or may be accessed free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, POLICIES, AND RELATED RISKS**

Each Fund's investment objective and principal investment strategies are described in the Prospectus. The following information supplements, and should be read in conjunction with, the Prospectus. For a description of certain permitted investments, see "<u>Description of Permitted Investments</u>" in this SAI.

With respect to a Fund's investments, unless otherwise noted, if a percentage limitation on investment is adhered to at the time of investment or contract, a subsequent increase or decrease as a result of market movement or redemption will not result in a violation of such investment limitation.

**Diversification of Investments** 

Each Fund is classified as a non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act. A "non-diversified" classification means that a Fund is not limited by the 1940 Act with regard to the percentage of its total assets that may be invested in the securities of a single issuer. This means that a Fund may invest a greater portion of its total assets in the securities of a single issuer or a small number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund. The securities of a particular issuer may constitute a greater portion of the Index and, therefore, those securities may constitute a greater portion of a Fund's portfolio. This may have an adverse effect on a Fund's performance or subject a Fund's Shares to greater price volatility than more diversified investment companies. Moreover, in pursuing its objective, a Fund may hold the securities of a single issuer in an amount exceeding 10% of the value of the outstanding securities of the issuer, subject to restrictions imposed by the Code. In particular, as a Fund's size grows and its assets increase, it will be more likely to hold more than 10% of the securities of a single issuer if the issuer has a relatively small public float as compared to other components in the Index.

Although each Fund is non-diversified for purposes of the 1940 Act, each Fund intends to maintain the required level of diversification and otherwise conduct its operations so as to qualify as a RIC for purposes of the Code, and to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income tax to the extent that its earnings are distributed to shareholders. Compliance with the diversification requirements of the Code may limit the investment flexibility of a Fund and may make it less likely that a Fund will meet its investment objectives. See "Federal Income Taxes" in this SAI for further discussion.

**Market and Regulatory Risk**

Events in the financial markets and economy may cause volatility and uncertainty and affect performance. Such adverse effect on performance could include a decline in the value and liquidity of securities held by the Funds, unusually high and unanticipated levels of redemptions, an increase in portfolio turnover, a decrease in net asset value ("NAV"), and an increase in Fund expenses. It may also be unusually difficult to identify both investment risks and opportunities, in which case investment objectives may not be met. Market events may affect a single issuer, industry, sector, or the market as a whole. Traditionally liquid investments may experience periods of diminished liquidity. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value and a Fund may lose value, regardless of the individual results of the securities and other instruments in which the Funds invest. It is impossible to predict whether or for how long such market events will continue, particularly if they are unprecedented, unforeseen or widespread events or conditions, pandemics, epidemics and other similar circumstances in one or more countries or regions. Therefore, it is important to understand that the value of your investment may fall, sometimes sharply and for extended periods, and you could lose money.

Governmental and regulatory actions, including tax law changes, may also impair portfolio management and have unexpected or adverse consequences on particular markets, strategies, or investments. Policy and legislative changes in the United States and in other countries are affecting many aspects of financial regulation, and may in some instances contribute to decreased liquidity and increased volatility in the financial markets. The impact of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be fully known for some time. In addition, economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. As a result, whether or not the Funds invest in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries experiencing economic and financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the Funds' investments may be negatively affected.

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**Model Risk**

The Adviser uses quantitative tools incorporated into proprietary models in identifying, evaluating and selecting securities for a Fund, including for valuation and to determine targeted portfolio weights. These models generally use technology and software and rely on both internally developed data as well as third-party data, which may not be accurate or reliable. Technology-implemented tools are subject to greater risks associated with computer hardware and software, including risks associated with cybersecurity events; hardware, software or system faults; power failures; bugs; malicious software or malware; viruses; software defects or failures; or update events (events in which software updates are improperly implemented or have unanticipated adverse outcomes) many of which will be outside of the Adviser's control. Inaccurate or incomplete data, or improper application of data within a model, could also limit the efficacy of any quantitative tool. Models may be improperly constructed, may rely on factors (such as historical market performance data) that may not be relevant or predictive in current markets, and may fail to identify or incorporate data points or other factors in a timely manner. In times of market disruption, models may not respond accurately or quickly to changing market conditions. All of these factors could adversely impact a Fund's performance.

**Special Risks Related to Cyber Security**

The Funds and their service providers are susceptible to cyber security risks that include, among other things, theft, unauthorized monitoring, release, misuse, loss, destruction or corruption of confidential and highly restricted data; denial of service attacks; unauthorized access to relevant systems, compromises to networks or devices that the Funds and their service providers use to service the Funds' operations; or operational disruption or failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support the Funds and their service providers. Cyber attacks against or security breakdowns of the Funds or their service providers may adversely impact the Funds and their shareholders, potentially resulting in, among other things, financial losses; the inability of Fund shareholders to transact business and the Funds to process transactions; inability to calculate a Fund's NAV; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs; and/or additional compliance costs. The Funds may incur additional costs for cyber security risk management and remediation purposes. In addition, cyber security risks may also impact issuers of securities in which the Funds invest, which may cause a Fund's investment in such issuers to lose value. There can be no assurance that the Funds or their service providers will not suffer losses relating to cyber attacks or other information security breaches in the future.

**Percentage Limitations**

Whenever an investment policy or limitation states a maximum percentage of a Fund's assets that may be invested in any security or other asset, or sets forth a policy regarding quality standards, such standard or percentage limitation will be determined immediately after and as a result of the Fund's acquisition or sale of such security or other asset. Accordingly, except with respect to borrowing any subsequent change in values, net assets or other circumstances will not be considered in determining whether an investment complies with a Fund's investment policies and limitations. In addition, if a bankruptcy or other extraordinary event occurs concerning a particular investment by a Fund, the Fund may receive stock, real estate or other investments that the Fund would not, or could not buy. If this happens, the Fund would sell such investments as soon as practicable while trying to maximize the return to its shareholders.

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**DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED INVESTMENTS**

The Funds may invest in the following types of investments, each of which is subject to certain risks, as discussed below. Unless otherwise stated, references to "the Fund" are applicable to each of the Funds.

**Equity Securities**

Common stocks, convertible securities, rights, warrants and American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") are examples of equity securities in which the Fund may invest.

All investments in equity securities are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Historically, the equity markets have moved in cycles and the value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may fluctuate substantially from day to day. Owning an equity security can also subject the Fund to the risk that the issuer may discontinue paying dividends.

*Common Stocks.* A common stock represents a proportionate share of the ownership of a company and its value is based on the success of the company's business, any income paid to stockholders, the value of its assets, and general market conditions. In addition to the general risks set forth above, investments in common stocks are subject to the risk that in the event a company in which the Fund invests is liquidated, the holders of preferred stock and creditors of that company will be paid in full before any payments are made to the Fund as a holder of common stock. It is possible that all assets of that company will be exhausted before any payments are made to the Fund.

*Preferred Stocks.* Preferred stocks are equity securities that often pay dividends at a specific rate and have a preference over common stocks in dividend payments and liquidation of assets. A preferred stock has a blend of the characteristics of a bond and common stock. It can offer the higher yield of a bond and has priority over common stock in equity ownership, but does not have the seniority of a bond and, unlike common stock, its participation in the issuer's growth may be limited. Although the dividend is set at a fixed annual rate, in some circumstances it can be changed or omitted by the issuer.

*Convertible Securities.* The Fund may invest in convertible securities. Traditional convertible securities include corporate bonds, notes and preferred stocks that may be converted into or exchanged for common stock, and other securities that also provide an opportunity for equity participation. These securities are convertible either at a stated price or a stated rate (that is, for a specific number of shares of common stock or other security). As with other fixed-income securities, the price of a convertible security generally varies inversely with interest rates. While providing a fixed-income stream, a convertible security also affords the investor an opportunity, through its conversion feature, to participate in the capital appreciation of the common stock into which it is convertible. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, convertible securities tend to trade increasingly on a yield basis and so may not experience market value declines to the same extent as the underlying common stock. When the market price of the underlying common stock increases, the price of a convertible security tends to rise as a reflection of higher yield or capital appreciation. In such situations, the Fund may have to pay more for a convertible security than the value of the underlying common stock.

*Rights and Warrants.* The Fund may invest in rights and warrants. A right is a privilege granted to existing shareholders of a corporation to subscribe to shares of a new issue of common stock and it is issued at a predetermined price in proportion to the number of shares already owned. Rights normally have a short life, usually two to four weeks, are freely transferable and entitle the holder to buy the new common stock at a lower price than the current market. Warrants are options to purchase equity securities at a specific price for a specific period of time. They do not represent ownership of the securities, but only the right to buy them. Hence, warrants have no voting rights, pay no dividends and have no rights with respect to the assets of the corporation issuing them. The value of warrants is derived solely from capital appreciation of the underlying equity securities. Warrants differ from call options in that the underlying corporation issues warrants, whereas call options may be written by anyone.

An investment in rights and warrants may entail greater risks than certain other types of investments. Generally, rights and warrants do not carry the right to receive dividends or exercise voting rights with respect to the underlying securities, and they do not represent any rights in the assets of the issuer. In addition, although their value is influenced by the value of the underlying security, their value does not necessarily change with the value of the underlying securities, and they cease to have value if they are not exercised on or before their expiration date.

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Investing in rights and warrants increases the potential profit or loss to be realized from the investment as compared with investing the same amount in the underlying securities.

**Small- and Medium-Sized Companies**

To the extent the Fund invests in the equity securities of small- and medium-sized companies, it will be exposed to the risks of smaller sized companies. Small- and medium-sized companies may have narrower markets for their goods and/or services and may have more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established companies. Furthermore, such companies may have limited product lines, services, markets, or financial resources or may be dependent on a small management group. In addition, because these stocks may not be well-known to the investing public, do not have significant institutional ownership or are typically followed by fewer security analysts, there will normally be less publicly available information concerning these securities compared to what is available for the securities of larger companies. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, can decrease the value and liquidity of securities held by the Fund. As a result, their performance can be more volatile and they face greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

**Other Investment Companies.** Each Fund may invest in the securities of other investment companies, including money market funds and ETFs, subject to applicable limitations under Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act and Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act. Investing in another pooled vehicle exposes a Fund to all the risks of that pooled vehicle. Pursuant to Section 12(d)(1), a Fund may invest in the securities of another investment company (the "acquired company") provided that the Fund, immediately after such purchase or acquisition, does not own in the aggregate: (i) more than 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of the acquired company; (ii) securities issued by the acquired company having an aggregate value in excess of 5% of the value of the total assets of the Fund; or (iii) securities issued by the acquired company and all other investment companies (other than treasury stock of the Fund) having an aggregate value in excess of 10% of the value of the total assets of the Fund. To the extent allowed by law or regulation, a Fund may invest its assets in securities of investment companies that are money market funds in excess of the limits discussed above.

If a Fund invests in and, thus, is a shareholder of, another investment company, the Fund's shareholders will indirectly bear the Fund's proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by such other investment company, including advisory fees, in addition to both the management fees payable directly by the Fund to the Fund's own investment adviser and the other expenses that the Fund bears directly in connection with the Fund's own operations.

Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act restricts investments by registered investment companies in securities of other registered investment companies, including the Funds. The acquisition of Shares by registered investment companies is subject to the restrictions of Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act, except as may be permitted by exemptive rules under the 1940 Act or as may be permitted by an exemptive order that permits registered investment companies to invest in a Fund beyond the limits of Section 12(d)(1), subject to certain terms and conditions, including that the registered investment company enter into an agreement with a Fund regarding the terms of the investment.

Each Fund may rely on Section 12(d)(1)(F) and Rule 12d1-3 of the 1940 Act, which provide an exemption from Section 12(d)(1) that allows a Fund to invest all of its assets in other registered funds, including ETFs, if, among other conditions: (a) the Fund, together with its affiliates, acquires no more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any acquired fund, and (b) the sales load charged on Shares is no greater than the limits set forth in Rule 2341 of the Conduct Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA"). Additionally, the Fund may rely on exemptive relief issued by the SEC to other registered funds, including ETFs, or on Rule 12d1-4 under the 1940 Act to invest in such other funds in excess of the limits of Section 12(d)(1) if the Fund complies with the terms and conditions of such exemptive relief or rule.

To the extent a Fund invests in underlying funds that are index-based, these underlying funds will generally attempt to replicate the performance of a particular index. An underlying fund may not always hold all of the same securities as the index it attempts to track. An underlying fund may use statistical sampling techniques to attempt to replicate the returns of an index. An underlying fund may not track the index perfectly because differences between the index and the fund's portfolio can cause differences in performance. In addition, expenses and transaction costs, the size

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and frequency of cash flow into and out of the underlying fund, and differences between how and when the underlying fund and the index are valued can cause differences in performance.

Investments in ETFs involve certain inherent risks generally associated with investments in a broadly-based portfolio of stocks, including the following risks: (1) the general level of stock prices may decline, thereby adversely affecting the value of each unit of the ETF or other instrument; (2) an ETF, to the extent such ETF is index-based, may not fully replicate the performance of its benchmark index because of the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to the weightings of securities or number of stocks held; (3) an ETF may also be adversely affected by the performance of the specific index, market sector or group of industries on which it is based; and (4) an ETF, to the extent such ETF is index-based, may not track an index as well as a traditional index mutual fund because ETFs are valued by the market and, therefore, there may be a difference between the market value and the ETF's NAV. Additionally, investments in fixed income ETFs involve certain inherent risks generally associated with investments in fixed income securities, including the risk of fluctuation in market value based on interest rates rising or declining and risks of a decrease in liquidity, such that no assurances can be made that an active trading market for underlying ETFs will be maintained.

There is also a risk that the underlying funds or ETFs may terminate due to extraordinary events. For example, any of the service providers to the underlying fund or ETF, such as the trustee or sponsor, may close or otherwise fail to perform their obligations to the underlying fund or ETF, and the underlying fund or ETF may not be able to find a substitute service provider. Also, the underlying fund or ETF may be dependent upon licenses to use the various indices as a basis for determining their compositions and/or otherwise to use certain trade names. If these licenses are terminated, the respective underlying fund or ETF may also terminate. In addition, an underlying fund or ETF may terminate if its net assets fall below a certain amount.

**Foreign Investments**

Each Fund may make investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers ("foreign securities"). The Scharf ETF reserves the right to invest up to 50% of its Fund's total assets in securities of foreign issuers. The Scharf ETF reserves the right to invest an unlimited amount of its total assets in DRs. The Global Opportunity ETF reserves the right to invest an unlimited amount of its total assets, in DRs, U.S. dollar-denominated securities, foreign securities and securities of companies incorporated outside the United States, including securities listed on foreign exchanges.

*Depositary Receipts.* Depositary Receipts include ADRs, European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") or other forms of DRs. DRs are receipts typically issued in connection with a United States or foreign bank or trust company which evidence ownership of underlying securities issued by a non-U.S. company.

ADRs are depositary receipts for foreign securities denominated in U.S. dollars and traded on United States securities markets. These securities may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the securities for which they may be exchanged. These are certificates evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign-based issuer held in trust by a bank or similar financial institutions. Designed for use in United States securities markets, ADRs are alternatives to the purchase of the underlying securities in their national market and currencies. ADRs may be purchased through "sponsored" or "unsponsored" facilities. A sponsored facility is established jointly by the issuer of the underlying security and a depositary, whereas a depositary may establish an unsponsored facility without participation by the issuer of the depositary security. Holders of unsponsored depositary receipts generally bear all the costs of such facilities and the depositary of an unsponsored facility frequently is under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications received from the issuer of the deposited security or to pass through voting rights to the holders of such receipts of the deposited securities.

**Foreign Currency Transactions** 

The Global Opportunity Fund may invest in foreign currency exchange transactions. Exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies are a function of such factors as supply and demand in the currency exchange markets, international balances of payments, governmental intervention, speculation and other economic and political conditions. Foreign exchange dealers may realize a profit on the difference between the price at which the Global Opportunity Fund buys and sells currencies.

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**Risks of Investing in Foreign Securities.** Investments in foreign securities involve certain inherent risks, including the following:

*Political and Economic Factors.* Individual economies of certain countries may differ favorably or unfavorably from the United States' economy in such respects as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency, diversification and balance of payments position. The internal politics of certain foreign countries may not be as stable as those of the United States. Governments in certain foreign countries also continue to participate to a significant degree, through ownership interest or regulation, in their respective economies. Action by these governments could include restrictions on foreign investment, nationalization, expropriation of goods or imposition of taxes, and could have a significant effect on market prices of securities and payment of interest. The economies of many foreign countries are heavily dependent upon international trade and are accordingly affected by the trade policies and economic conditions of their trading partners. Enactment by these trading partners of protectionist trade legislation could have a significant adverse effect upon the securities markets of such countries.

*Legal and Regulatory Matters.* Certain foreign countries may have less supervision of securities markets, brokers and issuers of securities, and less financial information available to issuers, than is available in the United States. Additionally, the rights of investors in certain foreign countries may be more limited than those of shareholders of U.S. issuers and the Fund may have greater difficulty taking appropriate legal action to enforce its rights in a foreign court than in a U.S. court.

*Market Characteristics.* The Adviser expects that some foreign securities in which the Fund invests will be purchased in over-the-counter markets or on exchanges located in the countries in which the principal offices of the issuers of the various securities are located, if that is the best available market. Foreign exchanges and markets may be more volatile than those in the United States. Though growing, they usually have substantially less volume than U.S. markets, and the Fund's foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities. Also, settlement practices for transactions in foreign markets may differ from those in United States markets, and may include delays beyond periods customary in the United States. Foreign security trading practices, including those involving securities settlement where Fund assets may be released prior to receipt of payment or securities, may expose the Fund to increased risk in the event of a failed trade or the insolvency of a foreign broker-dealer.

*Currency Fluctuations.* A change in the value of any foreign currency against the U.S. dollar will result in a corresponding change in the U.S. dollar value of an ADR's underlying portfolio securities denominated in that currency. Such changes will affect the Fund to the extent that the Fund is invested in ADRs comprised of foreign securities.

To the extent the Fund invests in securities denominated or quoted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Fund will be affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates (and exchange control regulations) which affect the value of investments in the Fund and the income and appreciation or depreciation of the investments. Changes in foreign currency exchange ratios relative to the U.S. dollar will affect the U.S. dollar value of the Fund's assets denominated in that currency and the Fund's yield on such assets. In addition, the Fund will incur costs in connection with conversions between various currencies.

The Fund's foreign currency exchange transactions may be conducted on a spot basis (that is, cash basis) at the spot rate for purchasing or selling currency prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market. The Fund also may enter into contracts with banks, brokers or dealers to purchase or sell securities or foreign currencies at a future date ("forward contracts"). A foreign currency forward contract is a negotiated agreement between the contracting parties to exchange a specified amount of currency at a specified future time at a specified rate. The rate can be higher or lower than the spot rate between the currencies that are the subject of the contract.

*Taxes.* The interest and dividends payable to the Fund on certain of the Fund's foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes or withholding, thus reducing the net amount of income available for distribution to Fund shareholders. The Fund may not be eligible to pass through to its shareholders any tax credits or deductions with respect to such foreign taxes or withholding.

In considering whether to invest in the securities of a non-U.S. company, the Adviser considers such factors as the characteristics of the particular company, differences between economic trends and the performance of securities markets within the United States and those within other countries, and also factors relating to the general economic,

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governmental and social conditions of the country or countries where the company is located. The extent to which the Fund will be invested in non-U.S. companies, foreign countries and depositary receipts will fluctuate from time to time within any limitations described in the Prospectus, depending on the Adviser's assessment of prevailing market, economic and other conditions.

*Brexit*. The United Kingdom formally left the European Union ("EU") on January 31, 2020 (a measure commonly referred to as "Brexit"). Following the withdrawal, in December 2020, the United Kingdom and the EU entered into a new trading relationship. The agreement allows for continued trading free of tariffs, but institutes other new requirements for trading between the United Kingdom and the EU. Even with a new trading relationship having been established, Brexit could continue to affect European or world wide political, regulatory, economic, or market conditions. There is the possibility that there will continue to be considerable uncertainty about the potential impact of these developments on United Kingdom, European and global economies and markets. There is also the possibility of withdrawal movements within other EU countries and the possibility of additional political, economic and market uncertainty and instability. Brexit and any similar developments may have negative effects on economies and markets, such as increased volatility and illiquidity and potentially lower economic growth in the United Kingdom, EU and globally, which may adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments. Whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in Europe or with significant exposure to European issuers or countries, these events could result in losses to the Fund, as there may be negative effects on the value and liquidity of the Fund's investments and/or the Fund's ability to enter into certain transactions.

*Emerging Markets.* The Scharf ETF may invest up to 25% of its total assets, and the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF may invest an unlimited amount of the Fund's total assets, in foreign securities that may include securities of companies located in developing or emerging markets, which entail additional risks, including: less social, political and economic stability; smaller securities markets and lower trading volume, which may result in less liquidity and greater price volatility; national policies that may restrict an underlying fund's investment opportunities, including restrictions on investments in issuers or industries, or expropriation or confiscation of assets or property; and less developed legal structures governing private or foreign investment.

**Derivative Securities**

The Funds are prohibited from investing in derivatives, excluding certain currency and interest rate hedging transactions. These restrictions are not fundamental and may be changed by a Fund without a shareholder vote.

**Government Obligations**

The Funds may make short term investments in U.S. government obligations. Such obligations include Treasury bills, certificates of indebtedness, notes and bonds, and issues of such entities as the Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA"), Export Import Bank of the United States, Tennessee Valley Authority, Resolution Funding Corporation, Farmers Home Administration, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, Federal Farm Credit Banks, Federal Land Banks, Federal Housing Administration, Federal National Mortgage Association ("FNMA"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC"), and the Student Loan Marketing Association.

Some of these obligations, such as those of the GNMA, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury Department; others, such as those of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; others, such as those of the FNMA, are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase the agency's obligations; still others, such as those of the Student Loan Marketing Association, are supported only by the credit of the instrumentality. No assurance can be given that the U.S. government would provide financial support to U.S. government-sponsored instrumentalities if it is not obligated to do so by law.

The Funds may invest in sovereign debt obligations of foreign countries. A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and interest in a timely manner may be affected by a number of factors, including its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign reserves, the availability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor's policy toward principal international lenders and the political constraints to which it may be subject. Emerging market governments could default on their sovereign debt. Such sovereign debtors also may be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies and other entities abroad to reduce principal and interest arrearages on their debt. The commitments on the part of these governments, agencies and others to make

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such disbursements may be conditioned on a sovereign debtor's implementation of economic reforms and/or economic performance and the timely service of such debtor's obligations. Failure to meet such conditions could result in the cancellation of such third parties' commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor's ability or willingness to service its debt in a timely manner.

**When-Issued Securities**

The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis, for payment and delivery at a later date, generally within one month. The price and yield are generally fixed on the date of commitment to purchase, and the value of the security is thereafter reflected in the Fund's NAV. During the period between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Fund and no interest accrues to the Fund. At the time of settlement, the market value of the security may be more or less than the purchase price. Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act permits a Fund to invest in securities on a when-issued basis, notwithstanding the limitation on the issuance of senior securities in Section 18 of the 1940 Act, provided that the Fund intends to physically settle the transaction and the transaction will settle within 35 days of its trade date (the "Delayed-Settlement Securities Provision").

**Corporate Debt Securities**

The Funds may invest in fixed-income securities of any maturity including fixed income securities rated below "investment grade" by one or more recognized statistical ratings organizations, such as S&P or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"). Bonds rated below BBB by S&P or Baa by Moody's, commonly referred to as "junk bonds," typically carry higher coupon rates than investment grade bonds, but also are described as speculative by both S&P and Moody's and may be subject to greater market price fluctuations, less liquidity and greater risk of income or principal including greater possibility of default and bankruptcy of the issuer of such securities than more highly rated bonds. Lower-rated bonds also are more likely to be sensitive to adverse economic or company developments and more subject to price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates. The market for lower-rated debt issues generally is thinner and less active than that for higher quality securities, which may limit the Fund's ability to sell such securities at fair value in response to changes in the economy or financial markets. During periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers of lower-rated securities may experience financial stress which could adversely affect their ability to make payments of interest and principal and increase the possibility of default.

Ratings of debt securities represent the rating agencies' opinions regarding their quality, are not a guarantee of quality and may be reduced after a Fund has acquired the security. If a security's rating is reduced while it is held by a Fund, the Adviser will consider whether the Fund should continue to hold the security but is not required to dispose of it. Credit ratings attempt to evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments and do not evaluate the risks of fluctuations in market value. Also, rating agencies may fail to make timely changes in credit ratings in response to subsequent events, so that an issuer's current financial conditions may be better or worse than the rating indicates. The ratings for corporate debt securities are described in Appendix A.

**Short-Term, Temporary, and Cash Investments**

When the Adviser believes market, economic or political conditions are unfavorable for investors, the Adviser may invest up to 100% of a Fund's net assets in a temporary defensive manner or hold a substantial portion of its net assets in cash, cash equivalents or other short-term investments. Unfavorable market or economic conditions may include excessive volatility or a prolonged general decline in the securities markets, or the U.S. economy. Temporary defensive investments generally may include U.S. government securities, certificates of deposit, high-grade commercial paper, repurchase agreements, money market mutual funds shares and other money market equivalents. The Adviser also may invest in these types of securities or hold cash while looking for suitable investment opportunities or to maintain liquidity. The Funds may invest in any of the following securities and instruments:

*Money Market Mutual Funds*. The Funds may invest in money market mutual funds in connection with its management of daily cash positions or as a temporary defensive measure. Generally, money market mutual funds seek to earn income consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity. It primarily invests in high quality money market obligations, including securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies and instrumentalities, bank obligations and high-grade corporate instruments. These investments generally mature within 397 days from the date of purchase. An investment in a money market mutual fund is not a bank

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deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any government agency. The Funds' investments in money market mutual funds may be used for cash management purposes and to maintain liquidity in order to satisfy redemption requests or pay unanticipated expenses.

Your cost of investing in a Fund will generally be higher than the cost of investing directly in the underlying money market mutual fund shares. You will indirectly bear fees and expenses charged by the underlying money market mutual funds in addition to a Fund's direct fees and expenses. Furthermore, the use of this strategy could affect the timing, amount and character of distributions to you and therefore may increase the amount of taxes payable by you.

*Bank Certificates of Deposit, Bankers' Acceptances and Time Deposits*. Each Fund may acquire bank certificates of deposit, bankers' acceptances and time deposits. Certificates of deposit are negotiable certificates issued against monies deposited in a commercial bank for a definite period of time and earning a specified return. Bankers' acceptances are negotiable drafts or bills of exchange, normally drawn by an importer or exporter to pay for specific merchandise, which are "accepted" by a bank, meaning in effect that the bank unconditionally agrees to pay the face value of the instrument on maturity. Certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances acquired by the Fund will be dollar-denominated obligations of domestic or foreign banks or financial institutions which at the time of purchase have capital, surplus and undivided profits in excess of $100 million (including assets of both domestic and foreign branches), based on latest published reports, or less than $100 million if the principal amount of such bank obligations are fully insured by the U.S. government. If a Fund holds instruments of foreign banks or financial institutions, it may be subject to additional investment risks that are different in some respects from those incurred by a fund that invests only in debt obligations of U.S. domestic issuers. Such risks include future political and economic developments, the possible imposition of withholding taxes by the particular country in which the issuer is located on interest income payable on the securities, the possible seizure or nationalization of foreign deposits, the possible establishment of exchange controls, or the adoption of other foreign governmental restrictions which might adversely affect the payment of principal and interest on these securities.

Domestic banks and foreign banks are subject to different governmental regulations with respect to the amount and types of loans that may be made and interest rates that may be charged. In addition, the profitability of the banking industry depends largely upon the availability and cost of funds for the purpose of financing lending operations under prevailing money market conditions. General economic conditions as well as exposure to credit losses arising from possible financial difficulties of borrowers play an important part in the operations of the banking industry.

As a result of federal and state laws and regulations, domestic banks are, among other things, required to maintain specified levels of reserves, limited in the amount which they can loan to a single borrower, and subject to other regulations designed to promote financial soundness. However, such laws and regulations do not necessarily apply to foreign bank obligations that the Funds may acquire.

In addition to purchasing certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances, to the extent permitted under its investment objectives and policies stated above and in the Prospectuses, the Funds may make interest-bearing time or other interest-bearing deposits in commercial or savings banks. Time deposits are non-negotiable deposits maintained at a banking institution for a specified period of time at a specified interest rate.

*Savings Association Obligations.* The Funds may invest in certificates of deposit (interest-bearing time deposits) issued by savings banks or savings and loan associations that have capital, surplus and undivided profits in excess of $100 million, based on latest published reports, or less than $100 million if the principal amount of such obligations is fully insured by the U.S. government.

*Commercial Paper, Short-Term Notes and Other Corporate Obligations*. The Funds may invest a portion of its assets in commercial paper and short-term notes. Commercial paper consists of unsecured promissory notes issued by corporations. Issues of commercial paper and short-term notes will normally have maturities of less than nine months and fixed rates of return, although such instruments may have maturities of up to one year.

Commercial paper and short-term notes will consist of issues rated at the time of purchase "A-2" or higher by S&P, "Prime-1" or "Prime-2" by Moody's, or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, will be determined by the Adviser to be of comparable quality. These rating symbols are described in Appendix B.

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Corporate obligations include bonds and notes issued by corporations to finance longer-term credit needs than supported by commercial paper. While such obligations generally have maturities of ten years or more, the Funds may purchase corporate obligations which have remaining maturities of one year or less from the date of purchase and which are rated "AA" or higher by S&P or "Aa" or higher by Moody's.

**Illiquid and Restricted Securities**

Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, a Fund may not acquire any "illiquid investment" if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments that are assets. An "illiquid investment" is any investment that a 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. Each Fund has implemented a liquidity risk management program and related procedures to identify illiquid investments pursuant to Rule 22e-4. In the event that more than 15% of its net assets are invested in illiquid investments, a Fund will make such reports as required under the liquidity risk management program and will seek to reduce its holdings of illiquid investments within a reasonable period of time.

Each Fund may purchase certain restricted securities that can be resold to institutional investors and which may be determined not to be illiquid investments pursuant to the Fund's liquidity risk management program. In many cases, those securities are traded in the institutional market pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") and are called Rule 144A securities.

Investments in illiquid investments involve more risks than investments in similar securities that are readily marketable. Illiquid investments may trade at a discount from comparable, more liquid investments. Investment of a Fund's assets in illiquid investments may restrict the ability of the Fund to dispose of its investments in a timely fashion and for a fair price as well as its ability to take advantage of market opportunities. The risks associated with illiquidity will be particularly acute where a Fund's operations require cash, such as when the Fund has net redemptions, and could result in the Fund borrowing to meet short-term cash requirements or incurring losses on the sale of illiquid investments.

Restricted securities sold in private placement transactions between issuers and their purchasers are neither listed on an exchange nor traded in other established markets and may be illiquid. In many cases, the privately placed securities may not be freely transferable under the laws of the applicable jurisdiction or due to contractual restrictions on resale. To the extent privately placed securities may be resold in privately negotiated transactions, the prices realized from the sales could be less than those originally paid by a Fund or less than the fair value of the securities. A restricted security may be determined to be liquid under a Fund's liquidity risk management program established pursuant to Rule 22e-4 depending on market, trading, or investment-specific considerations related to the restricted security. In addition, issuers whose securities are not publicly traded may not be subject to the disclosure and other investor protection requirements that may be applicable if their securities were publicly traded. If any privately placed securities held by a Fund are required to be registered under the securities laws of one or more jurisdictions before being resold, the Fund may be required to bear the expenses of registration. Private placement investments may involve investments in smaller, less seasoned issuers, which may involve greater risks than investments in more established companies. These issuers may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, or they may be dependent on a limited management group. In making investments in private placement securities, a Fund may obtain access to material non-public information about an issuer of private placement securities, which may restrict the Fund's ability to conduct transactions in those securities.

**Initial Public Offerings**

The Funds may purchase shares in initial public offerings ("IPOs"). Because IPO shares frequently are volatile in price, a Fund may hold IPO shares for a very short period of time. This may increase the turnover of a Fund's portfolio and may lead to increased expenses to the Fund, such as brokerage commissions and transaction costs. By selling shares, the Fund may realize taxable capital gains that it will subsequently distribute to shareholders. Investing in IPOs increases risk because IPO shares are frequently volatile in price. As a result, their performance can be more volatile and they face greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of the Fund's portfolio.

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**Securities Lending**

Each Fund may lend its portfolio securities in order to generate additional income. Securities may be loaned to broker-dealers, major banks or other recognized domestic institutional borrowers of securities. Generally, a Fund may lend portfolio securities to securities broker-dealers or financial institutions if: (1) the loan is collateralized in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements including collateralization continuously at no less than 100% by marking to market daily; (2) the loan is subject to termination by the Fund at any time; (3) the Fund receives reasonable interest or fee payments on the loan, as well as any dividends, interest, or other distributions on the loaned securities; (4) the Adviser is able to call loaned securities in order to exercise all voting rights with respect to the loaned securities; and (5) the loan will not cause the value of all loaned securities to exceed one-third of the value of the Fund's assets. As part of participating in a lending program, a Fund will invest its cash collateral only in investments that are consistent with the investment objectives, principal investment strategies and investment policies of the Fund. All investments made with the cash collateral received are subject to the risks associated with such investments. If such investments lose value, the Funds will have to cover the loss when repaying the collateral. Any income or gains and losses from investing and reinvesting any cash collateral delivered by a borrower shall be at the Fund's risk.

**Royalty Trusts**

The Funds may invest up to 5% of their total assets in royalty trusts. Royalty trusts are established to receive the royalties or net profit interests in a specific group of assets and to pay out those royalties to their unit holders. To do this, royalty trusts buy the right to royalties (income) on the production and sales of a natural resource company. The yield generated by a royalty trust is not guaranteed and because developments in the oil, gas and natural resources markets will affect payouts, can be volatile. For example, the yield on an oil royalty trust can be affected by changes in production levels, natural resources, political and military developments, regulatory changes and conservation efforts. In addition, natural resources are depleting assets. Eventually, the income-producing ability of the royalty trust will be exhausted. Generally, higher yielding trusts have less time until depletion of proven reserves. Depending on the U.S. federal income tax classification of the royalty trusts in which a Fund invests, securities issued by certain royalty trusts (such as royalty trusts which are grantor trusts for U.S. federal income tax purposes) may not produce qualifying income for purposes of the income requirements of the Code. Additionally, a Fund may be deemed to directly own the assets of each royalty trust, and would need to look to such assets when determining its compliance with the diversification requirements under the Code. The Funds will monitor its investments in royalty trusts with the objective of maintaining its continued qualification as a regulated investment company under the Code.

**Master Limited Partnerships ("MLPs")**

The Funds may invest in publicly traded Master Limited Partnerships ("MLPs"). MLPs are businesses organized as limited partnerships that trade their proportionate shares of the partnership (units) on a public exchange. MLPs are required to pay out most or all of their earnings in distributions. Generally speaking, MLP investment returns are enhanced during periods of declining or low interest rates and tend to be negatively influenced when interest rates are rising. As an income vehicle, the unit price may be influenced by general interest rate trends independent of specific underlying fundamentals. In addition, most MLPs are fairly leveraged and typically carry a portion of "floating" rate debt. As such, a significant upward swing in interest rates would drive interest expense higher. Furthermore, most MLPs grow by acquisitions partly financed by debt, and higher interest rates could make it more difficult to make acquisitions.

**Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs")**

The Funds may invest in shares of REITs. REITs are pooled investment vehicles which invest primarily in real estate or real estate related loans. REITs are generally classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs or a combination of equity and mortgage REITs. Equity REITs invest the majority of their assets directly in real property and derive income primarily from the collection of rents. Equity REITs can also realize capital gains by selling properties that have appreciated in value. Mortgage REITs invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgages and derive income from the collection of interest payments. Like regulated investment companies such as the Funds, REITs are not taxed on income distributed to shareholders provided they comply with certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Funds will indirectly bear their proportionate share of any

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expenses paid by REITs in which they invest in addition to the expenses paid by the Funds. Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks. Equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by such REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of any credit extended. REITs are dependent upon management skills, are not diversified (except to the extent the Code requires), and are subject to the risks of financing projects. REITs are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers, self-liquidation, and the possibilities of failing to qualify for the exemption from tax for distributed income under the Code and failing to maintain their exemptions from the 1940 Act. REITs (especially mortgage REITs) are also subject to interest rate risks.

**Borrowing**

Although the Funds do not currently intend to borrow money, the 1940 Act permits each Fund to borrow money in amounts of up to one-third of the Fund's total assets from banks for any purpose, and to borrow up to 5% of the Fund's total assets from banks or other lenders for temporary purposes. To limit the risks attendant to borrowing, the 1940 Act requires a Fund to maintain at all times an "asset coverage" of at least 300% of the amount of its borrowings. Asset coverage means the ratio that the value of a Fund's total assets, minus liabilities other than borrowings, bears to the aggregate amount of all borrowings. The use of borrowing by the Fund involves special risk considerations that may not be associated with other funds having similar objectives and policies. Because substantially all of the Fund's assets fluctuate in value, while the interest obligation resulting from a borrowing will be fixed by the terms of the Fund's agreement with its lender, the NAV per share of the Fund will tend to increase more when its portfolio securities increase in value and to decrease more when its portfolio assets decrease in value than would otherwise be the case if the Fund did not borrow. In addition, interest costs on borrowings may fluctuate with changing market rates of interest and may partially offset or exceed the return earned on borrowed funds. Under adverse market conditions, the Fund might have to sell portfolio securities to meet interest or principal payments at a time when fundamental investment considerations would not favor such sales.

**Loan Assignments and Participations**

The Funds may purchase corporate loans through assignment or participation. Such indebtedness may be secured or unsecured. Loan participations typically represent only a right to participate in the repayment of the loan by the corporate borrower, and generally are offered by banks or other financial institutions or lending syndicates. In purchasing participations, the Funds will usually have a contractual relationship only with the selling institution, and not the corporate borrower. Consequently, the Funds generally will have no right directly to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the commercial loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower, nor will it have the right to object to certain changes to the loan agreement agreed to by the selling institution. The Funds may also buy part of a loan through an assignment, thereby becoming a direct lender to the corporate borrower. When purchasing loan participations or assignments, a Fund assumes the credit risk associated with the corporate borrower. When purchasing loan participations, the Fund assumes both the credit risk of the borrower and the credit risk associated with an interposed bank or other financial intermediary. The participation interests and bank loans in which the Funds intend to invest may not be rated by any nationally recognized rating service.

**Asset-Backed Securities** 

The Funds may invest in asset-backed securities. Asset-backed securities represent interests in "pools" of assets, including consumer loans or receivables held in trust. Rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of these securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, these securities may exhibit additional volatility. This is known as extension risk. In addition, these securities are subject to prepayment risk, which is the risk that when interest rates decline or are low but are expected to rise, borrowers may pay off their debts sooner than expected. This can reduce the returns of the Fund because the Fund will have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. This is also known as contraction risk. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying assets, particularly during period of economic downturn.

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**Municipal Securities**

The Funds may invest in municipal securities. Municipal securities are debt obligations issued by or on behalf of states, territories, and possessions of the United States, including the District of Columbia, and any political subdivisions or financing authority of any of these, the income from which is, the opinion of qualified legal counsel, exempt from federal regular income tax ("Municipal Securities").

Municipal Securities are generally issued to finance public works such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation projects, schools, and water and sewer works. They are also issued to repay outstanding obligations, to include industrial development bonds issued by or on behalf of public authorities to provide financing aid to acquire sites or construct and equip facilities for privately or publicly owned corporations. The availability of this financing encourages these corporations to locate within the sponsoring communities and thereby increases local employment.

*Municipal Securities Risks*. Municipal Securities prices are interest rate sensitive, which means that their value varies inversely with market interest rates. Thus, if market interest rates have increased from the time a security was purchased, the security, if sold, might be sold at a price less than its cost. Similarly, if market interest rates have declined from the time a security was purchased, the security, if sold, might be sold at a price greater than its cost. (In either instance, if the security was held to maturity, no loss or gain normally would be realized as a result of interim market fluctuations.) Yields on Municipal Securities depend on a variety of factors, including: the general conditions of the money market and the taxable and Municipal Securities market; the size of the particular offering; the maturity of the obligations; and the credit quality of the issue. Further, any adverse economic conditions or developments affecting the states or municipalities could impact municipal securities.

**INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS**

The Trust (on behalf of each Fund) has adopted the following restrictions as fundamental policies, which may not be changed without the affirmative vote of the holders of a "majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities" as defined in the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the "vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" means the vote of the holders of the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares of a Fund represented at a meeting at which the holders of more than 50% of its outstanding shares are represented or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of a Fund.

Each Fund may not:

1. Borrow money, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

2. Issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

3. Engage in the business of underwriting securities, except to the extent that the Fund may be considered an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 in the disposition of restricted securities.

4. Invest 25% or more of the market value of its total assets in the securities of companies engaged in any one industry. (Does not apply to investments in the securities of other investment companies or securities of the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities.)

5. Purchase or sell real estate, which term does not include securities of companies which deal in real estate and/or mortgages or investments secured by real estate, or interests therein, except that the Fund reserves freedom of action to hold and to sell real estate acquired as a result of the Fund's ownership of securities.

6. Purchase or sell physical commodities, unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This limitation shall not prevent the Fund from purchasing, selling, or entering into futures contracts, or acquiring securities or other instruments and options thereon backed by, or related to, physical commodities.

7. Make loans to others, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

Each Fund observes the following policies, which are not deemed fundamental and which may be changed without shareholder vote. Each Fund may not:

1. Invest in any issuer for purposes of exercising control or management.

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2. Invest in securities of other investment companies, except as permitted under the 1940 Act.

3. Hold, in the aggregate, more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments that are assets pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act.

**MANAGEMENT**

**MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST**

The overall management of the Trust's business and affairs is invested with its Board. The Board approves all significant agreements between the Trust and persons or companies furnishing services to it, including the agreements with the Adviser, Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent, each as defined herein. The day-to-day operations of the Trust are delegated to its officers, subject to each Fund's investment objectives, strategies and policies and to the general supervision of the Board. The Trustees and officers of the Trust, their years of birth and positions with the Trust, terms of office with the Trust and length of time served, their business addresses and principal occupations during the past five years and other directorships held are set forth in the table below.

**Independent Trustees**<sup>(1)</sup>

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| **Name, Year of Birth and Address** | **Position Held with the Trust** | **Term of Office and Length of Time Served\*** | **Principal Occupation<br>During Past Five Years** | **Number of Portfolios**<br>**in Fund Complex**<br>**Overseen by Trustee**<sup>(2)</sup> | **Other Directorships Held During Past Five Years**<sup>(3)</sup> |
| David G. Mertens<br>(1960)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Board Chair<br>Trustee | Indefinite term; since October 2023.<br>Indefinite term; since March 2017. | Independent Contractor (February 2025 to present); Partner, QSV Equity Investors, LLC (a privately-held investment advisory firm) (February 2019 to February 2025); Managing Director and Vice President, Jensen Investment Management, Inc. (a privately-held investment advisory firm) (2002 to 2017). | 3 | Trustee, Advisors Series Trust (for series not affiliated with the Fund). |
| Joe D. Redwine<br>(1947)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Trustee | Indefinite term; since September 2008. | Retired; formerly Manager, President, CEO, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, and its predecessors, (May 1991 to July 2017). | 3 | Trustee, Advisors Series Trust (for series not affiliated with the Fund). |
| Michele Rackey<br>(1959)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Trustee | Indefinite term; since January 2023. | Chief Executive Officer, Government Employees Benefit Association (GEBA) (benefits and wealth management organization) (2004 to 2020); Board Member, Association Business Services Inc. (ABSI) (for-profit subsidiary of the American Society of Association Executives) (2019 to 2020). | 3 | Trustee, Advisors Series Trust (for series not affiliated with the Fund). |

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| **Name, Year of Birth and Address** | **Position Held with the Trust** | **Term of Office and Length of Time Served\*** | **Principal Occupation<br>During Past Five Years** | **Number of Portfolios**<br>**in Fund Complex**<br>**Overseen by Trustee**<sup>(2)</sup> | **Other Directorships Held During Past Five Years**<sup>(3)</sup> |
| Anne W. Kritzmire<br>(1962)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Trustee | Indefinite term; since August 2024. | Principal Owner of AW Kritzmire Consulting (2021-Present); Business Faculty Lead of Lake Forest Graduate School of Management (2021-Present); Head of Multi-Asset and various other positions of Nuveen Investments (1999-2020). | 3 | Trustee, Advisors Series Trust (for series not affiliated with the Fund); Lead Independent Director of Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust (a closed end fund) (2020-Present); Trustee, Finance Commissioner, and Acting Treasurer of Village of Long Grove (municipal government) (2017-Present). |
| Craig B. Wainscott<br>(1961)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Trustee | Indefinite term; since August 2024. | CEO instaCOVER LLC (Specialized insurance/technology company) 2014-2021, and CFO 2021-2023. | 3 | Trustee, Advisors Series Trust (for series not affiliated with the Fund); Independent Trustee of iMGP Funds (14 Funds) (2024-Present); Independent Trustee and Board Chair of Brandes Investment Trust (6 Funds) (2011-2024); Board Member of Paradigm Project (social venture company) (2010-2020). |

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| **Name, Year of Birth and Address** | **Position Held <br>with the Trust** | **Term of Office and Length of Time Served** | **Principal Occupation <br>During Past Five Years** |
| Jeffrey T. Rauman<br>(1969)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | President and Principal Executive Officer | Indefinite term; since December 2018. | Senior Vice President, Compliance and Administration, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (February 1996 to present). |

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| **Name, Year of Birth and Address** | **Position Held <br>with the Trust** | **Term of Office and Length of Time Served** | **Principal Occupation <br>During Past Five Years** |
| Kevin J. Hayden<br>(1971)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer | Indefinite term; since January 2023. | Vice President, Compliance and Administration, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (June 2005 to present). |
| Richard R. Conner<br>(1982)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Assistant Treasurer | Indefinite term; since December 2018. | Assistant Vice President, Compliance and Administration, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (July 2010 to present). |
| Albert Sosa<br>(1970)<br>615 E. Michigan Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 | Assistant Treasurer | Indefinite term; since March 2025. | Assistant Vice President, Compliance and Administration, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (June 2004 to present). |
| Joseph R. Kolinsky<br>(1970)<br>2020 E. Financial Way, Suite 100<br>Glendora, CA 91741 | Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer | Indefinite term; since July 2023. | Vice President, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (May 2023 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, Chandler Asset Management, Inc. (2020 to 2022); Director, Corporate Compliance, Pacific Life Insurance Company (2018 to 2019). |
| Elaine E. Richards<br>(1968)<br>2020 E. Financial Way, Suite 100<br>Glendora, CA 91741 | Vice President and Secretary | Indefinite term; since February 2025. | Senior Vice President, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (July 2007 to present). |

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\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trustees have designated a mandatory retirement age of 75, such that each Trustee, serving as such on the date he or she reaches the age of 75, shall submit his or her resignation not later than the last day of the calendar year in which his or her 75th birthday occurs ("Retiring Trustee"). Upon request, the Board may, by vote of a majority of the Trustees eligible to vote on such matter, determine whether or not to extend such Retiring Trustee's term and on the length of a one-time extension of up to three additional years. At a meeting held December 7-8, 2022, by vote of the majority of the Trustees (not including Mr. Redwine), Mr. Redwine's term as Trustee was extended for three additional years to expire on December 31, 2025.

<sup>(1)</sup> The Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" of the Trust as defined under the 1940 Act ("Independent Trustees").

<sup>(2)</sup> As of May 31, 2025, the Trust was comprised of 32 active portfolios managed by unaffiliated investment advisors. The term "Fund Complex" applies only to the Funds. The Fund does not hold itself out as related to any other series within the Trust for investment purposes, nor does it share the same investment advisor with any other series.

<sup>(3)</sup> "Other Directorships Held" includes only directorships of companies required to register or file reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (that is, "public companies") or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

**Additional Information Concerning Our Board of Trustees**

*The Role of the Board*

The Board provides oversight of the management and operations of the Trust. Like all mutual funds, the day-to-day responsibility for the management and operations of the Trust is the responsibility of various service providers to the Trust, such as the Trust's investment advisers, distributor, administrator, custodian, and transfer agent, each of

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whom are discussed in greater detail in this SAI. The Board approves all significant agreements between the Trust and its service providers, including the agreements with the investment advisers, distributor, administrator, custodian and transfer agent. The Board has appointed various senior individuals of certain of these service providers as officers of the Trust, with responsibility to monitor and report to the Board on the Trust's day-to-day operations. In conducting this oversight, the Board receives regular reports from these officers and service providers regarding the Trust's operations. The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") who administers the Trust's compliance program and regularly reports to the Board as to compliance matters. Some of these reports are provided as part of formal "Board Meetings" which are typically held quarterly, in person, and involve the Board's review of recent Trust operations. From time to time one or more members of the Board may also meet with Trust officers in less formal settings, between formal "Board Meetings," to discuss various topics. In all cases, however, the role of the Board and of any individual Trustee is one of oversight and not of management of the day-to-day affairs of the Trust and its oversight role does not make the Board a guarantor of the Trust's investments, operations or activities.

*Board Leadership Structure*

The Board has structured itself in a manner that it believes allows it to effectively perform its oversight function. It has established three standing committees, an Audit Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee and a Qualified Legal Compliance Committee (the "QLCC"), which are discussed in greater detail under "Board Committees," below. Currently, all of the members of the Board are Independent Trustees, which are Trustees that are not affiliated with the Adviser or its affiliates or any other investment adviser in the Trust or with its principal underwriter. The Independent Trustees have engaged their own independent counsel to advise them on matters relating to their responsibilities in connection with the Trust.

The President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer of the Trust is not a Trustee, but rather is a senior employee of the Administrator who routinely interacts with the unaffiliated investment advisers of the Trust and comprehensively manages the operational aspects of the Funds in the Trust. The Trust has appointed David Mertens, an Independent Trustee, as Board Chair, and he acts as a liaison with the Trust's service providers, officers, legal counsel, and other Trustees between meetings, helps to set Board meeting agendas, and serves as Chair during executive sessions of the Independent Trustees.

The Board reviews its structure annually. The Trust has determined that it is appropriate to separate the Principal Executive Officer and Board Chair positions because the day-to day responsibilities of the Principal Executive Officer are not consistent with the oversight role of the Trustees and because of the potential conflict of interest that may arise from the Administrator's duties with the Trust. Given the specific characteristics and circumstances of the Trust as described above, the Trust has determined that the Board's leadership structure is appropriate.

*Board Oversight of Risk Management*

As part of its oversight function, the Board receives and reviews various risk management reports and assessments and discusses these matters with appropriate management and other personnel. Because risk management is a broad concept comprised of many elements (such as, for example, investment risk, issuer and counterparty risk, compliance risk, operational risks, business continuity risks, etc.) the oversight of different types of risks is handled in different ways. For example, the Board meets regularly with the CCO to discuss compliance and operational risks and the Audit Committee meets with the Treasurer and the Trust's independent public accounting firm to discuss, among other things, the internal control structure of the Trust's financial reporting function. The full Board receives reports from the Adviser and portfolio managers as to investment risks as well as other risks that may be also discussed in Audit Committee.

*Information about Each Trustee's Qualification, Experience, Attributes or Skills*

The Board believes that each of the Trustees has the qualifications, experience, attributes and skills ("Trustee Attributes") appropriate to their continued service as Trustees of the Trust in light of the Trust's business and structure. Each of the Trustees has substantial business and professional backgrounds that indicate they have the ability to critically review, evaluate and access information provided to them. Certain of these business and professional experiences are set forth in detail in the table above. In addition, the majority of the Trustees have served on boards for organizations other than the Trust, as well as having served on the Board of the Trust for a number of years. They therefore have substantial board experience and, in their service to the Trust, have gained

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substantial insight as to the operation of the Trust. The Board annually conducts a 'self-assessment' wherein the effectiveness of the Board and individual Trustees is reviewed.

In addition to the information provided in the table above, below is certain additional information concerning each particular Trustee and certain of their Trustee Attributes. The information provided below, and in the table above, is not all-inclusive. Many Trustee Attributes involve intangible elements, such as intelligence, integrity, work ethic, the ability to work together, the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to exercise judgment, the ability to ask incisive questions, and commitment to shareholder interests. In conducting its annual self-assessment, the Board has determined that the Trustees have the appropriate attributes and experience to continue to serve effectively as Trustees of the Trust.

*David G. Mertens*. Mr. Mertens has substantial mutual fund experience and is experienced with financial, accounting, investment and regulatory matters. He currently serves as an Independent Contractor. Mr. Mertens previously served as Partner of QSV Equity Investors, LLC, a privately-held investment advisory firm, from 2019 to 2025. Mr. Mertens also gained substantial mutual fund experience through his tenure as Managing Director and Vice President of Jensen Investment Management, Inc. ("Jensen") from 2002 to 2017. Prior to Jensen, Mr. Mertens held various roles in sales and marketing management with Berger Financial Group, LLC from 1995 to 2002, ending as Senior Vice President of Institutional Marketing for Berger Financial Group and President of its limited purpose broker-dealer, Berger Distributors.

*Joe D. Redwine*. Mr. Redwine has substantial mutual fund experience and is experienced with financial, accounting, investment and regulatory matters through his experience as President and CEO of U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, (now known as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services), a full-service provider to mutual funds and alternative investment products. In addition, he has extensive experience consulting with investment advisers regarding the legal structure of mutual funds, distribution channel analysis and actual distribution of those funds. Mr. Redwine serves as an Audit Committee Financial Expert for the Trust.

*Michele Rackey*. Ms. Rackey has substantial experience in mutual funds and investment management through her experience as CEO of Government Employees Benefits Association (GEBA) and also with The ARK Funds. Ms. Rackey is experienced with financial, accounting, investment and regulatory matters and serves as an Audit Committee Financial Expert for the Trust. Ms. Rackey was CEO of GEBA for 17 years and Chief Operating Officer of the ARK Funds for nine years. Ms. Rackey has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago. Ms. Rackey previously held FINRA series 6, 7 and 63 licenses as well as a Maryland Life and Health License.

*Anne W. Kritzmire.* Ms. Kritzmire has substantial experience in registered funds and investment management through her experience as Head of Multi-Asset/Solutions Marketing, Managing Director of Closed-End Funds, Managing Director of Channel Marketing, and Director of Customer Insights at Nuveen Investments. Ms. Kritzmire serves as Lead Independent Director on the Board of Directors and is a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee of the Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust (2020-Present). With respect to the Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust, she is considered to be a qualified financial expert. She has also served on several other boards including as a Trustee, Financial Commissioner, and Acting Treasurer at Village of Long Grove (2017-Present). Ms. Kritzmire has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Notre Dame and has an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Ms. Kritzmire serves as an Audit Committee Financial Expert for the Trust.

*Craig B. Wainscott.* Mr. Wainscott has substantial global executive and advisory experience, including his current position as a mutual fund trustee at iMGP Funds and early-stage business advisor. He formerly served as an Independent Trustee and Board Chair of Brandes Investment Trust. He also has extensive C-Suite Leadership, including his position as Chief Executive Officer at Russell Investments Canada for five years, leading a diverse collection of businesses such as mutual funds, institutional funds, consulting, and brokerage. He has also served as CEO at instaCOVER LLC and CFO at The Paradigm Project. Mr. Wainscott continues to serve as Board Advisor at Cadenced Biomedical (an early-stage medical device company). He has also served as a board member for The Paradigm Project. Mr. Wainscott is a qualified financial expert, having served as the CFO for two organizations, audit committee member, and is a CFA. Mr. Wainscott serves as an Audit Committee Financial Expert for the Trust.

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**Trust Committees**

The Trust has established the following three standing committees and the membership of each committee to assist in its oversight functions, including its oversight of the risks the Trust faces: the Audit Committee, the QLCC, and the Governance and Nominating Committee. There is no assurance, however, that the Board's committee structure will prevent or mitigate risks in actual practice. The Trust's committee structure is specifically not intended or designed to prevent or mitigate the Funds' investment risks. The Fund is designed for investors that are prepared to accept investment risk, including the possibility that as yet unforeseen risks may emerge in the future.

The Audit Committee is comprised of all of the Independent Trustees. Mr. Redwine is the Chair of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will meet at least once per year with respect to the various series of the Trust. The function of the Audit Committee, with respect to each series of the Trust, is to review the scope and results of the audit and any matters bearing on the audit or the Fund's financial statements and to ensure the integrity of the Fund's pricing and financial reporting.

The Audit Committee also serves as the QLCC for the Trust for the purpose of compliance with Rules 205.2(k) and 205.3(c) of the Code of Federal Regulations, regarding alternative reporting procedures for attorneys retained or employed by an issuer who appear and practice before the SEC on behalf of the issuer (the "issuer attorneys"). An issuer attorney who becomes aware of evidence of a material violation by the Trust, or by any officer, director, employee, or agent of the Trust, may report evidence of such material violation to the QLCC as an alternative to the reporting requirements of Rule 205.3(b) (which requires reporting to the chief legal officer and potentially "up the ladder" to other entities).

The Governance and Nominating Committee is comprised of all, and only of, the Independent Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for seeking and reviewing candidates for consideration as nominees for Trustees as is considered necessary from time to time and meets only as necessary. The Governance and Nominating Committee will consider nominees recommended by shareholders for vacancies on the Board. Recommendations for consideration by the Governance and Nominating Committee should be sent to the President of the Trust in writing together with the appropriate biographical information concerning each such proposed Nominee, and such recommendation must comply with the notice provisions set forth in the Trust's By-Laws. In general, to comply with such procedures, such nominations, together with all required biographical information, must be delivered to and received by the President of the Trust at the principal executive office of the Trust between 120 and 150 days prior to the shareholder meeting at which any such nominee would be voted on.

The Governance and Nominating Committee meets regularly with respect to the various series of the Trust. The Governance and Nominating Committee is also responsible for, among other things, reviewing and making recommendations regarding Independent Trustee compensation and the Trustees' annual "self-assessment." Ms. Rackey is the Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee.

**Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares and Other Interests**

The following table shows the amount of shares in the Funds and the amount of shares in other portfolios of the Trust owned by the Trustees as of the calendar year ended December 31, 2024.

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| **Independent Trustees** | **Dollar Range of Equity Securities in the Predecessor Funds <br>(None, $1-$10,000, $10,001-$50,000, $50,001-$100,000, Over $100,000)** | **Aggregate Dollar Range of Fund Shares in the Trust** |
| David G. Mertens |  | Over $100,000 |
| Joe D. Redwine |  | Over $100,000 |
| Michele Rackey |  | $50001 - $100000 |
| Anne W. Kritzmire<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |
| Craig B. Wainscott<sup>(1)</sup> |  |  |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Ms. Kritzmire and Mr. Wainscott began serving as Independent Trustees effective as of August 27, 2024.

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As of December 31, 2024, neither the Independent Trustees nor members of their immediate family, own securities beneficially or of record in the Advisor, the distributor, as defined below, or an affiliate of the Advisor or distributor. Accordingly, neither the Independent Trustees nor members of their immediate family, have direct or indirect interest, the value of which exceeds $120,000, in the Advisor, the distributor or any of their affiliates. In addition, during the two most recently completed calendar years, neither the Independent Trustees nor members of their immediate families have conducted any transactions (or series of transactions) in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and to which the Advisor, the distributor or any affiliate thereof was a party.

**Compensation**

The Independent Trustees each receive an annual retainer of $108,500 per year allocated among each of the various portfolios comprising the Trust, an additional $6,000 per regularly scheduled Board meeting, and an additional $500 per special meeting, paid by the Trust or applicable advisors/portfolios, as well as reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with attendance at Board meetings. Prior to January 1, 2024, the annual retainer was $102,500. The Trust Chair, Chair of the Audit Committee, and Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee each receive a separate annual fee of $10,000, $5,000, and $3,000, respectively, provided that the separate fee for the Chair of the Audit Committee will be waived if the same individual serves as both Trust Chair and Audit Committee Chair. The Trust has no pension or retirement plan. No other entity affiliated with the Trust pays any compensation to the Trustees. Set forth below is the compensation received by the Independent Trustees from the Predecessor Funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024:

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| | **Aggregate Compensation <br>from the Fund** | **Aggregate Compensation <br>from the Fund** | **Pension or Retirement Benefits Accrued as Part of Fund Expenses** | **Estimated Annual Benefits <br>Upon Retirement** | **Total Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Trustees**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| | **Scharf Predecessor Fund** | **Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund** | **Pension or Retirement Benefits Accrued as Part of Fund Expenses** | **Estimated Annual Benefits <br>Upon Retirement** | **Total Compensation from Fund Complex Paid to Trustees**<sup>(1)</sup> |
| **Independent Trustee** | **Independent Trustee** | **Independent Trustee** | **Independent Trustee** | **Independent Trustee** | **Independent Trustee** |
| David Mertens | $4304 | $4304 |  |  | $12912 |
| Joe D. Redwine | $4207 | $4207 |  |  | $12621 |
| Michele Rackey | $4126 | $4126 |  |  | $12378 |
| Anne W. Kritzmire<sup>(2)</sup> | $1273 | $1273 |  |  | $3819 |
| Craig B. Wainscott<sup>(2)</sup> | $1273 | $1273 |  |  | $3819 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> There are currently numerous portfolios comprising the Trust. The term "Fund Complex" applies only to the Scharf Predecessor Fund, Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund, and Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund (collectively "Scharf Funds") and not to any other series of the Trust. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, aggregate Independent Trustees' fees and expenses for the Trust were $538,662.

<sup>(2)</sup> Prior to their election as Trustees on August 27, 2024, Ms. Kritzmire and Mr. Wainscott served as paid consultants to the Trust between June 1, 2024 and August 26, 2024.

**CONTROL PERSONS, PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS, AND MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP**

A principal shareholder is any person who owns of record or beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding Shares. A control person is a shareholder that owns beneficially or through controlled companies more than 25% of the voting securities of a company or acknowledges the existence of control. Shareholders owning voting securities in excess of 25% may determine the outcome of any matter affecting and voted on by shareholders of the applicable Fund. As of July 14, 2025, the Trustees and officers, as a group, owned less than 1% of the Shares, and the following shareholders were considered to be principal shareholders of the Predecessor Funds:

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**<u>Scharf Predecessor Fund</u>**

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| **Name and Address** | **%<br>Ownership** | **Type of Ownership** |
| National Financial Services, LLC<br>for the Exclusive Benefit of Our Customers<br>Attn: Mutual Funds Dept.<br>499 Washington, Blvd., 4<sup>th</sup> Floor<br>Jersey City, NJ 07310-1995 | 33.61% | Record |
| Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC<br>for the Exclusive Benefit of its Customers<br>1 New York Plz, 12<sup>th</sup> Floor<br>New York, NY 10004-1965 | 31.14% | Record |
| Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.<br>Special Custody A/C FBO Customers<br>Attn: Mutual Funds<br>211 Main Street<br>San Francisco, CA 94105-1905 | 25.93% | Record |

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**<u>Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund</u>**

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| **Name and Address** | **%<br>Ownership** | **Type of Ownership** |
| Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.<br>Special Custody A/C FBO Customers<br>Attn: Mutual Funds<br>211 Main Street<br>San Francisco, CA 94105-1905 | 79.47% | Record |
| National Financial Services, LLC<br>for the Exclusive Benefit of Our Customers<br>Attn: Mutual Funds Dept.<br>499 Washington, Blvd., 4<sup>th</sup> Floor<br>Jersey City, NJ 07310-1995 | 14.73% | Record |

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**CODES OF ETHICS**

The Trust, the Adviser, and the Sub-Adviser have each adopted codes of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 of the 1940 Act. These codes of ethics are designed to prevent affiliated persons of the Trust, the Adviser, and the Sub-Adviser from engaging in deceptive, manipulative or fraudulent activities in connection with securities held or to be acquired by a Fund (which may also be held by persons subject to the codes of ethics). Each Code of Ethics permits personnel subject to that Code of Ethics to invest in securities for their personal investment accounts, subject to certain limitations, including limitations related to securities that may be purchased or held by a Fund. The Distributor (as defined below) relies on the principal underwriters' exception under Rule 17j-1(c)(3), specifically where the Distributor is not affiliated with the Trust, the Adviser, or the Sub-Adviser, and no officer, director, or general partner of the Distributor serves as an officer, director, or general partner of the Trust, the Adviser, or the Sub-Adviser.

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There can be no assurance that the codes of ethics will be effective in preventing such activities. Each code of ethics may be examined on the Internet at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

**PROXY VOTING POLICIES**

The Board has adopted Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (the "Policies") on behalf of the Trust which delegate the responsibility for voting proxies to the Adviser, subject to the Board's continuing oversight. The Policies require that the Adviser vote proxies received in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. The Policies also require the Adviser to present to the Board, at least annually, the Adviser's Policies and a record of each proxy voted by the Adviser on behalf of the Funds, including a report on the resolution of all proxies identified by the Adviser as involving a conflict of interest.

The Adviser has established and maintains proxy voting guidelines to carry out proxy voting for the Funds. The voting guidelines are attached to this SAI as Appendix C. The Adviser will vote all proxies after making the determination that the vote is in the best interest of the Funds' shareholders. In determining whether a proposal serves the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders, the Adviser will consider a number of factors, including the economic effect of the proposal on shareholder value, the threat posed by the proposal to existing rights of shareholders, the dilution of existing shares that would result from the proposal, the effect of the proposal on management or director accountability to shareholders, and, if the proposal is a shareholder initiative, whether it wastes time and resources of the company or reflects the grievance of one individual. The Adviser will abstain from voting proxies when it believes it is appropriate to do so.

The Adviser has established a Proxy Voting Committee which is comprised of employees separate from those persons responsible for the Funds' portfolio management. If a material conflict of interest over proxy voting arises between the Adviser and the Funds, such proxy votes will be referred to the Proxy Voting Committee and the Committee will vote all such proxies in accordance with the policy described above. The goal of the Proxy Voting Committee is to ensure that all proxy votes serve the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

When available, information on how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will be available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-617-0004, (2) on the Funds' website at www.scharfetfs.com, or (3) on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

**INVESTMENT ADVISER AND SUB-ADVISER**

**Adviser**

Scharf Investments, LLC, 16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 207, Los Gatos, California 95032, acts as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the "Advisory Agreement"). The control person of the Adviser is Brian A. Krawez, CFA, President of the Adviser and portfolio manager to the Funds, who is the majority owner.

Pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement"), the Adviser provides investment advice to the Funds and oversees the day-to-day operations of each Fund, subject to the direction and control of the Board and the officers of the Trust. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is also responsible for arranging transfer agency, custody, fund administration, securities lending, accounting, distribution, and other services necessary for the Funds to operate. The Adviser administers each Fund's business affairs, provides office facilities and equipment and certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services. The Adviser bears the costs of all advisory and non-advisory services required to operate each Fund, in exchange for a single unitary management fee from each Fund.

For the services it provides to each Fund, the applicable Fund pays the Adviser a unified management fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate based on the Fund's average daily net assets, as follows:

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| **Fund Name** | **Management Fee** |
| Scharf ETF | 0.75% |
| Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | 0.59% |

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For the fiscal years indicated below, the Scharf Predecessor Fund paid the following management fees to the Adviser:

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| **Fiscal Year<br>Ended<br>September 30,** | **Management Fees<br>Accrued** | **Management Fees<br>Waived** | **Management<br>Fees Recouped** | **Net Management<br>Fee Paid to<br>Adviser** |
| **2024** | $3299373 | $372687 | $0 | $2926686 |
| **2023** | $3116337 | $345233 | $0 | $2771104 |
| **2022** | $3175058 | $338354 | $0 | $2836704 |

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For the fiscal years ended as indicated below, the Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund paid the following management fees to the Adviser:

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| **Fiscal Year<br>Ended<br>September 30,** | **Management Fees<br>Accrued** | **Management Fees<br>Waived** | **Management<br>Fees Recouped** | **Net Management<br>Fee Paid to<br>Adviser** |
| **2024** | $187940 | $187940 | $0 | $0 |
| **2023** | $191215 | $191215 | $0 | $0 |
| **2022** | $256752 | $256752 | $0 | $0 |

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The Advisory Agreement continues in effect for successive annual periods so long as such continuation is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of (1) the Board (or a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund), and (2) a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of any party to the Advisory Agreement, in each case, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Advisory Agreement may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by either party to the Advisory Agreement upon a 60-day written notice and is automatically terminated in the event of its "assignment," as defined in the 1940 Act.

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses of the Funds except for: the fee paid to the Adviser pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, extraordinary expenses, and distribution (12b-1) fees and expenses.

The Advisory Agreement continues in effect for successive annual periods, so long as its continuance is approved at least annually (1) by the vote, cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose, of a majority of those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Adviser or the Trust; and (2) by the majority vote of either the full Board or the vote of a majority of the outstanding Shares. The Advisory Agreement automatically terminates on assignment and is terminable on a 60-day written notice either by the Trust or the Adviser.

The Adviser shall not be liable to the Trust or any shareholder for anything done or omitted by it, except acts or omissions involving willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence or reckless disregard of the duties imposed upon it by its agreement with the Trust or for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding or sale of any security.

**Manager-of-Managers Arrangement**

Section 15(a) of the 1940 Act requires that all contracts pursuant to which persons serve as investment advisers to investment companies be approved by shareholders. This requirement also applies to the appointment of sub-advisers to each Fund. The Trust and the Adviser will apply for exemptive relief from the SEC (the "Order"), which permits the Adviser, on behalf of the Fund and subject to the approval of the Board, including a majority of the independent members of the Board, to hire, and to modify any existing or future subadvisory agreement with, unaffiliated sub-advisers and affiliated sub-advisers, including sub-advisers that are wholly-owned subsidiaries (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Adviser or its parent company and sub-advisers that are partially-owned by, or otherwise affiliated with, the Adviser or its parent company (the "Manager-of-Managers Structure"). The Adviser has the ultimate responsibility for overseeing the Fund's sub-advisers and recommending their hiring, termination and replacement, subject to oversight by the Board. Assuming the Order is granted, it will also provide relief from

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certain disclosure obligations with regard to sub-advisory fees. With this relief, a Fund may elect to disclose the aggregate fees payable to the Adviser and wholly-owned sub-advisers and the aggregate fees payable to unaffiliated sub-advisers and sub-advisers affiliated with Adviser or its parent company, other than wholly-owned sub-advisers. The Order is subject to various conditions, including that the Fund will notify shareholders and provide them with certain information required by the exemptive order within 90 days of hiring a new sub-adviser. The Fund may also rely on any other current or future laws, rules or regulatory guidance from the SEC or its staff applicable to the Manager-of-Managers Structure. The sole initial shareholder of the Fund has approved the operation of the Fund under a Manager-of-Managers Structure with respect to any affiliated or unaffiliated subadviser, including in the manner that is permitted by the Order.

The Manager-of-Managers Structure will enable the Trust to operate with greater efficiency by not incurring the expense and delays associated with obtaining shareholder approvals for matters relating sub-advisers or sub-advisory agreements. Operation of the Funds under the Manager-of-Managers Structure will not permit management fees paid by the Fund to the Adviser to be increased without shareholder approval. Shareholders will be notified of any changes made to sub-advisers or material changes to sub-advisory agreements within 90 days of the change. There is no assurance the Order will be granted.

The Adviser and its affiliates may have other relationships, including significant financial relationships, with current or potential sub-advisers or their affiliates, which may create a conflict of interest. However, in making recommendations to the Board to appoint or to change a sub-adviser, or to change the terms of a sub-advisory agreement, the Adviser considers the sub-adviser's investment process, risk management, and historical performance with the goal of retaining sub-advisers for the Fund that the Adviser believes are skilled and can deliver appropriate risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle. The Adviser does not consider any other relationship it or its affiliates may have with a sub-adviser or its affiliates, and the Adviser discloses to the Board the nature of any material relationships it has with a sub-adviser or its affiliates when making recommendations to the Board to appoint or to change a sub-adviser, or to change the terms of a sub-advisory agreement.

**Sub-Adviser**

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Adviser have retained Tidal Investments LLC (the "Sub-Adviser"), a Tidal Financial Group company, located at 234 West Florida Street, Suite 203, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204, to serve as sub-adviser for each Fund. The Sub-Adviser is a registered investment adviser.

Pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement"), the Sub-Adviser is responsible for trading portfolio securities on behalf of each Fund, including selecting broker-dealers to execute purchase and sale transactions as instructed by the Adviser or in connection with any rebalancing or reconstitution of a Fund's portfolio, subject to the supervision of the Adviser and the Board.

The Sub-Advisory Agreement was approved by the Trustees (including all the Independent Trustees) and the Adviser, as sole shareholder of each Fund, in compliance with the 1940 Act. The Sub-Advisory Agreement is renewable from year to year with respect to each Fund, so long as its continuance is approved at least annually (1) by the vote, cast in person at a meeting called for that purpose, of a majority of those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust; and (2) by the majority vote of either the full Board or the vote of a majority of the outstanding Shares. The Sub-Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment, and is terminable at any time without penalty by the Board or, with respect to a Fund, by a majority of the outstanding Shares of the Fund, on not less than 30 days' nor more than 60 days' written notice to the Sub-Adviser, or by the Sub-Adviser on 60 days' written notice to the Adviser and the Trust. The Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Sub-Adviser shall not be protected against any liability to the Trust or its shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, fraud, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard of its obligations or duties thereunder.

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**PORTFOLIO MANAGERS**

The Scharf ETF and the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF are each managed by Brian A. Krawez, CFA, and Gabe Houston, each of the Adviser. Charles A. Ragauss, of the Sub-Adviser, oversees trading and execution for the Funds.

*Other Accounts.* In addition to the Funds, the portfolio managers managed the following other accounts as of June 30, 2025:

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| **Type of Accounts** | **Number of<br>Accounts<br>(Excluding the<br>Funds)** | **Total Assets<br>(in millions)** | **Number of Accounts<br>with Advisory Fee<br>based on Performance** | **Total Assets of Accounts with Advisory Fee<br>based on Performance<br>(in millions)** |
| Brian A. Krawez, CFA, and Gabe Houston | Brian A. Krawez, CFA, and Gabe Houston | Brian A. Krawez, CFA, and Gabe Houston | Brian A. Krawez, CFA, and Gabe Houston | Brian A. Krawez, CFA, and Gabe Houston |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Registered Investment Companies* | 3 | $507.12 | 0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Other Pooled Investments* | 3 | $162.99 | 0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Other Accounts* | 1522 | $2224.02 | 156 | $179.40 |
| Charles A. Ragauss | Charles A. Ragauss | Charles A. Ragauss | Charles A. Ragauss | Charles A. Ragauss |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Registered Investment Companies* | 96 | $22876.00 | 0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Other Pooled Investments* | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Other Accounts* | 0 | $0 | 0 | $0 |

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**Adviser**

*Material Conflicts of Interest.* The Adviser's portfolio managers have portfolio management responsibility for all the investment accounts of the Adviser. There is a potential conflict should one of these accounts be favored over another, but the intention of the Adviser is to treat all accounts equally. The investment accounts are expected to hold generally the same securities in the same proportions. Buy and/or sell orders will normally be placed concurrently for each account. Any differences between the investment accounts would be expected to arise from differential cash flows and investment restrictions.

*Compensation.* Each of the Adviser's portfolio managers receives a fixed base salary and a share of the profits of the Adviser equal in proportion to his ownership of the firm.

**Sub-Adviser**

*Material Conflicts of Interest.* Mr. Ragauss's management of "other accounts" may give rise to potential conflicts of interest in connection with the management of a Fund's investments, on the one hand, and the investments of the other accounts, on the other. The other accounts may have similar investment objectives or strategies as a Fund. A potential conflict of interest may arise as a result, whereby a portfolio manager could favor one account over another. Another potential conflict could include the portfolio manager's knowledge about the size, timing, and possible market impact of Fund trades, whereby the portfolio manager could use this information to the advantage of other accounts and to the disadvantage of a Fund. For instance, the portfolio manager may receive fees from certain accounts that are higher than the fees received from a Fund or receive a performance-based fee on certain accounts. In those instances, the portfolio manager has an incentive to favor the higher and/or performance-based fee accounts over a Fund. To mitigate these conflicts, the Sub-Adviser has established policies and procedures to ensure that the purchase and sale of securities among all accounts the firm manages are fairly and equitably allocated.

*Compensation.* Mr. Ragauss is compensated by the Sub-Adviser with a base salary and discretionary bonus based on the financial performance and profitability of the Adviser and not based on the performance of the Funds. Ms. Ragauss is an equity owner of the Sub-Adviser and therefore may benefit indirectly from the revenue generated by the Fund's Sub-Advisory Agreement.

*Securities Owned in the Funds by the Portfolio Managers.* The Fund is required to show the dollar range of the portfolio manager's "beneficial ownership" of Shares as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year. Dollar amount ranges disclosed are established by the SEC. "Beneficial ownership" is determined in accordance with Rule

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16a-1(a)(2) under the 1934 Act. As of March 31, 2025, the Portfolio Managers owned the following shares of the Predecessor Funds:

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| **Portfolio Managers** | **<u>Dollar Range of Securities</u>**<br>(None, $1-$10,000, $10,001-$50,000, $50,001-$100,000, $100,001 - $500,000, $500,001 - $1,000,000, Over $1,000,000) | **<u>Dollar Range of Securities</u>**<br>(None, $1-$10,000, $10,001-$50,000, $50,001-$100,000, $100,001 - $500,000, $500,001 - $1,000,000, Over $1,000,000) |
| **Portfolio Managers** | **Scharf Predecessor Fund** | **Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund** |
| Brian A. Krawez, CFA | over $1,000,000 | over $1,000,000 |
| Gabe Houston | $100001 - $500000 | $100001 - $500000 |
| Charles A. Ragauss\* | n/a | n/a |
| \*Mr. Ragauss was not a portfolio manager to the Predecessor Funds. | \*Mr. Ragauss was not a portfolio manager to the Predecessor Funds. | \*Mr. Ragauss was not a portfolio manager to the Predecessor Funds. |

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**THE DISTRIBUTOR**

The Trust, the Adviser, and Quasar Distributors, LLC (the "Distributor"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (d/b/a ACA Group), are parties to a distribution agreement ("Distribution Agreement"), whereby the Distributor acts as principal underwriter for the Fund and distributes Shares. Shares are continuously offered for sale by the Distributor only in Creation Units. The Distributor will not distribute Shares in amounts less than a Creation Unit and does not maintain a secondary market in Shares. The principal business address of the Distributor is 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101.

Under the Distribution Agreement, the Distributor, as agent for the Trust, will review orders for the purchase and redemption of Creation Units, provided that any subscriptions and orders will not be binding on the Trust until accepted by the Trust. The Distributor is a broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and a member of FINRA.

The Distributor may also enter into agreements with securities dealers ("Soliciting Dealers") who will solicit purchases of Creation Units of Shares. Such Soliciting Dealers may also be Authorized Participants (as discussed in "<u>Procedures for Purchase of Creation Units</u>" below) or DTC participants (as defined below).

The Distribution Agreement will continue for two years from its effective date and is renewable annually thereafter. The continuance of the Distribution Agreement must be specifically approved at least annually (i) by the vote of the Trustees or by a vote of the shareholders of each Fund and (ii) by the vote of a majority of the Independent Trustees who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operations of the Distribution Agreement or any related agreement, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. The Distribution Agreement is terminable without penalty by the Trust on 60 days' written notice when authorized either by majority vote of its outstanding voting Shares or by a vote of a majority of its Board (including a majority of the Independent Trustees), or by the Distributor on 60 days' written notice, and will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. The Distribution Agreement provides that in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Distributor, or reckless disregard by it of its obligations thereunder, the Distributor shall not be liable for any action or failure to act in accordance with its duties thereunder.

***Intermediary Compensation.*** The Adviser or its affiliates, out of their own resources and not out of Fund assets (*i.e.*, without additional cost to the Funds or its shareholders), may pay certain broker dealers, banks and other financial intermediaries ("Intermediaries") for certain activities related to a Fund, including participation in activities that are designed to make Intermediaries more knowledgeable about exchange traded products, including the Funds, or for other activities, such as marketing and educational training or support. These arrangements are not financed by a Fund and, thus, do not result in increased Fund expenses. They are not reflected in the fees and expenses listed in the fees and expenses sections of the Funds' Prospectus and they do not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of Shares or the amount received by a shareholder as proceeds from the redemption of Shares.

Such compensation may be paid to Intermediaries that provide services to the Funds, including marketing and education support (such as through conferences, webinars and printed communications). The Adviser periodically assesses the advisability of continuing to make these payments. Payments to an Intermediary may be significant to the Intermediary, and amounts that Intermediaries pay to your adviser, broker or other investment professional, if

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any, may also be significant to such adviser, broker or investment professional. Because an Intermediary may make decisions about what investment options it will make available or recommend, and what services to provide in connection with various products, based on payments it receives or is eligible to receive, such payments create conflicts of interest between the Intermediary and its clients. For example, these financial incentives may cause the Intermediary to recommend a Fund over other investments. The same conflict of interest exists with respect to your financial adviser, broker or investment professional if he or she receives similar payments from his or her Intermediary firm.

Intermediary information is current only as of the date of this SAI. Please contact your adviser, broker, or other investment professional for more information regarding any payments his or her Intermediary firm may receive. Any payments made by the Adviser or its affiliates to an Intermediary may create the incentive for an Intermediary to encourage customers to buy Shares.

If you have any additional questions, please call 1-800-617-0004.

***Distribution and Service Plan.*** The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the "Plan") in accordance with the provisions of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, which regulates circumstances under which an investment company may directly or indirectly bear expenses relating to the distribution of its shares. No payments pursuant to the Plan are expected to be made during the twelve (12) month period from the date of this SAI. Rule 12b-1 fees to be paid by the Funds under the Plan may only be imposed after approval by the Board.

Continuance of the Plan must be approved annually by a majority of the Trustees of the Trust and by a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan ("Qualified Trustees"). The Plan requires that quarterly written reports of amounts spent under the Plan and the purposes of such expenditures be furnished to and reviewed by the Trustees. The Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount that may be spent thereunder without approval by a majority of the outstanding Shares. All material amendments of the Plan will require approval by a majority of the Trustees of the Trust and of the Qualified Trustees.

The Plan provides that each Fund pays the Distributor an annual fee of up to a maximum of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Shares. Under the Plan, the Distributor may make payments pursuant to written agreements to financial institutions and intermediaries such as banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies including, without limit, investment counselors, broker-dealers and the Distributor's affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Agents") as compensation for services and reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with distribution assistance. The Plan is characterized as a compensation plan since the distribution fee will be paid to the Distributor without regard to the distribution expenses incurred by the Distributor or the amount of payments made to other financial institutions and intermediaries. The Trust intends to operate the Plan in accordance with its terms and with the FINRA rules concerning sales charges.

Under the Plan, subject to the limitations of applicable law and regulations, each Fund is authorized to compensate the Distributor up to the maximum amount to finance any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of Creation Units of a Fund or for providing or arranging for others to provide shareholder services and for the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: (i) delivering copies of a Fund's then current reports, prospectuses, notices, and similar materials, to prospective purchasers of Creation Units; (ii) marketing and promotional services, including advertising; (iii) paying the costs of and compensating others, including Authorized Participants (as discussed in "Procedures for Purchase of Creation Units" below) with whom the Distributor has entered into written Authorized Participant Agreements, for performing shareholder servicing on behalf of a Fund; (iv) compensating certain Authorized Participants for providing assistance in distributing the Creation Units of a Fund, including the travel and communication expenses and salaries and/or commissions of sales personnel in connection with the distribution of the Creation Units of a Fund; (v) payments to financial institutions and intermediaries such as banks, savings and loan associations, insurance companies and investment counselors, broker-dealers, mutual fund supermarkets and the affiliates and subsidiaries of the Trust's service providers as compensation for services or reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with distribution assistance; (vi) facilitating communications with beneficial owners of Shares, including the cost of providing (or paying others to provide) services to beneficial owners of Shares, including, but not limited to, assistance in answering inquiries related to shareholder accounts; and (vii) such other services and obligations as are set forth in the Distribution Agreement.

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**THE ADMINISTRATOR AND TRANSFER AGENT**

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, located at 615 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202, serves as the Funds' transfer agent and administrator.

Pursuant to a Fund Administration Servicing Agreement and a Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement between the Trust and Fund Services, Fund Services provides the Trust with administrative and management services (other than investment advisory services) and accounting services, including portfolio accounting services, tax accounting services, and furnishing financial reports. In this capacity, Fund Services does not have any responsibility or authority for the management of the Funds, the determination of investment policy, or for any matter pertaining to the distribution of Shares. As compensation for the administration, accounting and management services, the Adviser pays Fund Services a fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets, subject to a minimum annual fee. Fund Services also is entitled to certain out-of-pocket expenses for the services mentioned above, including pricing expenses.

For the fiscal years indicated below, the Predecessor Funds paid the following fees for fund administration and fund accounting services to Fund Services as Administrator:

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| | **Administration and Fund Accounting Fees <br>Paid to Fund Services <br>for the Fiscal Years Ended <br>September 30,** | **Administration and Fund Accounting Fees <br>Paid to Fund Services <br>for the Fiscal Years Ended <br>September 30,** | **Administration and Fund Accounting Fees <br>Paid to Fund Services <br>for the Fiscal Years Ended <br>September 30,** |
| | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** |
| Scharf Predecessor Fund | $179960 | $173751 | $175393 |
| Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund | $41065 | $41123 | $41583 |

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**CUSTODIAN**

Pursuant to a Custody Agreement, U.S. Bank National Association (the "Custodian" or "U.S. Bank"), 1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212, serves as the custodian of each Fund's assets. The Custodian holds and administers the assets in each Fund's portfolio. Pursuant to the Custody Agreement, the Custodian receives an annual fee from the Adviser based on the Trust's total average daily net assets, subject to a minimum annual fee, and certain settlement charges. The Custodian also is entitled to certain out-of-pocket expenses.

**INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND LEGAL COUNSEL**

Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, Two Liberty Place, 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, is the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds, whose services include auditing each Fund's financial statements and the performance of related tax services.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP ("Sullivan & Worcester"), 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10020, serves as legal counsel to the Trust and provides counsel on legal matters relating to the Funds. Sullivan & Worcester also serves as independent legal counsel to the Board of Trustees.

**PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES**

The Trust's Board has adopted a policy regarding the disclosure of information about each Fund's security holdings. Each Fund's entire portfolio holdings are publicly disseminated each day a Fund is open for business through financial reporting and news services, including publicly available internet web sites. In addition, the composition of the Deposit Securities is publicly disseminated daily prior to the opening of the Exchange via the National Securities Clearing Corporation ("NSCC").

**DESCRIPTION OF SHARES**

The Declaration of Trust authorizes the issuance of an unlimited number of funds and Shares. Each Share represents an equal proportionate interest in a Fund with each other Share. Shares are entitled upon liquidation to a pro rata share in the net assets of the Fund. Shareholders have no preemptive rights. The Declaration of Trust provides that the Trustees may create additional series or classes of Shares. All consideration received by the Trust for shares of

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any additional funds and all assets in which such consideration is invested would belong to that fund and would be subject to the liabilities related thereto. Share certificates representing Shares will not be issued. Shares, when issued, are fully paid and non-assessable.

Each Share has one vote with respect to matters upon which a shareholder vote is required, consistent with the requirements of the 1940 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder. Shares of all funds of the Trust vote together as a single class, except that if the matter being voted on affects only a particular fund it will be voted on only by that fund and if a matter affects a particular fund differently from other funds, that fund will vote separately on such matter. As a Delaware statutory trust, the Trust is not required, and does not intend, to hold annual meetings of shareholders. Approval of shareholders will be sought, however, for certain changes in the operation of the Trust and for the election of Trustees under certain circumstances. Upon the written request of shareholders owning at least 10% of the Trust's shares, the Trust will call for a meeting of shareholders to consider the removal of one or more Trustees and other certain matters. In the event that such a meeting is requested, the Trust will provide appropriate assistance and information to the shareholders requesting the meeting.

Under the Declaration of Trust, the Trustees have the power to liquidate a Fund without shareholder approval. While the Trustees have no present intention of exercising this power, they may do so if a Fund fails to reach a viable size within a reasonable amount of time or for such other reasons as may be determined by the Board.

**LIMITATION OF TRUSTEES' LIABILITY**

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

**BROKERAGE TRANSACTIONS**

The policy of the Trust regarding purchases and sales of securities for the Funds is that primary consideration will be given to obtaining the most favorable prices and efficient executions of transactions. Consistent with this policy, when securities transactions are effected on a stock exchange, the Trust's policy is to pay commissions which are considered fair and reasonable without necessarily determining that the lowest possible commissions are paid in all circumstances. The Trust believes that a requirement always to seek the lowest possible commission cost could impede effective portfolio management and preclude a Fund and the Sub-Adviser from obtaining a high quality of brokerage and research services. In seeking to determine the reasonableness of brokerage commissions paid in any transaction, the Sub-Adviser will rely upon its experience and knowledge regarding commissions generally charged by various brokers and on its judgment in evaluating the brokerage services received from the broker effecting the transaction. Such determinations are necessarily subjective and imprecise, as in most cases, an exact dollar value for those services is not ascertainable. The Trust has adopted policies and procedures that prohibit the consideration of sales of Shares as a factor in the selection of a broker or dealer to execute its portfolio transactions.

The Sub-Adviser owes a fiduciary duty to its clients to seek to provide best execution on trades effected. In selecting a broker/dealer for each specific transaction, the Sub-Adviser chooses the broker/dealer deemed most capable of providing the services necessary to obtain the most favorable execution. "Best execution" is generally understood to mean the most favorable cost or net proceeds reasonably obtainable under the circumstances. The full range of brokerage services applicable to a particular transaction may be considered when making this judgment, which may include, but is not limited to: liquidity, price, commission, timing, aggregated trades, capable floor brokers or traders, competent block trading coverage, ability to position, capital strength and stability, reliable and accurate communications and settlement processing, use of automation, knowledge of other buyers or sellers, arbitrage skills,

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administrative ability, underwriting and provision of information on a particular security or market in which the transaction is to occur. The specific criteria will vary depending upon the nature of the transaction, the market in which it is executed, and the extent to which it is possible to select from among multiple broker/dealers. The Sub-Adviser will also use electronic crossing networks ("ECNs") when appropriate.

Subject to the foregoing policies, brokers or dealers selected to execute a Fund's portfolio transactions may include the applicable Fund's Authorized Participants (as discussed in "<u>Procedures for Purchase of Creation Units</u>" below) or their affiliates. An Authorized Participant or its affiliates may be selected to execute a Fund's portfolio transactions in conjunction with an all-cash creation unit order or an order including "cash-in-lieu" (as described below under "<u>Purchase and Redemption of Shares in Creation Units</u>"), so long as such selection is in keeping with the foregoing policies. As described below under "<u>Purchase and Redemption of Shares in Creation Units—Creation Transaction Fee</u>" and "<u>—Redemption Transaction Fee</u>", a Fund may determine to not charge a variable fee on certain orders when the Adviser has determined that doing so is in the best interests of Fund shareholders, *e.g.*, for creation orders that facilitate the rebalance of the Fund's portfolio in a more tax efficient manner than could be achieved without such order, even if the decision to not charge a variable fee could be viewed as benefiting the Authorized Participant or its affiliate selected to execute the Fund's portfolio transactions in connection with such orders.

The Sub-Adviser may use a Fund's assets for, or participate in, third-party soft dollar arrangements, in addition to receiving proprietary research from various full service brokers, the cost of which is bundled with the cost of the broker's execution services. The Sub-Adviser does not "pay up" for the value of any such proprietary research. Section 28(e) of the 1934 Act permits the Sub-Adviser, under certain circumstances, to cause a Fund to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting the transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage and research services provided by the broker or dealer. The Sub-Adviser may receive a variety of research services and information on many topics, which it can use in connection with its management responsibilities with respect to the various accounts over which it exercises investment discretion or otherwise provides investment advice. The research services may include qualifying order management systems, portfolio attribution and monitoring services and computer software and access charges which are directly related to investment research. Accordingly, a Fund may pay a broker commission higher than the lowest available in recognition of the broker's provision of such services to the Sub-Adviser, but only if the Sub-Adviser determines the total commission (including the soft dollar benefit) is comparable to the best commission rate that could be expected to be received from other brokers. The amount of soft dollar benefits received depends on the amount of brokerage transactions effected with the brokers. A conflict of interest exists because there is an incentive to: 1) cause clients to pay a higher commission than the firm might otherwise be able to negotiate; 2) cause clients to engage in more securities transactions than would otherwise be optimal; and 3) only recommend brokers that provide soft dollar benefits.

The Sub-Adviser faces a potential conflict of interest when it uses client trades to obtain brokerage or research services. This conflict exists because the Sub-Adviser is able to use the brokerage or research services to manage client accounts without paying cash for such services, which reduces the Sub-Adviser's expenses to the extent that the Sub-Adviser would have purchased such products had they not been provided by brokers. Section 28(e) permits the Sub-Adviser to use brokerage or research services for the benefit of any account it manages. Certain accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser may generate soft dollars used to purchase brokerage or research services that ultimately benefit other accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser, effectively cross subsidizing the other accounts managed by the Sub-Adviser that benefit directly from the product. The Sub-Adviser may not necessarily use all of the brokerage or research services in connection with managing a Fund whose trades generated the soft dollars used to purchase such products.

The Sub-Adviser is responsible, subject to oversight by the Adviser and the Board, for placing orders on behalf of each Fund for the purchase or sale of portfolio securities. If purchases or sales of portfolio securities of a Fund and one or more other investment companies or clients supervised by the Sub-Adviser are considered at or about the same time, transactions in such securities are allocated among the several investment companies and clients in a manner deemed equitable and consistent with the Sub-Adviser's fiduciary obligations. In some cases, this procedure could have a detrimental effect on the price or volume of the security so far as the Fund is concerned. However, in other cases, it is possible that the ability to participate in volume transactions and to negotiate lower brokerage

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commissions will be beneficial to the Fund. The primary consideration is prompt execution of orders at the most favorable net price.

The Funds may deal with affiliates in principal transactions to the extent permitted by exemptive order or applicable rule or regulation.

During the fiscal periods indicated below, the Predecessor Funds paid the following amounts in brokerage commissions:

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| | **Aggregate Brokerage Commissions Paid During Fiscal Periods Ended September 30,** | **Aggregate Brokerage Commissions Paid During Fiscal Periods Ended September 30,** | **Aggregate Brokerage Commissions Paid During Fiscal Periods Ended September 30,** |
| | **2024** | **2023** | **2022** |
| Scharf Predecessor Fund | $113773 | $94668 | $73485 |
| Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund | $7517 | $10662 | $14463 |

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The following was paid to brokerage firms for research services provided to the Funds and the Adviser from the aggregate brokerage commission amounts above:

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| | **Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024** | **Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024** |
| | **Dollar Value of Securities Traded** | **Related Soft Dollar Brokerage Commissions** |
| Scharf Predecessor Fund | $383080018 | $112499 |
| Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund | $19660542 | $7687 |

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**Brokerage with Fund Affiliates**. The Funds may execute brokerage or other agency transactions through registered broker-dealer affiliates of the Funds, the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser, or the Distributor for a commission in conformity with the 1940 Act, the 1934 Act and rules promulgated by the SEC. These rules require that commissions paid to the affiliate by the Fund for exchange transactions not exceed "usual and customary" brokerage commissions. The rules define "usual and customary" commissions to include amounts which are "reasonable and fair compared to the commission, fee or other remuneration received or to be received by other brokers in connection with comparable transactions involving similar securities being purchased or sold on a securities exchange during a comparable period of time." The Trustees, including those who are not "interested persons" of the Funds, have adopted procedures for evaluating the reasonableness of commissions paid to affiliates and review these procedures periodically.

**Securities of "Regular Broker-Dealers."** The Funds are required to identify any securities of its "regular brokers and dealers" (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) that it may hold at the close of its most recent fiscal year. "Regular brokers or dealers" of a Fund are the ten brokers or dealers that, during the most recent fiscal year: (i) received the greatest dollar amounts of brokerage commissions from the Fund's portfolio transactions; (ii) engaged as principal in the largest dollar amounts of portfolio transactions of the Fund; or (iii) sold the largest dollar amounts of Shares. For the period ended September 30, 2024, the Predecessor Funds did not own any securities of its regular broker-dealers.

**PORTFOLIO TURNOVER**

Portfolio turnover may vary from year to year, as well as within a year. High turnover rates are likely to result in comparatively greater brokerage expenses. The overall reasonableness of brokerage commissions is evaluated by the Sub-Adviser based upon its knowledge of available information as to the general level of commissions paid by other institutional investors for comparable services.

For the fiscal years ended September 30, each Predecessor Fund's portfolio turnover rates were:

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| | **2024** | **2023** |
| Scharf Predecessor Fund | 32.94% | 35.49% |
| Global Opportunity Predecessor Fund | 31.87% | 34.13% |

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**BOOK ENTRY ONLY SYSTEM**

The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") acts as securities depositary for Shares. Shares are represented by securities registered in the name of DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., and deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC. Except in limited circumstances set forth below, certificates will not be issued for Shares.

DTC is a limited-purpose trust company that was created to hold securities of its participants (the "DTC Participants") and to facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions among the DTC Participants in such securities through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of the DTC Participants, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of securities certificates. DTC Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations, some of whom (and/or their representatives) own DTC. More specifically, DTC is owned by a number of its DTC Participants and by the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and FINRA. Access to the DTC system is also available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers, and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a DTC Participant, either directly or indirectly (the "Indirect Participants").

Beneficial ownership of Shares is limited to DTC Participants, Indirect Participants, and persons holding interests through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants. Ownership of beneficial interests in Shares (owners of such beneficial interests are referred to in this SAI as "Beneficial Owners") is shown on, and the transfer of ownership is effected only through, records maintained by DTC (with respect to DTC Participants) and on the records of DTC Participants (with respect to Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners that are not DTC Participants). Beneficial Owners will receive from or through the DTC Participant a written confirmation relating to their purchase of Shares. The Trust recognizes DTC or its nominee as the record owner of all Shares for all purposes. Beneficial Owners of Shares are not entitled to have Shares registered in their names, and will not receive or be entitled to physical delivery of Share certificates. Each Beneficial Owner must rely on the procedures of DTC and any DTC Participant and/or Indirect Participant through which such Beneficial Owner holds its interests, to exercise any rights of a holder of Shares.

Conveyance of all notices, statements, and other communications to Beneficial Owners is effected as follows. DTC will make available to the Trust upon request and for a fee a listing of Shares held by each DTC Participant. The Trust shall obtain from each such DTC Participant the number of Beneficial Owners holding Shares, directly or indirectly, through such DTC Participant. The Trust shall provide each such DTC Participant with copies of such notice, statement, or other communication, in such form, number and at such place as such DTC Participant may reasonably request, in order that such notice, statement or communication may be transmitted by such DTC Participant, directly or indirectly, to such Beneficial Owners. In addition, the Trust shall pay to each such DTC Participant a fair and reasonable amount as reimbursement for the expenses attendant to such transmittal, all subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Share distributions shall be made to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as the registered holder of all Shares. DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any such distributions, shall credit immediately DTC Participants' accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in each Fund as shown on the records of DTC or its nominee. Payments by DTC Participants to Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners of Shares held through such DTC Participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in a "street name," and will be the responsibility of such DTC Participants.

The Trust has no responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to or notices to Beneficial Owners, or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in Shares, or for maintaining, supervising, or reviewing any records relating to such beneficial ownership interests, or for any other aspect of the relationship between DTC and the DTC Participants or the relationship between such DTC Participants and the Indirect Participants and Beneficial Owners owning through such DTC Participants.

DTC may determine to discontinue providing its service with respect to a Fund at any time by giving reasonable notice to such Fund and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. Under such circumstances, the Fund shall take action either to find a replacement for DTC to perform its functions at a comparable cost or, if such replacement is unavailable, to issue and deliver printed certificates representing ownership of Shares, unless the Trust makes other arrangements with respect thereto satisfactory to the Exchange.

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**PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES IN CREATION UNITS**

The Trust issues and redeems Shares only in Creation Units on a continuous basis through the Transfer Agent, without a sales load (but subject to transaction fees, if applicable), at their NAV per share next determined after receipt of an order, on any Business Day, in proper form pursuant to the terms of the Authorized Participant Agreement ("Participant Agreement"). The NAV of Shares is calculated each business day as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the NYSE, generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. The Funds will not issue fractional Creation Units. A "Business Day" is any day on which the NYSE is open for business.

**Fund Deposit.** The consideration for purchase of a Creation Unit of a Fund generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of securities (the "Deposit Securities") per each Creation Unit and the Cash Component (defined below), computed as described below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust reserves the right to permit or require the substitution of a "cash in lieu" amount ("Deposit Cash") to be added to the Cash Component to replace any Deposit Security. When accepting purchases of Creation Units for all or a portion of Deposit Cash, a Fund may incur additional costs associated with the acquisition of Deposit Securities that would otherwise be provided by an in-kind purchaser.

Together, the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable, and the Cash Component constitute the "Fund Deposit," which represents the minimum initial and subsequent investment amount for a Creation Unit of the applicable Fund. The "Cash Component" is an amount equal to the difference between the NAV of Shares (per Creation Unit) and the value of the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable. If the Cash Component is a positive number (*i.e.*, the NAV per Creation Unit exceeds the value of the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable), the Cash Component shall be such positive amount. If the Cash Component is a negative number (*i.e.*, the NAV per Creation Unit is less than the value of the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable), the Cash Component shall be such negative amount and the creator will be entitled to receive cash in an amount equal to the Cash Component. The Cash Component serves the function of compensating for any differences between the NAV per Creation Unit and the value of the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable. Computation of the Cash Component excludes any stamp duty or other similar fees and expenses payable upon transfer of beneficial ownership of the Deposit Securities, if applicable, which shall be the sole responsibility of the Authorized Participant (as defined below).

Each Fund, through NSCC, makes available on each Business Day, prior to the opening of business on the Exchange (currently 9:30 a.m., Eastern time), the list of the names and the required number of shares of each Deposit Security or the required amount of Deposit Cash, as applicable, to be included in the current Fund Deposit (based on information at the end of the previous Business Day) for the applicable Fund. Such Fund Deposit is subject to any applicable adjustments as described below, to effect purchases of Creation Units of the applicable Fund until such time as the next-announced composition of the Deposit Securities or the required amount of Deposit Cash, as applicable, is made available.

The identity and number of Shares of the Deposit Securities or the amount of Deposit Cash, as applicable, required for a Fund Deposit for the Fund changes as rebalancing adjustments and corporate action events are reflected from time to time by the Adviser with a view to the investment objective of the Fund. The composition of the Deposit Securities may also change in response to adjustments to the weighting or composition of the component securities of the Fund's portfolio.

The Trust reserves the right to permit or require the substitution of Deposit Cash to replace any Deposit Security, which shall be added to the Cash Component, including, without limitation, in situations where the Deposit Security: (i) may not be available in sufficient quantity for delivery; (ii) may not be eligible for transfer through the systems of DTC for corporate securities and municipal securities; (iii) may not be eligible for trading by an Authorized Participant (as defined below) or the investor for which it is acting; (iv) would be restricted under the securities laws or where the delivery of the Deposit Security to the Authorized Participant would result in the disposition of the Deposit Security by the Authorized Participant becoming restricted under the securities laws; or (v) in certain other situations (collectively, "custom orders"). The Trust also reserves the right to include or remove Deposit Securities from the basket in anticipation of portfolio rebalancing changes. The adjustments described above will reflect changes known to the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser on the date of announcement to be in effect by the time of delivery of the Fund Deposit.

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**Procedures for Purchase of Creation Units.** To be eligible to place orders with the Transfer Agent to purchase a Creation Unit of a Fund, an entity must be (i) a "Participating Party" (*i.e.*, a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the NSCC (the "Clearing Process")), a clearing agency that is registered with the SEC; or (ii) a DTC Participant (see "<u>Book Entry Only System</u>"). In addition, each Participating Party or DTC Participant (each, an "Authorized Participant") must execute a Participant Agreement that has been agreed to by the Distributor, and that has been accepted by the Transfer Agent, with respect to purchases and redemptions of Creation Units. Each Authorized Participant will agree, pursuant to the terms of a Participant Agreement, on behalf of itself or any investor on whose behalf it will act, to certain conditions, including that it will pay to the Trust, an amount of cash sufficient to pay the Cash Component together with the creation transaction fee (described below), if applicable, and any other applicable fees and taxes.

All orders to purchase Shares directly from a Fund must be placed for one or more Creation Units and in the manner and by the time set forth in the Participant Agreement and/or applicable order form. The order cut-off time for the Funds for orders to purchase Creation Units is expected to be 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which time may be modified by a Fund from time-to-time by amendment to the Participant Agreement and/or applicable order form. The date on which an order to purchase Creation Units (or an order to redeem Creation Units, as set forth below) is received and accepted is referred to as the "Order Placement Date."

An Authorized Participant may require an investor to make certain representations or enter into agreements with respect to the order (*e.g.*, to provide for payments of cash, when required). Investors should be aware that their particular broker may not have executed a Participant Agreement and that, therefore, orders to purchase Shares directly from a Fund in Creation Units have to be placed by the investor's broker through an Authorized Participant that has executed a Participant Agreement. In such cases there may be additional charges to such investor. At any given time, there may be only a limited number of broker-dealers that have executed a Participant Agreement and only a small number of such Authorized Participants may have international capabilities.

On days when the Exchange closes earlier than normal, a Fund may require orders to create Creation Units to be placed earlier in the day. In addition, if a market or markets on which a Fund's investments are primarily traded is closed, the applicable Fund will also generally not accept orders on such day(s). Orders must be transmitted by an Authorized Participant by telephone or other transmission method acceptable to the Transfer Agent pursuant to procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement and in accordance with the applicable order form. On behalf of the Funds, the Transfer Agent will notify the Custodian of such order. The Custodian will then provide such information to the appropriate local sub-custodian(s). Those placing orders through an Authorized Participant should allow sufficient time to permit proper submission of the purchase order to the Transfer Agent by the cut-off time on such Business Day. Economic or market disruptions or changes, or telephone or other communication failure may impede the ability to reach the Transfer Agent or an Authorized Participant.

Fund Deposits must be delivered by an Authorized Participant through the Federal Reserve System (for cash) or through DTC (for corporate securities), through a subcustody agent (for foreign securities), and/or through such other arrangements allowed by the Trust or its agents. With respect to foreign Deposit Securities, the Custodian shall cause the subcustodian of the Funds to maintain an account into which the Authorized Participant shall deliver, on behalf of itself or the party on whose behalf it is acting, such Deposit Securities (or Deposit Cash for all or a part of such securities, as permitted or required), with any appropriate adjustments as advised by the Trust. Foreign Deposit Securities must be delivered to an account maintained at the applicable local subcustodian. The Fund Deposit transfer must be ordered by the Authorized Participant in a timely fashion so as to ensure the delivery of the requisite number of Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable, to the account of the applicable Fund or its agents by no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (or such other time as specified by the Trust) on the Settlement Date. If a Fund or its agents do not receive all of the Deposit Securities, or the required Deposit Cash in lieu thereof, by such time, then the order may be deemed rejected and the Authorized Participant shall be liable to the Fund for losses, if any, resulting therefrom. The "Settlement Date" for a Fund is generally the first Business Day after the Order Placement Date except as further discussed below. All questions as to the number of Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash to be delivered, as applicable, and the validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt) for the deposit of any tendered securities or cash, as applicable, will be determined by the Trust, whose determination shall be final and binding. The amount of cash represented by the Cash Component must be transferred directly to the Custodian through the Federal Reserve Bank wire transfer system in a timely manner so as to be received by the Custodian no later than the Settlement Date. If the Cash Component and the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as

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applicable, are not received by the Custodian in a timely manner by the Settlement Date, the creation order may be cancelled. Upon written notice to the Transfer Agent, such canceled order may be resubmitted the following Business Day using a Fund Deposit as newly constituted to reflect the then current NAV of the applicable Fund.

The order shall be deemed to be received on the Business Day on which the order is placed provided that the order is placed in proper form prior to the applicable cut-off time and the federal funds in the appropriate amount are deposited with the Custodian on the Settlement Date. If the order is not placed in proper form as required, or federal funds in the appropriate amount are not received on the Settlement Date, then the order may be deemed to be rejected and the Authorized Participant shall be liable to the applicable Fund for losses, if any, resulting therefrom. A creation request is considered to be in "proper form" if all procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement, order form and this SAI are properly followed.

**Issuance of a Creation Unit.** Except as provided in this SAI, Creation Units will not be issued until the transfer of good title to the Trust of the Deposit Securities or payment of Deposit Cash, as applicable, and the payment of the Cash Component have been completed. When the subcustodian has confirmed to the Custodian that the required Deposit Securities (or the cash value thereof) have been delivered to the account of the relevant subcustodian or subcustodians, the Transfer Agent and the Adviser shall be notified of such delivery, and the Trust will issue and cause the delivery of the Creation Units. The typical settlement date for each transaction will be within one business day of the transaction (commonly referred to as "T+1"), unless a Fund and Authorized Participant agree to a different timeline for settlement or the transaction is exempt from the requirements of Rule 15c6-1 under the 1934 Act. Due to the schedule of holidays in certain countries, however, the delivery of Shares may take longer than one Business Day following the day on which the purchase order is received. In such cases, the local market settlement procedures will not commence until the end of local holiday periods. The Authorized Participant shall be liable to the applicable Fund for losses, if any, resulting from unsettled orders.

Creation Units may be purchased in advance of receipt by the Trust of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities as described below. In these circumstances, the initial deposit will have a value greater than the NAV of Shares on the date the order is placed in proper form since, in addition to available Deposit Securities, cash must be deposited in an amount equal to the sum of (i) the Cash Component, plus (ii) an additional amount of cash equal to a percentage of the value as set forth in the Participant Agreement, of the undelivered Deposit Securities (the "Additional Cash Deposit"), which shall be maintained in a separate non-interest bearing collateral account. The Authorized Participant must deposit with the Custodian the Additional Cash Deposit, as applicable, by 12:00 p.m., Eastern time (or such other time as specified by the Trust) on the Settlement Date. If a Fund or its agents do not receive the Additional Cash Deposit in the appropriate amount, by such time, then the order may be deemed rejected and the Authorized Participant shall be liable to the applicable Fund for losses, if any, resulting therefrom. An additional amount of cash shall be required to be deposited with the Trust, pending delivery of the missing Deposit Securities to the extent necessary to maintain the Additional Cash Deposit with the Trust in an amount at least equal to the applicable percentage, as set forth in the Participant Agreement, of the daily market value of the missing Deposit Securities. The Participant Agreement will permit the Trust to buy the missing Deposit Securities at any time. Authorized Participants will be liable to the Trust for the costs incurred by the Trust in connection with any such purchases. These costs will be deemed to include the amount by which the actual purchase price of the Deposit Securities exceeds the value of such Deposit Securities on the day the purchase order was deemed received by the Transfer Agent plus the brokerage and related transaction costs associated with such purchases. The Trust will return any unused portion of the Additional Cash Deposit once all of the missing Deposit Securities have been properly received by the Custodian or purchased by the Trust and deposited into the Trust. In addition, a transaction fee, as described below under "<u>Creation Transaction Fee</u>," may be charged. The delivery of Creation Units so created generally will occur no later than the Settlement Date.

**Acceptance of Orders of Creation Units.** The Trust reserves the right to reject an order for Creation Units transmitted to it by the Transfer Agent with respect to a Fund including, without limitation, if (a) the order is not in proper form; (b) the Deposit Securities or Deposit Cash, as applicable, delivered by the Participant are not as disseminated through the facilities of the NSCC for that date by the Custodian; (c) the investor(s), upon obtaining Shares ordered, would own 80% or more of the currently outstanding Shares; (d) acceptance of the Deposit Securities would have certain adverse tax consequences to a Fund; (e) the acceptance of the Fund Deposit would, in the opinion of counsel, be unlawful; (f) the acceptance of the Fund Deposit would otherwise, in the discretion of the Trust or the Adviser, have an adverse effect on the Trust or the rights of beneficial owners; (g) the acceptance or

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receipt of the order for a Creation Unit would, in the opinion of counsel to the Trust, be unlawful; or (h) in the event that circumstances outside the control of the Trust, the Custodian, the Transfer Agent and/or the Adviser make it for all practical purposes not feasible to process orders for Creation Units.

Examples of such circumstances include acts of God or public service or utility problems such as fires, floods, extreme weather conditions and power outages resulting in telephone, telecopy and computer failures; market conditions or activities causing trading halts; systems failures involving computer or other information systems affecting the Trust, the Distributor, the Custodian, a sub-custodian, the Transfer Agent, DTC, NSCC, Federal Reserve System, or any other participant in the creation process, and other extraordinary events. The Transfer Agent shall notify a prospective creator of a Creation Unit and/or the Authorized Participant acting on behalf of the creator of a Creation Unit of its rejection of the order of such person. The Trust, the Transfer Agent, the Custodian, any sub-custodian and the Distributor are under no duty, however, to give notification of any defects or irregularities in the delivery of Fund Deposits nor shall either of them incur any liability for the failure to give any such notification. The Trust, the Transfer Agent, the Custodian and the Distributor shall not be liable for the rejection of any purchase order for Creation Units.

All questions as to the number of Shares of each security in the Deposit Securities and the validity, form, eligibility and acceptance for deposit of any securities to be delivered shall be determined by the Trust, and the Trust's determination shall be final and binding.

**Creation Transaction Fee.** A fixed purchase (*i.e.*, creation) transaction fee, payable to the Fund's custodian, may be imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the purchase of Creation Units ("Creation Order Costs"). The standard fixed creation transaction fee for each Fund, regardless of the number of Creation Units created in the transaction, can be found in the table below. Each Fund may adjust the standard fixed creation transaction fee from time to time. The fixed creation fee may be waived on certain orders if the applicable Fund's custodian has determined to waive some or all of the Creation Order Costs associated with the order or another party, such as the Adviser, has agreed to pay such fee.

In addition, a variable fee, payable to the Fund, of up to the maximum percentage listed in the table below of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction may be imposed for cash purchases, non-standard orders, or partial cash purchases of Creation Units. The variable charge is primarily designed to cover additional costs (e.g., brokerage, taxes) involved with buying the securities with cash. Each Fund may determine to not charge a variable fee on certain orders when the Adviser has determined that doing so is in the best interests of Fund shareholders, e.g., for creation orders that facilitate changes to the Fund's portfolio in a more tax efficient manner than could be achieved without such order. Investors who use the services of a broker or other such intermediary may be charged a fee for such services. Investors are responsible for the fixed costs of transferring the Fund Securities from the Trust to their account or on their order.

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| **Name of Fund** | **Fixed Creation Transaction Fee** | **Maximum Variable Transaction Fee** |
| Scharf ETF | $300 | 2% |
| Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | $300 | 2% |

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**Risks of Purchasing Creation Units.** There are certain legal risks unique to investors purchasing Creation Units directly from a Fund. Because Shares may be issued on an ongoing basis, a "distribution" of Shares could be occurring at any time. Certain activities that a shareholder performs as a dealer could, depending on the circumstances, result in the shareholder being deemed a participant in the distribution in a manner that could render the shareholder a statutory underwriter and subject to the prospectus delivery and liability provisions of the Securities Act. For example, a shareholder could be deemed a statutory underwriter if it purchases Creation Units from a Fund, breaks them down into the constituent shares, and sells those shares directly to customers, or if a shareholder chooses to couple the creation of a supply of new Shares with an active selling effort involving solicitation of secondary-market demand for Shares. Whether a person is an underwriter depends upon all of the facts and circumstances pertaining to that person's activities, and the examples mentioned here should not be considered a complete description of all the activities that could cause you to be deemed an underwriter.

Dealers who are not "underwriters" but are participating in a distribution (as opposed to engaging in ordinary secondary-market transactions), and thus dealing with Shares as part of an "unsold allotment" within the meaning of

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Section 4(a)(3)(C) of the Securities Act, will be unable to take advantage of the prospectus delivery exemption provided by Section 4(a)(3) of the Securities Act.

**Redemption.** Shares may be redeemed only in Creation Units at their NAV next determined after receipt of a redemption request in proper form by a Fund through the Transfer Agent and only on a Business Day. EXCEPT UPON LIQUIDATION OF A FUND, THE TRUST WILL NOT REDEEM SHARES IN AMOUNTS LESS THAN CREATION UNITS. Investors must accumulate enough Shares in the secondary market to constitute a Creation Unit to have such Shares redeemed by the Trust. There can be no assurance, however, that there will be sufficient liquidity in the public trading market at any time to permit assembly of a Creation Unit. Investors should expect to incur brokerage and other costs in connection with assembling a sufficient number of Shares to constitute a redeemable Creation Unit.

With respect to the Funds, the Custodian, through the NSCC, makes available prior to the opening of business on the Exchange (currently 9:30 a.m., Eastern time) on each Business Day, the list of the names and Share quantities of each Fund's portfolio securities that will be applicable (subject to possible amendment or correction) to redemption requests received in proper form (as defined below) on that day ("Fund Securities"). Fund Securities received on redemption may not be identical to Deposit Securities.

Redemption proceeds for a Creation Unit are paid either in-kind or in cash, or combination thereof, as determined by the Trust. With respect to in-kind redemptions of a Fund, redemption proceeds for a Creation Unit will consist of Fund Securities - as announced by the Custodian on the Business Day of the request for redemption received in proper form plus cash in an amount equal to the difference between the NAV of Shares being redeemed, as next determined after a receipt of a request in proper form, and the value of the Fund Securities (the "Cash Redemption Amount"), less a fixed redemption transaction fee, as applicable, as set forth below. In the event that the Fund Securities have a value greater than the NAV of Shares, a compensating cash payment equal to the differential is required to be made by or through an Authorized Participant by the redeeming shareholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the Trust's discretion, an Authorized Participant may receive the corresponding cash value of the securities in lieu of the in-kind securities value representing one or more Fund Securities.

The typical settlement date for each redemption transaction will be within one day of the transaction (or T+1), unless a Fund and Authorized Participant agree to a different timeline for settlement or the transaction is exempt from the requirements of Rule 15c6-1 under the 1934 Act. Due to the schedule of holidays in certain countries, however, the receipt of redemption proceeds may take longer than one Business Day following the day on which the purchase order is received. In such cases, the local market settlement procedures will not commence until the end of local holiday periods.

**Redemption Transaction Fee.** A fixed redemption transaction fee, payable to the Funds' custodian, may be imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the redemption of Creation Units ("Redemption Order Costs"). The standard fixed redemption transaction fee for each Fund, regardless of the number of Creation Units redeemed in the transaction, can be found in the table below. Each Fund may adjust the redemption transaction fee from time to time. The fixed redemption fee may be waived on certain orders if the applicable Fund's custodian has determined to waive some or all of the Redemption Order Costs associated with the order or another party, such as the Adviser, has agreed to pay such fee.

In addition, a variable fee, payable to the applicable Fund, of up to the maximum percentage listed in the table below of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction may be imposed for cash redemptions, non-standard orders, or partial cash redemptions (when cash redemptions are available) of Creation Units. The variable charge is primarily designed to cover additional costs (e.g., brokerage, taxes) involved with selling portfolio securities to satisfy a cash redemption. Each Fund may determine to not charge a variable fee on certain orders when the Adviser has determined that doing so is in the best interests of Fund shareholders, e.g., for redemption orders that facilitate changes to the Fund's portfolio in a more tax efficient manner than could be achieved without such order.

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| **Name of Fund** | **Fixed Redemption Transaction Fee** | **Maximum Variable Transaction Fee** |
| Scharf ETF | $300 | 2% |
| Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | $300 | 2% |

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Investors who use the services of a broker or other such intermediary may be charged a fee for such services. Investors are responsible for the fixed costs of transferring the Fund Securities from the Trust to their account or on their order.

**Procedures for Redemption of Creation Units**. Orders to redeem Creation Units must be submitted in proper form to the Transfer Agent prior to 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. A redemption request is considered to be in "proper form" if (i) an Authorized Participant has transferred or caused to be transferred to the Trust's Transfer Agent the Creation Unit(s) being redeemed through the book-entry system of DTC so as to be effective by the time as set forth in the Participant Agreement and (ii) a request in form satisfactory to the Trust is received by the Transfer Agent from the Authorized Participant on behalf of itself or another redeeming investor within the time periods specified in the Participant Agreement. If the Transfer Agent does not receive the investor's Shares through DTC's facilities by the times and pursuant to the other terms and conditions set forth in the Participant Agreement, the redemption request shall be rejected.

The Authorized Participant must transmit the request for redemption, in the form required by the Trust, to the Transfer Agent in accordance with procedures set forth in the Participant Agreement. Investors should be aware that their particular broker may not have executed a Participant Agreement, and that, therefore, requests to redeem Creation Units may have to be placed by the investor's broker through an Authorized Participant who has executed a Participant Agreement. Investors making a redemption request should be aware that such request must be in the form specified by such Authorized Participant. Investors making a request to redeem Creation Units should allow sufficient time to permit proper submission of the request by an Authorized Participant and transfer of Shares to the Trust's Transfer Agent; such investors should allow for the additional time that may be required to effect redemptions through their banks, brokers or other financial intermediaries if such intermediaries are not Authorized Participants.

**Additional Redemption Procedures.** In connection with taking delivery of Shares of Fund Securities upon redemption of Creation Units, a redeeming shareholder or Authorized Participant acting on behalf of such shareholder must maintain appropriate custody arrangements with a qualified broker-dealer, bank or other custody providers in each jurisdiction in which any of the Fund Securities are customarily traded, to which account such Fund Securities will be delivered. Deliveries of redemption proceeds generally will be made within two business days of the trade date.

The Trust may in its discretion exercise its option to redeem such Shares in cash, and the redeeming investor will be required to receive its redemption proceeds in cash. In addition, an investor may request a redemption in cash that a Fund may, in its sole discretion, permit. In either case, the investor will receive a cash payment equal to the NAV of its Shares based on the NAV of Shares next determined after the redemption request is received in proper form (minus a redemption transaction fee, if applicable, and additional charge for requested cash redemptions specified above, to offset the Trust's brokerage and other transaction costs associated with the disposition of Fund Securities). A Fund may also, in its sole discretion, upon request of a shareholder, provide such redeemer a portfolio of securities that differs from the exact composition of the Fund Securities but does not differ in NAV. A may also, in its sole discretion, upon request of a shareholder, provide such redeemer a portfolio of securities that differs from the exact composition of the Fund Securities but does not differ in NAV.

Redemptions of Shares for Fund Securities will be subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and the Funds (whether or not it otherwise permits cash redemptions) reserves the right to redeem Creation Units for cash to the extent that the Trust could not lawfully deliver specific Fund Securities upon redemptions or could not do so without first registering the Fund Securities under such laws. An Authorized Participant or an investor for which it is acting subject to a legal restriction with respect to a particular security included in the Fund Securities applicable to the redemption of Creation Units may be paid an equivalent amount of cash. The Authorized Participant may request the redeeming investor of Shares to complete an order form or to enter into agreements with respect to such matters as compensating cash payment. Further, an Authorized Participant that is not a "qualified institutional buyer," ("QIB"), as such term is defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, will not be able to receive Fund Securities that are restricted securities eligible for resale under Rule 144A. An Authorized Participant may be required by the Trust to provide a written confirmation with respect to QIB status to receive Fund Securities.

The right of redemption may be suspended or the date of payment postponed with respect to a Fund (1) for any period during which the Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday closings); (2) for any period

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during which trading on the Exchange is suspended or restricted; (3) for any period during which an emergency exists as a result of which disposal of Shares or determination of the NAV of Shares is not reasonably practicable; or (4) in such other circumstance as is permitted by the SEC.

**DETERMINATION OF NAV**

The NAV of each Fund is determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") (generally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time), each day the NYSE is open for trading. The NYSE annually announces the days on which it will not be open for trading. It is expected that the NYSE will not be open for trading on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

NAV is calculated by adding the value of all securities and other assets attributable to a Fund (including interest and dividends accrued, but not yet received), then subtracting liabilities attributable to a Fund (including accrued expenses).

Generally, each Fund's investments are valued at market value or, in the absence of a market value, at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds' valuation designee. The Board has designated the Adviser as its "valuation designee" under Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, subject to its oversight. Fair value determinations are then made in good faith in accordance with procedures adopted by the Adviser. Pursuant to those procedures, the valuation designee considers, among other things: (1) the last sales price on the securities exchange, if any, on which a security is primarily traded; (2) the mean between the bid and asked prices; (3) price quotations from an approved pricing service; and (4) other factors as necessary to determine a fair value under certain circumstances.

Securities primarily traded in the NASDAQ Global Market<sup>®</sup> for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued using the NASDAQ<sup>®</sup> Official Closing Price ("NOCP"). If the NOCP is not available, such securities shall be valued at the last sale price on the day of valuation, or if there has been no sale on such day, at the mean between the bid and asked prices. OTC securities which are not traded in the NASDAQ Global Market<sup>®</sup> shall be valued at the most recent sales price. Securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available (including restricted securities which are subject to limitations as to their sale) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the Adviser's procedures.

Short-term debt obligations with remaining maturities in excess of 60 days are valued at current market prices, as discussed above. In order to reflect their fair value, short-term securities with 60 days or less remaining to maturity are, unless conditions indicate otherwise, amortized to maturity based on their cost to a Fund if acquired within 60 days of maturity or, if already held by a Fund on the 60th day, based on the value determined on the 61st day.

A Fund's securities, including ADRs, EDRs and GDRs, which are traded on securities exchanges are valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which such securities are traded, as of the close of business on the day the securities are being valued or, lacking any reported sales, at the mean between the last available bid and asked price. Securities that are traded on more than one exchange are valued on the exchange determined by the Adviser to be the primary market.

In the case of foreign securities, the occurrence of certain events after the close of foreign markets, but prior to the time a Fund's NAV is calculated (such as a significant surge or decline in the U.S. or other markets) often will result in an adjustment to the trading prices of foreign securities when foreign markets open on the following business day. If such events occur, the Fund will value foreign securities at fair value, taking into account such events, in calculating the NAV. In such cases, use of fair valuation can reduce an investor's ability to seek to profit by estimating a Fund's NAV in advance of the time the NAV is calculated. The Adviser anticipates that the Fund's portfolio holdings will be fair valued only if market quotations for those holdings are considered unreliable or are unavailable.

An option that is written or purchased by a Fund shall be valued using composite pricing via the National Best Bid and Offer quotes. Composite pricing looks at the last trade on the exchange where the option is traded. If there are no trades for an option on a given business day, as of closing, a Fund will value the option at the mean of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across the exchanges where the option is traded. For options where market quotations are not readily available, fair value shall be determined by the Funds' valuation designee.

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All other assets of each Fund are valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Adviser.

**DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS**

The following information supplements and should be read in conjunction with the section in the Prospectus entitled "Dividends, Distributions and Taxes."

<u>General Policies</u>. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid at least quarterly by each Fund. Distributions of net realized securities gains, if any, generally are declared and paid once a year, but a Fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code to preserve a Fund's eligibility for treatment as a RIC, in all events in a manner consistent with the provisions of the 1940 Act.

Dividends and other distributions on Shares are distributed, as described below, on a pro rata basis to Beneficial Owners of such Shares. Dividend payments are made through DTC Participants and Indirect Participants to Beneficial Owners then of record with proceeds received from the Trust.

Each Fund makes additional distributions to the extent necessary (i) to distribute the entire annual taxable income of the Fund, plus any net capital gains and (ii) to avoid imposition of the excise tax imposed by Section 4982 of the Code. Management of the Trust reserves the right to declare special dividends if, in its reasonable discretion, such action is necessary or advisable to preserve each Fund's eligibility for treatment as a RIC or to avoid imposition of income or excise taxes on undistributed income.

<u>Dividend Reinvestment Service</u>. The Trust will not make the DTC book-entry dividend reinvestment service available for use by Beneficial Owners for reinvestment of their cash proceeds, but certain individual broker-dealers may make available the DTC book-entry Dividend Reinvestment Service for use by Beneficial Owners of a Fund through DTC Participants for reinvestment of their dividend distributions. Investors should contact their brokers to ascertain the availability and description of these services. Beneficial Owners should be aware that each broker may require investors to adhere to specific procedures and timetables to participate in the dividend reinvestment service and investors should ascertain from their brokers such necessary details. If this service is available and used, dividend distributions of both income and realized gains will be automatically reinvested in additional whole Shares issued by the Trust of a Fund at NAV per Share. Distributions reinvested in additional Shares will nevertheless be taxable to Beneficial Owners acquiring such additional Shares to the same extent as if such distributions had been received in cash.

**FEDERAL INCOME TAXES**

The following is only a summary of certain U.S. federal income tax considerations generally affecting a Fund and its shareholders that supplements the discussion in the Prospectus. No attempt is made to present a comprehensive explanation of the federal, state, local or foreign tax treatment of a Fund or its shareholders, and the discussion here and in the Prospectus is not intended to be a substitute for careful tax planning.

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

Shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding the application of the provisions of tax law described in this SAI in light of the particular tax situations of the shareholders and regarding specific questions as to federal, state, foreign or local taxes.

The Trust will file the opinion of counsel supporting the tax consequences of the proposed Reorganizations required by Item 16(12) of Form N-14 through an amendment to the N-14 Registration Statement within a reasonable time after the closing of the Reorganizations.

<u>Taxation of the Funds.</u> Each Fund intends to elect and intends to continue to qualify each year to be treated as a RIC under the Code. As such, the Funds should not be subject to federal income taxes on their net investment income and capital gains, if any, to the extent that they timely distribute such income and capital gains to their shareholders. To qualify for treatment as a RIC, a Fund must distribute annually to its shareholders at least the sum of 90% of its net investment income (generally including the excess of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses)

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and 90% of its net tax-exempt interest income, if any (the "Distribution Requirement") and also must meet several additional requirements. Among these requirements are the following: (i) at least 90% of the applicable Fund's gross income each taxable year must be derived from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, or other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or foreign currencies and net income derived from interests in qualified publicly traded partnerships (the "Qualifying Income Requirement"); and (ii) at the end of each quarter of the Fund's taxable year, the Fund's assets must be diversified so that (a) at least 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets is represented by cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect to any one issuer, to an amount not greater in value than 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets and to not more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, including the equity securities of a qualified publicly traded partnership, and (b) not more than 25% of the value of its total assets is invested, including through corporations in which the Fund owns a 20% or more voting stock interest, in the securities (other than U.S. government securities or securities of other RICs) of any one issuer, the securities (other than securities of other RICs) of two or more issuers which the applicable Fund controls and which are engaged in the same, similar, or related trades or businesses, or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships (the "Diversification Requirement").

To the extent a Fund makes investments that may generate income that is not qualifying income, including certain derivatives, the Fund will seek to restrict the resulting income from such investments so that the Fund's non-qualifying income does not exceed 10% of its gross income.

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

If a Fund fails to satisfy the Qualifying Income Requirement or the Diversification Requirement in any taxable year, the applicable Fund may be eligible for relief provisions if the failures are due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and if a penalty tax is paid with respect to each failure to satisfy the applicable requirements. Additionally, relief is provided for certain de minimis failures of the Diversification Requirement where a Fund corrects the failure within a specified period of time. To be eligible for the relief provisions with respect to a failure to meet the Diversification Requirement, a Fund may be required to dispose of certain assets. If these relief provisions were not available to a Fund and it were to fail to qualify for treatment as a RIC for a taxable year, all of its taxable income would be subject to tax at the regular 21% corporate rate without any deduction for distributions to shareholders, and its distributions (including capital gains distributions) generally would be taxable to the shareholders of the applicable Fund as ordinary income dividends, subject to the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders and the lower tax rates on qualified dividend income received by non-corporate shareholders, subject to certain limitations. To requalify for treatment as a RIC in a subsequent taxable year, a Fund would be required to satisfy the RIC qualification requirements for that year and to distribute any earnings and profits from any year in which the applicable Fund failed to qualify for tax treatment as a RIC. If a Fund failed to qualify as a RIC for a period greater than two taxable years, it would generally be required to pay a fund-level tax on certain net built in gains recognized with respect to certain of its assets upon a disposition of such assets within five years of qualifying as a RIC in a subsequent year. The Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of a Fund for treatment as a RIC if it determines such course of action to be beneficial to shareholders. If a Fund determines that it will not qualify as a RIC, the applicable Fund will establish procedures to reflect the anticipated tax liability in the Fund's NAV.

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

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Capital losses in excess of capital gains ("net capital losses") are not permitted to be deducted against a RIC's net investment income. Instead, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, potentially subject to certain limitations, a Fund may carry a net capital loss from any taxable year forward indefinitely to offset its capital gains, if any, in years following the year of the loss. To the extent subsequent capital gains are offset by such losses, they will not result in U.S. federal income tax liability to the applicable Fund and may not be distributed as capital gains to its shareholders. Generally, a Fund may not carry forward any losses other than net capital losses. The carryover of capital losses may be limited under the general loss limitation rules if the Fund experiences an ownership change as defined in the Code. As of September 30, 2024, the Predecessor Funds had no capital loss carryforwards.

A Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax on certain undistributed income if it does not distribute to its shareholders in each calendar year an amount at least equal to 98% of its ordinary income for the calendar year plus 98.2% of its capital gain net income for the one-year period ending on October 31 of that year, subject to an increase for any shortfall in the prior year's distribution. For this purpose, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by a Fund and subject to corporate income tax will be considered to have been distributed. The Funds intend to declare and distribute dividends and distributions in the amounts and at the times necessary to avoid the application of the excise tax, but can make no assurances that all such tax liability will be completely eliminated. A Fund may in certain circumstances be required to liquidate Fund investments in order to make sufficient distributions to avoid federal excise tax liability at a time when the investment adviser might not otherwise have chosen to do so, and liquidation of investments in such circumstances may affect the ability of the Fund to satisfy the requirement for qualification as a RIC.

If a Fund meets the Distribution Requirement but retains some or all of its income or gains, it will be subject to federal income tax to the extent any such income or gains are not distributed. A Fund may designate certain amounts retained as undistributed net capital gain in a notice to its shareholders, who (i) will be required to include in income for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as long-term capital gain, their proportionate shares of the undistributed amount so designated, (ii) will be entitled to credit their proportionate shares of the income tax paid by the Fund on that undistributed amount against their federal income tax liabilities and to claim refunds to the extent such credits exceed their tax liabilities, and (iii) will be entitled to increase their tax basis, for federal income tax purposes, in their Shares by an amount equal to the excess of the amount of undistributed net capital gain included in their respective income over their respective income tax credits.

<u>Taxation of Shareholders – Distributions.</u> Each Fund intends to distribute annually to its shareholders substantially all of its investment company taxable income (computed without regard to the deduction for dividends paid), its net tax-exempt income, if any, and any net capital gain (net recognized long-term capital gains in excess of net recognized short-term capital losses, taking into account any capital loss carryforwards). The distribution of investment company taxable income (as so computed) and net realized capital gain will be taxable to Fund shareholders regardless of whether the shareholder receives these distributions in cash or reinvests them in additional Shares.

Each Fund (or your broker) will report to shareholders annually the amounts of dividends paid from ordinary income, the amount of distributions of net capital gain, the portion of dividends which may qualify for the dividends received deduction for corporations, and the portion of dividends which may qualify for treatment as qualified dividend income, which, subject to certain limitations and requirements, is taxable to non-corporate shareholders at rates of up to 20%. Distributions from a Fund's net capital gain will be taxable to shareholders at long-term capital gains rates, regardless of how long shareholders have held their Shares.

Distributions from each Fund's net capital gain will be taxable to shareholders at long-term capital gains rates, regardless of how long shareholders have held their Shares. In addition, certain capital gain dividends attributable to dividends the Funds receive from REITs (i.e., "unrecaptured section 1250 gain") may be taxable to non-corporate shareholders at a rate of 25%.

Qualified dividend income includes, in general, subject to certain holding period and other requirements, dividend income from taxable domestic corporations and certain foreign corporations. Subject to certain limitations, eligible foreign corporations include those incorporated in possessions of the United States, those incorporated in certain countries with comprehensive tax treaties with the United States, and other foreign corporations if the stock with respect to which the dividends are paid is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States. Dividends received by a Fund from an underlying fund taxable as a RIC or from a REIT may be treated as qualified

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dividend income generally only to the extent so reported by such underlying fund or REIT, however, dividends received by a Fund from a REIT are generally not treated as qualified dividend income. If 95% or more of a Fund's gross income (calculated without taking into account net capital gain derived from sales or other dispositions of stock or securities) consists of qualified dividend income, the Fund may report all distributions of such income as qualified dividend income. Certain of the Funds' investment strategies may significantly reduce or eliminate their ability to make distributions eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income.

Fund dividends will not be treated as qualified dividend income if a Fund does not meet holding period and other requirements with respect to dividend paying stocks in its portfolio, and the shareholder does not meet holding period and other requirements with respect to the Shares on which the dividends were paid. Distributions by a Fund of its net short-term capital gains will be taxable as ordinary income. Distributions from a Fund's net capital gain will be taxable to shareholders at long-term capital gains rates, regardless of how long shareholders have held their Shares. Distributions may be subject to state and local taxes.

In the case of corporate shareholders, certain dividends received by a Fund from U.S. corporations (generally, dividends received by the Fund in respect of any share of stock (1) with a tax holding period of at least 46 days during the 91-day period beginning on the date that is 45 days before the date on which the stock becomes ex-dividend as to that dividend and (2) that is held in an unleveraged position) and distributed and appropriately so reported by the Fund may be eligible for the 50% dividends received deduction. Certain preferred stock must have a holding period of at least 91 days during the 181-day period beginning on the date that is 90 days before the date on which the stock becomes ex-dividend as to that dividend to be eligible. Capital gain dividends distributed to a Fund from other RICs are not eligible, and dividends distributed to a Fund from REITs are generally not eligible for the dividends received deduction. To qualify for the deduction, corporate shareholders must meet the minimum holding period requirement stated above with respect to their Shares, taking into account any holding period reductions from certain hedging or other transactions or positions that diminish their risk of loss with respect to their Shares, and, if they borrow to acquire or otherwise incur debt attributable to Shares, they may be denied a portion of the dividends received deduction with respect to those Shares.

Although dividends generally will be treated as distributed when paid, any dividend declared by a Fund in October, November or December and payable to shareholders of record in such a month that is paid during the following January will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as received by shareholders on December 31 of the calendar year in which it was declared.

U.S. individuals with adjusted gross income (subject to certain adjustments) exceeding certain threshold amounts ($250,000 if married filing jointly or if considered a "surviving spouse" for federal income tax purposes, $125,000 if married filing separately, and $200,000 in other cases) are subject to a 3.8% tax on all or a portion of their "net investment income," which includes taxable interest, dividends, and certain capital gains (generally including capital gain distributions and capital gains realized on the sale of Shares). This 3.8% tax also applies to all or a portion of the undistributed net investment income of certain shareholders that are estates and trusts.

Shareholders who have not held Shares for a full year should be aware that a Fund may report and distribute, as ordinary dividends or capital gain dividends, a percentage of income that is not equal to the percentage of the Fund's ordinary income or net capital gain, respectively, actually earned during the applicable shareholder's period of investment in the Fund. A taxable shareholder may wish to avoid investing in a Fund shortly before a dividend or other distribution, because the distribution will generally be taxable even though it may economically represent a return of a portion of the shareholder's investment.

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

If a Fund's distributions exceed its earnings and profits, all or a portion of the distributions made for a taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in a Fund and result in a higher capital gain or lower capital loss when the Shares on which the distribution was received are sold. After a shareholder's basis in the Shares has

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been reduced to zero, distributions in excess of earnings and profits will be treated as gain from the sale of the shareholder's Shares.

<u>Taxation of Shareholders – Sale or Exchange of Shares.</u> A sale or exchange of Shares may give rise to a gain or loss. For tax purposes, an exchange of your Fund shares of a different fund is the same as a sale. In general, provided that a shareholder holds Shares as capital assets, any gain or loss realized upon a taxable disposition of Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if Shares have been held for more than 12 months. Otherwise, such gain or loss on the taxable disposition of Shares will generally be treated as short-term capital gain or loss. Any loss realized upon a taxable disposition of Shares held for six months or less will be treated as long-term capital loss, rather than short-term capital loss, to the extent of any amounts treated as distributions to the shareholder of long-term capital gain (including any amounts credited to the shareholder as undistributed capital gains). All or a portion of any loss realized upon a taxable disposition of Shares may be disallowed if substantially identical Shares are acquired (through the reinvestment of dividends or otherwise) within a 61-day period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the disposition. In such a case, the basis of the newly acquired Shares will be adjusted to reflect the disallowed loss.

The cost basis of Shares acquired by purchase will generally be based on the amount paid for Shares and then may be subsequently adjusted for other applicable transactions as required by the Code. The difference between the selling price and the cost basis of Shares generally determines the amount of the capital gain or loss realized on the sale or exchange of Shares. Contact the broker through whom you purchased your Shares to obtain information with respect to the available cost basis reporting methods and elections for your account.

An Authorized Participant who exchanges securities for Creation Units generally will recognize a gain or a loss. The gain or loss will be equal to the difference between the market value of the Creation Units at the time and the sum of the exchanger's aggregate basis in the securities surrendered plus the amount of cash paid for such Creation Units. The ability of Authorized Participants to receive a full or partial cash redemption of Creation Units of a Fund may limit the tax efficiency of such Fund. An Authorized Participant who redeems Creation Units will generally recognize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the exchanger's basis in the Creation Units and the sum of the aggregate market value of any securities received plus the amount of any cash received for such Creation Units. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), however, may assert that a loss realized upon an exchange of securities for Creation Units cannot currently be deducted under the rules governing "wash sales" (for a person who does not mark-to-market its portfolio) or on the basis that there has been no significant change in economic position.

Any capital gain or loss realized upon the creation of Creation Units will generally be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if the securities exchanged for such Creation Units have been held for more than one year. Any capital gain or loss realized upon the redemption of Creation Units will generally be treated as long-term capital gain or loss if Shares comprising the Creation Units have been held for more than one year. Otherwise, such capital gains or losses will generally be treated as short-term capital gains or losses. Any loss upon a redemption of Creation Units held for six months or less may be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of any amounts treated as distributions to the applicable Authorized Participant of long-term capital gain with respect to the Creation Units (including any amounts credited to the Authorized Participant as undistributed capital gains).

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has the right to reject an order for Creation Units if the purchaser (or a group of purchasers) would, upon obtaining the Creation Units so ordered, own 80% or more of the outstanding Shares and if, pursuant to Section 351 of the Code, a Fund would have a basis in the deposit securities different from the market value of such securities on the date of deposit. The Trust also has the right to require the provision of information necessary to determine beneficial Share ownership for purposes of the 80% determination. If a Fund does issue Creation Units to a purchaser (or a group of purchasers) that would, upon obtaining the Creation Units so ordered, own 80% or more of the outstanding Shares, the purchaser (or a group of purchasers) will not recognize gain or loss upon the exchange of securities for Creation Units.

Authorized Participants purchasing or redeeming Creation Units should consult their own tax advisers with respect to the tax treatment of any creation or redemption transaction and whether the wash sales rule applies and when a loss may be deductible.

<u>Taxation of Fund Investments.</u> Certain of a Fund's investments may be subject to complex provisions of the Code (including provisions relating to hedging transactions, straddles, integrated transactions, foreign currency contracts,

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forward foreign currency contracts, and notional principal contracts) that, among other things, may affect a Fund's ability to qualify as a RIC, affect the character of gains and losses realized by the Fund (e.g., may affect whether gains or losses are ordinary or capital), accelerate recognition of income to the Fund and defer losses. These rules could therefore affect the character, amount and timing of distributions to shareholders. These provisions also may require a Fund to mark to market certain types of positions in its portfolio (i.e., treat them as if they were closed out) which may cause the Fund to recognize income without the Fund receiving cash with which to make distributions in amounts sufficient to enable the Fund to satisfy the RIC distribution requirements for avoiding income and excise taxes. A Fund intends to monitor its transactions, intends to make appropriate tax elections, and intends to make appropriate entries in its books and records to mitigate the effect of these rules and preserve the Fund's qualification for treatment as a RIC. To the extent a Fund invests in an underlying fund that is taxable as a RIC, the rules applicable to the tax treatment of complex securities will also apply to the underlying funds that also invest in such complex securities and investments.

<u>Additional Tax Information Concerning U.S. REITs.</u> A Fund may invest in entities treated as REITs for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Investments in REIT equity securities may require a Fund to accrue and distribute income not yet received. To generate sufficient cash to make the requisite distributions, a Fund may be required to sell securities in its portfolio (including when it is not advantageous to do so) that it otherwise would have continued to hold. A Fund's investments in REIT equity securities may at other times result in a Fund's receipt of cash in excess of the REIT's earnings; if a Fund distributes these amounts, these distributions could constitute a return of capital to such Fund's shareholders for federal income tax purposes. Dividends paid by a REIT, other than capital gain distributions, will be taxable as ordinary income up to the amount of the REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits. Capital gain dividends paid by a REIT to a Fund will be treated as long-term capital gains by a Fund and, in turn, may be distributed by a Fund to its shareholders as a capital gain distribution. Dividends received by a Fund from a REIT generally will not constitute qualified dividend income or qualify for the dividends received deduction. If a REIT is operated in a manner such that it fails to qualify as a REIT, an investment in the REIT would become subject to double taxation, meaning the taxable income of the REIT would be subject to federal income tax at the regular corporate rate without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders and the dividends would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the REIT's current and accumulated earnings and profits.

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

"Qualified REIT dividends" (i.e., ordinary REIT dividends other than capital gain dividends and portions of REIT dividends designated as qualified dividend income eligible for capital gain tax rates) are treated as eligible for a 20% deduction by non-corporate taxpayers. This deduction, if allowed in full, equates to a maximum effective tax rate of 29.6% (37% top rate applied to income after 20% deduction). Distributions by a Fund to its shareholders that are attributable to qualified REIT dividends received by such Fund and which the Fund properly reports as "section 199A dividends," are treated as "qualified REIT dividends" in the hands of non-corporate shareholders. A section 199A dividend is treated as a qualified REIT dividend only if the shareholder receiving such dividend holds the dividend-paying RIC shares for at least 46 days of the 91-day period beginning 45 days before the shares become ex-dividend, and is not under an obligation to make related payments with respect to a position in substantially similar or related property. A Fund is permitted to report such part of its dividends as section 199A dividends as are eligible, but is not required to do so.

<u>Backup Withholding.</u> Each Fund will be required in certain cases to withhold (as "backup withholding") on amounts payable to any shareholder who (1) fails to provide a correct taxpayer identification number certified under penalty of perjury; (2) is subject to backup withholding by the IRS for failure to properly report all payments of interest or dividends; (3) fails to provide a certified statement that he or she is not subject to "backup withholding"; or (4) fails to provide a certified statement that he or she is a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). The backup withholding rate is currently 24%. Backup withholding is not an additional tax and any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder's ultimate U.S. tax liability. Backup withholding will not be applied to payments

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that have been subject to the 30% withholding tax on shareholders who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States.

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

Unless certain non-U.S. entities that hold Shares comply with IRS requirements that will generally require them to report information regarding U.S. persons investing in, or holding accounts with, such entities, a 30% withholding tax may apply to Fund distributions payable to such entities. A non-U.S. shareholder may be exempt from the withholding described in this paragraph under an applicable intergovernmental agreement between the U.S. and a foreign government, provided that the shareholder and the applicable foreign government comply with the terms of the agreement.

For foreign shareholders to qualify for an exemption from backup withholding, described above, the foreign shareholder must comply with special certification and filing requirements. Foreign shareholders in a Fund should consult their tax advisers in this regard.

<u>Certain Potential Tax Reporting Requirements.</u> Under U.S. Treasury regulations, if a shareholder recognizes a loss on disposition of Shares of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder (or certain greater amounts over a combination of years), the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on IRS Form 8886. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, shareholders of a RIC are not excepted. Significant penalties may be imposed for the failure to comply with the reporting requirements. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances.

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<u>Other Issues.</u> In those states which have income tax laws, the tax treatment of a Fund and of Fund shareholders with respect to distributions by the Fund may differ from federal tax treatment.

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**FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

The <u>[Form N-CSR](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000113322824011044/sf-efp11485_ncsr.htm)</u> for the Predecessor Funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 is a separate document and the financial statements and accompanying notes appearing therein are incorporated by reference into this SAI. The <u>[Form N-CSRS](https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000113322825006092/sfcfs-efp15930_ncsr.htm)</u> for the Predecessor Funds for the period ended March 31, 2025 is a separate document and the unaudited financial statements and accompanying notes appearing therein are also incorporated by reference into this SAI. You may request a copy of the Predecessor Funds' Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report at no charge by calling 866-5SCHARF or through the Predecessor Funds' website at www.scharffunds.com.

Financial Statements and Annual Reports will be available after the Funds have completed a fiscal period/year of operations. When available, you may request a copy of the Annual Report for the Funds at no charge by calling 1-800-617-0004, or you may download the report from the Funds' website at www.scharfetfs.com.

Each Fund intends to commence investment operations after the conversion of separately managed accounts (the "Predecessor Accounts") into shares of the Fund. The audited special purpose schedules of investments and notes thereto for the Predecessor Accounts as of January 31, 2025 are included below. The unaudited special purpose schedules of investments and notes thereto for the Predecessor Accounts as of May 31, 2025 are also included below.

The SMAs participating in the conversion to the new ETFs were allocated on pro-rata basis based on the size of the Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF, respectively. All SMAs with substantially similar investment objectives and investment strategies as the Acquiring Funds managed by Scharf were provided with the opportunity to have their accounts reorganize into the ETFs and all SMAs that provided their consent are participating. SMAs that enter into an Agreement and Plan of Exchange for ETF Shares by at least two weeks prior to the conversion date will be eligible to will participate in the conversion. The conversion is currently expected to be completed on or about August 22, 2025.

Cohen & Company, Ltd., 1350 Euclid Ave., Suite 800 Cleveland, OH 44115, served as the independent registered public accounting firm for each Predecessor Account. Its services include auditing the special purpose schedule of investments to be acquired by the Scharf ETF and the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF. The information for each Predecessor Account has been audited by Cohen & Company, Ltd. as of January 31, 2025.

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| **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF** |
| **January 31, 2025** | **January 31, 2025** | **January 31, 2025** |
| **COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%** | **Shares** | **Value** |
| **Aerospace & Defense - 2.4%** | **Aerospace & Defense - 2.4%** |  |
| Lockheed Martin Corp.  | 43778 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20266897 |
| **Automobile Components - 1.3%** | **Automobile Components - 1.3%** |  |
| Gentex Corp.  | 424884 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11013000 |
| **Beverages - 1.6%** | **Beverages - 1.6%** |  |
| Heineken N.V.  | 192259 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13371275 |
| **Capital Markets - 9.7%** | **Capital Markets - 9.7%** |  |
| Brookfield Corp.  | 921692 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 56407580 |
| CME Group, Inc.  | 101090 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 23909814 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 80317394 |
| **Chemicals - 4.7%** | **Chemicals - 4.7%** |  |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  | 117276 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39318005 |

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| **Entertainment - 1.8%** | **Entertainment - 1.8%** |  |
| Walt Disney Co.  | 132755 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15009311 |
| **Financial Services - 17.1%** | **Financial Services - 17.1%** |  |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B<sup>\</sup> | 97624 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45753414 |
| Fiserv, Inc.<sup>\</sup> | 274880 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59385093 |
| Visa, Inc. - Class A  | 108404 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37052468 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 142190975 |
| **Energy Equipment & Services - 1.8%** | **Energy Equipment & Services - 1.8%** |  |
| Schlumberger, Ltd.  | 376330 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15158586 |
| **Ground Transportation - 6.8%** | **Ground Transportation - 6.8%** |  |
| U-Haul Holding Co.  | 384609 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24899609 |
| Union Pacific Corp.  | 128575 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31859598 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 56759207 |
| **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.1%** | **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.1%** |  |
| Smith & Nephew PLC  | 650546 | 8324195 |
| Smith & Nephew PLC - SPON ADR | 367703 | 9332296 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17656491 |
| **Health Care Providers & Services - 12.5%** | **Health Care Providers & Services - 12.5%** |  |
| Centene Corp. | 512105 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32790054 |
| CVS Health Corp.  | 356873 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20156163 |
| McKesson Corp.  | 85729 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 50987446 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 103933663 |
| **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.2%** | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.2%** |  |
| Booking Holdings, Inc.  | 3768 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17851461 |
| Compass Group PLC  | 493507 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16921078 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34772539 |
| **Insurance - 7.1%** | **Insurance - 7.1%** |  |
| Aon PLC - Class A  | 53659 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 19897808 |
| Markel Group, Inc. | 21314 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 38977830 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 58875638 |
| **Machinery - 2.5%** | **Machinery - 2.5%** |  |
| Donaldson Co., Inc.  | 292803 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20844634 |
| **Media - 2.7%** | **Media - 2.7%** |  |
| Comcast Corp. - Class A  | 671157 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22591160 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.6%** | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.6%** |  |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp.  | 646148 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30142823 |
| **Pharmaceuticals - 3.6%** | **Pharmaceuticals - 3.6%** |  |
| Novartis AG - ADR  | 287030 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30057803 |
| **Software - 9.0%** | **Software - 9.0%** |  |
| Microsoft Corp.  | 90332 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37493122 |
| Oracle Corp.  | 221669 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37697062 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 75190184 |
| **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $535,268,306) | **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $535,268,306) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 787469585 |
| **PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.3%** |  |  |
| **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.3%** | **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.3%** |  |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 2.93%,  | 361556 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10699855 |
| **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $10,253,381) | **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $10,253,381) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10699855 |
| **SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.0%** |  |  |
| **U.S. Treasury Bills - 4.0%** |  |  |
| Maturing 05/15/2025 | 18630668 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18411919 |
| Maturing 08/07/2025 | 8796944 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8609337 |
| Maturing 03/20/2025 | 6716216 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6680704 |
| **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $33,495,375) | **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $33,495,375) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33701960 |
| **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (**Cost $579,017,061**)** | **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (**Cost $579,017,061**)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 831871400 |
| **TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%** |  | $831871400 |
| Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** |
| **January 31, 2025** | **January 31, 2025** | **January 31, 2025** |
| **COMMON STOCKS - 94.5%** | **Shares** | **Value**  |
| **Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%** | **Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%** |  |
| Airbus SE - ADR  | 1579 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;68151 |
| **Beverages - 1.7%** | **Beverages - 1.7%** |  |
| Heineken N.V. | 22294 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1550476 |
| Heineken Holdings N.V. | 1301 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;78612 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1629088 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Building Products - 0.1%** | **Building Products - 0.1%** |  |
| Assa Abloy AB - Class B  | 2660 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 81721 |
| **Capital Markets - 10.0%** | **Capital Markets - 10.0%** |  |
| Brookfield Corp.  | 106876 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6540782 |
| Charles Schwab Corp.  | 431 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35670 |
| CME Group, Inc.  | 11722 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2772480 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9348932 |
| **Chemicals - 4.9%** | **Chemicals - 4.9%** |  |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  | 13599 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4559148 |
| **Entertainment - 1.9%** | **Entertainment - 1.9%** |  |
| Walt Disney Co.  | 15394 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1740415 |
| **Financial Services - 17.7%** | **Financial Services - 17.7%** |  |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B | 11320 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5305370 |
| Fiserv, Inc. | 31874 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6886041 |
| Visa, Inc. - Class A  | 12570 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4296446 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16487857 |
| **Energy Equipment & Services - 1.9%** | **Energy Equipment & Services - 1.9%** |  |
| Schlumberger, Ltd.  | 43638 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1757725 |
| **Ground Transportation - 7.1%** | **Ground Transportation - 7.1%** |  |
| U-Haul Holding Co.  | 44598 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2887252 |
| Union Pacific Corp.  | 14909 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3694303 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6581555 |
| **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.2%** | **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.2%** |  |
| Smith & Nephew PLC  | 75434 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 965238 |
| Smith & Nephew PLC - ADR | 42637 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1082133 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2047371 |
| **Health Care Providers & Services - 12.9%** | **Health Care Providers & Services - 12.9%** |  |
| Centene Corp. | 59381 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3802194 |
| CVS Health Corp.  | 41381 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2337222 |
| McKesson Corp.  | 9941 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5912286 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12051702 |
| **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.3%** | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.3%** |  |
| Booking Holdings, Inc.  | 437 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2069979 |
| Compass Group PLC  | 57225 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1962096 |

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|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4032075 |
| **Household Durables - 0.1%** | **Household Durables - 0.1%** |  |
| Sony Corp. - ADR  | 2942 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 64745 |
| **Insurance - 7.3%** | **Insurance - 7.3%** |  |
| Aon PLC - Class A  | 6222 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2307265 |
| Markel Group, Inc. | 2471 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4519702 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6826967 |
| **Machinery - 2.6%** | **Machinery - 2.6%** |  |
| Donaldson Co., Inc.  | 33952 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2417055 |
| **Media - 2.8%** | **Media - 2.8%** |  |
| Comcast Corp. - Class A  | 77825 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2619574 |
| **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.8%** | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.8%** |  |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp.  | 74925 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3495233 |
| **Pharmaceuticals - 3.7%** | **Pharmaceuticals - 3.7%** |  |
| Novartis AG - ADR  | 33283 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3485374 |
| **Software - 9.4%** | **Software - 9.4%** |  |
| Microsoft Corp.  | 10474 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4347542 |
| Oracle Corp.  | 25704 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4371190 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8718732 |
| **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $58,772,436) | **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $58,772,436) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 88013420 |
| **PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.3%** |  |  |
| **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.3%** | **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.3%** |  |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 0.00%,  | 41924 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1240709 |
| **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $1,188,938) | **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $1,188,938) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1240709 |
| **SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.2%** |  |  |
| **U.S. Treasury Bills - 4.2%** |  |  |
| Maturing 05/15/2025 | 2160332 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2134967 |
| Maturing 08/07/2025 | 1020056 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 998302 |
| Maturing 03/20/2025 | 778784 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 774666 |
| **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $3,883,980) | **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $3,883,980) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3907935 |
| **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (**Cost $63,845,354**)** | **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (**Cost $63,845,354**)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;93162064 |
| **TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%** |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;93162064 |
| Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. | Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. |  |

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| **Notes to the Special Purpose Schedules of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** |
| **As of January 31, 2025** |

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**1. Basis of Presentation**

The Scharf ETF ("SE") and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF ("SGOE") (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") are each an open-end non-diversified series of Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is an open-end management investment company, which was established under the laws of Delaware on October 3, 1996 (the "Trust Agreement"). The Trust Agreement permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of separate series with par value $0.01 per share. The Funds are part of a series of funds authorized by the Trustees. Each Fund's investment adviser is Scharf Investments, LLC (the "Adviser").

The Adviser also manages the assets of multiple separately managed accounts which utilize the same investment strategy as each of the Funds (the "SMAs"). On the Effective Date (date of the Plan of Exchange for ETF Shares), the assets of the participating SMAs that are managed in accordance with the investment strategy utilized by SE will be transferred to SE and the assets of the participating SMAs that are managed in accordance with the investment strategy utilized by SGOE will be transferred to SGOE by the respective holders of such accounts (the "SMA Holders"). Relevant parties have entered into or will enter into an Agreement and Plan of Exchange for ETF Shares (the "Plan") governing these collective transactions.

The accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments reflect the number of shares and fair values as of January 31, 2025 of the investments held by SMAs that are eligible to be contributed to the respective Funds by the SMA Holders pursuant to the Plan. The Plan contemplates the Funds issuance of Fund shares to the SMA Holders in exchange for the assets contributed by the SMA Holders.

The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Plan is, among other things, conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of the terms and conditions contemplated by the Plan.

The actual number of shares to be issued by the Funds to the SMA Holders under the Plan will be determined based upon fair market value of the transferred assets as of the Effective Date. Accordingly, the value of the investments contributed by the SMA Holders will differ from those reported in the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments.

There can be no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the Plan will be consummated or that the investments ultimately acquired by the Funds will not differ from the investments identified on the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments.

**2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies**

***Basis of Presentation***. The accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments are expressed in United States dollars and has been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).

***Use of Estimates***. The preparation of the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the amounts disclosed in the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

***Fair Value***. The investments listed in the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments were valued at fair value in accordance with the principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (ASC 820). ASC 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. ASC 820 also provides guidance regarding a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation.

Investments are valued at fair value in accordance with GAAP, based upon the principles and methods of valuation set forth in policies adopted by the Adviser. Fair value is generally defined as the amount for which an investment would be sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

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Investments listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, whether U.S. or foreign, are valued using the closing price on the date of valuation. Investments not listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, but for which reliable market quotations are readily available are valued using prices provided by a nationally recognized pricing service or by using quotations from broker-dealers.

Investments for which market quotations are either not readily available or are determined to be unreliable are priced at fair value using affirmative valuations performed by independent valuation services. Such valuations are determined under a documented valuation policy.

*Security Transactions, Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses*

Security transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses from the repayment or sale of investments are measured using the specific identification method.

**3. Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements**

***Fair Value***. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 1—Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from investment to investment and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of investment, whether the investment is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Funds in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Fund's own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.

In determining fair value, the Funds use various valuation approaches. In accordance with GAAP, a fair value hierarchy for inputs is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds and their investment manager. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds' assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

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Portfolio Composition

Summaries of the composition of the investment portfolio for SE at fair value and as a percentage of the total investment portfolio as of January 31, 2025, are shown in the following Special Purpose Schedule of Investments.

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| **<u>Description</u>** | **<u>Level 1</u>** | **<u>Level 2</u>** | **<u>Level 3</u>** | **<u>Total</u>** |
| Assets:<br>Common Stocks | <br>$78746958 | <br>$- | <br>$- | <br>$- |
| Preferred Stocks | $10699855 | $- | $- | $- |
| Short-Term Investments | $33701960 | $- | $- | $- |

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Summaries of the composition of the investment portfolio for SGOE at fair value and as a percentage of the total investment portfolio as of January 31, 2025, are shown in the following Special Purpose Schedule of Investments.

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| **<u>Description</u>** | **<u>Level 1</u>** | **<u>Level 2</u>** | **<u>Level 3</u>** | **<u>Total</u>** |
| Assets:<br>Common Stocks | <br>$8801342 | <br>$- | <br>$- | <br>$- |
| Preferred Stocks | $1240709 | $- | $- | $- |
| Short-Term Investments | $3907935 | $- | $- | $- |

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*<u>Selection Risk</u>*

The portfolio of investments was selected with a view to meeting the diversification requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and qualification as a RIC for income tax purposes. The portfolio is entirely comprised of assets in SMAs managed pursuant to the Adviser's Quality Value and Global Strategies.

**4. Subsequent Events**

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these Special Purpose Schedules of Investments and has noted no items that are required to be adjusted to or disclosed within.

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**REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

To Management of Scharf Investments, LLC

<u>Opinion on the Financial Statements</u>

We have audited the accompanying special purpose schedules of investments and the related notes of the separately managed accounts advised by Scharf Investments, LLC as of January 31, 2025, to be acquired by Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the investments to be acquired as of January 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

<u>Basis for Opinion</u>

These financial statements are the responsibility of management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to Scharf Investments, LLC, the investment adviser of the separately managed accounts, in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of January 31, 2025, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

<u>Emphasis of Matter</u>

As discussed in Note 1, the accompanying financial statements were prepared based on the selected investments identified by management of Scharf Investments, LLC, and are not intended to be a complete presentation of the investments held by the separately managed accounts as of January 31, 2025. As a result, the financial statements may not be suitable for other purposes. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

We have served as the auditor for the purpose of issuing an opinion on the special purpose schedules of investments, advised by Scharf Investments, LLC, since 2025.

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COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

May 7, 2025

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| **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF** |
| **May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** | **May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** | **May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** |
| **COMMON STOCKS – 93.1%** | **Shares** | **Value** |
| **Aerospace & Defense - 2.6%** | **Aerospace & Defense - 2.6%** |  |
| Lockheed Martin Corp.  | 43383 | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20926872 |
| **Beverages - 3.3%** | **Beverages - 3.3%** |  |
| Heineken N.V.  | 293142 | 26090376 |
| Heineken NV-SPN ADR | 7783 | 347336 |
| Heineken Holdings NV | 13580 | 1057792 |
|  |  | 27495504 |
| **Capital Markets - 8.1%** | **Capital Markets - 8.1%** |  |
| Brookfield Corp.  | 636053 | 36712980 |
| CME Group, Inc.  | 98530 | 28475140 |
|  |  | 65188120 |
| **Chemicals - 4.0%** | **Chemicals - 4.0%** |  |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  | 114876 | 32040183 |
| **Energy Equipment & Services - 0.6%** |  |  |
| Schlumberger, Ltd. | 140101 | 4630352 |
| **Entertainment - 2.7%** | **Entertainment - 2.7%** |  |
| Walt Disney Co.  | 189784 | 21453129 |
| **Financial Services - 15.7%** | **Financial Services - 15.7%** |  |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B | 96751 | 48758710 |
| Fiserv, Inc. | 247496 | 40289936 |
| Visa, Inc. - Class A  | 101385 | 37024732 |
|  |  | 126073378 |
| **Food Products - 2.5%** |  |  |
| Hershey Co. | 125171 | 20113686 |
| **Gold - 2.3%** |  |  |
| Franco-Nevada Corp. | 106947 | 18052636 |
| **Ground Transportation - 4.8%** | **Ground Transportation - 4.8%** |  |
| U-Haul Holding Co.  | 385127 | 21967660 |
| Union Pacific Corp.  | 75350 | 16702029 |
|  |  | 38669689 |

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| **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.0%** | **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.0%** |  |
| Smith & Nephew PLC  | 536621 | 7673677 |
| Smith & Nephew PLC - SPON ADR | 280630 | 8127054 |
|  |  | 15800731 |
| **Health Care Providers & Services - 10.9%** | **Health Care Providers & Services - 10.9%** |  |
| Centene Corp. | 545935 | 30812557 |
| McKesson Corp.  | 78491 | 56475394 |
|  |  | 87287951 |
| **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.4%** | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.4%** |  |
| Booking Holdings, Inc.  | 3443 | 19000511 |
| **Insurance - 7.1%** | **Insurance - 7.1%** |  |
| Aon PLC - Class A  | 52604 | 19572985 |
| Markel Group, Inc. | 19229 | 37337449 |
|  |  | 56910434 |
| **Machinery - 1.3%** | **Machinery - 1.3%** |  |
| Donaldson Co., Inc.  | 150954 | 10498852 |
| **Media - 2.6%** | **Media - 2.6%** |  |
| Comcast Corp. - Class A  | 602609 | 20832194 |
| **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.8%** | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.8%** |  |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp.  | 743336 | 30313240 |
| **Pharmaceuticals - 4.2%** | **Pharmaceuticals - 4.2%** |  |
| Novartis AG - ADR  | 287733 | 33307942 |
| **Software - 12.3%** | **Software - 12.3%** |  |
| Adobe Systems, Inc. | 53442 | 22183275 |
| Microsoft Corp.  | 94879 | 43686557 |
| Oracle Corp.  | 197173 | 32637997 |
|  |  | 98507828 |
| **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $502,325,038) | **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $502,325,038) | 747103232 |
| **PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.3%** |  |  |
| **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.3%** | **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.3%** |  |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 2.93%,  | 311016 | 10391994 |
| **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $7,670,115) | **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $7,670,115) | 10391994 |
| **SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.6%** |  |  |

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| **U.S. Treasury Bills - 5.6%** |  |  |
| 4.15%, Maturing 08/07/2025<sup>(a)</sup> | 45654141 | 45299253 |
| **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $44,923,051) | **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $44,923,051) | 45299253 |
| **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (**Cost $554,918,205**)** | **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (**Cost $554,918,205**)** | 802794479 |
| **TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%** |  | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;802794479 |
| two | two | –% |
| Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. | Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. | Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. |
| <sup>(a)</sup> The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of May 31, 2025. | <sup>(a)</sup> The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of May 31, 2025. | <sup>(a)</sup> The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of May 31, 2025. |

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| **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** | **Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** |
| **May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** | **May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** | **May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** |
| **COMMON STOCKS - 92.6%** | **Shares** | **Value**  |
| **Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%** | **Aerospace & Defense - 0.1%** |  |
| Airbus SE - ADR  | 1579 | 72289 |
| **Beverages - 3.6%** | **Beverages - 3.6%** |  |
| Heineken NV-SPN ADR | 902 | 40276 |
| Heineken NV | 33992 | 3025328 |
| Heineken Holdings NV | 1575 | 122657 |
|  |  | 3188261 |
| **Building Products - 0.1%** | **Building Products - 0.1%** |  |
| Assa Abloy AB - Class B  | 2660 | 84331 |
| **Capital Markets - 8.6%** | **Capital Markets - 8.6%** |  |
| Brookfield Corp.  | 73754 | 4257080 |
| CME Group, Inc.  | 11425 | 3301855 |
|  |  | 7558935 |
| **Chemicals - 4.2%** | **Chemicals - 4.2%** |  |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.  | 13321 | 3715242 |
| **Entertainment - 2.8%** | **Entertainment - 2.8%** |  |
| Walt Disney Co.  | 22006 | 2487613 |
| **Financial Services - 16.7%** | **Financial Services - 16.7%** |  |
| Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B | 11219 | 5653851 |
| Fiserv, Inc. | 28699 | 4671849 |

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| Visa, Inc. - Class A  | 11756 | 4293230 |
|  |  | 14618929 |
| **Gold - 2.4%** |  |  |
| Franco-Nevada Corp. | 12401 | 2093306 |
| **Ground Transportation - 5.1%** | **Ground Transportation - 5.1%** |  |
| U-Haul Holding Co.  | 44658 | 2547276 |
| Union Pacific Corp.  | 8737 | 1936696 |
|  |  | 4483972 |
| **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.1%** | **Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.1%** |  |
| Smith & Nephew PLC  | 62224 | 889807 |
| Smith & Nephew PLC - ADR | 32541 | 942378 |
|  |  | 1832185 |
| **Health Care Providers & Services - 12.3%** | **Health Care Providers & Services - 12.3%** |  |
| Centene Corp. | 63304 | 3572892 |
| CVS Health Corp.  | 10324 | 661156 |
| McKesson Corp.  | 9102 | 6548645 |
|  |  | 10782693 |
| **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.6%** | **Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.6%** |  |
| Booking Holdings, Inc.  | 399 | 2203218 |
| Compass Group PLC  | 1710 | 44556 |
|  |  | 2247774 |
| **Household Durables - 0.1%** | **Household Durables - 0.1%** |  |
| Sony Corp. - ADR  | 2942 | 77600 |
| **Insurance - 7.5%** | **Insurance - 7.5%** |  |
| Aon PLC - Class A  | 6100 | 2269600 |
| Markel Group, Inc. | 2230 | 4329491 |
|  |  | 6599090 |
| **Media - 2.8%** | **Media - 2.8%** |  |
| Comcast Corp. - Class A  | 69876 | 2415612 |
| **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.0%** | **Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.0%** |  |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp.  | 86194 | 3514994 |
| **Pharmaceuticals - 3.7%** | **Pharmaceuticals - 3.7%** |  |
| Haleon PLC – ADR | 7760 | 88079 |

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| Novartis AG - ADR | 33364 | 3862246 |
|  |  | 3950326 |
| **Software - 13.0%** | **Software - 13.0%** |  |
| Adobe Systems, Inc. | 6197 | 2572278 |
| Microsoft Corp. | 11002 | 5065706 |
| Oracle Corp. | 22863 | 3784562 |
|  |  | 11422546 |
| **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $53,080,592) | **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** (Cost $53,080,592) | 81145699 |
| **PREFERRED STOCKS - 1.4%** |  |  |
| **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.4%** | **Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.4%** |  |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 0.00%,  | 36064 | 1205011 |
| **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $889,394) | **TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS** (Cost $889,394) | 1205011 |
| **SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.0%** |  |  |
| **U.S. Treasury Bills - 6.0%** |  |  |
| 4.15%, Maturing 08/07/2025<sup>(a)</sup> | 5293859 | 5252708 |
| **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $5,209,085) | **TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS** (Cost $5,209,085) | 5252708 |
| **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0%** (Cost $59,179,071) | **TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0%** (Cost $59,179,071) | 87603419 |
| **TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%** |  | $87603419 |
| Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. | Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets. |  |
| <sup>(a)</sup> The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of May 31, 2025. | <sup>(a)</sup> The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of May 31, 2025. | <sup>(a)</sup> The rate shown is the annualized effective yield as of May 31, 2025. |

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See accompanying notes to the Special Purpose Schedule of Investments to be acquired by Scharf Global Opportunity ETF.

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| **Notes to the Special Purpose Schedules of Investments to be acquired by Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF** |
| **As of May 31, 2025 (Unaudited)** |

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**1. Basis of Presentation**

The Scharf ETF ("SE") and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF ("SGE") (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds") are each an open-end non-diversified series of Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is an open-end management investment company, which was established under the laws of Delaware on October 3, 1996 (the "Trust Agreement"). The Trust Agreement permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of separate series with par value $0.01 per share. The Funds are part of a series of funds authorized by the Trustees. Each Fund's investment adviser is Scharf Investments, LLC (the "Adviser").

The Adviser also manages the assets of multiple separately managed accounts which utilize the same investment strategy as each of the Funds (the "SMAs"). On the Effective Date (date of the Plan of Exchange for ETF Shares), the assets of the participating SMAs that are managed in accordance with the investment strategy utilized by SE will be transferred to SE and the assets of the participating SMAs that are managed in accordance with the investment strategy utilized by SGE will be transferred to SGE by the respective holders of such accounts (the "SMA Holders"). Relevant parties have entered into or will enter into an Agreement and Plan of Exchange for ETF Shares (the "Plan") governing these collective transactions.

The accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments reflect the number of shares and fair values as of May 31, 2025 of the investments held by SMAs that are eligible to be contributed to the respective Funds by the SMA Holders pursuant to the Plan. The Plan contemplates the Funds issuance of Fund shares to the SMA Holders in exchange for the assets contributed by the SMA Holders.

The closing of the transactions contemplated by the Plan is, among other things, conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of the terms and conditions contemplated by the Plan.

The actual number of shares to be issued by the Funds to the SMA Holders under the Plan will be determined based upon fair market value of the transferred assets as of the Effective Date. Accordingly, the value of the investments contributed by the SMA Holders will differ from those reported in the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments.

There can be no assurance that the transactions contemplated by the Plan will be consummated or that the investments ultimately acquired by the Funds will not differ from the investments identified on the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments.

**2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies**

***Basis of Presentation.*** The accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments are expressed in United States dollars and has been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).

***Use of Estimates.*** The preparation of the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the amounts disclosed in the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

***Fair Value.*** The investments listed in the accompanying Special Purpose Schedules of Investments were valued at fair value in accordance with the principles established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (ASC 820). ASC 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. ASC 820 also provides guidance regarding a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation.

Investments are valued at fair value in accordance with GAAP, based upon the principles and methods of valuation set forth in policies adopted by the Adviser. Fair value is generally defined as the amount for which an investment would be sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

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Investments listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, whether U.S. or foreign, are valued using the closing price on the date of valuation. Investments not listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, but for which reliable market quotations are readily available are valued using prices provided by a nationally recognized pricing service or by using quotations from broker-dealers.

Investments for which market quotations are either not readily available or are determined to be unreliable are priced at fair value using affirmative valuations performed by independent valuation services. Such valuations are determined under a documented valuation policy.

*Security Transactions, Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses*

Security transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses from the repayment or sale of investments are measured using the specific identification method.

**3. Investment Valuations and Fair Value Measurements**

***Fair Value.*** GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value that includes a hierarchy used to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 1—Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Valuation adjustments and block discounts are not applied to Level 1 securities. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these securities does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from investment to investment and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of investment, whether the investment is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Funds in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized in Level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Fund's own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.

In determining fair value, the Funds use various valuation approaches. In accordance with GAAP, a fair value hierarchy for inputs is used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds and their investment manager. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds' assumptions about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

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Portfolio Composition

Summaries of the composition of the investment portfolio for SE at fair value and as a percentage of the total investment portfolio as of May 31, 2025, are shown in the following Special Purpose Schedule of Investments.

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| **<u>Description</u>** | **<u>Level 1</u>** | **<u>Level 2</u>** | **<u>Level 3</u>** | **<u>Total</u>** |
| Assets:<br>Common Stocks | $747103232 | <br>$- | <br>$- | <br>$- |
| Preferred Stocks | $10391994 | $- | $- | $- |
| Short-Term Investments | $45299253 | $- | $- | $- |

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Summaries of the composition of the investment portfolio for SGE at fair value and as a percentage of the total investment portfolio as of May 31, 2025, are shown in the following Special Purpose Schedule of Investments.

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| **<u>Description</u>** | **<u>Level 1</u>** | **<u>Level 2</u>** | **<u>Level 3</u>** | **<u>Total</u>** |
| Assets:<br>Common Stocks | $81145699 | <br>$- | <br>$- | <br>$- |
| Preferred Stocks | $1205011 | $- | $- | $- |
| Short-Term Investments | $5252708 | $- | $- | $- |

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*<u>Selection Risk</u>*

The portfolio of investments was selected with a view to meeting the diversification requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and qualification as a RIC for income tax purposes. The portfolio is entirely comprised of assets in SMAs managed pursuant to the Adviser's Quality Value and Global Strategies.

**4. Subsequent Events**

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these Special Purpose Schedules of Investments and has noted no items that are required to be adjusted to or disclosed within.

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**APPENDIX A**

**Corporate Bond Ratings**

**Moody's Investors Service, Inc.**

***Moody's*** long-term ratings are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations with an original maturity of one year or more. Such ratings reflect both the likelihood of default on contractually promised payments and the expected financial loss suffered in the event of default. The following summarizes the ratings used by Moody's for long-term debt:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**S&P Global Ratings ("S&P")**

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

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

"A" – An obligation rated "A" is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

"BBB" – An obligation rated "BBB" exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

"BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" – Obligations rated "BB," "B," "CCC," "CC" and "C" are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. "BB" indicates the least degree of speculation and "C" the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

"BB" – An obligation rated "BB" is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

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"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. The "CC" rating is used when a default has not yet occurred, but S&P expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.

"C" – An obligation rated "C" is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared to obligations that are rated higher.

"D" – An obligation rated "D" is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the "D" rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to "D" if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

Plus (+) or minus (-) – 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.

"NR" – This indicates that no rating has been requested, or that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that S&P does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.

Local Currency and Foreign Currency Risks - S&P's issuer credit ratings make a distinction between foreign currency ratings and local currency ratings. An issuer's foreign currency rating will differ from its local currency rating when the obligor has a different capacity to meet its obligations denominated in its local currency, vs. obligations denominated in a foreign currency.

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**APPENDIX B**

**Commercial Paper Ratings**

**Moody's Investors Service, Inc.**

***Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's")*** short-term ratings are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations with an original maturity of thirteen months or less and reflect the likelihood of a default on contractually promised payments. Ratings may be assigned to issuers, short-term programs or to individual short-term debt instruments.

Moody's employs the following designations to indicate the relative repayment ability of rated issuers:

"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.

**S&P Global Ratings ("S&P")**

A ***S&P*** short-term issue credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about the creditworthiness of an obligor with respect to a specific financial obligation having an original maturity of no more than 365 days. The following summarizes the rating categories used by S&P for short-term issues:

"A-1" – A short-term obligation rated "A-1" is rated in the highest category and indicates that 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.

"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 default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the "D" rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made within any stated grace period. However, any stated grace period longer than five business days will be treated as five business days. The "D" rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to "D" if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.

Local Currency and Foreign Currency Risks – S&P's issuer credit ratings make a distinction between foreign currency ratings and local currency ratings. An issuer's foreign currency rating will differ from its local currency rating when the obligor has a different capacity to meet its obligations denominated in its local currency, vs. obligations denominated in a foreign currency.

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**APPENDIX C**

**Scharf Investments, LLC**

PART VII. PROXY VOTING

A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discretionary Accounts.

Many of the Firm's Client Accounts have expressly retained proxy voting authority in their investment management agreements with the Firm. The Firm has notified those Client Accounts with agreements that do not expressly provide for proxy voting authority that the holder of the Client Accounts, not the Firm, has proxy voting authority. When the Firm has a Discretionary Account, the Firm instructs each custodian for a Discretionary Account to deliver to the Firm all electronic proxy solicitation materials that the custodian receives for that Discretionary Account. The Firm reviews the securities held in these Discretionary Accounts on a regular basis to confirm that the Firm receives copies of all proxy solicitation materials concerning such securities.

The Firm votes all proxies on behalf of Discretionary Accounts for which it has been given the authority. The Firm generally votes proxies based on the Proxy Voting and Climate Advisory Services (CAS) recommendations provided by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS); however, in cases where management's recommendations are deemed to be counter to the economic interests of shareholders, the Firm may either vote against management or abstain. In particular, the Firm carefully reviews proxy issues relating to corporate actions, compensation, and notable ESG issues which may pose significant long-term financial risk to shareholders. In these cases, the Firm carefully considers all proxy solicitation materials and other available facts.

The Firm has established a Proxy Voting Committee which is comprised of the CCO and at least one other Employee. The CCO and members of the committee will make all voting decisions on behalf of a Discretionary Accounts based solely on the Proxy Voting Committee's determination that the vote is in the best interests of that Discretionary Accounts. The Firm uses reasonable efforts to respond to each proxy solicitation by the deadline for such responses.

The CCO may designate an appropriate Employee (Proxy Voting Committee Member) to be responsible for insuring that all proxy statements are received and that the Firm responds to them in a timely manner.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Company Information. If the Firm is considering voting a proxy counter to management's recommendations, it reviews all proxy solicitation materials from ISS and CAS it receives concerning securities held in a Discretionary Account. The Firm evaluates all such information and may seek additional information from the party soliciting the proxy and independent corroboration of such information when the Firm considers it appropriate and when it is reasonably available.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proxy Voting Policies.

&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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When considering voting proxies which are counter management's recommendations, the Firm votes FOR a proposal when it believes that the proposal serves the best interests of the Discretionary Accounts whose proxy is solicited because, on balance, the following factors predominate:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would have a positive economic effect on shareholder value;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would pose no threat to existing rights of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The dilution, if any, of existing shares that would result from adoption of the proposal is warranted by the benefits of the proposal; 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;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would increase transparency of management structures, pay, and incentives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;adopted,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;would&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;have&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;positive environmental impact, or lower environmental risk;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would have a positive social impact and decrease associated specific company financial risks;

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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;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would not limit or impair the accountability of management and the board of directors 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;b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When considering voting proxies counter to management's recommendations, the Firm votes AGAINST a proposal if it believes that, on balance, the following factors predominate:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would have an adverse economic

effect on shareholder value;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would limit the rights of shareholders in a manner or to an extent that is not warranted by the benefits of adoption of the proposal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would cause significant dilution of shares that is not warranted by the benefits of the proposal;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;adopted,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;would&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;limit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;impair accountability of management or the board of directors to shareholders; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would increase transparency of management structures, pay, and incentives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;adopted,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;would&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;have&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;positive environmental impact, or lower environmental risk;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If adopted, the proposal would have a positive social impact and decrease associated specific company financial risks;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The proposal is a shareholder initiative that the Firm believes wastes time and resources of the company or reflects the grievance of one individual.

&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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Firm abstains from voting proxies when it believes that it is appropriate. Usually, this occurs when the Firm believes that a proposal holds negative but nonquantifiable implications for shareholder value but may express a legitimate concern.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest. Due to the size and nature of the Firm's operations and the Firm's limited affiliations in the securities industry, the Firm does not expect that material conflicts of interest will arise between the Firm and a Discretionary Account over proxy voting. The Firm recognizes, however, that such conflicts may arise from time to time, such as, for example, when the Firm or one of its affiliates has a business arrangement that could be affected by the outcome of a proxy vote or has a personal or business relationship with a person seeking appointment or re-appointment as a director of a company. If a material conflict of interest arises, the Firm will vote all proxies in accordance with Part VII.A.2. The Firm will not place its own interests ahead of the interests of its Discretionary Accounts in voting proxies.

If the Firm determines that the proxy voting policies in Part VII.A.2 do not adequately address a material conflict of interest related to a proxy, it will provide the affected Client Account with copies of all proxy solicitation materials that the Firm receives with respect to that proxy, notify that Client Account of the actual or potential conflict of interest and of the Firm's intended response to the proxy request (which response will be in accordance with the policies set forth in Part VII.A.2(b)), and request that the Client Account consent to the Firm's intended response. If the Client Account consents to the Firm's intended response or fails to respond to the notice within a reasonable period of time specified in the notice, the Firm will vote the proxy as described in the notice. In situations where the client is unable to vote the proxy such as the Investment Funds, the firm will generally vote the proxy as described in the notice. If the Client Account objects to the intended response, the Firm will vote the proxy as directed by the Client Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shareholder Proposals by the Firm. The Firm will submit a shareholder proposal on behalf of any other Discretionary Account only at the request of the Discretionary Account or with that Discretionary Account's prior written consent. The Firm will vote any shares in a Discretionary Account on behalf of a proposal submitted by the Firm in accordance with Part VII.A.2, unless otherwise directed by the Discretionary Account.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclosures to Clients. The Firm includes in its Form ADV2 (1) a summary of these policies and procedures relating to proxy voting, (2) an offer to provide a copy of such policies and procedures to clients on request, and (3) information concerning how a client may obtain a report summarizing how the Firm voted proxies on behalf of such client. At the request of a Client Account, the Firm provides that Client Account with a copy of this Part VII and a report summarizing all proxy solicitations the Firm received with respect to that Client Account during the period requested and action taken by the Firm on each such proxy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class Actions. As a fiduciary, the Firm seeks to act in its clients' best interests with good faith, loyalty, and due care. When a recovery is achieved in a class action, investors who owned shares in the company subject to the action have the option to opt out of the class action and pursue their own remedy or participate in the recovery achieved via the class action. Collecting the recovery involves the completion of a Proof of Claim form that is submitted to the Claims Administrator. After the Claims Administrator receives all such forms, it dispenses money from the settlement fund to those persons and entities with valid claims.

Most Client Accounts receive "class action" documents directly from their custodians. If "class action" documents are received by the Firm (but not by the Client, for example in the case of the Investment Funds) on behalf of any Client Accounts, the Firm will determine whether or not clients should participate in, or opt out of, any class action settlements received. The Firm will determine if it is in the best interest of clients to attempt to recover monies from a class action. In the event clients are eligible but opt-out of participating in a class action, the CCO will maintain documentation supporting the Firm's basis for not participating, including any cost/benefit analysis to support the decision, if applicable.

B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-Discretionary Accounts.

The Firm promptly forwards any proxy solicitation materials concerning securities held in a Non-Discretionary Account that the Firm receives at least five business days before the applicable proxy voting deadline to the appropriate Client Account. The Firm votes any such proxy as directed by that Client Account. At a Client Account's request, the Firm may, but is not obligated to, advise that Client Account with respect to voting any proxy. The Firm does not provide advice concerning the voting of any proxy to any Client Account unless such advice is first approved by the CCO.

C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Records.

See Part VIII.B regarding records that the Firm must maintain relating to these proxy voting policies and procedures.

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**PART C**

**Scharf Funds**

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 28. Exhibits** 

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| (a) | *<u>[Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u>*<u>[dated October 18, 2018, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 866 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u> | *<u>[Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u>*<u>[dated October 18, 2018, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 866 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u> | *<u>[Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u>*<u>[dated October 18, 2018, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 866 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u> |
| (b) | *<u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)[dated March 23, 2023, were previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1125 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on March 31, 2023, and are incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u>* | *<u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)[dated March 23, 2023, were previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1125 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on March 31, 2023, and are incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u>* | *<u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)[dated March 23, 2023, were previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1125 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on March 31, 2023, and are incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u>* |
| (c) | *Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders* are incorporated by reference into the Trust's <u>[Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u> and <u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u>. | *Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders* are incorporated by reference into the Trust's <u>[Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u> and <u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u>. | *Instruments Defining Rights of Security Holders* are incorporated by reference into the Trust's <u>[Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u> and <u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u>. |
| (d) | *Investment Advisory Agreements* | *Investment Advisory Agreements* | *Investment Advisory Agreements* |
|  | (i) | <u>[Investment Advisory Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418915006535/advagr.htm)[dated July 1, 2015, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 682 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 23, 2015, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418915006535/advagr.htm)</u> | <u>[Investment Advisory Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418915006535/advagr.htm)[dated July 1, 2015, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 682 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 23, 2015, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418915006535/advagr.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (A) | <u>[Amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement dated April 1, 2020 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1003 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 28, 2021.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418921000548/scheduleatoiaascharf.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (B) | <u>[Second Amendment to the Investment Advisory Agreement dated December 21, 2022](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[1112](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[December](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[30](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[, 202](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[2](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)[, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/a2ndamendmenttoinvestmenta.htm)</u> |
|  | (ii) | <u>[Investment Advisory Agreement dated May 7, 2025, between the Trust and Scharf Investments, LLC](diiinvestmentadvisoryagree.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. | <u>[Investment Advisory Agreement dated May 7, 2025, between the Trust and Scharf Investments, LLC](diiinvestmentadvisoryagree.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. |
|  | (iii) | <u>[Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 7, 2025, between the Trust, Scharf Investments, LLC and Tidal Investments, LLC](diiiinvestmentsub-advisory.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. | <u>[Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement dated May 7, 2025, between the Trust, Scharf Investments, LLC and Tidal Investments, LLC](diiiinvestmentsub-advisory.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. |
| (e) | *Distribution Agreements* | *Distribution Agreements* | *Distribution Agreements* |
|  | (i) | <u>[Distribution Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418924000455/ast-quasardistributorsxdis.htm)[dated January 1, 2024 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1135 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 24, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418924000455/ast-quasardistributorsxdis.htm)</u>. | <u>[Distribution Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418924000455/ast-quasardistributorsxdis.htm)[dated January 1, 2024 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1135 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 24, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418924000455/ast-quasardistributorsxdis.htm)</u>. |
|  | (ii) | <u>[ETF Distribution Agreement was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1064 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 22, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418921009107/ast-qdetfdaxnonxotcleanxfi.htm)</u> | <u>[ETF Distribution Agreement was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1064 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 22, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418921009107/ast-qdetfdaxnonxotcleanxfi.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (A) | <u>[Third Amendment to the ETF Distribution Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF) dated May 2025](eiithirdamendeddistributio.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. |
|  | (iii) | <u>[Form of Authorized Participant Agreement for Quasar Distributors, LLC was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1064 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 23, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418921009107/astformofapagreementnon-or.htm)</u> | <u>[Form of Authorized Participant Agreement for Quasar Distributors, LLC was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1064 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 23, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418921009107/astformofapagreementnon-or.htm)</u> |
| (f) | *Bonus or Profit Sharing Contracts* - not applicable. | *Bonus or Profit Sharing Contracts* - not applicable. | *Bonus or Profit Sharing Contracts* - not applicable. |
| (g) | *<u>[Amended and Restated Custody Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418913000298/ca.htm)</u>*<u>[(Scharf Fund and Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 6, 2012, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 474 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418913000298/ca.htm)</u> | *<u>[Amended and Restated Custody Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418913000298/ca.htm)</u>*<u>[(Scharf Fund and Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 6, 2012, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 474 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418913000298/ca.htm)</u> | *<u>[Amended and Restated Custody Agreement](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418913000298/ca.htm)</u>*<u>[(Scharf Fund and Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 6, 2012, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 474 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2013, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418913000298/ca.htm)</u> |
|  | (i) | <u>[Amendment dated December 1, 2017, to the Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/custody_agrmt.htm)</u> | <u>[Amendment dated December 1, 2017, to the Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/custody_agrmt.htm)</u> |

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(ii) <u>[Amendment dated February 5, 2018 to the Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 867 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 24, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000362/cust_agree.htm)</u>

(iii) <u>[Amendment dated August 22, 2025 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](gvamendmenttoastcustodyagr.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**.

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| (h) | *Other Material Contracts* | *Other Material Contracts* | *Other Material Contracts* |
|  | (i) | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>[Fund Administration Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 28, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418906001534/fundadministration.htm)</u>* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>[Fund Administration Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 28, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418906001534/fundadministration.htm)</u>* |
|  |  | (B) | <u>[Amendment (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 6, 2012, to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 468 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 26, 2012, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418912006969/fadmin.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (C) | <u>[Amendment dated December 1, 2017 to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/fndadmin_agrmt.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (D) | <u>[Amendment dated February 5, 2018 to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 867 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 24, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000362/fundadmin_agree.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (E) | <u>[Addendum dated December 20, 2024 to the Fund Administration Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1156 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 23, 2025, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418925000301/diligentaddendumtofundadmi.htm)</u>  |
|  | (ii) | <u>[Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 28, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418906001534/taagreement.htm)</u> | <u>[Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 28, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418906001534/taagreement.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (A) | <u>[Addendum dated March 26, 2009, to the Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 282 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on April 21, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418909001173/ta_addendum.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (B) | <u>[Amendment (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 6, 2012, to the Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 468 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 26, 2012, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418912006969/ta.htm)</u> |
|  | (iii) | <u>[Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 28, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418906001534/fundaccounting.htm)</u> | <u>[Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement dated June 8, 2006, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on June 28, 2006, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418906001534/fundaccounting.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (A) | <u>[Amendment (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 6, 2012, to the Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 468 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 26, 2012, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418912006969/facctg.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (B) | <u>[Amendment dated December 1, 2017, to the Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/fndacct_agrmt.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (C) | <u>[Amendment dated February 5, 2018 to the Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 867 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 24, 2019, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000362/fundacct_agree.htm)</u> |
|  | (iv) | <u>[Amendment to the Fund Services Agreement dated August 22, 2025 to the Fund Servicing Agreement Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](hivamendmenttoastfundservi.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. | <u>[Amendment to the Fund Services Agreement dated August 22, 2025 to the Fund Servicing Agreement Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](hivamendmenttoastfundservi.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. |

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(v) <u>[Amended and Restated Operating Expenses Limitation Agreement dated December 21, 2022 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1112 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 30, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922009486/scharfaroelafinal122122pub.htm)</u>

(vi) <u>[Power of Attorney (Rackey, Mertens, Redwine, Kritzmire and Wainscott) previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment 1151 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on August 28, 2024, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418924005131/poa2024-nx1afilingsunsigne.htm)</u>

(vii) <u>[Shareholder Servicing Plan (Scharf Global Opportunity Fund) dated June 20, 2014, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 615 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on October 8, 2014, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418914004848/ssp.htm)</u>

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| | | (A) | <u>[Amended Schedule A (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) to the Shareholder Servicing Plan dated January 21, 2016, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 687 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 21, 2016, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418916006953/scheda.htm)</u> |
| (i) | *Legal Opinion*s | *Legal Opinion*s | *Legal Opinion*s |
|  | (i) | <u>[Opinion of Counsel (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 21, 2012, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 468 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 26, 2012, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418912006969/lglop.htm)</u> | <u>[Opinion of Counsel (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated December 21, 2012, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 468 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on December 26, 2012, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418912006969/lglop.htm)</u> |
|  | (ii) | <u>[Opinion of Counsel (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. | <u>[Opinion of Counsel (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. |
| (j) | *Other Opinions* | *Other Opinions* | *Other Opinions* |
|  | (i) | <u>[Tait, Weller & Baker LLP Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF](jitaitconsentofindependent.htm)</u> — **Filed herewith**. | <u>[Tait, Weller & Baker LLP Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF](jitaitconsentofindependent.htm)</u> — **Filed herewith**. |
|  | (ii) | <u>[Cohen & Company, Ltd. Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm relating to the special purpose schedules of investments and related notes of the separately managed account advised by Scharf Investments, LLC (dated \[ \], 2025)](jiicohenconsent-specialpur.htm)</u> **– Filed herewith.** | <u>[Cohen & Company, Ltd. Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm relating to the special purpose schedules of investments and related notes of the separately managed account advised by Scharf Investments, LLC (dated \[ \], 2025)](jiicohenconsent-specialpur.htm)</u> **– Filed herewith.** |
| (k) | *Omitted Financial Statements* - not applicable. | *Omitted Financial Statements* - not applicable. | *Omitted Financial Statements* - not applicable. |
| (l) | *<u>[Subscription Agreements](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/0001027596-97-000013.txt)</u>*<u>[dated February 25, 1997, were previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 28, 1997, and are incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/0001027596-97-000013.txt)</u> | *<u>[Subscription Agreements](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/0001027596-97-000013.txt)</u>*<u>[dated February 25, 1997, were previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 28, 1997, and are incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/0001027596-97-000013.txt)</u> | *<u>[Subscription Agreements](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/0001027596-97-000013.txt)</u>*<u>[dated February 25, 1997, were previously filed with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on February 28, 1997, and are incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/0001027596-97-000013.txt)</u> |
| (m) | *Rule 12b-1 Plans* | *Rule 12b-1 Plans* | *Rule 12b-1 Plans* |
|  | (i) | <u>[Rule 12b-1 Plan (Scharf Global Opportunity Fund), was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 615 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on October 8, 2014, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418914004848/rule.htm)</u> | <u>[Rule 12b-1 Plan (Scharf Global Opportunity Fund), was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 615 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on October 8, 2014, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418914004848/rule.htm)</u> |
|  |  | (A) | <u>[Amended Schedule B (Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund) dated January 21, 2016 to the Distribution and Service (Rule 12b-1) Plan, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 687 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 21, 2016, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418915006535/schedb.htm)</u> |
|  | (ii) | <u>[Rule 12b-1 Plan (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](miirule12b-1planxscharfetfs.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. | <u>[Rule 12b-1 Plan (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](miirule12b-1planxscharfetfs.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**. |
| (n) | *<u>[Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan dated January 28, 2018,](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/plan_18f3.htm)</u>*<u>[was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/plan_18f3.htm)</u> | *<u>[Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan dated January 28, 2018,](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/plan_18f3.htm)</u>*<u>[was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/plan_18f3.htm)</u> | *<u>[Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan dated January 28, 2018,](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/plan_18f3.htm)</u>*<u>[was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/plan_18f3.htm)</u> |
| (o) | *Reserved* | *Reserved* | *Reserved* |
| (p) | *Codes of Ethics* | *Codes of Ethics* | *Codes of Ethics* |
|  | (i) | <u>[Code of Ethics applicable to the Registrant dated October, 2022 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1104 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on October 27, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922007831/astcodeofethicsrevisedocto.htm)</u>  | <u>[Code of Ethics applicable to the Registrant dated October, 2022 was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1104 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form N-1A on October 27, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418922007831/astcodeofethicsrevisedocto.htm)</u>  |

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(ii) <u>[Code of Ethics for Adviser dated January 2017, was previously filed with Post-Effective Amendment No. 810 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A on January 26, 2018, and is incorporated herein by reference.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418918000393/coe.htm)</u>

(iii) <u>[Code of Ethics for Sub-Adviser (Tidal Investments LLC)](piiitidalcoe-scharfetfs.htm)</u> — **filed herewith**.

(iv) Code of Ethics for Access Persons of Quasar Distributors, LLC — not applicable per Rule 17j-1(c)(3).

**Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with Registrant.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No person is directly or indirectly controlled by or under common control with the Registrant.

**Item 30. Indemnification.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reference is made to Article VII of the Registrant's <u>[Amended and R](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)[e](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)[state](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)[d](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)[Agreement and Declaration of Trust](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418919000329/agreeanddec.htm)</u>, Article VI of Registrant's <u>[Amended and Restated By-Laws](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1027596/000089418923002339/bylawsfinalasof32423.htm)</u> and Paragraph 7 of the Distribution Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to Rule 484 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), the Registrant furnishes the following undertaking: "Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that, in the opinion of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue."

**Item 31. Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser.**

This Item incorporates by reference each investment adviser's Uniform Application for Investment Adviser Registration ("Form ADV") on file with the SEC, as listed below. Each Form ADV may be obtained, free of charge, at the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <u>Investment Adviser</u> | <u>SEC File No.</u> |
| Scharf Investments, LLC | 801-18799 |
| Tidal Investments LLC | 801-76857 |

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**Item 32. Principal Underwriter.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Quasar Distributors, LLC (the "Distributor") serves as principal underwriter for the following investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended:

1. Abacus FCF ETF Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Advisor Managed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Antares Private Credit Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.Capital Advisors Growth Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.Chase Growth Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.Davidson Multi Cap Equity Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.Edgar Lomax Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.First Sentier American Listed Infrastructure Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.First Sentier Global Listed Infrastructure Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.Huber Large Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.Huber Mid Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.Huber Select Large Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.Huber Small Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.Logan Capital Broad Innovative Growth ETF, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.Medalist Partners MBS Total Return Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.Medalist Partners Short Duration Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.O'Shaughnessy Market Leaders Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.PIA BBB Bond Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.PIA High Yield (MACS) Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.PIA High Yield Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.PIA MBS Bond Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.PIA Short-Term Securities Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.Poplar Forest Cornerstone Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24.Poplar Forest Partners Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25.Pzena Emerging Markets Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.Pzena International Small Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.Pzena International Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.Pzena Mid Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29.Pzena Small Cap Value Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.Reverb ETF, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.Scharf Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.Scharf Global Opportunity Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;34.Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35.Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund, Series of Advisors Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;36.The Aegis Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;37.Allied Asset Advisors Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;38.Angel Oak Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;39.Angel Oak Strategic Credit Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40.Brookfield Infrastructure Income Fund Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;41.Brookfield Investment Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;42.Buffalo Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;43.DoubleLine Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.EA Series Trust *(f/k/a Alpha Architect ETF Trust)*

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;45.AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;46.AAM Brentview Dividend Growth ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;47.AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;48.AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;49.AAM Sawgrass U.S. Large Cap Quality Growth ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;50.AAM Sawgrass U.S. Small Cap Quality Growth ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;51.AAM SLC Low Duration Income ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;52.AAM Transformers ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;53.Acquirers Deep Value ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;54.Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;55.Aptus Deferred Income ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;56.Aptus Defined Risk ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;57.Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;58.Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;59.Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60.Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;61.Aptus Large Cap Upside ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;62.Bahl & Gaynor Dividend ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;63.Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;64.Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;65.BTD Capital Fund, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;66.Carbon Strategy ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67.ClearShares OCIO ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;68.ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income Fund, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;69.ClearShares Ultra-Short Maturity ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70.Distillate International Fundamental Stability & Value ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;71.Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;72.Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;73.ETFB Green SRI REITs ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;74.Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;75.Hoya Capital Housing ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;76.LHA Market State Tactical Beta ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;77.LHA Market State Tactical Q ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;78.LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;79.McElhenny Sheffield Managed Risk ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80.NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;81.Opus Small Cap Value ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;82.The Acquirers Fund, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;83.The Brinsmere Fund - Conservative ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;84.The Brinsmere Fund - Growth ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;85.U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;86.U.S. Global JETS ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;87.U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;88.U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;89.US Vegan Climate ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90.Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;91.Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF, Series of ETF Series Solutions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;92.First American Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;93.FundX Investment Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;94.The Glenmede Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;95.The GoodHaven Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;96.Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;97.Hennessy Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;98.Horizon Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.Hotchkis & Wiley Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100.Intrepid Capital Management Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;101.Jacob Funds Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;102.The Jensen Quality Growth Fund Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;103.Kirr, Marbach Partners Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;104.Core Alternative ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;105.Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;106.Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF, Series of Listed Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;107.LKCM Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;108.LoCorr Investment Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;109.MainGate Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;110.ATAC Rotation Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;111.Coho Relative Value Equity Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;112.Coho Relative Value ESG Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;113.Cove Street Capital Small Cap Value Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;114.Jackson Square Large-Cap Growth Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115.Jackson Square SMID-Cap Growth Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;116.Kensington Active Advantage Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;117.Kensington Defender Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;118.Kensington Dynamic Allocation Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;119.Kensington Hedged Premium Income ETF, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;120.Kensington Managed Income Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;121.LK Balanced Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;122.Leuthold Core ETF, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;123.Leuthold Core Investment Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;124.Leuthold Global Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;125.Leuthold Grizzly Short Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;126.Leuthold Select Industries ETF, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;127.Muhlenkamp Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;128.Nuance Concentrated Value Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;129.Nuance Mid Cap Value Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;130.Olstein All Cap Value Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;131.Olstein Strategic Opportunities Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;132.Port Street Quality Growth Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;133.Principal Street High Income Municipal Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;134.Principal Street Short Term Municipal Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;135.Reinhart Genesis PMV Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;136.Reinhart International PMV Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;137.Reinhart Mid Cap PMV Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;138.Tortoise Global Water ESG Fund, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;139.Tremblant Global ETF, Series of Managed Portfolio Series

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;140.Greenspring Income Opportunities Fund, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;141.Hood River International Opportunity Fund, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;142.Hood River New Opportunities Fund, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;143.Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;144.SanJac Alpha Core Plus Bond ETF, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;145.SanJac Alpha Low Duration ETF, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;146.SWP Growth & Income ETF, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;147.Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF, Series of Manager Directed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;148.Mason Capital Fund Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;149.Matrix Advisors Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;150.Monetta Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;151.Nicholas Equity Income Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;152.Nicholas Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;153.Nicholas II, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;154.Nicholas Limited Edition, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;155.Oaktree Diversified Income Fund Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;156.Permanent Portfolio Family of Funds

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;157.Perritt Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;158.Procure ETF Trust II

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;159.Professionally Managed Portfolios

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;160.Prospector Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;161.Provident Mutual Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;162.Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;163.Abbey Capital Multi-Asset Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;164.Adara Smaller Companies Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;165.Aquarius International Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;166.Boston Partners All Cap Value Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;167.Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;168.Boston Partners Global Equity Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;169.Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;170.Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;171.Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;172.Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;173.Campbell Systematic Macro Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;174.F/m 10-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;175.F/m 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;176.F/m 3-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;177.F/m Emerald Life Sciences Innovation ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;178.F/m High Yield 100 ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;179.F/m Investments Large Cap Focused Fund Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;180.F/m Opportunistic Income ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;181.F/m Ultrashort Treasury Inflation-Protected Security (TIPS) ETF Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;182.Motley Fool 100 Index ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;183.Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;184.Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;185.Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;186.Motley Fool Next Index ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;187.Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;188.Optima Strategic Credit Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;189.SEG Partners Long/Short Equity Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;190.SGI Dynamic Tactical ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;191.SGI Enhanced Core ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;192.SGI Enhanced Global Income ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;193.SGI Enhanced Market Leaders ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;194.SGI Global Equity Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;195.SGI Peak Growth Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;196.SGI Prudent Growth Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;197.SGI Small Cap Core Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;198.SGI U.S. Large Cap Core ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;199.SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;200.SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;201.US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;202.US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;203.US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;204.US Treasury 20 Year Bond ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;205.US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;206.US Treasury 3 Year Note ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;207.US Treasury 30 Year Bond ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;208.US Treasury 5 Year Note ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;209.US Treasury 6 Month Bill ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;210.US Treasury 7 Year Note ETF, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;211.WPG Partners Select Hedged Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;212.WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;213.WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund, Series of The RBB Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;214.The RBB Fund Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;215.RBC Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;216.Rockefeller Municipal Opportunities Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;217.Series Portfolios Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;218.Tax-Exempt Private Credit Fund, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;219.Thompson IM Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;220.Tortoise Capital Series Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;221.Bright Rock Mid Cap Growth Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;222.Bright Rock Quality Large Cap Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;223.CrossingBridge Low Duration High Income Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;224.CrossingBridge Nordic High Income Bond Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;225.CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;226.CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;227.RiverPark Strategic Income Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;228.Dearborn Partners Rising Dividend Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;229.Jensen Global Quality Growth Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;230.Jensen Quality MidCap Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;231.Rockefeller Climate Solutions Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;232.Rockefeller US Small Cap Core Fund, Series of Trust for Professional Managers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;233.USQ Core Real Estate Fund

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;234.Wall Street EWM Funds Trust

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;235.Wisconsin Capital Funds, Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following are the Officers and Manager of the Distributor, the Registrant's underwriter. The Distributor's main business address is 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| <u>Name</u> | <u>Address</u> | <u>Position with Underwriter</u> | <u>Position with Registrant</u> |
| Teresa Cowan | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101 | President/Manager |  |
| Chris Lanza | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101 | Vice President |  |
| Kate Macchia | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101 | Vice President |  |
| Susan L. LaFond | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101 | Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer and Treasurer |  |
| Kelly B. Whetstone | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101 | Secretary |  |
| Weston Sommers | 190 Middle Street, Suite 301, Portland, Maine 04101 | Financial and Operations Principal and Chief Financial Officer |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not applicable.

**Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), are maintained at the following locations:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Records Relating to:** | **Are located at:** |
| Registrant's Fund Administrator, Fund Accountant and Transfer Agent | &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC<br>615 East Michigan Street, 3rd Floor<br>Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
| Registrant's Custodian | &nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Bank National Association<br>Custody Operations<br>1555 North RiverCenter Drive, Suite 302<br>Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
| Investment Adviser to the Funds | &nbsp;&nbsp;Scharf Investments, LLC<br>16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 207<br>Los Gatos, CA 95032 |
| Investment Sub-Adviser to Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tidal Investments LLC<br>234 West Florida Street, Suite 203<br>Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 |
| Registrant's Distributor | &nbsp;&nbsp;Quasar Distributors, LLC<br>190 Middle Street, Suite 301<br>Portland, Maine 04101 |

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**Item 34. Management Services Not Discussed in Parts A and B.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not Applicable.

**Item 35. Undertakings.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not Applicable.

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**SIGNATURES**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused this Amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin, on August 5, 2025.

Advisors Series Trust

By: <u>/s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeffrey T. Rauman

President and Principal Executive Officer

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Amendment has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **<u>Signature</u>** | **<u>Title</u>** | **<u>Date</u>** |
| <u>David G. Mertens\*</u> | Trustee | August 5, 2025 |
| David G. Mertens |  |  |
| <u>Joe D. Redwine\*</u> | Trustee | August 5, 2025 |
| Joe D. Redwine |  |  |
| <u>Michele Rackey\*</u> | Trustee | August 5, 2025 |
| Michele Rackey |  |  |
| <u>Anne W. Kritzmire\*</u> | Trustee | August 5, 2025 |
| Anne W. Kritzmire |  |  |
| <u>Craig B. Wainscott\*</u> | Trustee | August 5, 2025 |
| Craig B. Wainscott |  |  |
| <u>/s/ Kevin Hayden</u> | Treasurer, Vice President and | August 5, 2025 |
| Kevin Hayden | Principal Financial Officer |  |
| <u>/s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman</u> | President and Principal Executive Officer | August 5, 2025 |
| Jeffrey T. Rauman |  |  |
| \*By: <u>/s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman</u> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jeffrey T. Rauman<br>Attorney-In Fact pursuant to <br>Power of Attorney |  |  |

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**EXHIBIT INDEX**

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit Number** | **Exhibit** |
| EX-99(d)(ii) | <u>[Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and Scharf Investments, LLC](diiinvestmentadvisoryagree.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(d)(iii) | <u>[Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Trust, Scharf Investments, LLC and Tidal Investments, LLC](diiiinvestmentsub-advisory.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(e)(ii)(A) | <u>[Third Amendment to the ETF Distribution Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF) dated May 2025](eiithirdamendeddistributio.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(g)(iii) | <u>[Amendment dated August 22, 2025 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](gvamendmenttoastcustodyagr.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(h)(iv) | <u>[Amendment to the Fund Services Agreement dated August 22, 2025 to the Fund Servicing Agreement Agreement (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](hivamendmenttoastfundservi.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(i)(ii) | <u>[Opinion of Counsel (Scharf](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)[ETF and Scharf](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)[Global](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)[Opportunity](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)[ETF)](iivlegalityofsharesopinion.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(j)(i) | <u>[Tait, Weller & Baker LLP Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](jitaitconsentofindependent.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(j)(ii) | <u>[Cohen Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm relating to the special purpose](jiicohenconsent-specialpur.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(m)(ii) | <u>[Rule 12b-1 Plan (Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF)](miirule12b-1planxscharfetfs.htm)</u> |
| EX-99(p)(iii) | <u>[Code of Ethics for Tidal Investments LLC](piiitidalcoe-scharfetfs.htm)</u> |

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## Ex-99.(D)(Ii)

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT**

with

SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC

This INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of May 7, 2025 by and between ADVISORS SERIES TRUST (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, and SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Adviser").

**W I T N E S S E T H**

WHEREAS, the Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered as such under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and

WHEREAS, the Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act") and is engaged in the business of supplying investment advice as an independent contractor; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Trust has selected the Adviser to act as investment adviser to the Trust on behalf of the series set forth on Schedule A to this Agreement (each a "Fund" and, collectively, the "Funds"), as such Schedule may be amended from time to time upon mutual agreement of the parties, and to provide certain related services, as more fully set forth below, and to perform such services under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits set forth herein, the Trust and the Adviser do hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Adviser's Services**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Discretionary Investment Management Services</u>. The Adviser shall act as investment adviser with respect to the Funds. In such capacity, the Adviser shall, subject to the supervision of the Board, regularly provide the Funds with investment research, advice and supervision and shall continuously furnish an investment program for the Funds, consistent with the respective investment objectives and policies of each Fund. The Adviser shall determine, from time to time, what securities or other assets shall be purchased for the Funds, what securities or other assets shall be held or sold by the Funds and what portion of the Funds' assets shall be held uninvested in cash, subject always to the provisions of the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, Amended and Restated By-Laws and its registration statement on Form N-1A (the "Registration Statement") under the 1940 Act and under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), covering Fund shares, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), and to the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Funds, as from time to time in effect. To carry out such obligations, the Adviser shall exercise full discretion and act for the Funds in the same manner and with the same force and effect as the Funds themselves might or could do with respect to purchases, sales or other transactions, as well as with respect to all other such things necessary or incidental to the furtherance or conduct of such purchases, sales or other transactions. No reference in this Agreement to the Adviser having full discretionary authority over each Fund's investments shall in any way limit the right of the Board, in its sole discretion, to establish or revise policies in connection with the management of a Fund's assets or to otherwise exercise its right to control the overall management of a Fund.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Selection of Sub-Adviser(s)</u>. The Adviser shall have the authority hereunder to select and retain sub-advisers, including an affiliated person (as defined under the 1940 Act) of the Adviser (each a "Sub-Adviser"), for each of the Funds referenced in Schedule A to perform some or all of the services for which the Adviser is responsible pursuant to this Agreement. The Adviser shall supervise the activities of the sub-adviser(s), and the retention of a sub-adviser by the Adviser shall not relieve the Adviser of its responsibilities under this Agreement. Any such sub-adviser shall be registered and in good standing with the Commission and capable of performing its sub- advisory duties pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees and, except as otherwise permitted by the 1940 Act or by rule or regulation, a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the applicable Fund. The Adviser will compensate the sub-adviser for its services to the Funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Compliance</u>. The Adviser agrees to comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Advisers Act, the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), the Commodity Exchange Act and the respective rules and regulations thereunder, as applicable, as well as with all other applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and case law that relate to the services and relationships described hereunder and to the conduct of its business as a registered investment adviser. The Adviser also agrees to comply with the objectives, policies and restrictions set forth in the Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented, of the Funds, and with any policies, guidelines, instructions and procedures approved by the Board and provided to the Adviser. In selecting each Fund's portfolio securities and performing the Adviser's obligations hereunder, the Adviser shall cause each Fund to comply with the diversification and source of income requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), for qualification as a regulated investment company if the Fund has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company under the Code. The Adviser shall maintain compliance procedures that it reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with the foregoing. No supervisory activity undertaken by the Board shall limit the Adviser's full responsibility for any of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Proxy Voting</u>. The Board has the authority to determine how proxies with respect to securities that are held by the Funds shall be voted, and the Board has initially determined to delegate the authority and responsibility to vote proxies for each Fund's securities to the Adviser. So long as proxy voting authority for a Fund has been delegated to the Adviser, the Adviser shall exercise its proxy voting responsibilities. The Adviser shall carry out such responsibility in accordance with any instructions that the Board shall provide from time to time, and at all times in a manner consistent with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act and its fiduciary responsibilities to the Trust. The Adviser shall provide periodic reports and keep records relating to proxy voting as the Board may reasonably request or as may be necessary for the Funds to comply with the 1940 Act and other applicable law. Any such delegation of proxy voting responsibility to the Adviser may be revoked or modified by the Board at any time. The Trust acknowledges and agrees that the Adviser may delegate its responsibility to vote proxies for a Fund to the Fund's Sub-Adviser(s). The Adviser may, to the extent consistent with its fiduciary duty to the Trust and with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act, employ a third-party firm that specializes in corporate governance research and advising on proxy voting to assist the Adviser, subject to the Adviser's oversight, in exercising the Adviser's proxy voting responsibilities. The Trust further acknowledges that, to the extent consistent with its fiduciary duty to the Trust and with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act, the Adviser may vote proxies for securities held by the Trust differently than it votes proxies for the same securities held by other of the Adviser's clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Recordkeeping</u>. The Adviser shall not be responsible for the provision of administrative, bookkeeping or accounting services to the Funds, except as otherwise provided herein or as may be necessary for the Adviser to supply to the Trust or its Board the information required to be supplied under this Agreement.

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The Adviser shall maintain separate books and detailed records of all matters pertaining to Fund assets advised by the Adviser required by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act (other than those records being maintained by any administrator, custodian or transfer agent appointed by the Funds) relating to its responsibilities provided hereunder with respect to the Funds, and shall preserve such records for the periods and in a manner prescribed therefore by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act (the "Funds' Books and Records"). The Funds' Books and Records shall be available to the Board at any time upon request, shall be delivered to the Trust upon the termination of this Agreement and shall be available without delay during any day the Trust is open for business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Holdings Information and Pricing</u>. The Adviser shall provide regular reports regarding Fund holdings, and shall, on its own initiative, furnish the Trust and its Board from time to time with whatever information the Adviser believes is appropriate for this purpose. The Adviser agrees to immediately notify the Trust if the Adviser reasonably believes that the value of any security held by a Fund may not reflect its fair value. The Adviser agrees to provide any pricing information of which the Adviser is aware to the Trust, its Board and/or any Fund pricing agent to assist in the determination of the fair value of any Fund holdings for which market quotations are not readily available or as otherwise required in accordance with the 1940 Act or the Trust's valuation procedures for the purpose of calculating each Fund's net asset value in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Cooperation with Agents of the Trust</u>. The Adviser agrees to cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the Trust, any Trust custodian or foreign sub-custodians, any Trust pricing agents and all other agents and representatives of the Trust, such information with respect to the Funds as they may reasonably request from time to time in the performance of their obligations, provide prompt responses to reasonable requests made by such persons and establish appropriate interfaces with each so as to promote the efficient exchange of information and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Code of Ethics**. The Adviser represents that it has adopted a written code of ethics that complies with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act, which it will provide to the Trust. The Adviser shall ensure that its Access Persons (as defined in the Adviser's Code of Ethics) comply in all material respects with the Adviser's Code of Ethics, as in effect from time to time. Upon request, the Adviser shall provide the Trust with a (i) a copy of the Adviser's current Code of Ethics, as in effect from time to time, and (ii) certification that it has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from engaging in any conduct prohibited by the Adviser's Code of Ethics. Annually, the Adviser shall furnish a written report, which complies with the requirements of Rule 17j-1, concerning the Adviser's Code of Ethics to the Trust. The Adviser shall respond to requests for information from the Trust as to violations of the Code of Ethics by Access Persons and the sanctions imposed by the Adviser. The Adviser shall promptly notify the Trust of any material violation of the Code of Ethics, whether or not such violation relates to a security held by any Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information and Reporting**. The Adviser shall provide the Trust and its respective officers with such periodic reports concerning the obligations the Adviser has assumed under this Agreement as the Trust may from time to time reasonably request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Notification of Breach / Compliance Reports</u>. The Adviser shall notify the Trust immediately upon detection of (i) any material failure to manage any Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and policies or any applicable law; or (ii) any material breach of any of the Funds' or the Adviser's policies, guidelines or procedures. In addition, the Adviser shall provide a quarterly report regarding each Fund's compliance with its investment objectives and policies, applicable law, including, but not limited to the 1940 Act and Subchapter M of the Code, as applicable, and the Fund's policies, guidelines or procedures as applicable to the Adviser's obligations under this Agreement. The Adviser agrees to correct any such failure promptly and to take any action that the Board may reasonably request in

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connection with any such breach. Upon request, the Adviser shall also provide the officers of the Trust with supporting certifications in connection with such certifications of Fund financial statements and disclosure controls pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Adviser will promptly notify the Trust in the event (i) the Adviser is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board, or body, involving the affairs of the Trust (excluding class action suits in which a Fund is a member of the plaintiff class by reason of the Fund's ownership of shares in the defendant) or the compliance by the Adviser with the federal or state securities laws or (ii) an actual change in control of the Adviser resulting in an "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act) has occurred or is otherwise proposed to occur.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Board and Filings Information</u>. The Adviser will also provide the Trust with any information reasonably requested regarding its management of the Funds required for any meeting of the Board, or for any shareholder report, amended registration statement, proxy statement, or prospectus supplement to be filed by the Trust with the Commission. The Adviser will make its officers and employees available to meet with the Board from time to time on due notice to review its investment management services to the Funds in light of current and prospective economic and market conditions and shall furnish to the Board such information as may reasonably be necessary in order for the Board to evaluate this Agreement or any proposed amendments thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Transaction Information</u>. The Adviser shall furnish to the Trust such information concerning portfolio transactions as may be necessary to enable the Trust or its designated agent to perform such compliance testing on the Funds and the Adviser's services as the Trust may, in its sole discretion, determine to be appropriate. The provision of such information by the Adviser to the Trust or its designated agent in no way relieves the Adviser of its own responsibilities under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brokerage**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Principal Transactions</u>. In connection with purchases or sales of securities for the account of a Fund, neither the Adviser nor any of its directors, officers or employees will act as a principal or agent or receive any commission except as permitted by the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Placement of Orders</u>. The Adviser shall arrange for the placing of all orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund's account with brokers or dealers selected by the Adviser. In the selection of such brokers or dealers and the placing of such orders, the Adviser is directed at all times to seek for each Fund the most favorable execution and net price available under the circumstances. It is also understood that it is desirable for the Funds that the Adviser have access to brokerage and research services provided by brokers who may execute brokerage transactions at a higher cost to the Funds than may result when allocating brokerage to other brokers, consistent with section 28(e) of the 1934 Act and any Commission staff interpretations thereof. Therefore, the Adviser is authorized to place orders for the purchase and sale of securities for a Fund with such brokers, subject to review by the Board from time to time with respect to the extent and continuation of this practice. It is understood that the services provided by such brokers may be useful to the Adviser in connection with its or its affiliates' services to other clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Aggregated Transactions</u>. On occasions when the Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of a Fund as well as other clients of the Adviser, the Adviser may, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulations, aggregate the order for securities to be sold or purchased. In such event, the Adviser will allocate securities or futures contracts so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, in the manner the Adviser reasonably considers to be equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients under the circumstances.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Affiliated Brokers</u>. The Adviser or any of its affiliates may act as broker in connection with the purchase or sale of securities or other investments for a Fund, subject to: (i) the requirement that the Adviser seek to obtain best execution and price within the policy guidelines determined by the Board and set forth in the Fund's current prospectus and SAI; (ii) the provisions of the 1940 Act; (iii) the provisions of the Advisers Act; (iv) the provisions of the 1934 Act; and (v) other provisions of applicable law. These brokerage services are not within the scope of the duties of the Adviser under this Agreement. Subject to the requirements of applicable law and any procedures adopted by the Board, the Adviser or its affiliates may receive brokerage commissions, fees or other remuneration from a Fund for these services in addition to the Adviser's fees for services under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Custody**. Nothing in this Agreement shall permit the Adviser to take or receive physical possession of cash, securities or other investments of a Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allocation of Charges and Expenses.** The Adviser will bear its own costs of providing services hereunder. The Adviser agrees to pay all expenses incurred by the Funds except for the fee paid to the Adviser pursuant to this Agreement, interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, extraordinary expenses, and distribution fees and expenses paid by the Trust under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (collectively, "Excluded Expenses").

The Trust acknowledges and agrees that the Adviser may delegate its responsibility to pay some or all expenses incurred by the Funds, except for Excluded Expenses, to one or more third parties, including but not limited to, Sub-Advisers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representations, Warranties and Covenants**.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Properly Registered</u>. The Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act, and will remain so registered for the duration of this Agreement. The Adviser is not prohibited by the Advisers Act or the 1940 Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement, and to the best knowledge of the Adviser, there is no proceeding or investigation that is reasonably likely to result in the Adviser being prohibited from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement. The Adviser agrees to promptly notify the Trust of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Adviser from serving as an investment adviser to an investment company. The Adviser is in compliance in all material respects with all applicable federal and state law in connection with its investment management operations.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>ADV Disclosure</u>. The Adviser has provided the Trust with a copy of its Form ADV as most recently filed with the Commission and will, promptly after filing any amendment to its Form ADV with the Commission, furnish a copy of such amendments to the Trust. The information contained in the Adviser's Form ADV is accurate and complete in all material respects and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Fund Disclosure Documents</u>. The Adviser has reviewed and will in the future review, the Registration Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, the annual or semi-annual reports to shareholders, other reports filed with the Commission and any marketing material of a Fund (collectively the "Disclosure Documents") and represents and warrants that with respect to disclosure about the Adviser, the manner in which the Adviser manages the Fund or information relating directly or indirectly to the Adviser, such Disclosure Documents contain or will contain, as of the date thereof, no untrue statement of any material fact and does not omit any statement of material fact which was required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

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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;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Use of Names.</u> The Adviser has the right to use the names "Scharf Investments, LLC" and "Scharf" in connection with its services to the Trust and that, subject to the terms set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement, the Trust shall have the right to use the names "Scharf Investments, LLC" and "Scharf" in connection with the Adviser's management of the Funds. The Adviser is not aware of any threatened or existing actions, claims, litigation or proceedings that would adversely affect or prejudice the rights of the Adviser or the Trust to use the names "Scharf Investments, LLC" and "Scharf".

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Insurance</u>. The Adviser maintains errors and omissions insurance coverage in an appropriate amount and shall provide prior written notice to the Trust (i) of any material changes in its insurance policies or insurance coverage; or (ii) if any material claims will be made on its insurance policies. Furthermore, the Adviser shall upon reasonable request provide the Trust with any information it may reasonably require concerning the amount of or scope of such insurance.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>No Detrimental Agreement</u>. The Adviser represents and warrants that it has no arrangement or understanding with any party, other than the Trust, that would influence the decision of the Adviser with respect to its selection of securities for a Fund, and that all selections shall be done in accordance with what is in the best interest of 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;(g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Conflicts</u>. The Adviser shall act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Trust including requiring any of its personnel with knowledge of Fund activities to place the interest of the Fund first, ahead of their own interests, in all personal trading scenarios that may involve a conflict of interest with the Funds, consistent with its fiduciary duties under applicable law.

&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Representations</u>. The representations and warranties in this Section 7 shall be deemed to be made on the date this Agreement is executed and at the time of delivery of the quarterly compliance report required by Section 3(a), whether or not specifically referenced in such report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Name.** The Adviser grants to the Trust a sublicense to use the name "Scharf Investments, LLC", "Scharf" or any reasonable derivation of the same" (the "Name") as part of the name of any Fund. The foregoing authorization by the Adviser to the Trust to use the Name as part of the name of any Fund is not exclusive of the right of the Adviser itself to use, or to authorize others to use, the Name; the Trust acknowledges and agrees that, as between the Trust and the Adviser, the Adviser has the right to use, or authorize others to use, the Name. The Trust shall (1) only use the Name in a manner consistent with uses approved by the Adviser; (2) use its best efforts to maintain the quality of the services offered using the Name; and (3) adhere to such other specific quality control standards as the Adviser may from time to time promulgate. At the request of the Adviser, the Trust will (a) submit to Adviser representative samples of any promotional materials using the Name; and (b) change the name of any Fund within three months of its receipt of the Adviser's request, or such other shorter time period as may be required under the terms of a settlement agreement or court order, so as to eliminate all reference to the Name and will not thereafter transact any business using the Name in the name of any Fund; provided, however, that the Trust may continue to use beyond such date any supplies of prospectuses, marketing materials and similar documents that the Trust had on the date of such name change in quantities not exceeding those historically produced and used in connection with such Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adviser's Compensation**. The Funds shall pay to the Adviser, as compensation for the Adviser's services hereunder, a fee, determined as described in Schedule A that is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Such fee shall be computed daily and paid not less than monthly in arrears by the Funds.

The method for determining net assets of a Fund for purposes hereof shall be the same as the method for determining net assets for purposes of establishing the offering and redemption prices of Fund shares as described in the Fund's prospectus. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the fee provided in this Section shall be computed on the basis of the period ending on the last business day on which this Agreement is

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in effect subject to a pro rata adjustment based on the number of days elapsed in the current month as a percentage of the total number of days in such month.

Except as may otherwise be prohibited by law or regulation (including any then current Commission staff interpretations), the Adviser may, in its sole discretion and from time to time, waive a portion of its fee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independent Contractor**. In the performance of its duties hereunder, the Adviser is and shall be an independent contractor and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein or otherwise authorized in writing, shall have no authority to act for or represent the Trust or any Fund in any way or otherwise be deemed to be an agent of the Trust or any Fund. If any occasion should arise in which the Adviser gives any advice to its clients concerning the shares of a Fund, the Adviser will act solely as investment counsel for such clients and not in any way on behalf of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assignment.** Except as permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations thereunder, or no-action, interpretive or other guidance issued by the Commission or its staff, this Agreement shall automatically terminate, without the payment of any penalty, in the event of its assignment (as defined in section 2(a)(4) of the 1940 Act); provided that such termination shall not relieve the Adviser of any liability incurred hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire Agreement and Amendments.** This Agreement represents the entire agreement among the parties with regard to the investment management matters described herein and may not be added to or changed orally and may not be modified or rescinded except by a writing signed by the parties hereto except as otherwise noted herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Duration and Termination.** The effectiveness and termination dates of this Agreement shall be determined separately for each Fund as described below. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund upon the commencement of the Adviser's management of the Fund and shall remain in full force and effect continually thereafter, subject to renewal as provided in subparagraph (c) of this section and unless terminated automatically as set forth in Section 11 hereof or until terminated as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust may cause this Agreement to terminate either (i) by vote of its Board or (ii) with respect to any Fund, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Adviser may at any time terminate this Agreement by not less than 120 days' written notice delivered or mailed by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Trust; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement shall automatically terminate two years from the date of its execution unless its renewal is specifically approved at least annually thereafter by (i) a majority vote of the Trustees, including a majority vote of such Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or the Adviser, at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Fund; provided, however, that if the continuance of this Agreement is submitted to the shareholders of the Funds for their approval and such shareholders fail to approve such continuance of this Agreement as provided herein, the Adviser may continue to serve hereunder as to the Funds in a manner consistent with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

Termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section shall be without payment of any penalty.

In the event of termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Adviser shall, immediately upon notice of termination or on such later date as may be specified in such notice, cease all activity on behalf of the Fund and with respect to any of the assets, except as otherwise required by any fiduciary duties of the Adviser under applicable law. In addition, the Adviser shall deliver the Fund Books and Records to the Trust by such

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means and in accordance with such schedule as the Trust shall direct and shall otherwise cooperate, as reasonably directed by the Trust, in the transition of portfolio asset management to any successor of the Adviser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain Definitions**. For the purposes of this Agreement:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund" shall have the meaning as set forth in the 1940 Act, subject, however, to such exemptions as may be granted by the Commission under the 1940 Act or any interpretations of the Commission staff.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Interested persons" and "Assignment" shall have their respective meanings as set forth in the 1940 Act, subject, however, to such exemptions as may be granted by the Commission under the 1940 Act or any interpretations of the Commission staff.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liability of the Adviser**. The Adviser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Trust and all affiliated persons thereof (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the 1940 Act) and all controlling persons (as described in Section 15 of the 1933 Act) (collectively, the "Adviser Indemnitees") against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or litigation (including reasonable legal and other expenses) by reason of or arising out of the Adviser's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties hereunder or its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enforceability**. Any term or provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without rendering invalid or unenforceable the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Limitation of Liability**. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge and agree that all litigation arising hereunder, whether direct or indirect, and of any and every nature whatsoever shall be satisfied solely out of the assets of the affected Fund and that no Trustee, officer or holder of shares of beneficial interest of the Fund shall be personally liable for any of the foregoing liabilities. The Trust's Certificate of Trust, as amended from time to time, is on file in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. Such Certificate of Trust and the Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust describe in detail the respective responsibilities and limitations on liability of the Trustees, officers, and holders of shares of beneficial interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jurisdiction**. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state of Delaware and the Adviser consents to the jurisdiction of courts, both state or federal, in Delaware, with respect to any dispute under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paragraph Headings**. The headings of paragraphs contained in this Agreement are provided for convenience only, form no part of this Agreement and shall not affect its construction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Counterparts**. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be signed on their behalf by their duly authorized officers as of the date first above written.

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| ADVISORS SERIES TRUST<br>on behalf of the series listed on Schedule A | SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC |
| By: <u>/s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman</u> | By: <u>/s/ Brian A. Krawez</u> |
| Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Jeffrey T. Rauman</u> | Name: <u>Brian A. Krawez</u> |
| Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>President</u> | Title: <u>President</u> |

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*Signature page to<br>Advisory Agreement*

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**SCHEDULE A**

**to the**

**INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT**

**Dated May 7, 2025 between**

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**and**

**SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC**

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>Fund</u>** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Rate</u>** |
| Scharf ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.75% |
| Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.59% |

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## Ex-99.(D)(Iii)

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT**

**with** 

**TIDAL INVESTMENTS LLC**

This INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of May 7, 2025 by and between SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Adviser"), ADVISORS SERIES TRUST (the "Trust"), and TIDAL INVESTMENTS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business located at 234 West Florida Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204 (the "Sub-Adviser").

**W I T N E S S E T H**

WHEREAS, the Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered as such under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and

WHEREAS, the Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act"); and

WHEREAS, the Adviser has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement dated May 7, 2025 with the Trust; and

WHEREAS, the Sub-Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act") and is engaged in the business of supplying investment advice as an independent contractor; and

WHEREAS, the Investment Advisory Agreement contemplates that the Adviser may appoint a sub-adviser to perform some or all of the services for which the Adviser is responsible; and

WHEREAS, the Sub-Adviser is willing to furnish such services to the Adviser and each Fund listed in <u>Schedule A</u> to this Agreement (each a "Fund" and, collectively, the "Funds"), as such Schedule may be amended from time to time upon mutual agreement of the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits set forth herein, the parties do hereby agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**Duties of the Sub-Adviser.** Subject to supervision and oversight of the Adviser and the Board of Trustees (the "Board"), and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Sub-Adviser shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)implement trading decisions for each Fund in accordance with instructions provided by the Adviser in writing pursuant to mutually agreed upon notification protocols. In the event the Sub-Adviser requires clarification on a particular Adviser instruction (*e.g.*, due to a potential regulatory or compliance issue), the Sub-Adviser will seek guidance from the Adviser prior to executing any transaction in question. The Adviser hereby grants the Sub-Adviser the authority to exercise full trading authority (subject to the Adviser's instructions and oversight) for each Fund with respect to purchases, sales or other transactions, as well as with respect to all other such things necessary or incidental to the furtherance or conduct of such purchases, sales or other transactions. In particular, the

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Sub-Adviser shall have the authority to select broker-dealers to effect trade executions in its sole discretion (subject to its best execution obligations as stated in Section 1(b). The Sub-Adviser may consider input from the Adviser regarding broker selection or trading strategies; while retaining discretion over such decisions to act in a manner consistent with its best execution obligations. The Adviser agrees that the Sub-Adviser may rely on specific information, instructions or requests made to the Sub-Adviser by the Adviser with respect to the management of each Fund's assets, which are believed to be in good faith by the Sub-Adviser to be reliable. The Adviser or its delegate will provide timely information to the Sub-Adviser regarding such matters as inflows to and outflows from each Fund and the cash requirements of, and cash available for investment in, 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;(b)The Sub-Adviser shall seek on behalf of each Fund the best execution and overall terms available. In assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Sub-Adviser shall consider all factors that it deems relevant, which may include the breadth of the market in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing basis. In evaluating the best overall terms available, and in selecting the broker-dealer to execute a particular transaction, the Sub-Adviser may also consider the brokerage and research services provided (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Consistent with any guidelines established by the Board and Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act, as amended, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to pay to a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research services a commission for executing a portfolio transaction for a Fund which is in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction if, but only if, the Sub-Adviser determines in good faith that such commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such broker or dealer viewed in terms of that particular transaction or in terms of the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Adviser to its discretionary clients, including the Fund. In addition, the Sub-Adviser is authorized to allocate purchase and sale orders for securities to brokers or dealers (including brokers and dealers that are affiliated with the Adviser, Sub-Adviser or the Trust's principal underwriter) if the Sub-Adviser believes that the quality of the transaction and the commission are comparable to what they would be with other qualified firms. In no instance, however, will the Assets be purchased from or sold to the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, the Trust's principal underwriter, or any affiliated person of the Trust, Adviser, the Sub-Adviser or the principal underwriter, acting as principal in the transaction, except to the extent permitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)The Sub-Adviser shall maintain all books and records with respect to transactions involving the Assets required by subparagraphs (b)(1), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) and paragraph (f) of Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser shall keep the books and records relating to the Assets required to be maintained by the Sub-Adviser under this Agreement and shall timely furnish to the Adviser all information relating to the Sub-Adviser's services under this Agreement required by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act, as requested by the Adviser. The Sub-Adviser agrees that all records that it maintains on behalf of a Fund are property of the Fund and the Sub-Adviser will surrender promptly to the Fund any of such records upon the Fund's request; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser may retain copies of such records. In addition, for the duration of this Agreement, the Sub-Adviser shall preserve for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act any such records as are required to

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be maintained by it pursuant to this Agreement, and shall transfer said records to any successor sub-adviser upon the termination of this Agreement (or, if there is no successor sub-adviser, 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The Sub-Adviser shall provide the Fund's custodian on each business day with information relating to all transactions effected by the Sub-Adviser concerning the Assets and shall provide the Adviser with such information upon request of the Adviser and shall otherwise reasonably cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the Adviser, the Trust's administrator, the Trust's custodian and foreign custodians, the Trust's transfer agent and pricing agents and all other agents and representatives 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)The Adviser acknowledges that the Sub-Adviser performs investment advisory services for various other clients in addition to the Funds and, to the extent it is consistent with applicable law and the Sub-Adviser's fiduciary obligations, the Sub-Adviser may give advice and take action with respect to any of those other clients that may be the same as, similar to, or differ from the advice given or the timing or nature of action taken for a particular 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;(f)The Sub-Adviser shall promptly notify the Adviser of any financial condition that is reasonably and foreseeably likely to impair the Sub-Adviser's ability to fulfill its commitment 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)The Sub-Adviser will have no obligation to advise, initiate or take any other action on behalf of the Adviser, the Funds or the Assets in any legal proceedings (including, without limitation, class actions and bankruptcies) relating to the securities comprising the Assets or any other matter. Sub-Adviser will not file proofs of claims relating to the securities comprising the Assets or any other matter and will not notify the Adviser, the Funds or the Trust's custodian of class action settlements or bankruptcies relating to the 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;(h)In performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement, the Sub-Adviser shall not consult with any other sub-adviser to the Funds or a sub-adviser to a portfolio that is under common control with the Funds concerning the Assets, except as permitted by the policies and procedures of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser shall not provide investment advice to any assets of the Funds other than the Assets which it sub-advises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)On occasions when the Sub-Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Funds as well as other clients of the Sub-Adviser, the Sub-Adviser may, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulations, aggregate the order for securities to be sold or purchased. In such event, the Sub-Adviser will allocate securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, in a manner the Sub-Adviser reasonably considers to be equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients under the circumstances.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Sub-Adviser shall maintain books and records with respect to the Funds' securities transactions and keep the Board and the Adviser informed on an ongoing basis as agreed by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser of all material facts concerning the Sub-Adviser and its key investment personnel providing services with respect to the Funds. The Sub-Adviser shall furnish to the Adviser or the Board such reasonably requested regular, periodic and special reports, balance sheets or financial information, and such other information with regard to its affairs as the Adviser or Board may reasonably request and the Sub-Adviser will attend meetings with the Adviser and/or the Trustees, as reasonably requested, to discuss the foregoing. Upon the request of the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser shall also furnish to the Adviser any other information relating to the Assets that is in the possession of the Sub-Adviser and

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that is required to be filed by the Adviser or the Trust with the SEC or sent to shareholders under the 1940 Act (including the rules adopted thereunder) or any exemptive or other relief that the Adviser or the Trust obtains from the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)The fair valuation of securities in a Fund may be required when the Adviser becomes aware of significant events that may affect the pricing of all or a portion of a Fund's portfolio. The Sub-Adviser will provide assistance in determining the fair value of the Assets, as necessary and reasonably requested by the Adviser or its agent, and use reasonable efforts to arrange for the provision of valuation information or a price(s) from a party(ies) independent of the Sub-Adviser if market prices are not readily available, it being understood that the Sub-Adviser will not be responsible for determining the value of any such security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Subject to any other written instructions of the Adviser or the Trust, the Sub-Adviser is hereby appointed the Adviser's and the Trust's agent and attorney-in-fact for the limited purposes of executing account documentation, agreements, contracts and other documents as the Sub-Adviser shall be requested by brokers, dealers, counterparties and other persons in connection with its management of the Assets. The Sub-Adviser agrees upon request to provide the Adviser and the Trust with copies of any such agreements executed on behalf of the Adviser or 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m)The Adviser hereby delegates to the Sub-Adviser the Adviser's discretionary authority to exercise voting rights with respect to the securities and other investments in the Assets and authorizes the Sub-Adviser to delegate further such discretionary authority to a designee. The Sub-Adviser, including without limitation its designee (for which the Sub-Adviser shall remain liable), shall have the power to vote, either in person or by proxy, all securities in which the Assets may be invested from time to time. The Adviser agrees to instruct the Fund's custodian to forward all proxy materials and related shareholder communications to Sub-Adviser's designee promptly upon receipt. Sub-Adviser shall not be liable with regard to voting of proxies or other corporate actions if the proxy materials and related communications are not received by Sub-Adviser's designee in a timely manner. If both the Sub-Adviser and another entity managing assets of the Fund have invested the Fund's assets in the same security, the Sub-Adviser and such other entity will each have the power to vote its pro rata share of the Fund's security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The Sub-Adviser will provide information and perform reviews, as necessary and reasonably requested by the Adviser or its agent, with respect to any component of the liquidity risk management program adopted by the Fund(s) in accordance with SEC Rule 22e-4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**Duties of the Adviser.** The Adviser shall continue to have responsibility for all services to be provided to the Funds pursuant to the Advisory Agreement and shall oversee and review the Sub-Adviser's performance of its duties under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to relieve the Sub-Adviser of responsibility for compliance with the Prospectus, the Statement of Additional Information, the written instructions and directions of the Board, the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Code, and all other federal laws and regulations applicable to it in the performance of its services, as each is amended from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**Delivery of Documents.** The Adviser has furnished the Sub-Adviser with copies of each of the following documents:

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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;(a)The Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust (such Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as in effect on the date of this Agreement and as amended from time to time, herein called the "Declaration of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Trust (such By-Laws, as in effect on the date of this Agreement and as amended from time to time, are herein called 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of the Funds, 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)Resolutions of the Board approving the engagement of the Sub-Adviser as a sub-adviser 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)Resolutions, policies and procedures adopted by the Board with respect to the Assets to the extent such resolutions, policies and procedures may affect the duties of the Sub-Adviser 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)A list of the Trust's principal underwriter and each affiliated person of the Adviser, the Trust or the principal underwriter; 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;(g)The terms and conditions of exemptive and no-action relief granted to the Trust, as amended from time to time.

The Adviser shall promptly furnish the Sub-Adviser from time to time with copies of all amendments of or supplements to the foregoing. Until so provided, the Sub-Adviser may continue to rely on those documents previously provided. The Adviser shall not, and shall not permit any of the Funds to use the Sub-Adviser's name or make representations regarding Sub-Adviser or its affiliates without prior written consent of Sub-Adviser, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Sub-Adviser's approval is not required when the information regarding the Sub-Adviser used by the Adviser or the Fund is limited to information disclosed in materials provided by the Sub-Adviser to the Adviser in writing specifically for use in the Fund's registration statement, as amended or supplemented from time to time, or in Fund shareholder reports or proxy statements and the information is used (a) as required by applicable law, rule or regulation, in the Prospectus of the Fund or in Fund shareholder reports or proxy statements; or (b) as may be otherwise specifically approved in writing by the Sub-Adviser prior to use.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**Compensation to the Sub-Adviser.** For the services to be provided by the Sub-Adviser pursuant to this Agreement, the Adviser will pay the Sub-Adviser, and the Sub-Adviser agrees to accept as full compensation therefore, a sub-advisory fee at the rate specified in <u>Schedule A</u> which is attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. The fee will be calculated based on the daily value of the Assets under the Sub-Adviser's management (as calculated as described in the Fund's registration statement), shall be computed daily, and will be paid to the Sub-Adviser not less than monthly in arrears. Except as may otherwise be prohibited by law or regulation (including any then current SEC staff interpretations), the Sub-Adviser may, in its sole discretion and from time to time, waive a portion of its fee.

In the event of termination of this Agreement, the fee provided in this Section shall be computed on the basis of the period ending on the last business day on which this Agreement is in effect; provided, however that any minimum annual fee for any Fund (as noted on Schedule A) will not be prorated if this Agreement is terminated with respect to such Fund within twelve (12) months of its inception under this Agreement, but, rather, such minimum annual fee shall be paid by the Adviser in full (minus any investment management fees already paid during such period) at the time of termination.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**Expenses.** The Sub-Adviser will furnish, at its expense, all necessary facilities and personnel, including personnel compensation, expenses and fees required for the Sub-Adviser to perform its duties under this Agreement; administrative facilities, including operations and bookkeeping, and all equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the Sub-Adviser's duties under this Agreement. The Sub-Adviser may enter into an agreement with the Funds to limit the operating expenses of the Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**Indemnification.** The Sub-Adviser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Adviser, the Trust, all affiliated persons thereof (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act) and all controlling persons (as described in Section 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities or damages (including reasonable attorney's fees and other related expenses) however arising from or in connection with the performance of the Sub-Adviser's obligations under this Agreement to the extent resulting from or relating to Sub-Adviser's own willful misfeasance, fraud, bad faith or gross negligence, or to the reckless disregard of its duties under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Sub-Adviser's obligation under this <u>Section 6</u> shall be reduced to the extent that the claim against, or the loss, liability or damage experienced by the Adviser, is caused by or is otherwise directly related to the Adviser's own willful misfeasance, fraud, bad faith or gross negligence, or to the reckless disregard of its duties under this Agreement.

The Adviser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Sub-Adviser and all affiliated persons thereof from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities or damages (including reasonable attorney's fees and other related expenses) however arising from or in connection with this Agreement (including, without limitation, any claims of infringement or misappropriation of the intellectual property rights of a third party against the Sub-Adviser or any affiliated person relating to any index or index data provided to Sub-Adviser by the Adviser or Adviser's agent and used by the Sub-Adviser in connection with performing its duties under this Agreement); provided, however, that the Adviser's obligation under this <u>Section 6</u> shall be reduced to the extent that the claim against, or the loss, liability or damage experienced by the Sub-Adviser, is caused by or is otherwise directly related to the Sub-Adviser's own willful misfeasance, fraud, bad faith or gross negligence, or to the reckless disregard of its duties under this Agreement.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no party to this Agreement shall be responsible or liable for its failure to perform under this Agreement or for any losses to the Assets resulting from any event beyond the reasonable control of such party or its agents, including, but not limited to, nationalization, expropriation, devaluation, seizure or similar action by any governmental authority, de facto or de jure; or enactment, promulgation, imposition or enforcement by any such governmental authority of currency restrictions, exchange controls, levies or other charges affecting the Assets; or the breakdown, failure or malfunction of any utilities or telecommunications systems; or any order or regulation of any banking or securities industry including changes in market rules and market conditions affecting the execution or settlement of transactions; or acts or war, terrorism, insurrection or revolution; or acts of God, or any other similar event. In no event, shall any party be responsible for incidental, consequential or punitive damages hereunder.

The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**Representations and Warranties of Sub-Adviser.** The Sub-Adviser represents and warrants to the Adviser and the Trust 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)The Sub-Adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered so long as this Agreement remains in effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Sub-Adviser will promptly notify the Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would substantially impair the Sub-Adviser's ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement or disqualify the Sub-Adviser from serving as an investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act. The Sub-Adviser will also promptly notify the Trust and the Adviser if it, a member of its executive management or portfolio manager for the Assets is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, government agency, self-regulatory organization, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Funds or relating to the investment advisory services of the Sub-Adviser (other than any routine regulatory examinations);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Sub-Adviser will notify the Adviser immediately upon the Sub-Adviser's detection of (a) any material failure to manage the Fund(s) in accordance with the Fund(s)' stated investment objectives, guidelines and policies or any applicable law or regulation; or (b) any material breach of any of the Fund(s)' or the Sub-Adviser's policies, guidelines or procedures relating 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The Sub-Adviser is fully authorized under all applicable law and regulation to enter into this Agreement and serve as Sub-Adviser to the Funds and to perform the services described 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)The Sub-Adviser is a limited liability company duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of Delaware with the power to carry on its business as it is now being 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)The execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement are within the Sub-Adviser's powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and no action by or in respect of, or filing with, any governmental body, agency or official is required on the part of the Sub-Adviser for the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement, and the execution, delivery and performance by the Sub-Adviser of this Agreement do not contravene or constitute a default under (i) any provision of applicable law, rule or regulation, (ii) the Sub-Adviser's governing instruments, or (iii) any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree or other instrument binding upon the Sub-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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)This Agreement is a valid and binding agreement of the Sub-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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h)The Form ADV of the Sub-Adviser previously provided to the Adviser is a true and complete copy of the form filed with the SEC and the information contained therein is accurate, current and complete in all material respects as of its filing date, and does not omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;

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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;(i)The Sub-Adviser shall not divert any Fund's portfolio securities transactions to a broker or dealer in consideration of such broker or dealer's promotion or sales of shares of the Fund, any other series of the Trust, or any other registered investment 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j)The Sub-Adviser agrees to maintain, what it determines in good faith, to be an appropriate level of errors and omissions or professional liability insurance coverage.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**Duration and Termination.** The effectiveness and termination dates of this Agreement shall be determined separately for each Fund as described 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Duration</u>. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to a Fund upon the latest of (i) the approval by a vote of a majority of those Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; (ii) the approval of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities, if required by the 1940 Act; and (iii) the commencement of the Sub-Adviser's management of the Fund. This Agreement shall continue in effect for a period of two years from the effective date described in this sub-paragraph, subject thereafter to being continued in force and effect from year to year if specifically approved each year by the Board or by the vote of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities. In addition to the foregoing, each renewal of this Agreement must be approved by the vote of a majority of the Board who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval. Prior to voting on the renewal of this Agreement, the Board may request and evaluate, and the Sub-Adviser shall furnish, such information as may reasonably be necessary to enable the Board to evaluate the terms 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Termination</u>. Notwithstanding whatever may be provided herein to the contrary, this Agreement may be terminated at any time with respect to a Fund, without payment of any penalty:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)By vote of a majority of the Board, or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Funds, or by the Adviser, in each case, upon 60 days' written notice to the Sub-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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)By the Adviser upon breach by the Sub-Adviser of any representation or warranty contained in Section 7 and Section 9 hereof, which shall not have been cured within 20 days of the Sub-Adviser's receipt of written notice of such breach;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)By the Adviser immediately upon written notice to the Sub-Adviser if the Sub-Adviser becomes unable to discharge its duties and obligations under this Agreement; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)By the Sub-Adviser upon 90 days' written notice to the Adviser and the Board.

This Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately in the event of its assignment, or in the event of a termination of the Advisory Agreement with the Trust upon notice to the Sub-Adviser. As used in this <u>Section 8</u>, the terms "assignment" and "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" shall have the respective meanings set forth in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such exceptions as may be granted by the SEC under the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**Regulatory Compliance Program of the Sub-Adviser.** The Sub-Adviser hereby represents and warrants that:

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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;(a)in accordance with Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act, the Sub-Adviser has adopted and implemented and will maintain written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violation by the Sub-Adviser and its supervised persons (as such term is defined in the Advisers Act) of the Advisers Act and the rules the SEC has adopted under the Advisers 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)the Sub-Adviser has adopted and implemented and will maintain written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violation of the "federal securities laws" (as such term is defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act) by the Funds and the Sub-Adviser (the policies and procedures referred to in this <u>Section 9(b)</u>, along with the policies and procedures referred to in <u>Section 9(a)</u>, are referred to herein as the Sub-Adviser's "Compliance Program").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**Confidentiality**. Subject to the duty of the Adviser or Sub-Adviser to comply with applicable law and regulation, including any demand or request of any regulatory, governmental or tax authority having jurisdiction, the parties hereto shall treat as confidential all non-public information pertaining to the Funds and the actions of the Sub-Adviser and the Funds in respect thereof. It is understood that any information or recommendation supplied by the Sub-Adviser in connection with the performance of its obligations hereunder is to be regarded as confidential and for use only by the Adviser, the Funds, the Board, or such persons as the Adviser may designate in connection with the Funds. It is also understood that any information supplied to the Sub-Adviser in connection with the performance of its obligations hereunder is to be regarded as confidential and for use only by the Sub-Adviser, its affiliates and agents in connection with its obligation to provide investment advice and other services to the Funds and to assist or enable the effective management of the Adviser's and the Funds' overall relationship with the Sub-Adviser and its affiliates. The parties acknowledge and agree that all nonpublic personal information with regard to shareholders in the Funds shall be deemed proprietary and confidential information of the Adviser, and that the Sub-Adviser shall use that information solely in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement and shall take reasonable steps to safeguard the confidentiality of that information. Further, the Sub-Adviser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain and enforce adequate security and oversight procedures with respect to all materials, records, documents and data relating to any of its responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement including all means for the effecting of investment transactions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**Reporting of Compliance Matters.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Sub-Adviser shall promptly provide to the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") 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;(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a report of any material violations of the Sub-Adviser's Compliance Program or any "material compliance matters" (as such term is defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act) that have occurred with respect to the Sub-Adviser's Compliance Program;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;on a quarterly basis, a report of any material changes to the policies and procedures that compose the Sub-Adviser's Compliance Program;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a copy of the Sub-Adviser's chief compliance officer's report (or similar document(s) which serve the same purpose) regarding his or her annual review of the Sub-Adviser's Compliance Program, as required by Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; and

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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;(iv)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;an annual (or more frequently as the Trust's CCO may reasonably request) representation regarding the Sub-Adviser's compliance with Section 7 and Section 9 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)The Sub-Adviser shall also provide the Trust's CCO with reasonable access, during normal business hours, to the Sub-Adviser's facilities for the purpose of conducting pre-arranged on-site compliance related due diligence meetings with personnel of the Sub-Adviser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**Governing Law.** This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as being inconsistent with the 1940 Act.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**Severability.** Should any part of this Agreement be held invalid by a court decision, statute, regulation, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.**Notice.** Any notice, advice, document, report or other client communication to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient if delivered or mailed by registered, certified or overnight mail, postage prepaid or electronically addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party. By consenting to the electronic delivery of any notice, advice, document, report or other client communication in respect of this Agreement or as required pursuant to applicable law, the Adviser authorizes the Sub-Adviser to deliver all communications by email or other electronic means.

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| To the Adviser at: | Scharf Investments, LLC<br>16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 207<br>Los Gatos, California 95032<br>Attention: Jason Marcus |
| To the Trust at: | U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC<br>2020 E. Financial Way, Suite 100<br>Glendora, CA 91741<br>Attention: Elaine E. Richards, Vice President and Secretary |
| To the Sub-Adviser at: | Tidal Investments LLC<br>234 West Florida Street<br>Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204<br>Attention: Dan Carlson |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.**Amendment of Agreement.** This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement of the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser and the Trust, and only in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.**Representations and Warranties of 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Each Fund is an "eligible contract participant" as defined in Section 1a(18) of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act (the "CEA") and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") Rule 1.3(m) thereunder and a "qualified eligible person" as defined in Rule 4.7 of the CFTC. The Adviser consents to each Fund being treated as an exempt account under Rule 4.7 of the CFTC;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Adviser is not registered with the National Futures Association as a commodity pool operator or commodity trading adviser because it does not engage in any activities requiring such registration;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 execution, delivery and performance by the Adviser and the Funds of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Adviser and the Board (including full authority to bind the Funds to the terms of this Agreement); 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;(d)The Adviser will promptly notify the Sub-Adviser if any of the above representations in this Section are no longer true and accurate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.**Entire Agreement.** This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to this Agreement's subject matter. 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;18.**Interpretation.** Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from a term or provision of the 1940 Act will be resolved by reference to such term or provision of the 1940 Act and to interpretations thereof, if any, by the United States courts or, in the absence of any controlling decision of any such court, by rules, regulations or orders of the SEC validly issued pursuant to the 1940 Act. Specifically, the terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities," "interested persons," "assignment," and "affiliated persons," as used herein will have the meanings assigned to them by Section 2(a) of the 1940 Act. In addition, where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is relaxed by a rule, regulation or order of the SEC, whether of special or of general application, such provision will be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.**Headings.** The headings in the sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and will not constitute a part hereof.

In the event the terms of this Agreement are applicable to more than one Fund of the Trust as specified in <u>Schedule A</u> attached hereto, the Adviser is entering into this Agreement with the Sub-Adviser on behalf of the respective Funds severally and not jointly, with the express intention that the provisions contained in each numbered paragraph hereof shall be understood as applying separately with respect to each Fund as if contained in separate agreements between the Adviser and Sub-Adviser for each such Fund. In the event that this Agreement is made applicable to any additional Funds by way of a Schedule executed subsequent to the date first indicated above, provisions of such Schedule shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement as it relates to such Fund so that, for example, the

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execution date for purposes of <u>Section 8</u> of this Agreement with respect to such Fund shall be the execution date of the relevant Schedule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.**Miscellaneous.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)A copy of the Certificate of Trust is on file with the Secretary of State of Delaware, and notice is hereby given that the obligations of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees, officers or shareholders of the Fund or 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act or Advisers Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is altered by a rule, regulation or order of the SEC, whether of special or general application, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order.

**Pursuant to an exemption from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in connection with accounts of qualified eligible persons, this brochure or account document is not required to be, and has not been, filed with the commission. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission does not pass upon the merits of participating in a trading program or upon the adequacy or accuracy of commodity trading advisor disclosure. Consequently, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not reviewed or approved this trading program or this brochure or account document.**

[*Signature page follows*]

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day first set forth above.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC<br>By: <u>/s/ Jason Marcus</u><br>Name: Jason Marcus<br>Title: Chief Operating Officer |
| <br>TIDAL INVESTMENTS LLC<br>By: <u>/s/ Daniel H. Carlson</u><br>Name: Dan Carlson<br>Title: Chief of Staff |
| <br>ADVISORS SERIES TRUST<br>By: <u>/s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman</u><br>Name: Jeffrey T. Rauman<br>Title: President |

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*Signature Page to<br>Sub-Advisory Agreement*

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**SCHEDULE A** 

**to the**

**INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT**

**Dated May 7, 2025 between**

**SCHARF INVESTMENTS, LLC**

**and**

**TIDAL INVESTMENTS LLC**

**and**

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

The Adviser will pay to the Sub-Adviser as compensation for the Sub-Adviser's services rendered, a fee, computed daily at an annual rate in accordance with the following fee schedule: [ ]

## Ex-99.(E)(Ii)(A)

**THIRD AMENDMENT TO**

**THE ETF DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT**

**THIS THIRD AMENDMENT** to the ETF Distribution Agreement dated as of December 28, 2021 (the "Agreement"), is entered into by and between the **ADVISORS SERIES TRUST,** a Delaware business trust (the "Trust") and **QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC**, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Distributor"), with an effective date of May 8, 2025.

**WHEREAS,** the parties to the Agreement desire to amend the Agreement in the manner set forth herein; and

**WHEREAS,** the parties to the Agreement desire to amend Exhibit A of the Agreement to reflect an updated funds list;

**WHEREAS,** Section 8(b) of the Agreement allows for its amendment by a written instrument executed by the parties.

**NOW, THEREFORE,** the parties agree as follows:

**The following fund is removed from Amended Exhibit A:**

VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF

**Amended Exhibit A is hereby superseded and replaced with Amended Exhibit A attached hereto.**

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the date last written below.

ADVISORS SERIES TRUST&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

By: <u>/s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: <u>/s/ Teresa Cowan</u>

Name/title: Jeffrey T. Rauman, President&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Name/title: Teresa Cowan, President

Date: <u>5/7/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Date: <u>5.8.25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

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**AMENDED EXHIBIT A**

**<u>Fund</u> <u>List</u>**

The Reverb ETF

Logan Capital Broad Innovative Growth ETF Scharf ETF

Scharf Global Opportunity ETF

## Ex-99.(G)(Iii)

**Redacted - Fees have been excluded because they are both (1) not material and (2) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed.**

**AMENDMENT TO THE**

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**CUSTODY AGREEMENT**

**THIS AMENDMENT** dated as of August 22, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2021, as amended (the "Agreement"), is entered into by and between **ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust") on behalf of its separate series, and **U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION**, a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America with its principal place of business in Minneapolis, Minnesota (the "Custodian").

**RECITALS**

**WHEREAS,** the parties have entered into the Agreement;

**WHEREAS**, the parties had previously entered into an Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated December 6, 2012 (the "AR Custody Agreement");

**WHEREAS,** the parties desire to amend the Agreement to update the fee schedule and the following fund names for Scharf Investments, LLC to reflect their conversion into exchange traded funds; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scharf ETF (formerly, Scharf Fund)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (formerly, Scharf Global Opportunity Fund)

**WHEREAS,** Article XV, Section 15.2 of the Agreement allows for its amendment by a written instrument executed by both parties.

**NOW, THEREFORE,** the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.As of the Effective Date, Exhibit V to the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced by the Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC attached hereto.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.**

**SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS**

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the Effective Date.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **ADVISORS SERIES TRUST** | **U.S. BANK, N.A.** |
| By: <u>/s/ Jeff Rauman</u>  | By: <u>/s/ Greg Farley</u>  |
| Name: <u>Jeff Rauman</u>  | Name: <u>Greg Farley</u>  |
| Title: <u>President</u>  | Title: <u>Senior Vice President</u>  |
| Date: <u>7/18/25</u>  | Date: <u>7/22/2025</u>  |

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**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**Custody Agreement**

**Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC**

**<u>Name</u> <u>of</u> <u>ETF</u> <u>Series</u> <u>and</u> <u>Applicable</u> <u>Fees</u>**

Scharf ETF

Scharf Global Opportunity ETF

**Base Fee for Custody Services**

The following reflects the greater of the basis point fee or annual minimum<sup>1</sup> where Scharf Investments, LLC (the "Adviser") acts as investment adviser to the fund(s) in the same registered investment company.

<u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Based</u> <u>Upon</u> <u>Market</u> <u>Value</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Fund\*</u>

[ ] basis point on the first $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the balance

Average daily market value of all long securities and cash held in the portfolio subject to annual basis point fee

Minimum annual fee per fund - $[ ]

Plus portfolio transaction fees

See **Appendix C** for Services and Associated Fees in addition to Base Fee

See **Appendix D** for Global Sub-Custodial Services & Safekeeping Services in addition to the Base Fee

Once a Fund is operational, should this service agreement with U.S. Bank be terminated prior to the end of the initial two-year period, Adviser will be responsible for the balance of the minimum fees for the remainder of the initial two-year period. Following the initial two-year period, this fee schedule will automatically renew (unless otherwise amended or terminated) for successive two-year periods, and should this service agreement with U.S. Bank be terminated prior to the end of such a two-year period, Adviser will be responsible for the balance of the minimum fees for the remainder of such two-year period.

Additional services not included herein shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the service being added. In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., compliance with new derivatives risk management and reporting requirements).

<sup>2</sup> Subject to annual CPI increase: All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average" index, provided that the CPI adjustment will not decrease the base fees (even if the cumulative CPI rate at any point in time is negative).

All annual fees described in this fee schedule (including appendices) are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

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**APPENDIX C**

**Custody Services in addition to the Base Fee**

**Portfolio Transaction Fees**<sup>1</sup>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] – Book entry DTC transaction, Federal Reserve transaction, principal paydown

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] – Repurchase agreement, reverse repurchase agreement, time deposit/CD or other non- depository transaction

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] – Option/SWAPS/future contract written, exercised or expired

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] – Mutual fund trade, Margin Variation Wire and outbound Fed wire

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] – Physical security transaction

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] – Check disbursement (waived if U.S. Bank is Administrator)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Manual instructions fee. (Additional Per Securities and Cash Transactions)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Cancellation/Repair fee. (Additional Per Securities and Cash Transactions)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Per Non-USD wire.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Per 3rd party FX settled at U.S. Bank

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Monthly charge on zero valued securities (Per ISIN)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Per Proxy Vote cast.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] Dormant account fee (one year no activity)

A transaction is a purchase/sale of a security, free receipt/free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange.

**Miscellaneous Expenses**

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred: expenses incurred in the safekeeping, delivery and receipt of securities, shipping, transfer fees, deposit withdrawals at custodian (DWAC) fees, SWIFT charges, negative interest charges and extraordinary expenses based upon complexity.

**Additional Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;See Additional Services Fee schedule for global servicing

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] per Sub Advisor

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] per Segregated Custody Account

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class Action Services - $[ ] filing fee per class action per account, plus [ ]% of gross proceeds, up to a maximum per recovery not to exceed $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Charge for the initial conversion free receipt

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts- charged to the account at prime interest rate plus [ ] unless a line of credit is in place

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fund of Fund expenses quoted separately

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional services not included above shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the service being added. In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g. compliance with new liquidity risk management and reporting requirements).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Bank Loan Services - $**[ ] **annual base fee per account**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*Subject to annual CPI increase – All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

<sup>1</sup> "Sponsor trades" are defined as any trades put through the Portfolio, on behalf of the Fund by any portfolio manager/sub advisor and their affiliates authorized by the BOT to act on behalf of the Fund, outside of the create/redeem process. Cash-in-Lieu proceeds received as part of the create/redeem process, and their related transactions are not considered to be "Sponsor trades".

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Non Eurobonds rate sheet – below rate is applied on ISINs held at Euroclear plus (in addition to standard [ ] basis point charge.) Non Eurobond rate is calculated on any ISIN code listed below held at Euroclear at month end.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Market** | **Non Eurobond ISIN**<br>**code** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Non Eurobond Rate**<br>**ISINs held at EOC\*** |
| ARGENTINA | AR | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| AUSTRALIA | AU | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| BELGIUM | BE | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| CANADA | CA | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| CHILE | CL | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | CZ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| DENMARK | DK | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| FINLAND | FI | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| FRANCE | FR | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| GERMANY | DE | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| GREECE | GG | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| HOLLAND | NL | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| HONG KONG | HK | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| HUNGARY | HU | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| ISRAEL | IL | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| ITALY | IT | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| JAPAN | JP | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| LUXEMBOURG | LU | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| MEXICO | MX | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| NEWZEALAND | NZ | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| NORWAY | NO | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| PERU | PE | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| POLAND | PL | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| PORTUGAL | PT | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| ROMANIA | RO | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| RUSSIA | RU | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SINGAPORE | SG | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SLOVAK REPUBLIC | SK | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SLOVENIA | SI | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SPAIN | ES | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SOUTH-AFRICA | ZA | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SWEDEN | SE | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| SWITZERLAND | CH | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| THAILAND | TH | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |
| UNITED KINGDOM | GB | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] |

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**APPENDIX D**

**Additional Global Sub-Custodial Services Annual Fee Schedule**

**Base Fee**

A monthly base fee of $[ ] per fund will apply. If no global assets are held within a given month, the monthly base charge will not apply for that month. In addition, the follow may apply. Safekeeping and transaction fees are assessed on security and currency transactions.

**Plus:**

**Global Custody Transaction Fees**<sup>1</sup>

Global Custody transaction fees associate with Sponsor Trades<sup>2</sup>. (See schedule below)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A transaction is defined as any purchase/sale, free receipt / free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange of a security.

**Global Safekeeping and Transaction Fees**

(See schedule below)

**Global Custody Tax Reclamation Services:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Global Filing: $[ ] per annum

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;U.S. Domestic Filing: $[ ] per annum (Only ADRs)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3<sup>rd</sup> Party Tax Service Provider: $[ ] per annum (does not include out of pocket expenses incurred in the fulfillment of requests from the 3<sup>rd</sup> party)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any client who does not elect for U.S. Bank Global Custody/3<sup>rd</sup> Party Tax Services, but elects to pursue relief themselves, would be charged for out of pocket expenses incurred in the fulfillment of the requests.

**Miscellaneous Expenses**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charges incurred by U.S. Bank, N.A. directly or through sub-custodians for account opening fees, local taxes, stamp duties or other local duties and assessments, stock exchange fees, foreign exchange transactions, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees, proxy services and other shareholder communications, recurring administration fees, negative interest charges, overdraft charges or other expenses which are unique to a country in which the client or its clients is investing will be passed along as incurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A surcharge may be added to certain miscellaneous expenses listed herein to cover handling, servicing and other administrative costs associated with the activities giving rise to such expenses. Also, certain expenses are charged at a predetermined flat rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SWIFT reporting and message fees.

<sup>1</sup>"Sponsor trades" are defined as any trades put through the Portfolio, on behalf of the Fund by any portfolio manager/sub advisor and their affiliates authorized by the BOT to act on behalf of the Fund, outside of the create/redeem process. Cash-in-Lieu proceeds received as part of the create/redeem process, and their related transactions are <u>not</u> considered to be "Sponsor trades."

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Additional Global Sub-Custodial Services Annual Fee Schedule

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Safekeeping (BPS)** | **Transaction fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | **Safekeeping (BPS)** | **Transaction fee** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Country** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Safekeeping (BPS)** | **Transaction fee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Argentina | [ ] | $[ ] | Hong Kong | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Poland | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Australia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Hungary | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Portugal | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Austria | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Iceland | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Qatar | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bahrain | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;India | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Romania | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Indonesia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Russia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Belgium | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ireland | [ ] | $[ ] | Saudi Arabia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bermuda | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Israel | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Serbia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Botswana | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Italy | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Singapore | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Brazil | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Japan | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Slovakia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bulgaria | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Jordan | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Slovenia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kenya | [ ] | $[ ] | South Africa | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Chile | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kuwait | [ ] | $[ ] | South Korea | [ ] | $[ ] |
| China Connect | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Latvia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Spain | [ ] | $[ ] |
| China (B<br>Shares) | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Lithuania | [ ] | $[ ] | Sri Lanka | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Colombia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Luxembourg | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Sweden | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Costa Rica | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Malaysia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Switzerland | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Croatia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Malta | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Taiwan | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cyprus | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mauritius | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tanzania | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Czech Republic | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mexico | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thailand | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Denmark | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Morocco | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tunisia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Egypt | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Turkey | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Estonia | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Netherlands | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;UAE | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Euroclear<br>(Eurobonds) | [ ] | $[ ] | New Zealand | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Uganda | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Euroclear<br>(Non- Eurobonds) | Rates are<br>available upon request | Rates are<br>available upon request | <br>Nigeria | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ukraine | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Finland | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Norway | [ ] | $[ ] | United<br>Kingdom | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;France | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Oman | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Uruguay | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Germany | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Vietnam | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Ghana | [ ] | $[ ] | Panama | [ ] | $[ ] | West African Economic Monetary Union<br>(WAEMU)\* | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Greece | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peru | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Zambia | [ ] | $[ ] |
| | | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | [ ] | $[ ] | Zimbabwe | [ ] | $[ ] |

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\*Transaction Fee includes: Receive Versus Payment (RVP), Delivery Versus Payment (DVP), FREE REC, and FREE DEL activity related to securities settlement within U.S. Bank sub-custodian network.

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**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**Custody Agreement**

**Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC (Continued)**

**<u>Name</u> <u>of</u> <u>Mutual</u> <u>Fund</u> <u>Series</u> <u>and</u> <u>Applicable</u> <u>Fees</u>**

Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund Scharf Alpha Opportunity Fund

**Base Fee for Custody Services**

The following reflects the greater of the basis point fee or annual minimum1 where Scharf Investments, LLC (the "Adviser") acts as investment adviser to the fund(s) in the same registered investment company.

**<u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Based</u> <u>Upon</u> <u>Market</u> <u>Value</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Fund\*</u>**

[ ] basis point on the first $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the balance

Average daily market value of all long securities and cash held in the portfolio subject to annual basis point fee

Minimum annual fee per fund - $[ ]

Plus portfolio transaction fees

**<u>Portfolio</u> <u>Transaction</u> <u>Fees</u>**

$[ ] /Book entry DTC transaction/Federal Reserve transaction/principal paydown

$[ ] /U.S. Bank repo agreement transaction, reverse repurchase agreement, time deposit/CD or other non-depository transaction

$[ ] /Option/SWAPS/future contract written, exercised or expired

$[ ] /Mutual fund trade/Fed wire/margin variation Fed wire

$[ ] /physical transaction

$[ ] – Check disbursement (waived if U.S. Bancorp is Administrator)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A transaction is a purchase/sale of a security, free receipt/free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts – charged to the account at prime interest rate plus [ ]%, unless a line of credit is in place.

**<u>Miscellaneous</u> <u>Expenses</u>**

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to expenses incurred in the safekeeping, delivery and receipt of securities, shipping, transfer fees, deposit withdrawals at custodian (DWAC) fees, SWIFT charges, negative interest charges and extraordinary expenses based upon complexity.

**<u>Additional</u> <u>Services</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;See Additional Services Fee schedule for global servicing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] per Sub Advisor

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] per Segregated Custody Account

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Class Action Services – $[ ] filing fee per class action per account, plus [ ]% of gross proceeds, up to a maximum per recovery not to exceed $[ ].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No charge for the initial conversion free receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Overdrafts – charged to the account at prime interest rate plus [ ] unless a line of credit is in place.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fund of Fund expenses quoted separately.

Additional services not included above shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the service being added. In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that

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changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., compliance with new liquidity risk management and reporting requirements).

**Bank Loan Services - $**[ ] **annual base fee per account**

\* Subject to annual CPI increase – All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average.

Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

**Additional Global Sub-Custodial Services Annual Fee Schedule at January 2019**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Country** | **Instrument** | **Safekeeping (BPS)** | **Transaction fee** | **Country** | **Instrument** | **Safekeeping (BPS)** | **Transaction fee** | **Country** | **Instrument** | **Safekeeping (BPS)** | **Transaction fee** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Argentina | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Guinea Bissau | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Australia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Hong Kong | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Peru | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Austria | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Hungary | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Philippines | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bahrain | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Iceland | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Poland | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bangladesh | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;India | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Portugal | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Belgium | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Indonesia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Qatar | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Benin | | [ ] | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ireland | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Romania | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bermuda | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Israel | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Russia | Equities | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Botswana | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Italy | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Senegal | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Brazil | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ivory Coast | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Singapore | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Bulgaria | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Japan | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Slovak Republic | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Burkina Faso | All | [ ] | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Jordan | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Slovenia | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kazakhstan | All | [ ] | $[ ] | South Africa | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cayman Islands\* | All | [ ] | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kenya | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;South Korea | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Channel Islands\* | All | [ ] | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kuwait | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Spain | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Chile | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Latvia | Equities | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Sri Lanka | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| China | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Lebanon | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Swaziland | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Colombia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Lithuania | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Sweden | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Costa Rica | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Luxembourg | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Switzerland | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Croatia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Malaysia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Taiwan | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cyprus | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mali | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Thailand | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Czech Republic | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Malta | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Togo | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Denmark | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mauritius | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Tunisia | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ecuador | All | [ ] | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Mexico | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Turkey | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Egypt | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Morocco | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;UAE | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Estonia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Namibia | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;United Kingdom | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Euromarkets\*\* | All | [ ] | | &nbsp;&nbsp;Netherlands | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ukraine | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Finland | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Uruguay | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;France | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Niger | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Venezuela | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Germany | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nigeria | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Vietnam | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Ghana | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Norway | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Zambia | All | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Greece | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Oman | All | [ ] | $[ ] | &nbsp;&nbsp;Zimbabwe | All | [ ] | $[ ] |

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Safekeeping and transaction fees are assessed on security and currency transactions.

\*Additional customer documentation and indemnification will be required prior to establishing accounts in these markets.

\*\*Tiered by market value: <$[ ]: [ ]bp, >$[ ] and <$[ ]: [ ] bps; >[ ]: [ ] bps.

\*\*Euromarkets - Non-Eurobonds: Surcharges vary by local market.

<u>A</u> <u>monthly</u> <u>base</u> <u>fee</u> <u>per</u> <u>fund</u> <u>will</u> <u>apply based</u> <u>on</u> <u>the</u> <u>number</u> <u>of</u> <u>foreign</u> <u>securities</u> <u>held.</u> <u>If</u> <u>no</u> <u>global</u> <u>assets</u> <u>are</u> <u>held within a given month, the monthly base charge will not apply for that month.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ]–[ ] foreign securities: $[ ]; [ ]–[ ] foreign securities: $[ ]; Over [ ] foreign securities: $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Euroclear – Eurobonds only. Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge (surcharge schedule available upon request).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For all other markets specified above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market.

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**Miscellaneous Expenses**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Charges incurred by U.S. Bank N.A. directly or through sub-custodians for local taxes, stamp duties or other local duties and assessments, stock exchange fees, foreign exchange transactions, account opening fees, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees, proxy services and other shareholder communications, recurring administration fees, negative interest charges, overdraft charges or other expenses which are unique to a country in which the client or its clients is investing will be passed along as incurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A surcharge may be added to certain miscellaneous expenses listed herein to cover handling, servicing and other administrative costs associated with the activities giving rise to such expenses. Also, certain expenses are charged at a predetermined flat rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SWIFT reporting and message fees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax reclaims that have been outstanding more than [ ]([ ]) months will be charged $[ ] per claim.

**Adviser's Signature below acknowledges approval of the fee schedules on this Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC.**

**Scharf Investments, LLC**

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|:---|
| By: <u>/s/Jason Marcus</u>  |
| Name: <u>Jason Marcus</u>  |
| Title: <u>Chief Operating Officer</u>  |
| Date: <u>7/17/2025 \| 1:25:56 PM PDT</u> |

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## Ex-99.(H)(Iv)

**Redacted - Fees have been excluded because they are both (1) not material and (2) would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed.**

**AMENDMENT TO THE**

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**FUND SERVICING AGREEMENT**

**THIS AMENDMENT** dated as of August 22, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), to the Fund Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2021, as amended (the "Agreement"), is entered into by and between **ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust") on behalf of its separate series, and **U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC d/b/a U.S. BANK GLOBAL FUND SERVICES**, a Wisconsin limited liability company ("Fund Services").

**RECITALS**

**WHEREAS,** the parties have entered into the Agreement; and

**WHEREAS**, the parties have previously entered into an Amended and Restated Fund

Administration Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2006, as amended (the "Administration Agreement"), a Fund Accounting Agreement, dated June 8, 2006, as amended (the "Accounting Agreement"), and a Transfer Agent Servicing Agreement, dated June 8, 2006, as amended (the "Transfer Agent Agreement");

**WHEREAS,** the parties desire to amend the Agreement to update the fee schedule and the following fund names for Scharf Investments, LLC to reflect their conversion into exchange traded funds; 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;• Scharf ETF (formerly, Scharf 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;• Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (formerly, Scharf Global Opportunity Fund)

**WHEREAS,** Section 13(F) of the Agreement allows for its amendment by a written instrument executed by both parties.

**NOW, THEREFORE,** the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.As of the Effective Date, the Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC attached hereto is added to the Agreement.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.As of the Effective Date, Exhibit CC to the Administration Agreement is hereby superseded by the Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC attached hereto.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.As of the Effective Date, Exhibit CC to the Accounting Agreement is hereby superseded by the Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC attached hereto.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.As of the Effective Date, Exhibit BB to the Transfer Agent Agreement is hereby superseded by the Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC attached hereto.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.**

**SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS**

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the Effective Date.

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|:---|:---|
| **ADVISORS SERIES TRUST** | **U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC** |
| By: <u>/s/ Jeff Rauman</u>  | By: <u>/s/ Greg Farley</u>  |
| Name: <u>Jeff Rauman</u>  | Name: <u>Greg Farley</u>  |
| Title: <u>President</u>  | Title: <u>Senior Vice President</u>  |
| Date: <u>7/23/25</u>  | Date: <u>7/23/2025</u>  |

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**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**Servicing Agreement Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC**

**<u>Name</u> <u>of</u> <u>ETF</u> <u>Series</u> <u>and</u> <u>Applicable</u> <u>Fees</u>**

Scharf ETF

Scharf Global Opportunity ETF

**Fund Start-up & Registration Services Project Fee Schedule**

**Regulatory Administration Services**

New fund launch – $[ ] per fund or as negotiated

Ongoing Annual Regulatory Administration Services, including supplements –

o$[ ] for first [ ] active or inactive funds in same statutory prospectus

o$[ ] for each additional active or inactive fund in the same statutory prospectus

Additional projects such as new share class launch, multi-managed funds, SEC exemptive order applications, expedited filings, asset conversion, and proxies – as negotiated based upon specific requirements

Above fees are applicable when all new funds are registered in same statutory prospectus.

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred*:*

Postage, if necessary

Federal and state regulatory filing fees

Expenses from Board of Trustee meetings

Third party auditing and legal expenses

EDGAR/iXBRL filing (may be charged by third-party or U.S. Bank)

All other Miscellaneous expenses

Fund startup and registration fees are billed [ ]% following the selection of U.S. Bank and [ ]% 75 days after the preliminary registration statement is filed with the SEC.

**Base Fee for Accounting, Administration**

The following reflects the greater of the basis point fee or annual minimum1 where Scharf Investments, LLC (the "Adviser") acts as investment adviser to the fund(s) in the same registered investment company.

<u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Based</u> <u>Upon</u> <u>Average</u> <u>Net</u> <u>Assets</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Fund\*</u>

[ ] basis points on the first $[ ] million

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ] million

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ] million

[ ] basis points on the balance

Minimum annual fee: $[ ] per fund

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**Base Fee for ETF Services**

<u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>per</u> <u>fund</u>

ETF Order Taking&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] per fund

ETF Transfer Agency&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] per order (Create or Redeem)

<u>Basket</u> <u>Creation</u>

Equities/Cash&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] bps

International Securities/Derivatives&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] bps Fixed AP Fee&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TBD/fund

<u>Optional</u> <u>Services</u>

ETF Stock Splits&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ]

ETF Liquidation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ]

ETF Slippage Calculations&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ]/Fund/Year

See **APPENDIX A** for Services and Associated Fees in addition to the Base Fee

See **APPENDIX B** for OPTIONAL Supplemental Services and Associated Fees

Once a Fund is operational, should this service agreement with U.S. Bank be terminated prior to the end of the initial two-year period, Adviser will be responsible for the balance of the minimum fees for the remainder of the initial two-year period. Following the initial two-year period, this fee schedule will automatically renew (unless otherwise amended or terminated) for successive two-year periods, and should this service agreement with U.S. Bank be terminated prior to the end of such a two-year period, Adviser will be responsible for the balance of the minimum fees for the remainder of such two-year period.

Additional services not included herein shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the service being added. In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., compliance with new derivatives risk management and reporting requirements).

<sup>2</sup> Subject to annual CPI increase: All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average" index, provided that the CPI adjustment will not decrease the base fees (even if the cumulative CPI rate at any point in time is negative).

All annual fees described in this fee schedule (including appendices) are calculated pro rata and billed monthly

**APPENDIX A**

**Accounting, Administration, Transfer Agent Services (in addition to the Base Fee)**

**Data Services**

**Pricing and Security Setup Services**

For daily pricing, setup, and maintenance of each security (estimated [ ] pricing days annually)

$[ ] – Listed Equity Instruments and rates including but not limited to: Domestic Equities, Options, ADRs, Foreign Equities, Futures, Forwards, Currency Rates, Total Return Swaps

$[ ] – Lower Tier Cost Fixed Income Instruments including but not limited to: Domestic Corporate and Governments Agency Bonds, Mortgage Backed Securities, and Municipal Bonds

$[ ] – Higher Tier Cost Fixed Income Instruments including but not limited to: CMO and Asset Backed Securities; Money Market Instruments; Foreign Bonds; and High Yield Bonds.

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$[ ] – Bank Loans

Derivative Instruments are generally charged at the following rates:

o$[ ] – Interest Rate Swaps, Foreign Currency Swaps

o$[ ] – Swaptions

o$[ ] – Credit Default Swaps

$[ ] Intraday money market funds pricing, up to [ ] times per day

$[ ] per Month Manual Security Pricing ([ ] per day)

Note: Prices are based on using U.S. Bank primary pricing service which may vary by security type and are subject to change. Prices do not include set-up fees which may be charged on certain derivative instruments such as swaps. Use of alternative and/or additional sources may result in additional fees. Pricing vendors may designate certain securities as hard to value or as a non-standard security types, such as CLOs CDO and complex derivative instruments, which may result in additional fees. All schedules subject to change depending upon the use of unique security type requiring special pricing or accounting arrangements.

**Corporate Action, Factor (security paydown & prepayment time series), and ETF Income Projection Services**

$[ ] per Foreign Equity Security per Month for Corporate Action Services

$[ ] per Domestic Equity Security per Month for Corporate Action Services

$[ ] per CMO and Asset Backed Security per Month / $[ ] for ETF Funds per month for Factor Services

$[ ] per Mortgage Backed Security per Month for Factor Services / no charge for ETF Funds

$[ ] per Fixed Income Security per Month for ETF funds only for ETF income projections

**Third Party Administrative Data Charges (descriptive data for analytics, reporting and compliance)**

$[ ] per security per month for fund administrative data (based upon U.S. Bancorp standard data services and are subject to change)

**Index Service Fees**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $[ ] per month per fund: Tier [ ] for maintenance of data for performance calculations where the client is supplying the Index data

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $[ ] per month per fund: Tier [ ] including but not limited to: ICE Indexes, Morningstar, Bloomberg, S&P, Dow Jones, CBOE, and HFRI Indexes

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $[ ] per month per fund: Tier [ ] including but not limited to: MSCI Indexes, FTSE Russell

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $[ ] per month per fund: Tier [ ] including but not limited to: Wilshire Indexes, Lipper JPM

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $[ ] per month per fund additional fee for creation of a blended index, in addition to Tier index fees.

Note: Rates are tiered based upon rates charged by the index provider and are subject to change. S&P Global and Dow Jones are their standard packages only, specialized packages from all index providers will result in a higher fee. Use of other, custom, and blended indexes may result in additional fee. Index providers may require a direct contract in addition to the above service contract, which may result in additional fees payable to the index provider.

**All Data Service charges are subject to change based on cost increases from underlying data providers.**

**Trust Chief Compliance Officer Annual Fee (Per Fund\*)**

$[ ] /fund (subject to change based on Board approval)

$[ ] per sub-adviser per fund (capped at $[ ] per sub-adviser over the fund complex)

Per adviser relationship, and subject to change based upon board review and approval

**SEC Modernization Requirements**

Form N-PORT – $[ ] per year, per Fund

Form N-CEN – $[ ] per year, per Fund

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Tailored shareholder reporting - $[ ] per year, per Fund (first class), $[ ] per year for each additional class

**Expense Processing and Budgeting Services – Non-Unitary Fee ETFs:**

Fund administration payment of fund expenses and quarterly budgeting on behalf of ETFs not utilizing a unitary fee structure:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $[ ] per year, per Fund

**Section 15(c) Reporting**

$[ ] per fund per standard reporting package\*

\*Standard reporting packages for annual 15(c) meeting

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expense reporting package: [ ] peer comparison reports (adviser fee) and (net expense ratio with classes on one report) OR Full 15(c) report

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Performance reporting package: Peer Comparison Report

Additional 15(c) reporting is subject to additional charges

**Core Tax Services**

M-1book-to-tax adjustments at fiscal and excise year-end, prepare tax footnotes in conjunction with fiscal year-end audit, Prepare Form 1120-RIC federal income tax return and relevant schedules, Prepare Form 8613 and relevant schedules, Prepare Form 1099-MISC Forms, Prepare Annual TDF FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Reporting) filing, Prepare state returns (Limited to [ ]) and Capital Gain Dividend Estimates (Limited to [ ]).

**Miscellaneous Expenses**

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred: Charges associated with accelerated effectiveness at DTCC, SWIFT processing, customized reporting, third-party data provider costs (including GICS, MSCI, etc.), postage, stationary, programming, special reports, proxies, insurance, EDGAR/XBRL filing, retention of records, federal and state regulatory filing fees, liquidity classification fees, expenses related to and including travel to and from Board of Trustee meetings, third party auditing and legal expenses, wash sales reporting (GainsKeeper), tax e-filing, PFIC monitoring, conversion expenses (if necessary), and travel related costs.

**APPENDIX B**

**OPTIONAL Supplemental Services for Fund Accounting, Fund Administration & Portfolio Compliance (provided by U.S. Bank upon client request)**

**Daily Compliance Services**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ $[ ] per trust per year - Base fee

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ Additional fee of $[ ] per fund per year

**SEC Derivatives Rule 18f-4 Confluence Technologies Offering**

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|:---|:---|
| **Offering** | **Price per Fund per Month** |
| Limited Derivatives User | &nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] |
| Full Derivatives User (no OTC derivatives) | &nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] |
| Full Derivative User (with 1-5 OTC derivatives) | &nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] |
| Full Derivative User (with 5 or more OTC<br>derivatives) | &nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] |
| Closed Fund Data Maintenance Fee | &nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] |

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**\*Additional fees may apply from index providers**

**Fees for Special Situation:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fee will be assessed.

**Rule 2a-5 Supplemental Services:**

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|:---|:---|
| **Percentage of individual level 2 instruments held by a Fund** | **Monthly Fee for Such Fund**<sup>1</sup> |
| [ ]% or less | $[ ] |
| More than [ ]% but less than [ ]% | $[ ] |
| [ ]% or more | $[ ] |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Note: The availability of the Rule 2a-5 Supplemental Services and the associated fees are subject to USBGFS' ability to obtain comparison prices from its chosen comparison third-party pricing sources at reasonable cost. The reports provided as part of the Rule 2a-5 Supplemental Services may, in USBGFS' sole discretion, exclude information for instruments for which an alternative comparison price is unavailable or difficult or costly to obtain. In addition, the reports provided may cease to include instruments that were previously included if alternative prices are no longer available from third-party sources or if the fees for such alternative prices rise.

**Digital Board Materials:**

Comprehensive Digital Services

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Comprehensive Digital Services | Comprehensive Digital Services |
| **Description** | **Annual Price1 (USD)** |
| Base Fee | $[ ] |
| Per User Fee<sup>2</sup> | $[ ] |
| Per Separate Committee<sup>3</sup> Fee | $[ ] |

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<sup>1</sup> Subject to an annual increase, provided that the annual increase will not exceed [ ]% through October 2025.

<sup>2</sup> Per user fee applies to all users excluding any Fund Services employee who is not an officer in a Multiple Series Trust sponsored by Fund Services.

<sup>3</sup> A committee consists of a separate space on Diligent's board portal that can be used to host and organize materials outside of the main board meeting, such as audit committees, governance committees, and executive committees.

Light Digital Offering

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|:---|:---|
| Light Digital Offering | Light Digital Offering |
| **Description** | **Annual Price1 (USD)** |
| Base Fee | &nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] |

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<sup>1</sup> **NOTE: The Rule 2a-5 Supplemental Services and the associated fees are dependent on comparison prices from Fund Services' chosen comparison third-party pricing source. The Fund may choose to perform comparison pricing with a different comparison pricing vendor under an alternative service with different associated costs.**

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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;◦ 1 Subject to annual "CPI increase – All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average" index, provided that the CPI adjustment will not decrease the base fees (even if the cumulative CPI rate at any point in time is negative).

**C- Corp Administrative Services**

1940 Act C-Corp – U.S. Bank Fee Schedule plus $[ ]

1933 Act C-Corp – U.S. Bank Fee Schedule plus $[ ]

**Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC)**

U.S. Bank Fee Schedule plus $[ ]

**Optional Tax Services:**

Prepare book-to-tax adjustments & Form 5471 for Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs) – $[ ] per year

Additional Capital Gain Dividend Estimates – (First [ ] included in core services) – $[ ] per additional estimate

State tax returns - (First [ ] included in core services) – $[ ] per additional return

**Tax Reporting – C-Corporations**

**Federal Tax Returns**

Prepare corporate Book to tax calculation, average cost analysis and cost basis role forwards, and federal income tax returns for investment fund (Federal returns & 1099 Breakout Analysis) – $[ ]

Prepare Federal and State extensions (If Applicable) – Included in the return fees

Prepare provision estimates – $[ ] Per estimate

**State Tax Returns**

Prepare state income tax returns for funds and blocker entities – $[ ] per state return

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Sign state income tax returns – $[ ] per state return

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Assist in filing state income tax returns – Included with preparation of returns

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• State tax notice consultative support and resolution – $[ ] per fund

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**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**Servicing Agreement**

**Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC (Continued)**

**<u>Name</u> <u>of</u> <u>Mutual</u> <u>Fund</u> <u>Series</u> <u>and</u> <u>Applicable</u> <u>Fees</u>**

Scharf Multi-Asset Opportunity Fund Scharf Alpha Opportunity Fund

**Multiple Series Trust<br>FUND ACCOUNTING, FUND ADMINISTRATION & PORTFOLIO COMPLIANCE, AND CHIEF<br>COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CCO) SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE**

**<u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Based</u> <u>Upon</u> <u>Average</u> <u>Net</u> <u>Assets</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Fund\*</u>**

[ ] basis points on the first $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the next $[ ]

[ ] basis points on the balance

Minimum annual fee: $[ ] per fund

Additional fee of $[ ] for each additional class, Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) and/or manager/sub-advisor per fund

**<u>Services</u> <u>Included</u> <u>in</u> <u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Fund</u>**

Daily Performance Reporting

Advisor Information Source Web Portal – on-line access to portfolio management and compliance information

Fund Services Regulatory Administration (e.g., registration statement update)

All schedules subject to change depending upon use of unique security types requiring special pricing or accounting arrangements.

**<u>CCO</u> <u>Annual</u> <u>Fees</u> <u>(Per</u> <u>Fund)\*</u>**

$[ ] /fund (subject to change based on Board review and approval)

$[ ] / sub-advisor per fund

**<u>Miscellaneous</u> <u>Expenses</u>**

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred: Fair Value Services, SWIFT processing, customized reporting, third-party data provider costs (including Bloomberg, S&P, Moody's, Morningstar GICS, MSCI, Lipper, etc.), postage, stationery, programming, special reports, proxies, insurance, EDGAR/XBRL filing, retention of records, federal and state regulatory filing fees, third party auditing and legal expenses, wash sales reporting (currently GainsKeeper), tax e-filing, PFIC monitoring, conversion expenses (if necessary) and travel related costs.

**<u>Additional</u> <u>Services</u>**

Additional services not included above shall be mutually agreed upon and documented on the Additional Services fee schedule: additional legal administration (e.g., subsequent new fund launch), Daily compliance testing (Charles River), Section 18 compliance testing, Section 15(c) reporting, equity & fixed income attribution reporting, electronic Board book portal (BookMark), and additional services mutually agreed upon.

In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., compliance with new liquidity risk management and reporting requirements).

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\*Subject to annual CPI increase, All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average. Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

**FUND ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE PORTFOLIO SERVICES<br>SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE**

**<u>Annual</u> <u>Regulatory</u> <u>Administration</u> <u>(INCLUDED</u> <u>IN</u> <u>ANNUAL</u> <u>FEE)</u>**

Add the following for legal administration services in support of external legal counsel, including annual registration statement update and drafting of supplements:

$[ ] additional minimum

<u>Additional</u> <u>Services</u> **<u>(NOT</u> <u>INCLUDED</u> <u>IN</u> <u>ANNUAL</u> <u>FEE)</u>**

New fund launch – as negotiated based upon specific requirements

Subsequent new fund launch – $[ ] /project

Subsequent new share class launch – $[ ] /project

Multi-managed funds – as negotiated based upon specific requirements

Proxy – as negotiated based upon specific requirements

**<u>Daily</u> <u>Compliance</u> <u>Services</u> <u>(Charles</u> <u>River)</u>**

Base fee – $[ ] /fund per year

Setup – $[ ] /fund group

Data Feed – $[ ] /security per month

**<u>Section</u> <u>15(c)</u> <u>Reporting</u>**

$[ ] /fund per report – first class

$[ ] /additional class report

**<u>Equity</u> <u>Attribution</u> <u>(Morningstar</u> <u>Direct)</u>**

$[ ] first user

$[ ] second user

$[ ] thereafter

**<u>BookMark</u> <u>Electronic</u> <u>Board</u> <u>Book</u> <u>Portal</u>**

Fund Services will establish a central, secure portal for Board materials using a unique client board URL.

Your Fund Administrator will load/maintain all fund board book data for the main fund board meetings and meetings.

Features password-protected, encrypted servers with automatic failover.

Training and ongoing system support.

Accessible from your smart phone or iPad.

Allows multiple users to access materials concurrently.

Searchable archive.

Ability to make personal comments.

**<u>Annual</u> <u>Fee</u>**

0-10 users - $[ ] (includes 3 GB of storage)

10-20 users - $[ ]

20-30 users - $[ ]

30-40 users - $[ ]

**Additional Storage:** 3 GB included in annual charge; $[ ] for each additional 5 GB of storage

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**<u>Daily</u> <u>Pre-</u> <u>and</u> <u>Post-Tax</u> <u>Performance</u> <u>Reporting</u> <u>(INCLUDED</u> <u>IN</u> <u>ANNUAL</u> <u>FEE)</u>**

Performance Service – $[ ] /CUSIP per month

Setup – $[ ] /CUSIP

Conversion – quoted separately

FTP Delivery – $[ ] setup /FTP site

**SEC Modernization Requirements**

Form N-PORT – $[ ] per year, per Fund

Form N-CEN – $[ ] per year, per Fund

**\* Subject to annual CPI increase – All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average. Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.**

**FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES<br>SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES<br>FEE SCHEDULE**

**<u>Pricing</u> <u>Services\*</u>**

$[ ] - Domestic Equities, Options, ADRs, Foreign Equities, Futures, Forwards, Currency Rates, Mutual Funds, ETFs

$[ ] - Domestic Corporates, Domestic Convertibles, Domestic Governments, Domestic Agencies, Mortgage Backed, Municipal Bonds

$[ ] - CMOs, Money Market Instruments, Foreign Corporates, Foreign Convertibles, Foreign Governments, Foreign Agencies, Asset Backed, High Yield

$[ ] - Bank Loans

$[ ] - Credit Default Swaps

$[ ] - Swaptions,

$[ ] Intraday money market funds pricing, up to [ ] times per day

$[ ] - Interest Rate Swaps, Foreign Currency Swaps, Total Return Swaps, Total Return Bullet Swaps

$[ ] per Month Manual Security Pricing ([ ] per day)

NOTE: Prices above are based on using U.S. Bancorp primary pricing service which may vary by security type and are subject to change. Use of alternative and/or additional sources may result in additional fees. Pricing vendors may designate certain securities as hard to value or as a non-standard security type, such as CLOs and CDOs, which may result in additional fees.

**<u>Corporate</u> <u>Action</u> <u>&</u> <u>Factor</u> <u>Services</u> <u>(Security</u> <u>Paydown)</u>**

$[ ] / Foreign Equity Security per Month for Corporate Action Service

$[ ] / Domestic Equity Security per Month for Corporate Action Service

$[ ] / CMOs, Asset Backed, Mortgage Backed Security Per Month

**<u>Third</u> <u>Party</u> <u>Administrative</u> <u>Data</u> <u>Charges</u> <u>(descriptive</u> <u>data</u> <u>for</u> <u>each</u> <u>security)</u>**

$[ ] per security per month for fund administrative data

**<u>Fair</u> <u>Value</u> <u>Services</u> <u>(Interactive</u> <u>Data)\*</u>**

$[ ] on the First [ ] Securities

$[ ] on the Balance of Securities

\* Per security per fund per pricing day.

**Miscellaneous Expenses**

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred:

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Fair Value Services, SWIFT processing, customized reporting, third-party data provider costs (including Bloomberg, S&P, Moody's, Morningstar GICS, MSCI, Lipper, etc.), postage, stationery, programming, special reports, proxies, insurance, EDGAR/XBRL filing, retention of records, federal and state regulatory filing fees, , third party auditing and legal expenses, wash sales reporting (currently GainsKeeper), tax e-filing, PFIC monitoring, conversion expenses (if necessary) and travel related costs.

**<u>Additional</u> <u>Services</u>**

Additional services not included above shall be mutually agreed upon and documented on the Additional Services fee schedule: additional legal administration (e.g., subsequent new fund launch), daily compliance testing, Section 18 compliance testing, Section 15(c) reporting, equity & fixed income attribution reporting, and additional services mutually agreed upon.

In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., compliance with new liquidity risk management and reporting requirements).

\* Subject to annual CPI increase – All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average.

Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

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**Multiple Series Trust<br>TRANSFER AGENT & SHAREHOLDER SERVICES ACCOUNT SERVICES<br>FEE SCHEDULE**

**<u>Annual</u> <u>Service</u> <u>Charges</u> <u>to</u> <u>the</u> <u>Fund\*</u>**

Base Fee Per CUSIP&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /year

NSCC Level 3 Accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /open account

No-Load Fund Accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /open account

Load Fund Accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /open account

Closed Accounts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /closed account

**<u>Services</u> <u>Included</u> <u>in</u> <u>Annual</u> <u>Base</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Per</u> <u>CUSIP</u>**

DST NSCC Charge

**<u>Activity</u> <u>Charges</u>**

Manual Shareholder Transaction & Correspondence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /event

Omnibus Account Transaction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /transaction

Telephone Calls&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /minute

Voice Response Calls&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /call

Daily Valuation/Manual 401k Trade&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /trade

**<u>CUSIP</u> <u>Setup</u> <u>Charge</u>**

$[ ] / CUSIP

**<u>Miscellaneous</u> <u>Expenses</u>**

All other miscellaneous fees and expenses, including but not limited to the following, will be separately billed as incurred:

Telephone toll-free lines, mailing, sorting and postage, stationery, envelopes, service/data conversion, AML verification services, special reports, record retention, lost shareholder search, disaster recovery charges, ACH fees, Fed wire charges, NSCC activity charges, DST charges, shareholder/dealer print out (daily confirms, investor statements, tax, check printing and writing and commissions), voice response (VRU) maintenance and development, data communication and implementation charges, specialized programming, omnibus conversions, travel, excess history, FATCA and other compliance mailings, electronic document archiving.

**<u>Additional</u> <u>Services</u>**

Additional services not included above shall be mutually agreed upon at the time of the service being added. Digital Investor shareholder e-commerce, FAN Mail electronic data delivery, Vision intermediary e-commerce, client Web data access, recordkeeping application access, programming charges, outbound calling & marketing campaigns, training, cost basis reporting, investor email services, dealer reclaim services, literature fulfillment, money market fund service organizations, charges paid by investors, physical certificate processing, CUSIP setup, CTI reporting, sales reporting & 22c-2 reporting (MARS), electronic statements (Informa), Fund Source, EConnect Delivery, Shareholder Call review analysis, statement support, Mutual Fund Profile II services, dealer/fund merger events, NAV reprocessing, voluntary state withholdings and additional services mutually agreed upon.

In addition to the fees described above, additional fees may be charged to the extent that changes to applicable laws, rules or regulations require additional work or expenses related to services provided (e.g., compliance with new liquidity risk management and reporting requirements).

\*Subject to annual CPI increase– All Urban Consumers – U.S. City Average

Fees are calculated pro rata and billed monthly.

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**The monthly fee for an open account shall be charged in the month during which an account is opened through the month in which such account is closed. The monthly fee for a closed account shall be charged in the month following the month during which such account is closed**

TRANSFER AGENT & SHAREHOLDER SERVICES ACCOUNT SERVICES<br>FEE SCHEDULE

**<u>FAN</u> <u>Web</u>**

Shareholder internet access to account information and transaction capabilities through a hyperlink at the fund group web site. Shareholders access account information, portfolio listing fund family, transaction history, purchase additional shares through ACH, etc.

<u>FAN</u> <u>Web</u> <u>Premium</u> <u>(Fund</u> <u>Groups</u> <u>over</u> <u>50,000</u> <u>open</u> <u>accounts)</u>

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implementation - $[ ] /fund group – includes up to [ ] hours of technical/BSA support

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual Base Fee - $[ ] /year

<u>FAN</u> <u>Web</u> <u>Select</u> <u>(Fund</u> <u>Groups</u> <u>under</u> <u>50,000</u> <u>open</u> <u>accounts)</u>

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implementation - $[ ] /fund group – includes up to [ ] hours of technical/BSA support

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual Base Fee - $[ ] /year

FAN Web Direct (API) – Quoted Separately

Customization - $[ ] /hour

Activity (Session) Fees:

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inquiry - $[ ] /event

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Account Maintenance - $[ ] /event

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction – financial transactions, reorder statements, etc. - $[ ] /event

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New Account Setup - $[ ] /event (Not available with FAN Web Select)

Strong Authentication:

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /month per active FAN Web ID (Any ID that has had activity within the 180-day period prior to the billing cycle)

**<u>FAN</u> <u>Web</u> <u>Mobile</u>**

Access to account information and transaction capabilities through mobile internet devices. Shareholders can access portfolio summary, account balances, account history, and conduct financial transaction requests such as purchases, redemptions, and exchanges.

<u>Initial</u> <u>Implementation</u> <u>Site</u> <u>Setup</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>-</u> <u>$</u><u>[ ]</u>

Monthly Base Fee - $[ ]

<u>Transaction</u> <u>Fees:</u>

Inquiry - $[ ] /event

Maintenance - $[ ] /event

Transaction - $[ ] /event

New Account Establishment Setup - $[ ] /event

**<u>FAN</u> <u>Mail</u>**

Financial planner mailbox provides transaction, account and price information to financial planners and small broker/dealers for import into a variety of financial planning software packages.

Base Fee Per Management Company – file generation and delivery - $[ ] /year

Per Record Charge

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rep/Branch/ID - $[ ]

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dealer - $[ ]

Price Files - $[ ] /record or $[ ] /user per month, whichever is less

**<u>Vision</u> <u>Mutual</u> <u>Fund</u> <u>Gateway</u>**

Permits broker/dealers, financial planners, and RIAs to use a web-based system to perform order and account inquiry, execute trades, print applications, review prospectuses, and establish new accounts.

Inquiry Only

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inquiry - $[ ] /event

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Per broker ID - $[ ] /month per ID

Transaction Processing

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-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implementation - $[ ] /management company

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Transaction – purchase, redeem, exchange, literature order - $[ ] /event

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New Account Setup – $[ ] /event Monthly Minimum Charge - $[ ] /month

**<u>Vision</u> <u>Electronic</u> <u>Statements</u>**

Provides the capability for financial intermediaries to access electronic statements via the Vision application.\*

<u>Implementation</u> <u>Fees</u>

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop eBusiness Solutions Software - $[ ] /fund group

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Code Print Software - $[ ] /fund group

<u>Load</u> <u>charges</u>

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /image

<u>Archive</u> <u>charge</u> <u>(for</u> <u>any</u> <u>image</u> <u>stored</u> <u>beyond</u> <u>[ ]</u> <u>years)</u>

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /document

\*Normal Vision ID and activity charges also apply.

**<u>Client</u> <u>Web</u> <u>Data</u> <u>Access</u>**

Fund Services client on-line access to fund and investor data through Fund Services technology applications and data delivery and security software.

Report Source

Setup: $[ ] (Includes access to Fund Source)

Service: $[ ] /user per month

BDS – Statement Storage & Retrieval

Setup: $[ ] /user

Service: $[ ] /user per month

Custom Electronic File Exchange (PowerSelect File Development)

Setup: $[ ] /request (Includes up to [ ] hours of programming. If beyond, additional time will be $[ ] / hour consultation and development.)

Service: $[ ] /file per month

Mail File (DDS mailbox in which clients can pull information): $[ ] /file setup

TIP File Setup

Setup & Delivery of Standard TIP Files: $[ ] /request (Unlimited files per request)

Custom TIP File Development: $[ ] /request (Includes up to [ ] hours of programming. If beyond, additional time will be $[ ] /hour consultation and development.)

**<u>Client</u> <u>Dedicated</u> <u>Line</u> <u>Data</u> <u>Access</u>**

For Fund Services clients requiring continuous on-line access to Fund Services shareholder accounting systems, such as for client call center support:

$[ ] /year per workstation for TA2000 AWD access

Data communications setup and monthly charges based upon location and bandwidth

Training billed at hourly rates plus out-of-pocket expenses

**<u>Programming</u> <u>Charges</u>**

$[ ] /hour

Charges incurred for customized services based upon fund family requirements including but not limited to:

Fund setup programming (transfer agent system, statements, options, etc.) – estimate 10 hours per CUSIP

Conversion programming

Customized service development

Voice response system setup (menu selections, shareholder system integration, testing, etc.) – estimated at 3 hours per fund family

All other client specific customization and/or development services

**<u>Transfer</u> <u>Agent</u> <u>Training</u> <u>Services</u>**

On-site at Fund Services - $[ ] /day

At Client Location - $[ ] /day plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses if required

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**<u>Short-Term</u> <u>Trader</u>** – Software application used to track and/or assess transaction fees that are determined to be short-term trades. Service can be applied to some or all funds within a fund family. Fees will be applied if the fund(s) have a redemption fee.

[ ] days or less: $[ ] /open account

[ ] days: $[ ] /open account

[ ] days: $[ ] /open account

[ ] days – 1 year: $[ ] /open account

[ ] year – [ ] years: $[ ] /open account

**<u>Cost</u> <u>Basis</u> <u>Reporting</u>** – Annual reporting of shareholder cost basis for non-fiduciary direct accounts based upon an average cost single category basis calculation.

$[ ] /direct open account per year

**<u>Excessive Trader</u>** – Software application that monitors the number of trades (exchanges, redemptions) that meet fund family criteria for excessive trading and automatically prevents trades in excess of the fund family parameters.

$[ ] setup /fund group of [ ] funds, $[ ] setup /fund group of over [ ] funds

$[ ] /account per year

**<u>12b-1</u> <u>Distribution</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Aging</u>** – Aging shareholder account share lots in order to monitor and begin assessing 12b-1 fees after a certain share lot age will be charged at $[ ] per open account per year.

**<u>Email</u> <u>Services</u>** – Services to capture, queue, monitor, service and archive shareholder email correspondence:

$[ ] setup /fund group

$[ ] /month administration

$[ ] /received email correspondence

**<u>Dealer Reclaim Services</u>** – Services reclaim fund losses due to the pricing differences for dealer trade adjustments such as between dealer placed trades and cancellations. There will be no correspondence charges related to this service.

$[ ] /fund group per month

**<u>Shareholder</u> <u>Performance</u> <u>Statements</u>** – We have a variety of features available for providing account or portfolio level performance information on investor statements. Actual costs will depend upon specific client requirements.

Setup - $[ ] /fund group

Annual Fee - $[ ] /open and closed account

**<u>Literature</u> <u>Fulfillment</u> <u>Services\*</u>**

Account Management

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /month (account management, lead reporting and database administration)

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kit and order processing expenses, postage, and printing

Inbound Teleservicing Only

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Account Management - $[ ] /month

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Call Servicing - $[ ] /minute

Lead Conversion Reporting (Closed Loop)

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Account Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- $[ ] /month

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Database Installation, Setup -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$[ ] /fund group

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Specialized Programming - (Separate Quote)\*

\*Fees exclude postage and printing charges.

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**<u>FAF</u> <u>Money</u> <u>Market</u> <u>Fund</u> <u>Service</u> <u>Organizations</u>**

$[ ] /money market share class per year

Out-of-pocket expenses (see Transfer Agent Fee Schedule)

**<u>Charges</u> <u>Paid</u> <u>by</u> <u>Investors</u>**

Shareholder accounts will be charged based upon the type of activity and type of account, including the following: <u>Qualified Plan Fees</u>

$[ ] /qualified plan account or Coverdell ESA account (Cap at $[ ] /SSN)

$[ ] /transfer to successor trustee

$[ ] /participant distribution (Excluding SWPs)

$[ ] /refund of excess contribution

$[ ] /reconversion/recharacterization

<u>Additional</u> <u>Shareholder</u> <u>Paid</u> <u>Fees</u>

$[ ] /outgoing wire transfer or overnight delivery

$[ ] /telephone exchange

$[ ] /return check or ACH or stop payment

$[ ] /research request per account (Cap at $[ ] /request) (This fee applies to requests for statements older than the prior year)

**<u>Physical</u> <u>Certificate</u> <u>Processing</u>** – Services to support the setup and processing of physical certificated shares for a fund family:

$[ ] setup/fund group

$[ ] /certificate transaction

**<u>Same</u> <u>Day</u> <u>Cash</u> <u>Management</u>**

Setup: $[ ] (Access via Internet VPN)

Service: $[ ] /user per month

**<u>Real</u> <u>Time</u> <u>Cash</u> <u>Flow</u>**

Implementation (one time charge) & Recurring Charges (monthly)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] Users – $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] Users – $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] Users – $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] Users – $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] Users – $[ ]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[ ] Users – $[ ]

Training

WebEx - $[ ] /user

On Site at Fund Services - $[ ] /day

At Client Location - $[ ] /day plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses if required

Real Time Data Feeds

Implementation (per feed) - $[ ] /hour ([ ] hour estimate) Recurring (per feed) - $[ ] /month

**<u>Expedited</u> <u>CUSIP</u> <u>Setup</u>** - $[ ] /CUSIP (Less than [ ] days)

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**MARS SALES REPORTING & COMPLIANCE SERVICES<br>SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES<br>FEE SCHEDULE**

**<u>System</u> <u>Implementation</u> <u>Cost</u>**

$[ ] - MARS Base 22c-2 Compliance Only

$[ ] - MARS Base Sales and Asset Reporting Module & MARS Base Core CRM Module

$[ ] /hour – Software or report customization

**<u>Monthly</u> <u>Service</u> <u>Fee</u>**

$[ ] – Standard monthly service fee

**<u>Monthly</u> <u>Base</u> <u>Module</u> <u>Fees</u> <u>(Per</u> <u>user)</u>**

$[ ] – MARS Base 22c-2 Compliance Module

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22c-2 Rules definition, workflow process management, data request manager, account, and transactions

$[ ] – MARS Base Sales and Asset Reporting Module

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Data cleaning, and sales & asset reports with sales views

$[ ] – MARS Base Core CRM Module

-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Firm, branch, rep profiles, activity management, calendar, tickler, security & administration, and rep import

**<u>Optional</u> <u>Services</u> <u>(Monthly</u> <u>per</u> <u>user</u> <u>unless</u> <u>otherwise</u> <u>noted)</u>**

$[ ] – Channel/territory manager (included in base fee for CRM Module)

$[ ] – Customer/account module

$[ ] – MARS omnibus reconciliation manager

$[ ] – Supermarket platform reporting module

$[ ] – Data quality module (only one license needed)

$[ ] – Handheld module

$[ ] – Handheld implementation (one time only)

$[ ] – Mapping integration module

$[ ] – Multiple Windows Module (only one license needed)

$[ ] – Document Management Module (only one license needed)

$[ ] – Profiling Module (only one license needed)

**<u>Discovery-RIA</u>**<sup>TM</sup> **<u>Database</u> <u>Integration</u>**

Discovery-RIATM Implementation: $[ ] – One-time setup fee

Discovery-RIATM Integration: $[ ] – Monthly fee

**<u>MARS</u> <u>Training</u>**

WebEx - $[ ] /user

On Site at Fund Services - $[ ] /day

At Client Location - $[ ] /day plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses if required

**<u>Enhanced</u> <u>Support</u> <u>Services</u> <u>(Monthly</u> <u>fee)</u>**

$[ ] – Basic support components, data scrubbing (cleaning of firm, branch, and rep information), database query requests, compliance report monitoring/review/analysis, compliance workflow assistance, and business requirements analysis.

**<u>NSCC</u> <u>SDR</u> <u>Fees</u>**

Line maintenance fee $[ ] /month

Line use fee $[ ] /hour

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Transaction fee $[ ] /[ ] records

INFORMA ELECTRONIC SHAREHOLDER STATEMENT SERVICES<br>FEE SCHEDULE

**<u>Electronic</u> <u>Confirm</u> <u>Presentation</u>**

eCDLY will load shareowner daily confirmations (financial transactions only, does not include maintenance confirmations) and send notification to consented shareowners of a new document to view.

Document Loading, Storage, and Access - $[ ] /statement

Document Consent Processing, Suppression, and Notification - $[ ] /suppressed statement

Development & Implementation of Electronic Confirm Statements - $[ ] initial setup fee Note: Quarterly minimum fee of $[ ].

**<u>Electronic</u> <u>Investor</u> <u>Statement</u> <u>Presentation</u>**

eStatements will load shareowner investor statements in a PDF format and send notification to the consented shareowners of a new document to view.

Document Loading, Storage, and Access - $[ ] /statement

Document Consent Processing, Suppression, and Notification - $[ ] /suppressed statement

Development & Implementation of Electronic Investor Statements - $[ ] initial setup fee

**<u>Electronic</u> <u>Tax</u> <u>Presentation</u>**

eTax will load TA2000 tax forms and send notification to the consented shareowners of a new document to view.

Document Loading, Storage, and Access - $[ ] /statement

Document Consent Processing, Suppression, and Notification - $[ ] /suppressed statement

Development & Implementation of Electronic Tax Statements - $[ ] initial setup fee

**<u>Electronic</u> <u>Compliance</u> <u>Presentation</u>**

eCompliance allows consented users to receive an email containing a link to the respective compliance material for each compliance run.

Document Loading, Storage, and Access

Document Consent Processing, Suppression, and Notification - $[ ] /suppressed statement

Development & Implementation of Electronic Compliance Documents - $[ ] initial setup fee Note: Annual compliance minimum fee of $[ ].

**<u>FAN</u> <u>Web</u> <u>Transaction</u> <u>Fees</u>**

View Consent Enrollment - $[ ] /transaction

Consent Enrollment - $[ ] /transaction

View Statements - $[ ] /view

**<u>Notes:</u>**

All pricing based upon contractual three-year term. Proposal is rough estimate based upon client request. Rates subject to change once formal business requirements are received and reviewed. Estimate is valid for 90 days based on the following conditions:

Document Loading, Storage and Access - Statements presented as PDF documents. Includes data preparation for web-based presentment, document loading, hot storage for two years (2) on primary DASD and WORM-media and unlimited access. Statements will be loaded for all accounts, regardless of consent.

Document Consent Processing, Suppression & Notification – On-line consent registration, paper suppression, processing, quality control and email notification of document availability to an ISP address. Suppression and Notification volume will be determined by customer consent. Email notification of document availability to an ISP address. Notification volume will be determined by customer consent.

Document Setup & Development Fees-- Includes gathering business requirements and creation of functional specification document with record types II, AS, and AT, utilizing a DST OUTPUT MIMS data feed. Applies to major classes of documents (e.g. daily confirm, investor, and tax documents) and significantly different documents within a class (e.g. a high net worth statement). Document set up fees will be determined upon requirements gathering and defining project scope.

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Consent options will be reflected on TA2000; Email tracking and reporting on TA2000 Electronic Media reports

Standard Development Fee- Fee assessed for any additional programming outside of the initial implementation scope or any additional post-production enhancements. $[ ] per hour.

**eCONNECT PLATFORM SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE**

eCONNECT is a Web-based platform featuring global content management, product distribution services, and digital print-on-demand technology. eCONNECT is accessible from any desktop, laptop, or mobile device so you can quickly and efficiently find, use, manage, and disseminate the information you need to maintain client relationships.

**<u>System</u> <u>Implementation</u> <u>Cost</u>**

$[ ] – Implementation of Literature Fulfillment Management System, Online Fulfillment System

Setup client rules, operating standards, email alerts, and inventory

Physical inventory conversion to Fund Services platform

**<u>Monthly</u> <u>Service</u> <u>Fee</u>**

$[ ] – Standard monthly service fee

Portals are defined by a unique point of entry, navigation, and business rules

**<u>1-To-1</u> <u>Electronic</u> <u>Marketing</u> <u>Delivery</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Month</u>**

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

**<u>Email</u> <u>Marketing</u> <u>(Message</u> <u>&</u> <u>Setup</u> <u>Fee</u> <u>Per</u> <u>Campaign)</u>**

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Up to [ ]

$[ ] – Per [ ] over [ ]

**<u>eConnect</u> <u>Training</u>**

WebEx - $[ ] /user

On Site at Fund Services - $[ ] /day

At Client Location - $[ ] /day plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses if required

**SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS**

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**Adviser's Signature below acknowledges approval of the fee schedules on this Exhibit for Scharf Investments, LLC.**

**Scharf Investments, LLC**

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| By: <u>/s/Jason Marcus</u>  |
| Name: <u>Jason Marcus</u>  |
| Title: <u>Chief Operating Officer</u>  |
| Date: <u>7/17/2025 \| 1:25:56 PM PDT</u> |

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## Ex-99.(I)(Ii)

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August 5, 2025

Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF, each a series of Advisors Series Trust

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to Advisors Series Trust, a Delaware statutory trust with transferable shares (the "Trust") in connection with the Trust's Post-Effective Amendment No. 1177 to its Registration Statement filed on Form N-1A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Amendment") relating to the issuance by the Trust of an indefinite number of $0.01 par value shares of beneficial interest (the "Shares") in respect of the Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF, each a series of the Trust (each, a "Fund").

We have examined copies, either certified or otherwise proved to be genuine to our satisfaction, of the Trust's Declaration and By-Laws, and other documents relating to its organization, operation, and proposed operation, and we have made such other investigations as, in our judgment, are necessary or appropriate to enable us to render the opinion expressed below.

We are admitted to the Bar of The State of New York. We express no opinion herein as to any laws other than Chapter 38 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code Annotated, as amended, entitled "Treatment of Delaware Statutory Trusts" (the "Delaware Statutory Trust Act") and the federal laws of the United States. We call to your attention that, as to applicable law, our opinion is based upon our examination of the Delaware Statutory Trust Act as currently in effect.

Based upon the foregoing, it is our opinion that the shares of the Fund currently being registered under the aforesaid Registration Statement will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable by the Trust, or its creditors subject to compliance with the 1933 Act, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and applicable state laws regulating the offer and sale of securities.

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With respect to the opinion expressed above, we note that, pursuant to Section 5 of Article IV of the Declaration, the trustees of the Trust have the power to cause any shareholder, or any shareholder of a particular series, to pay directly, in advance or arrears, for charges of the Trust's custodian or transfer, shareholder servicing or similar agent, an amount fixed from time to time by the trustees, by setting off such charges due from such shareholder from declared but unpaid dividends owed such shareholder and/or by reducing the number of shares in the account of such shareholder by that number of full and/or fractional shares which represent the outstanding amount of such charges due from such shareholder.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with and as a part of the Amendment. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Sullivan & Worcester LLP

SULLIVAN & WORCESTER LLP

DP/RLS

## Ex-99.(J)(I)

**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

We consent to the references to our firm in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1177 and Amendment No. 1179 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Advisors Series Trust and to the use of our report dated November 27, 2024 on the financial statements and financial highlights of the Scharf Fund and Scharf Global Opportunity Fund, each a series of Advisors Series Trust, appearing in Form N-CSR for the year ended September 30, 2024, which are also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**/s/ TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP**

**Philadelphia, Pennsylvania**

**August 5, 2025**

## Ex-99.(J)(Ii)

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**CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**

We hereby consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of our report dated May 7, 2025, relating to the special purpose schedules of investments as of January 31, 2025, to be acquired by Scharf ETF and Scharf Global Opportunity ETF, and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Financial Statements" in the Statement of Additional Information.

/s/ Cohen & Company, Ltd.

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

August 5, 2025

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## Ex-99.(M)(Ii)

**ADVISORS SERIES TRUST**

**<u>DISTRIBUTION PLAN</u>**

**(12b-1 Plan)**

The following Distribution Plan (the "Plan") has been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), by Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, on behalf of the series of the Trust listed on Schedule A as may be amended from time to time (each, a "Fund"). The Plan has been approved by a majority of the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board"), including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any Rule 12b-1 Agreement (as defined below) (the "Disinterested Trustees"), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such Plan.

In approving the Plan, the Board determined that adoption of the Plan would be prudent and in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. Such approval by the Board of Trustees included a determination, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment and in light of its fiduciary duties, that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit the Fund and its shareholders.

The provisions of the Plan are as follows:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PAYMENTS BY THE FUND TO PROMOTE THE SALE OF FUND SHARES

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust, on behalf of each identified Fund, will pay the principal distributor of the Fund's shares (the "Distributor") a distribution fee and shareholder servicing fee equal to a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund as shown on Schedule A in connection with the promotion and distribution of Fund shares and the provision of personal services to shareholders, including, but not necessarily limited to, advertising, compensation to underwriters, dealers and selling personnel, the printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than current Fund shareholders, and the printing and mailing of sales literature. The Distributor may pay all or a portion of these fees to any registered securities dealer, financial institution or any other person (the "Recipient") who renders assistance in distributing or promoting the sale of shares, or who provides certain shareholder services, pursuant to a written agreement (the "Rule 12b-1 Agreement"), a form of which is attached hereto as Appendix A with respect to each Fund. To the extent not so paid by the Distributor, such amounts may be retained by the Distributor. Payment of these fees shall be made monthly promptly following the close of the month.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RULE 12B-1 AGREEMENTS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Rule 12b-1 Agreement shall be entered into with respect to the Fund and no payments shall be made pursuant to any Rule 12b-1 Agreement, unless such Rule 12b-1 Agreement is in writing and the form of which has first been delivered to and approved by a vote of a majority of the Board, and of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such Rule 12b-1 Agreement. The form of Rule 12b-1 Agreement relating to the Fund attached hereto as Appendix A has been approved by the Board as specified above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any Rule 12b-1 Agreement shall describe the services to be performed by the Recipient and shall specify the amount of, or the method for determining, the compensation to the Recipient.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Rule 12b-1 Agreement may be entered into unless it provides (i) that it may be terminated with respect to the Fund at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the shareholders of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees, on not more than

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60 days' written notice to the other party to the Rule 12b-1 Agreement, and (ii) that it shall automatically terminate in the event of its assignment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any Rule 12b-1 Agreement shall continue in effect for a period of more than one year from the date of its execution only if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by a vote of a majority of the Board, and of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such Rule 12b-1 Agreement.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;QUARTERLY REPORTS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each Distributor shall provide to the Board, and the Board shall review at least quarterly, a written report of all amounts expended pursuant to the Plan. This report shall include the identity of the recipient of each payment and the purpose for which the amounts were expended and such other information as the Board may reasonably request.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF THE PLAN

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Plan shall become effective immediately upon approval by the vote of a majority of the Board, and of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval of the Plan. The Plan shall continue in effect with respect to each Fund for a period of one year from its effective date unless terminated pursuant to its terms. Thereafter, the Plan shall continue with respect to each Fund from year to year, provided that such continuance is approved at least annually by a vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees, and of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such continuance. The Plan, or any Rule 12b-1 agreement, may be terminated with respect to each Fund at any time, without penalty, on not more than 60 days' written notice by a majority vote of shareholders of the Fund, or by vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees.

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SELECTION OF DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During the period in which the Plan is effective, the selection and nomination of those Trustees who are Disinterested Trustees of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of the Disinterested Trustees.

6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AMENDMENTS

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All material amendments of the Plan shall be in writing and shall be approved by a vote of a majority of the Board, and of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such amendment. In addition, the Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount to be expended by a Fund hereunder without the approval by a majority vote of shareholders of such Fund.

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RECORDKEEPING

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Trust shall preserve copies of the Plan, any Rule 12b-1 Agreement and all reports made pursuant to Section 3 for a period of not less than six years from the date of this Plan, any such Rule 12b-1 Agreement or such reports, as the case may be, the first two years in an easily accessible place.

Adopted: March 21, 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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**Appendix A**

**<u>Rule 12b-1 Related Agreement</u>**

[Distributor]

[Adviser name and address]

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This letter will confirm our understanding and agreement with respect to payments to be made to you pursuant to a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") adopted by Advisors Series Trust (the "Trust"), on behalf of each series of the Trust listed on Schedule A as may be amended from time to time (each a "Fund"), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"). The Plan and this related agreement (the "Rule 12b-1 Agreement") have been approved by a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Board"), including a majority of the Board who are not "interested persons" of the Trust, as defined in the Act, and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in this or any other Rule 12b-1 Agreement (the "Disinterested Trustees"), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting thereon. Such approval included a determination by the Board that, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment and in light of its fiduciary duties, there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan will benefit the Fund or its shareholders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the extent you provide distribution and marketing services in the promotion of the Fund's shares and/or services to the Fund's shareholders, including furnishing services and assistance to your customers who invest in and own shares, including, but not limited to, answering routine inquiries regarding the Fund and assisting in changing account designations and addresses, we shall pay you a fee as described on Schedule A. We reserve the right to increase, decrease or discontinue the fee at any time in our sole discretion upon written notice to you.

You agree that all activities conducted under this Rule 12b-1 Related Agreement will be conducted in accordance with the Plan, as well as all applicable state and federal laws, including the Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. PATRIOT Act of 2001 and any applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You shall furnish us with such information as shall reasonably be requested either by the Board or by us with respect to the services provided and the fees paid to you pursuant to this Rule 12b-1 Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We shall furnish to the Board, for its review, on a quarterly basis, a written report of the amounts expended under the Plan by us and the purposes for which such expenditures were made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Rule 12b-1 Agreement may be terminated: (a) on 60 days' written notice after the vote of a majority of shareholders, or (b) at any time by the vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees, in each case, without payment of any penalty. In addition, this Rule 12b-1 Agreement will be terminated by any act which terminates the Plan or the Distribution Agreement between the Trust and us and shall terminate immediately in the event of its assignment. This Rule 12b-1 Agreement may be amended by us upon written notice to you, and you shall be deemed to have consented to such

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amendment upon effecting any purchases of shares for your own account or on behalf of any of your customer's accounts following your receipt of such notice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Rule 12b-1 Agreement shall become effective on the date accepted by you and shall continue in full force and effect so long as the continuance of the Plan and this Rule 12b-1 Agreement are approved at least annually by a vote of the Board and of the Disinterested Trustees, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting thereon. All communications to us should be sent to the above address. Any notice to you shall be duly given if mailed or faxed to you at the address specified by you below.

**[Distributor]**

By:<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

**Accepted**:

<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

(Dealer or Service Provider Name)

<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

(Street Address)

<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

(City)(State)(ZIP)

<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

(Telephone No.)

<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

(Facsimile No.)

By:<u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

(Name and Title)

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**Schedule A**

**to the**

**Rule 12b-1 Related Agreement**

**as of March 21, 2025**

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| **<u>Series of Advisors Series Trust</u>** | **<u>Rule 12b-1 Fee</u>** |
| Scharf ETF | 0.25% of average daily net assets |
| Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | 0.25% of average daily net assets |

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For all services rendered pursuant to the Rule 12b-1 Agreement, we shall pay you the fee shown above calculated as follows:

The above fee as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund (computed on an annual basis) which are owned of record by your firm as nominee for your customers or which are owned by those customers of your firm whose records, as maintained by the Trust or its agent, designate your firm as the customer's dealer or service provider of record.

We shall make the determination of the net asset value, which determination shall be made in the manner specified in the Fund's current prospectus, and pay to you, on the basis of such determination, the fee specified above, to the extent permitted under the Plan.

## Ex-99.(P)(Iii)

**II. CODE OF ETHICS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Introduction**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Purpose</u>

This section of Tidal Investments, LLC (the "**Company**" or "**Firm**") Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics (the "**Manual**") has been adopted to provide an overview of policies and procedures applicable to the Company's Code of Ethics (the "**Code of Ethics**" or "**Code**") in an effort to maintain a policy of strict compliance with the highest standards of ethical business conduct and the provisions of applicable laws, including state and federal securities laws and regulations. Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "**1940 Act**") requires investment advisers to registered investment companies to adopt a written Code of Ethics and to report any material compliance violations. Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "**Advisers Act**") (together, the 1940 Act and the Advisers Act, the "**Rules**"), require the Company to adopt a code of ethics containing provisions reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons (as defined below) from engaging in any act, practice or course of business prohibited by the Rules.

Currently, the Company's clients include investment companies registered under the 1940 Act (each, an "**Exchange Traded Fund**," and collectively, the "**Exchange Traded Funds**"). The Exchange Traded Funds are each a series of one of multiple ETF series trusts, including the Tidal ETF Trust, Tidal Trust II, and Tidal Trust III (each, a "**Trust,**" and collectively, the **"Trusts"**)). Each Trust is an open-end management investment company consisting of multiple series, including the Funds. Each specific Statement of Additional Information ("**SAI**") relates to each applicable Fund. Each Trust is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations adopted thereunder, as amended, the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company and the offering of the Funds' shares ("Shares") is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Each Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees (the "Board"). The investment objective of each Fund is as stated in its Prospectus under "Investment Objective."

In addition to the Exchange Traded Funds, the Company's clients include the ATAC Rotation Fund, an open-end mutual fund which is part of the MPS Trust and is subject to the MPS Trust Policies and Procedures.

The Company also acts as Adviser or Sub-Adviser to individual, high net worth individuals and institutional investors through separately managed accounts (the "**Separate Accounts**"). The Exchange Traded Funds, the ATAC Rotation Fund, and the Separate Accounts are each a "**Client**" and collectively, "**Clients**")<sup>2</sup> This Code is predicated on the principle that the Company, in its capacity as an investment adviser, owes a fiduciary duty to all of its clients. Every fiduciary has the duty and responsibility to act in the utmost good faith and in the best interests of the Client and to always place the Client's interests first and foremost. Accordingly, the Company's principles, partners, members, directors, officers, managers, and other personnel of the Company, as well as other persons under the supervision and control of the Company, including

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interns, temporary or contract workers (each, an "**Employee**") must avoid activities, interests and relationships that run contrary (or appear to run contrary) to the best interests of Clients.

"**Access Person**" means (i) all management personnel (officers, directors and partners) of the Company, and (ii) any other Employee of the Company who has access to information regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Company or the portfolio holdings of any of its clients, or who is involved in making recommendations with respect to purchases or sales of securities.

In addition, this Code of Ethics has been adopted to ensure that Employees who have knowledge of the portfolio transactions will not be able to act thereon to the disadvantage of the Company or its Clients. Furthermore, the Rules prohibit fraudulent activities by affiliated persons of a registered investment adviser to a client, such as the Company. Specifically, it is unlawful for any of these persons to: (i) employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a Client; (ii) make any untrue statement of a material fact to a Client or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made to a Client, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; (iii) to engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit on a Client; or (iv) to engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a Client.

It is the responsibility of each Employee to understand the various laws applicable to them, and to conduct personal securities transactions in a manner that does not interfere with the transactions of the Company or its Clients, or otherwise take unfair advantage of the Company or its Clients.

The Code does not address every possible situation that may arise; however, every Employee is responsible for exercising good judgment, applying ethical principles, and bringing violations or potential violations of the Code of Ethics to the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer (the "**CCO**"). Any questions regarding the Company's Code of Ethics should be referred to the CCO. The CCO is responsible for ensuring that the policies and procedures within this Code of Ethics are strictly adhered to, and that each Employee of the Company attests to such policies and procedures annually.

<sup>2</sup> As an SEC-registered investment adviser, the Company owes a fiduciary duty to all of its Clients. In 2006, the decision by the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in Goldstein v. SEC, 451 F.3d 873 (D.C. Cir. June 23, 2006), with respect to private funds/investment companies, clarified that the "client" of an investment adviser to a private fund itself and not an investor in the fund. For purposes of this Manual, the terms "**Exchange Traded Fund**" or "**Separate Account**" refer to the advisory clients of the Company.<br>

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It is the responsibility of each Employee to understand the various laws applicable to them,and to conduct personal securities transactions in a manner that does not interfere with the transactions of the Company or its Clients, or otherwise take unfair advantage of the Company or its Clients.

The Code does not address every possible situation that may arise; however, every Employee is responsible for exercising good judgment, applying ethical principles, and bringing violations or potential violations of the Code of Ethics to the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer (the "**CCO**"). Any questions regarding the Company's Code of Ethics should be referred to the CCO. The CCO is responsible for ensuring that the policies and procedures within this Code of Ethics are strictly adhered to, and that each Employee of the Company attests to such policies and procedures annually.

To facilitate compliance reporting, documentation and testing, the Company hosts an online compliance reporting tool, ComplySci (the "**Compliance Portal**"). The Compliance Portal's user-friendly features allow an efficient online administration of the compliance program tailored to the Company's specific needs. For a full description of the Compliance Portal and how it is utilized, please see attached to this Manual Appendix VII. All Employees are required to maintain an account and make all disclosures via the Compliance Portal.

**FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS CODE CONSTITUTES A BREACH OF AN EMPLOYEE'S OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT HIMSELF OR HERSELF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANIES' POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND IN CERTAIN CASES MAY RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF LAW. APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL ACTION BY THE COMPANY MAY INCLUDE CENSURE, FINE, RESTRICTION ON ACTIVITIES OR SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Administration of Code</u>

In order to meet the requirements of the Rules, the Code of Ethics includes a procedure for detecting and preventing material trading abuses and requires all Tidal employees to report personal securities transactions on an initial, quarterly, and annual basis (the "**Reports**"). The CCO shall be responsible for all aspects of administering, and all interpretive issues arising under, this Code. The CCO is responsible for considering any requests for exceptions to, or exemptions from, the Code. Any exceptions to, or exemptions from, the Code shall be subject to such additional procedures, reviews and reporting as may be deemed appropriate by the CCO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Reporting of Violations</u>

It is the policy of the Company that any violation or suspected violation of applicable laws or of this Manual shall be immediately reported to the CCO. An Employee must not conduct individual investigations, unless authorized to do so by the CCO. If an Employee who in good faith raises an issue regarding a possible violation of law, regulation, or Company policy or any suspected illegal or unethical behavior, the Company will strive to keep confidential the identity of any such Employee. Complete confidentiality may not be possible in every case, however, where investigation and regulatory reporting may be required. Nonetheless, the Company will not permit retribution, harassment, or intimidation of any Employee who in good faith makes any

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such report. To aid reporting, the Company has adopted the Compliance Concern Reporting and Certification Form, which is included as Exhibit B of this Manual and can be accessed via the Compliance Portal. All compliance concerns will be addressed within twenty-four (24) hours by the CCO. If the CCO determines that a violation of law has occurred or is likely, the Company will conduct an internal investigation which it will attempt to complete within 60-90 days following the report by such Employee. Possible Employee sanctions include, without limitation, letters of censure, suspension, termination of employment or such other course of action as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

The CCO will maintain a record of all breaches of the policies detailed in this Code, as well as the findings of any internal investigations conducted. No less frequently than quarterly, the CCO shall prepare a written report describing any issues arising under the Code or procedures, including, but not limited to, information about any violations of the Code or its underlying procedures and any sanctions imposed due to such violations and submit the information to the Trust CCO for each Trust for review by each Trust Board. In addition, the CCO shall certify to the each Trust Board as required that the Company has adopted procedures reasonably administered to prevent its Access Persons from violating the Code.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Whistleblower Protection</u>

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Code is designed to prevent or impede an Employee from acting in accordance with applicable federal or state whistleblower statutes, including but not limited to Section 21F(h)(1) of the Exchange Act and Rules 21F-2 and 21F-17 thereunder. Furthermore, it is the Company's policy that no Employee who submits a complaint made in good faith or reports a violation to a regulatory or law enforcement authority will experience retaliation or any penalty whatsoever. Any Employee who believes he or she has been subject to retaliation or reprisal as a result of reporting a concern or making a complaint is to report such action to the CCO, other senior management in the event the concern pertains to the CCO, or the relevant regulatory or law enforcement authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Recordkeeping Requirements</u>

The Company shall maintain the following records:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a copy of each Code in effect during the past five years

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a record of any violation of the Code and any action taken as a result of the violation for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a copy of each report made by an Access Person or other employee of Tidal as required by this Code, including any information provided in lieu of the reports, for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the report is made or the information is provided;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a copy of each written report provided to the Trust Board, as required by this Code, for five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the report is made;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a record of all persons required to make reports currently and during the past five years;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a record of all persons who are or were responsible for reviewing these reports during the past five years; and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a record of any decision and the reasons supporting that decision, to approve a person's purchase of securities in an initial public offering or private placement, for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted.

Tidal currently maintains the required records in the cloud.

Please see below Section VI.A. of this Manual for more information regarding recordkeeping requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Condition of Employment or Service with the Company</u>

This Code of Ethics applies to each Employee of the Company. Employees shall read and understand this Code and uphold the standards in the Code in their day-to-day activities at the Company. Compliance with the Code shall be a condition of employment or continued affiliation with the Company and conduct not in accordance herewith shall constitute grounds for sanctions (including, without limitation, reprimands, restrictions on activities, disgorgement, termination of employment, or removal from office).

Each Employee shall sign the Employee Annual Acknowledgement Form via the Compliance Portal or by signing the form attached to this Manual as Exhibit A certifying their receipt and understanding of, and agreement to comply with this Code. Such signed acknowledgement should be returned to the CCO and may be submitted electronically via the Compliance Portal. A new acknowledgement must be signed and certified to the CCO by all Employees should the Code of Ethics be revised or modified.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Standards of Conduct**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Employee Conduct</u>

The following general principles should guide the individual conduct of each Employee:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will not take any action that will violate any applicable laws or regulations, including all federal securities laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will bring any issues reasonably believed to place the Company at risk to the attention of the CCO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will not abuse or misappropriate the Company's or any Client assets or use them for personal gain.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will disclose any activities that may create an actual or potential conflict of interest between the Employee, the Company and/or any Client.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will deal fairly with Clients and other Employees and will not abuse the Employee's position of trust and responsibility with Clients or take inappropriate advantage of their position with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees will comply with the Code of Ethics.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Falsification of Alteration of Records</u>

Falsifying or altering records or reports of the Company, preparing records or reports that do not accurately or adequately reflect the underlying transactions or activities of the Company or its Clients, or knowingly approving such conduct is prohibited. Examples of prohibited financial or accounting practices include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Making false or inaccurate entries or statements in any Company or client books, records, or reports that intentionally hide or misrepresent the true nature of a transaction or activity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Manipulating books, records, or reports for personal gain;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Failing to maintain required books and records that completely, accurately, and timely reflect all business transactions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Maintaining any undisclosed or unrecorded Company or Client funds or assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Using funds for a purpose other than the described purpose;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Making a payment or approving a receipt with the understanding that the funds will be, or have been, used for a purpose other than what is described in the record of the transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Competition and Fair Dealing</u>

The Company seeks to outperform its competition fairly and honestly. It seeks competitive advantages through superior performance, not through unethical or illegal business practices. Stealing proprietary information, possessing trade secret information obtained without the owner's consent, or inducing such disclosures by past or present Employees of other companies is prohibited. Each Employee should endeavor to respect the rights of and deal fairly with the Company's Clients, vendors, service providers, suppliers, and competitors. No Employee should take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other intentional unfair dealing practice. Employees should not falsely disparage or make unfair negative comments about its competitors or their products and services. Negative public statements concerning the conduct or performance of any former Employee of the Company should also be avoided.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prohibition Against Insider Trading**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Company Policy</u>

Investment advisers and their employees often have access to material information about a public company that has not been publicly disseminated. Federal and state securities laws generally make it unlawful for any person to trade in securities of a publicly traded issuer while in possession of material, non-public information concerning such issuer or its securities. It is also unlawful to pass material, non-public information to others (a practice known as ("tipping"). The persons covered by these restrictions are not only "insiders" of publicly traded issuers, but also any other person who, under certain circumstances, learns of material, nonpublic information about an issuer, such as attorneys, investment banking analysts and investment managers.

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Violations of these restrictions have severe consequences for both the Company and its Employees. Trading on material, non-public information or communicating such information to others is punishable by imprisonment and criminal fines. In addition, employers may be subjected to liability for insider trading or tipping by Employees. Broker-dealers and investment advisors may be held liable for failing to take measures to deter securities laws violations where such failure is found to have substantially contributed to or permitted a violation.

In light of these rules, the Company has adopted the general policy, applicable to all Employees that an Employee may not trade in any Client or personal account in the securities of any publicly traded issuer about which the Employee possesses material, non-public information, nor "tip" others about such information.

The laws of insider trading are continuously changing. You may legitimately be uncertain about the application of the rules contained in this Code in a particular circumstance. Often, a single question can forestall disciplinary action or complex legal problems. You should notify the CCO immediately if you have any questions as to the propriety of any actions or about the policies and procedures contained herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Explanation of Insider Trading</u>

The elements of insider trading and the penalties for such unlawful conduct are discussed below. If any Employee has any questions, they should consult the CCO or their designee.

What is Material Information?

"Material information" is defined generally as information for which there is a substantial liklihood that a reasonable investor would consider it important in making his or her investment decisions, or information that is reasonably certain to have a substantial effect on price of a company's securities. Information that should be considered material includes, but is not limited 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;• business combinations (such as mergers or joint ventures),

&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 financial results,

&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 dividend policy,

&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 earnings estimates,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• significant litigation exposure,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• new product or service announcements,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• private securities offerings,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• plans for recapitalization,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• repurchase of shares or other reorganization plans

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• antitrust charges,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• labor disputes,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pending large commercial or government contracts,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• significant shifts in operating or financial circumstances (such as major write-offs and strikes at major plants), and

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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;• extraordinary business or management developments (such as key personnel changes).

Material information also may relate to the market for a company's securities. information about a significant order to purchase or sell securities may, in some contexts, be material. Prepublication information regarding reports in the financial press also may be material. For example, the United States Supreme Court upheld the criminal convictions of insider trading defendants who capitalized on prepublication information from *The Wall Street Journal's* "Heard on the Street" column.

No simple test exists to determine when information is material; assessments of materiality involve a highly fact-specific inquiry. If you are in receipt of non-public information that you believe is not material, you should confirm such determination with the CCO.

**What is Non-Public Information?**

Information is non-public until it has been effectively communicated to the marketplace. One must be able to point to some fact to show that the information is generally public. For example, information found in a report publicly filed with the SEC, or appearing in Dow Jones, Reuters Economic Services, The Wall Street Journal or other publications of general circulation would be considered public.

If the information is not available in the general media or in a public filing, it should be treated as non-public. If you are uncertain whether or not information is non-public, you should contact the CCO.

**Specific Sources of Material Non-Public Information**

Below is a list of potential sources of material, non-public information that Employees of the Company may periodically access. If an Employee accesses or utilizes any of these sources of information, whether in connection with their employment duties or otherwise, they should be particularly sensitive to the possibility of receiving material non-public information about a publicly-traded company, and immediately notify the CCO if they feel that they have received material non-public information. This list is provided for general guidance and is not an exclusive list of all possible sources of material non-public information.

Contacts with Public Companies

Contact with public companies represent an important part of the Compnay's research efforts. The Company may make investment decisions on the basis of conclusions formed through such contacts and analysis of publicly available information.

Employees must be especially alert to the potential for access to sensitive information during such contacts. Information received from company representatives during a conference call that is open to the investment community is public. The disclosure of this type of information is covered by SEC Regulation FD.

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Difficult legal issues arise, however, when, in the course of contacts with public companies, you become aware of material, non-public information. This could happen, for example, if a company's Chief Financial Officer prematurely discloses quarterly results to an analyst, or an investor relations representative makes a selective disclosure of adverse news to a handful of investors. In such situations, the Company must make a judgment as to its further conduct. To protect yourself, the Company and its Clients, you should contact the CCO immediately if you believe that you may have received material, non-public information.

All calls or meetings with any employee of a public company must be reported to the CCO prior to the meeting. To the extent that any meeting or contact is not open to the investment community, the CCO may require that an employee issue a standard notification at the beginning of the meeting that they do not wish to receive non-public information.

**Contacts with Research Consultants**

Employees may wish to engage the services of a third-party research firms (a "**Consulting Service"**), to assist in their research efforts. Generally, such Consulting Services provide access to experts (each a "**Consultant**") across a variety of industries and disciplines. Employees must be especially alert to the potential for access to material non-public or confidential information during such contacts.

Any paid engagement of a new Consulting Service or Consultant for a fee must be preapproved by the CCO. The CCO will maintain a list of all Company contacts with paid Consultants.

The following guidelines apply to all Employee contacts with paid Consulting Services and paid Consultants:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Prior to any conversation with a paid Consultant, Employees must remind or inform such Consultant that (i) the Company invests in publicly traded securities and (ii) neither the Company nor the Employee wish to receive material, non-public information or confidential information that the Consultant is under a duty, legal or otherwise, not to disclose.

The consultant must acknowledge that he or she is unaware of any conflict with any law, regulation or duty owed to any person or entity that may arise by providing the Company or its Employees with his or her services or inform the Employee or the Company otherwise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If a Consultant inadvertently discloses material non-public information regarding any company, the Employee must contact the CCO immediately, who will determine if the company must be added to the Restricted List.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 CCO or a designee may chaperone calls with Consultants.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Employees may not discuss any company (public or private) with which a Consultant is affiliated, including but not limited to a director, trustee, officer, employee or any other known affiliation.

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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;• Employees are reminded of their non-disclosure obligations regarding Company information contained in the Company's Compliance Manual.

***Creation Baskets***

A Creation Basket is a particular list of security names and quantities (or other assets) held by an ETF. Typically, the composition of a creation basket is made publicly available each business day by the ETF via the Fund's holding's disclosure. However, in certain instances, pursuant to exemptive relief, an ETF may disclose holdings publicly in a period of time other than daily. It is the Company's policy that any personnel with knowledge of the composition of a Creation Basket will be prohibited from disclosing such information to any other person, except as authorized in the course of their required duties of employment, until such information is made public pursuant to the ETF's portfolio holdings policy.

***Tender Offers***

Tender offers represent a particular concern in the law of insider trading for two reasons: First, tender offer activity often produces extraordinary volatility in the price of the target company's securities. Trading during this time period is more likely to attract regulatory attention (and produces a disproportionate percentage of insider trading cases). Second, the SEC has adopted a rule that expressly forbids trading and "tipping" while in possession of material, non-public information regarding a tender offer received from the tender offer or, the target company, or anyone acting on behalf of either. In light of these rules, it is the Company's general policy, which is applicable to all Employees that any Employee in possession of material, non-public information regarding a tender offer is prohibited from trading the tender offer issuer or the target issuer in any Client or personal account and is prohibited from "tipping" others about such information. Any Employee in possession of material, non-public information regarding a tender offer must report it immediately to the CCO.

***Bank Debt***

The Company may wish to invest in the bank debt of a public issuer. Investors in bank debt are often privy to material non-public information provided to lenders and investors. Should you decide to access private information of a bank debt issuer, you should notify the CCO immediately. Even if you decide to not access such information, you should exercise caution as there is a heightened risk of inadvertent exposure to private information when investing in bank debt.

***Directorships and Committee Memberships***

An Employee of the Company may be a member of the board of directors, creditor's committee or similar committee, group, or informal organization of credit holders, or have similar status with a public issuer. Any such memberships must be reported to the CCO immediately by completing Outside Business Activities questionnaire via the Compliance Portal or by completing the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit C</u>.

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Employees may not serve on the board of any company whose securities are publicly traded, or of any company in which the Company or any Client account owns securities.

***Confidentiality Agreements***

The Company may enter into confidentiality agreements with issuers, their representatives, or third-party firms relating to the evaluation of a potential transaction in an issuer's securities. All confidentiality agreements must be approved by the CCO prior to execution. Confidentiality agreements generally require the Company to maintain information received thereunder in confidence but may also contain other provisions such as restrictions on trading, restrictions on use of the information or a requirement to destroy or return such information. Employees should be particularly sensitive to information they receive pursuant to a confidentiality agreement as such information is likely to be material non-public information. Employees should also be knowledgeable regarding any restrictions or representations with respect to such information contained in a confidentiality agreement so as to avoid a breach thereunder. If you are uncertain as to your rights and obligations under a confidentiality agreement, please contact the CCO.

***"PIPE" Transactions***

Private investments in public companies ("PIPEs") involve the issuance of unregistered securities in publicly traded companies. Before PIPE investors can publicly trade the unregistered securities, the issuer must file, and the SEC must declare effective, a resale registration statement. To compensate investors for this temporary illiquidity, PIPE issuers customarily offer the securities at a discount to market price. Advance news of a PIPE offering may be material non-public information since the announcement typically precipitates a decline in the price of a PIPE issuer's securities due to the dilutive effect of the offering and the PIPE shares being issued at a discount to the then prevailing market price of the issuer's stock. You must notify the CCO immediately and exercise particular caution any time you become aware of non-public information relating to a PIPE offering.

***Market Rumors***

Creating or spreading a rumor that is known to be untrue with the intent of affecting the market price of a security could constitute an unlawful attempt to manipulate market prices and should be avoided at all times. In addition, making investment decisions or otherwise acting on information received as a market rumor can carry significant risk for the Company and the Employee, given the inherent lack of certainty that a market rumor is accurate and/or does not constitute material non-public information. Employees should contact the CCO prior to acting on or sharing any information received as a market rumor.

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**Penalties for Insider Trading**

An Employee who trades securities while in possession of material, non-public information, or improperly communicates that information to others, may face severe penalties. The Company may impose disciplinary actions that may include termination of employment. Criminal sanctions may include a fine of up to $1 million and/or ten (10) years imprisonment. The SEC can recover the profits gained or losses avoided through the illegal trading, which can result in a penalty of up to three times the profit from the illegal trades and issue an order permanently barring the Employee from the securities industry. Finally, the Employee may be sued by investors seeking to recover damages for insider trading violations.

Insider trading laws provide for penalties for "controlling persons" of individuals who commit insider trading. Accordingly, under certain circumstances, a supervisor of an employee who is found liable for insider trading may also be subject to penalties.

Furthermore, the Company could be subject to the following penalties in the event an Employee is found liable for insider trading:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Civil penalties of up to the greater of $1 million or three times the amount of the Employee's profits gained or losses avoided for each violation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Criminal fines of up to $2.5 million per violation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Restrictions on the Company's ability to conduct certain of its business activities.

The law of insider trading is unsettled and continuously developing. An individual legitimately may be uncertain about the application of the rules contained in this Code in a particular circumstance. Often, a single question can forestall disciplinary action or complex legal problems. Employees are required to notify the CCO immediately if you have any reason to believe that a violation of this Code has occurred or is about to occur. The CCO will review whether a reported instance constitutes as insider trading.

<u>Compliance Procedures</u>

The following procedures have been established to aid Employees in addressing situations where they have access to material non-public information relating to any company. Each Employee must follow these procedures or risk serious sanctions, including dismissal, substantial personal liability and criminal penalties.

**Identifying Material Non-public Information**

Before executing any trade for yourself or others, including Client accounts, you must determine whether you have access to material, non-public information. Ask yourself the following questions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Is the information material? Is this information that an investor would consider important in making his or her investment decisions? Is this

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information that would substantially affect the market price of the securities if disclosed?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Is the information material? Is this information that an investor would consider important in making his or her investment decisions? Is this information that would substantially affect the market price of the securities if disclosed?

If after consideration of the foregoing you believe that the information is material and nonpublic, or if you have questions as to whether the information is material and non-public, you should take the following steps:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 the matter immediately to the CCO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including any Client 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including any Client 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Do not communicate the information within or outside of the Company other than to the CCO and other persons who "need to know" such information in order to perform their job responsibilities at the Company.

Upon the determination by the CCO that the information received is material and non-public, the Employee must notify the CCO or complete a Restricted List Addition Form via the Compliance Portal or by completing the form attached to this Manual as Exhibit K and return it to the CCO. The CCO or designee will promptly add the name to the Company Restricted List (defined below) via the Compliance Portal.

**Restricted List**

Receipt by the Company or an Employee of material non-public information, as well as certain transactions in which the Company engages, may require, for either business or legal reasons, that Client accounts or personal accounts of Employees do not trade in the certain securities for specified periods of time. Any such security will be designated as "restricted." Tidal maintains Restricted List(s) which are updated based on Investment Committee discussions. The Restricted List(s) are maintained in the Compliance Portal. Restrictions with regard to designated securities are also considered to extend to options, rights or warrants relating to those securities and any securities convertible into those securities. Personal employee transactions in Funds that are advised or sub-advised by Tidal require pre-clearance by the CCO or their delegate. Tidal will review Covered Person's transactions and review matching pre-clearance approvals to the transaction reports. Evidence of the review shall be maintained in the Company's SharePoint Compliance Files.

The Restricted List is confidential and may not be disseminated outside the Company.

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**Confidentiality of Material Non-Public Information**

***Communications***

Information in your possession that you or someone else has identified as material and non-public may not be communicated to anyone, including any person within the Company other than the CCO and those persons who "need to know" such information in order to perform their job responsibilities at the Company.

***Information Handling***

Employees should take all appropriate actions to safeguard any material, non-public information in their possession. Care should be taken that such information is always secure. For example, non-public information and computer files containing such information should be restricted.

Upon termination of your employment with the Company, you must return to the Company any material, non-public information (and all copies thereof in any media) in your possession or under your control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**D.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal Securities Transactions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>General</u>

The Company has adopted the following general principles governing personal investment activities by Company personnel:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the interests of Client accounts will be placed in front of any Employee personal transaction. Appropriate investment opportunities must be made for the Company's Clients before the Company or any Employee may act on them;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• all personal securities transactions will be conducted in such a manner as to avoid any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest or abuse of an individual's position of trust and responsibility;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the Compliance Portal software runs all Employee trades in personal accounts included in the Compliance Portal against the Company's Restricted List daily and provides exception reports for any violations to the CCO within 24 hours. The CCO reviews these reports daily;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the CCO must report all Code of Ethics violations to the applicable Trust CCO

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Restrictions and Limitations on Personal Securities Transactions</u>

The following restrictions and limitations govern investments and personal securities transactions by all Employees:

**Pre-Clearance Procedures**

Employees must obtain approval from the CCO or designee prior to executing a transaction in any Covered Security<sup>3</sup> (defined below) in which the Employee has, or acquires, any direct

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or indirect beneficial ownership.<sup>4</sup> An Employee is presumed to have beneficial ownership of Covered Securities that are held by his or her immediate family members sharing the Employee's household.<sup>5</sup> Prior to executing a transaction in any Covered Security, Employees must obtain pre-approval from the CCO or designee by submitting a pre-clearance form via the Compliance Portal or by submitting the form attached to this Manual as Exhibit M. All approved securities transactions must be executed within the time frame indicated in the Compliance Portal. Post-approval of personal Covered Securities transactions is not permitted. All pre-clearance requests are confirmed through the online Compliance Portal utilized by the Company. The compliance staff monitors the online Compliance Portal during business hours to ensure that all preclearance requests are addressed and confirmed.

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| <sup>3</sup> Covered security means a security as defined in section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act, except that it does not include: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (ii) bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; and (iii) shares issued by open-end investment companies, not managed by the Company. |
| <sup>4</sup> Rule 204A-1(b)(1)(i)(A) and (b)(2)(i). Rule 204A-1 provides that beneficial ownership is to be interpreted in the same manner as for purposes of rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in determining whether a person has beneficial ownership of a security for purposes of section 16 of that Act. Rule 204A-1(e)(3). This is the same as the standard under rule 17j-1. |

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Actions that occur without the direction of the Employee will be exempt from these requirements (option expiration, called bond, converted security, etc.). Additionally, please see below in Section II.D.2. - "Covered Securities" and Section II.D.5. - "Exceptions from Reporting Requirements of Employees" of this Code for exemptions to the trade pre-clearance requirement.

Covered Securities

In general, this Code employs the term "securities" to mean shares of any note, stock, treasury stock, security future, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral-trust certificate, pre-organization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting-trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege on any security (including a certificate of deposit) or on any group or index of securities (including any interest therein or based on the value thereof), or any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currency, or, in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a "security", or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guaranty of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the foregoing. In addition, "Covered Securities" shall include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies or digital asset-linked investments/derivatives. For the purpose of this Code, cryptocurrencies are defined as any digital or virtual currency or asset that uses cryptography for security, operates independently of a central bank, and is exchanged over a digital network. This inclusion reflects our commitment to adapt to evolving financial instruments and the need for comprehensive oversight of these assets. As with other Covered Securities, transactions involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies and digital assets are subject to pre-clearance and reporting requirements as

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stipulated in this Code. Any such "securities," except as provided below, are considered a "covered Security" or "Covered Securities" for purposes of this Code.

The following securities below are not considered Covered Securities and are exempt from the above pre-clearance requirement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Direct obligations of the Government of the United States (U.S. Treasury Securities);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Bankers' Acceptances, Bank Certificates of Deposit (CDs), Commercial Paper and High-Quality Short-Term Debt Instruments, including Repurchase Agreements;

     <br> <sup>5</sup> Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) [17 CFR 240.16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(A)]

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Shares issued by open-end investment companies, not managed by the Company (i.e., Money Market Funds, Open-End Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and Unit Investment Trusts (UITs)); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Transactions through an established Automatic Investment Plan.

Automatic Investment Plan ("**AIP**") 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. For example, securities that are purchased as part of automated payroll deductions/contributions to an Employee's 401(k), other automated contributions to a mutual fund after tax savings plan. An Automatic Investment plan includes a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("**DRIP**").

SEC Rule 204A-1 therefore requires access persons to report shares of ETFs and mutual funds advised by the Company. Accordingly, personal trades in any ETF or Mutual Fund to which Tidal acts as Adviser or Sub-Adviser shall require pre-clearance by the CCO.

In addition, no Employee's personal securities transactions will be permitted in any security that is currently on the Company's Restricted List(s). Pre-clearance requests submitted for any security that is on the Restricted List(s) shall require approval (or denial) by the CCO or designee. All Employee personal securities transactions are subject to monitoring in order to ascertain any pattern of conduct which may evidence use of material non-public information obtained in the course of their employment.

**Participation in IPOs and Secondary Offerings**

No Employee may acquire any security in an initial public offering (IPO) or secondary public offering without the prior approval of the CCO.

**Private Placements**

Private placements of any kind (including, but not limited to, limited partnership investments, limited liability companies, hedge funds, private equity funds, PIPEs, real estate, oil and gas partnerships and venture capital investments) may only be acquired with pre-approval of the CCO, and, if approved, will be subject to monitoring for possible future conflicts. A request

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for approval of a private placement must be submitted in advance of the proposed date of investment by completing an Outside Business Activities Disclosure Form via the Compliance Portal or by completing the form attached hereto in Exhibit C of this Manual.

**Prohibition Against Front Running**

Information regarding Client trading must not be used in any way to influence trades in personal accounts or in the accounts of other Clients, including those of other Employees. Trading ahead of a client's order is known as "*front-running*" and is prohibited.

Each Employee is prohibited from buying or selling for either a Client account or an Employee personal account (i) an option while in possession of non-public information concerning a block transaction by a Client account in the underlying stock, or (ii) an underlying security while in possession of non-public information concerning a block transaction by a Client account in an option covering that security (the "inter-market front running"). This prohibition extends to trading in stock index options and stock index futures while in possession of non-public information concerning a block transaction in a component stock of an index.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Reportable Personal Accounts</u>

All Employees must provide, to the CCO, a written or electronic disclosure in the Personal Account Disclosure Report form attached to this Manual as Exhibit D or via the Compliance Portal certifying all Reportable Personal Accounts within ten (10) days after first becoming an Employee and within thirty (30) days after the end of any calendar quarter in which any Reportable Personal Accounts, including new Reportable Personal Accounts established during the quarter. For the purposes of this Code, Reportable Personal Accounts include any account in which any securities are held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Employee, including any accounts that holds securities in which the Employee has, or acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership.<sup>6</sup> An Employee is presumed to be a beneficial owner of securities that are held by his or her immediate family members sharing the Employee's household.<sup>7</sup> When an Employee has a substantial measure of influence or control over an account, but not direct or indirect beneficial ownership (as for example when the Employee serves as executor or trustee for someone outside his or her immediate family, or manages or helps to manage a charitable account), such account shall not be subject to this Code, but in all transactions involving any such account the Employee will be expected to conform to the spirit of these rules and specifically avoid any activity that conflicts or might appear to conflict with the best interests of the Company's Clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Reporting Requirements of Employees</u>

**Holdings Reports**

All Employees must submit and certify each Covered Security in which the Employee has, or acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership by completing the Employee Securities Holding Report via the Compliance Portal or by completing the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit F</u> within ten (10) days after first becoming an Employee (the

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| <sup>7</sup> Reportable Personal Accounts include securities accounts of a spouse, minor children and any other relative that relationship, agreement or other arrangement the Employee obtains therefrom benefits substantially equivalent to those of ownership. See Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) [17 CFR 240.16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(A)] |

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"**Initial Holdings Report**"). The information contained in the Employee Securities Holding Report must be current as of a date no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date the person becomes an Employee.

Additionally, all Employees must submit and certify annually each Covered Security in which the Employee has, or acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership by completing the Employee Securities Holding Report via the Compliance Portal or by completing the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit F</u> by January 31<sup>st</sup> of each year (the "Annual Holdings Report"), provided, however, that an Employee need not provide information within the annual Employee Securities Holding Report if such information reported therein would be duplicative of information contained in broker trade confirmations, notices or advices or account statements received by the Company. The information contained in the annual Employee Securities Holding Report must be current as of a date no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date the Employee Securities Holding Report is submitted.

A report must be submitted even if no purchases or sales of Covered Securities were made during the period covered by the report. The Initial Holdings Report and Annual Holdings Report must include all of the following information in the Employee Securities Holding Report: (i) the title, number of shares and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Employee had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; (ii) the name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Employee maintains an account in which any securities are held for the direct or indirect benefit of the Employee; and (iii) the date that the report is submitted by the Employee. As stated above in Section II.D.3. "Reportable Personal Accounts" of this Manual, all Employees must provide, to the CCO a written or electronic disclosure in the Personal Account Disclosure Report form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit D</u> or via the Compliance Portal certifying all Reportable Personal Accounts within ten (10) days after first becoming an Employee and within thirty (30) days after the end of any calendar quarter in which any Reportable Personal Accounts, including new Reportable Personal Accounts established during the quarter.

**Quarterly Transactions Reports**

All Employees must file a written or electronic Quarterly Trade Report via the Compliance Portal or in the form attached to this Manual as **Exhibit G** within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarter that identifies all Covered Security transactions made during the quarter, *provided, however*, that an Employee need not provide information within the Quarterly Trade Report if such information reported therein would be duplicative of information contained in broker trade confirmations, notices or advices or account statements received by the Company.

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A Quarterly Trade Report must be submitted even if no purchases or sales of Covered Securities were made during the period covered by the report. Quarterly Trade Reports must include all Covered Security transaction information and brokerage account information, including the dates, the nature of the transaction, and the date the report is being submitted. If a new personal account was opened the Quarterly Trade Report must specify to that affect and also include identifying information about the account, the date the account was established, and the date the report is being submitted. As stated above in <u>Section II.D.3</u>. "Reportable Personal Accounts" of this Manual, all Employees must provide, to the CCO upon establishing any new Reportable Personal Account, a written or electronic disclosure in the Personal Account Disclosure Report form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit D</u> or via the Compliance Portal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Exceptions from Reporting Requirements of Employees</u>

An Employee will be exempted from the "Pre-Clearance Procedures" under <u>Section II.D.2.</u> and "Reporting Requirements of Employees" under <u>Section II.D.4</u> of this Code with respect to transactions effected for, and Covered Securities held in, any account over which the Employee has no direct or indirect influence or power to control or influence investment decisions in the account (the "**Managed Account**"). A Managed Account is an account that meets the following criteria: (i) the account is managed by a third party investment manager (i.e., financial planner or wealth manager or trustee) that is an independent unaffiliated professional; and (ii) the Employee has no direct or indirect influence or power to control or influence investment decisions in the account, including: (a) suggesting purchases or sales of investments to the trustee or third-party discretionary manager; (b) directing purchases or sales of investments; or (b) consulting with the trustee or third-party discretionary manager as to the particular allocation of investments to be made in the account. However, all Employees must provide, to the CCO, a written or electronic disclosure in the Managed Account Disclosure Report form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit E</u> or via the Compliance Portal certifying all Managed Accounts within ten (10) days after first becoming an Employee and within thirty (30) days after the end of any calendar quarter in which any Managed Accounts, including new Managed Accounts established during the quarter. Furthermore, the representations contained in <u>Exhibit E</u> must be completed annually by all Employees who have reported having such Managed Accounts, by completing the Managed Account Disclosure Report in form of an assignment via the Compliance Portal or by submitting the form to the CCO. In addition, the Employee will be required to provide reports of holdings and/ or transactions (including, but not limited to, duplicate account statements and trade confirmations) made in the Employee's Managed Accounts at the request of the Company's CCO.

An Employee will be exempted from the "Pre-Clearance Procedures" under Section II.D.2 and "Quarterly Transaction Report" under Section II.D.4 of this Code with respect to securities that are purchased as part of automated payroll deductions/contributions to an Employee's 401(k), other automated contributions to a mutual fund after tax savings plan (i.e., Automatic Investment Plan or AIP), and automatic dividend reinvestment transactions. However, as stated herein above in <u>Section II.D.3.</u> - "Reportable Personal Accounts" of this Code, all Employees must provide, to the CCO, a written or electronic disclosure in the

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Personal Account Disclosure Report form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit D</u> or via the Compliance Portal certifying all Reportable Personal Accounts within ten (10) days after first becoming an Employee and within thirty (30) days after the end of any calendar quarter in which any Reportable Personal Accounts, including new Reportable Personal Accounts established during the quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Review

The CCO is responsible for (i) notifying Employees of their reporting obligations under this Code and (ii) reviewing the reports submitted by each Employee under this Code. The CCO may assign the review of Employee reports to a designee, however, no person shall be allowed to review or approve his or her own reports, and reports shall be reviewed by the CCO or other officer who is senior to the person submitting the report. The CCO shall maintain records of all reports filed pursuant to these procedures.

All Employee personal securities transactions are subject to monitoring in order to ascertain any patterns of conduct which may evidence conflicts with the principles of this Manual, including patterns of front-running or other inappropriate behavior.

The CCO's own trades and Transaction reports are reviewed and pre-cleared timely by the compliance designee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Escalation 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;a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If an access person does not submit a report by the required date on a specific personal securities transaction (e.g., annual holdings report, quarterly transaction report), the Adviser's Compliance team will send that access person a reminder message within 24 hours after the deadline to submit the required report within 48 hours of receiving the reminder message.

&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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If an access person does not submit a report within the 48-hour period noted in the reminder message, the Adviser's Compliance team will promptly send the access person a final reminder message to submit the required report within 24 hours after receiving the final reminder message.

&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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If the access person does not submit the required personal securities transaction within 24 hours after receiveing the final reminder message, the Adviser's Compliance team will promptly deliver the name of the access person and a description of the infraction to each member of the Adviser's Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve a sanction to be recommended to the Executive Committee by the Adviser's Chief Compliance Officer. Sanctions may include, but not be limited to, warnings to be included in the access person's personnel file, monetary fines, disgorgement of profits, and/or suspension or termination of employment.

&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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An access person who receives a sanction for failure to submit a personal securities transaction report in a timely manner, shall be required to meet individually with the Adviser's Chief Compliance Officer to review the personal securities reporting requirements of the Adviser's Code of Ethics.

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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;e.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An access person who habitually breaches the requirement to report personal securities transactions shall be fined a minimum of $500 for each additional violation. This is in addition to any other sanction that may be imposed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**E.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Political Contributions**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Company Contributions</u>

Firm funds or gifts may not be furnished, directly or indirectly, to a government official, government employee or politician for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business on behalf of the Firm. Such conduct is illegal and may violate federal and state criminal laws. Assistance or entertainment provided to any government office should never, in form or substance, compromise the Firm's arms-length business relationship with the government agency or official involved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Foreign Corrupt Practices Act</u>

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("**FCPA**") prohibits the direct or indirect giving of, or a promise to give, "things of value" in order to corruptly obtain a business benefit from an officer, employee, or other "instrumentality" of a foreign government. Companies that are owned, even partly by a foreign government may be considered an "instrumentality" of that government. In particular, government investments in foreign financial institutions may make the FCPA applicable to those institutions. Individuals acting in an official capacity on behalf of a foreign government, or a foreign political party may also be "instrumentalities" of a foreign government.

The FCPA includes provisions that may permit the giving of gifts and entertainment under certain circumstances, including certain gifts and entertainment that are lawful under the written laws and regulations of the recipient's county, as well as bona-fide travel costs for certain legitimate business purposes. However, the availability of these exceptions is limited and is dependent on the relevant facts and circumstances.

Civil and criminal penalties for violating the FCPA can be severe. The Company and its Access Persons must comply with the spirit and the letter of the FCPA at all times. Access Persons must obtain written pre-clearance from the CCO prior to giving anything of value that might be subject to the FCPA by submitting a pre-clearance form via the Compliance Portal or by submitting the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit O</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Pay-to-Play</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**i.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Background**

SEC Rule 206(4)-5 prohibits "pay-to-play" practices by investment advisers that seek to provide investment advisory services to government entities (i.e., any state or political subdivision of a state, including: any agency, authority or instrumentality of the state, a pool of assets sponsored or established by the state, a plan or program of a government entity; and officers, agents, or employees of the state acting in their official capacity).

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The rule applies to government assets managed by the Company, whether in a separate account or a pooled investment vehicle. Rule 206(4)-5 prohibits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An adviser's receipt of compensation from a government entity for two years following any contribution by the adviser or certain of its personnel ("covered associates"), to certain officials ("covered official") of a government entity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Payments by an adviser or any covered associate to third-party solicitors or placement agents for their solicitation of government entities unless the third party solicitor is a registered representative of a broker-dealer or registered investment adviser subject to pay-to-play regulations; 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;• An adviser and its covered associates from soliciting or coordinating contributions for an official of a government entity to which the adviser is seeking to provide advisory services, or payments to a political party of a state or locality where any adviser is providing or seeking to provide advisory services to a government entity.

The rule also prohibits acts done indirectly, which, if done directly, would result in a violation of the rule and includes increased recordkeeping requirements regarding political contributions made by its covered associates.

The look back provisions of the rule require an investment adviser to look back in time to determine whether it will be subject to any business restrictions under the rule when employing or engaging a person who would be considered a covered associate due to such person's triggering contribution to an official of a government entity. The two year time out is not triggered by a contribution made by a natural person more than 6 months prior to becoming a covered associate, unless he or she, after becoming a covered associate, solicits Clients. As a result, the full two-year look back applies only to covered associates who solicit for the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**ii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitions**

A <u>contribution</u> means any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value made 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;• The purpose of influencing any election for federal, state or local office;

&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 payment of debt incurred in connection with any such election; 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;• Transition or inaugural expenses incurred by the successful candidate for state or local office.

This includes not only monetary contributions, but also in-kind contributions such as payment for services or use of facilities, personnel or other resources to benefit any federal, state or local candidate campaign, political party committee, or other political committee or political organization exempt from federal income taxes under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code (such as the Republican or Democratic Governors Association), or the inaugural committee or transition team of a successful candidate.

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Volunteer services provided to a campaign by Employees on their own personal time are not treated as contributions.

A **<u>covered associate</u>** includes any 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;• The Company's general partners, executive officers or other individuals with a similar status or function;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any Employees who solicits government entities for the Company and any person who supervises, directly or indirectly, such Employee; 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;• Any political action committee controlled by the investment adviser or its covered associates.

A **<u>covered official</u>** is a person (including any election committee for the person) who was, at the time of the contribution, an incumbent, candidate or successful candidate of a government entity, if the official can (1) directly or indirectly influence the governmental entity's selection og an investment adviser; or (2) has the authority to appoint an official with such influence. This could cover state or local officials who are running for federal office.

A **<u>government entity</u>** is defined as any state and local governments and political subdivisions thereof, including their agencies and instrumentalities and pools of assets sponsored or established by the foregoing (such as public pension funds and participant-directed investment programs for the benefit of the public (e.g., 529 college tuition savings programs) or government Employees (e.g., 403(b) and 457 retirement plans)).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**iii.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Compliance Procedures**

The following procedures will apply to political contributions by the Company and its Employees:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• all contemplated contributions to any political candidate (including federal, state, local or PACs) by any Employee will require pre-clearance from the CCO by submitting a pre-clearance form in the Compliance Portal or by submitting the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit I</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;• coordination of, or solicitation by, the Company of political contributions to a government official, or payment to a political party of a state or locality, will not be permitted;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• newly hired or promoted Employees who will be considered covered associates will be required to disclose any political contributions made in the past two years to determine if the look back provisions will apply by completing and submitting a New Employee Political Contribution Declaration Form via the Compliance Portal or by completing and submitting the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit J</u> of this Manual; 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;• any new relationships with third-party solicitors will require pre-approval from the CCO. (See also <u>Section V.E.</u> of this Manual regarding additional policies relating to engagement of third-party solicitors)

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In addition, the CCO may require periodic certifications from Employees that they have not made any political contributions in violation of the Company's policy. Such certification are requested quarterly though the Company's on-line personal compliance system, and the results are reviewed by the CCO or his/her designee.

**Exemptions**

***De Minimis Contributions***

Although all contributions by Employees must be pre-approved, contributions to any state or local candidate or official which are less than the statutory de minimis amounts will be approved. Contributions will be approved if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Employee is entitled to vote for the candidate and the contribution does not exceed $350 per election; 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;• the Employee is not entitled to vote for the candidate and the contribution does not exceed $150 per election.

***Other Limited Exemptions***

Pursuant to the "returned contribution" exception, if a covered associate of an adviser makes a contribution that triggers the two-year time-out period solely because their not entitled to vote for the official at the time of the contribution, the Company can effectively undo the contribution under very narrow circumstances. To be eligible for the returned contribution exception,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 contribution had to be less than $350,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Company must have discovered the contribution within four months of the date of such contribution, 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;• the Company must cause the contributor to re-collect the contribution within 60 days after the Company discovers the contribution.

The specificity of the requirements significantly limits the availability of the exception. Further, an adviser with less than 50 employees can only rely on the returned contribution exception twice in a 12-month period (three times for advisers with more than 50 employees) and an adviser can never use the returned contribution exception for the same covered associate twice.

In addition, Rule 206(4)-5 allows an adviser to apply for an order exempting it from the two-year time-out requirement in the event of an inadvertent violation that falls outside of the exceptions set forth above when, according to the SEC, the imposition of the time-out provision is unnecessary to achieve the Rule's intended purpose.

**Recordkeeping**

Rule 206(4)-5 also requires the Company to keep records of contributions made by the Company and its covered associates to government officials and candidates, payments to state or political parties and PACs, a list of its covered associates and government

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entities that invest or have invested in the past five years with the Company, or a pooled investment vehicle managed by the Company. The Company must also maintain records of the names and addresses of each regulated third-party adviser or broker-dealer to whom the Company provides payment for the solicitation of a government entity.

The CCO is responsible for ensuring that the Companies and their employees comply with Rule 206(4)-5 as well as with the record keeping requirements under Rule 204-2(a)(18)(ii). Specifically, the CCO or designee must maintain a political contribution log that will have the following information required by Rule 204-2(a)(18)(ii):

&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 name and title of each contributor;

&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 name and title (including any city/county/State or other political subdivision) of each recipient of a contribution or payment;

&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 amount and date of each contribution or payment; 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;• Whether any such contribution was the subject of the exception for certain returned contributions pursuant to section 206(4)-5(b)(2) of the Advisers Act.

Additionally, the CCO will ensure that the Company is maintaining the following records:

&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 list containing the names, titles, and business and residence addresses of all "covered associates".

&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 current list of all government entities to which the adviser provides (or has provided in the past 5 years) advisory services, or which are (or were) investors in any covered investment pool to which the adviser provides (or has provided in the past 5 years) advisory services.

Furthermore, the CCO or designee must on a routine basis, but in no case less than once in a calendar quarter, conduct searches through public databases for any undisclosed political contributions made by Employees.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**F.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>General</u>

Under Section 206 of the Advisers Act, the duty of the Company to refrain from fraudulent conduct includes an obligation to disclose material facts to its Clients whenever the failure to do so would defraud aby Client or prospective client. The Company's duty to disclose material facts is particularly pertinent whenever the Company is in a situation involving a conflict or potential conflict of interest with a Client. The type of disclosure required by the Company in such a situation will depend upon all the facts and circumstances, but as a general matter, the Company must disclose to Clients all material facts regarding the potential conflict of interest so that the Client can make an informed decision whether to enter into or continue an advisory relationship with the Company or whether to take some action to protect himself against the specific conflict of interest involved. If any Employee is

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aware of a personal interest that is, or might be, in conflict with the interest of the Company or its Clients, that Employee shall disclose the situation or transaction and the nature of the conflict to the CCO for appropriate consideration. For example, a conflict of interest could arise if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An Employee causes the Company to enter into business relationships (other than ordinary employment positions) with the Employee, a member of the Employee's family or a friend (e.g., the Employee causes the Company to invest in companies affiliated with the Employee, a member of the Employee's family, or a friend and such investments are not in the best interests of the Company or its Clients);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An Employee uses for personal gain, or the gain of a family member, any nonpublic information (i) about the Company, (ii) its affiliates, (iii) its service providers, (iv) its other business partners, (v) any statutory trust for which the Company acts as adviser or sponsor, or (vi) any fund for which the Company provides services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An Employee uses or communicate confidential information obtained in the course of employment with the Company for his/her or another's personal benefit; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• An Employee acts in a manner that places the interests of friends, family members or other persons, above the interests of the Company or its Clients.

Any compliance concern or outside business activity should be reported through the online Compliance Portal. The Compliance Portal acts as a conflicts inventory as it maintains permanent record of these documents for immediate access to such items. At any time, the CCO may print a report with recorded conflicts and outside business activities as well as the original forms. The CCO will discuss the issue and determine what recourse may be necessary immediately. The CCO will make a determination as to whether disclosure to the Clients is necessary at the time the conflict is reported. The conflicts log is also reviewed each quarter during the quarterly compliance testing. At this time, the CCO will revisit any conflicts or compliance concerns reported during the quarter and ensure that they were resolved and if they need to be disclosed to the Clients.

Please refer to Section III.H. "Regulatory Filings" of this Manual for a complete discussion of the Company's disclosure obligations on Form ADV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Investment Conflicts</u>

Employees who are planning to invest in or make a recommendation to invest in a security for any Client, and who have a material interest in the security or a related security, must first disclose such interest to the CCO. The CCO shall conduct an independent review of the recommendation to purchase the security for Clients and written evidence of such review shall be maintained by the CCO. Employees shall not fail to timely recommend a suitable security to, or purchase or sell of suitable security for, the Company in order to avoid an actual or apparent conflict with a personal transaction in a security.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Investment Negotiation Conflicts</u>

In order to ensure compliance with Section 17(d) under the 1940 Act whenever an investment professional proposes to negotiate a term other than price for an investment

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(including any amendments), he/she must check to see if the investment (or any other position in the issuer's capital structure) is held (or proposed to be invested) in any Company managed pooled investment vehicle that is a registered investment company (e.g., Exchange Traded Funds).

If the investment is held in any Company managed pooled investment vehicles that is a registered investment company, that person must contact the CCO for guidance. The transaction is generally permitted if all accounts are in the same part of the capital structure and participate in the investment pro rata. Alternatively, impose a "Chinese Wall" between the registered investment company and the institutional Client account investment decision making. One person can negotiate, provided final investment decision still made separately. The CCO may also consult with General Counsel and/or the applicable Trust CCO for guidance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Capital Structure Conflicts</u>

Conflicts will arise in cases when Clients of the Company invest in different parts of an issuer's capital structure, including circumstances in which one or more Clients own private securities or obligations of an issuer and other Clients may own public securities of the same issuer. In addition, one or more Clients may invest in securities, or other financial instruments, of an issuer that are senior or junior to securities, or financial instruments, of the same issuer that are held by or acquired for, one or more other Clients. If such issuer encounters financial problems, decisions related to such securities (such as over the terms of any workout or proposed waivers and amendments to debt covenants) will raise conflicts of interests. For example, a Client holding debt securities of the issuer may be better served by a liquidation of the issuer in which it may be paid in full, whereas a Client holding equity securities of the issuer might prefer a reorganization that holds the potential to create value for the equity holders.

In the event of conflicting interests within an issuer's capital structure, the Company will generally pursue the strategy that it believes will maximize value for Client accounts overall (without regard to the nature of the accounts involved or fees received from such accounts):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• This strategy may be recommended by one or more investment professionals of the Firm;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A single person may represent more than one part of an issuer's capital structure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The recommended course of action will be presented to the Company's Investment Committee for final determination as to how to proceed

The Company may elect, but is not required, to assign different teams to make recommendations for different parts of the capital structure as the Investment Committee determines in its discretion.

In the event the Company, its affiliates, its Clients and their respective officers, directors, trustees, stockholders, members, partners and Employees and their respective funds and investment accounts (collectively, the "**Related Parties**") serve on the board of the subject

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company, they should recuse themselves from voting on any board matter with respect to a transaction that has an asymmetrical impact on the capital structure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Related Party board members may still make recommendations to the Investment Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• If any such persons are also on the Investment Committee, they may recuse themselves from the Investment Committee's determination.

The Company may use external counsel for guidance and assistance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Position Conflicts</u>

Should the Company cause one Client account to buy a security and another Client account to sell or short the same security, such opposing positions are not permitted within the same account or within any accounts managed by the same portfolio manager without prior trade approval by the CCO. In addition, transactions in investments by one or more affiliated Client accounts may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of other Client accounts.

Generally, the Company does not purchase, sell, or hold securities on behalf of Clients contrary to the current recommendations made to other affiliated Client accounts. However, because certain Client accounts may have investment objectives, strategies or legal, contractual, tax or other requirements that differ (such as the need to take tax losses, realize profits, raise cash, diversification, etc.), the Company may purchase, sell or continue to hold securities for certain Client accounts contrary to other recommendations. In addition, the Company may be permitted to sell securities or instruments short for certain Client accounts and may not be permitted to do so for other affiliated Client accounts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conflicts Related to Investments in Affiliated Fund

The Company's purchase for a Client account's interests may be in other pooled vehicles, including Exchange Traded Funds, offered by Related Parties. Investment by a Client in such a vehicle means Related Parties receive advisory or other fees from the Client in addition to advisory fees charged for managing the Client's account. The details of any possible fee offsets, rebates or other reduction arrangements in connection with such investments are provided in the documentation relating to the relevant Client account and/or underlying investment vehicle. In choosing between vehicles managed by Related Parties and those not affiliated with Related Parties, Related Parties may have a financial incentive to choose Related Parties-affiliated vehicles over third parties by reason of additional investment management, advisory or other fees or compensation Related Parties may earn. The potential for fee offsets, rebates or other reduction arrangements may not necessarily eliminate this conflict and Related Parties may nevertheless have a financial incentive to favor investments in Related Parties affiliated vehicles. If the Company invest in an affiliated vehicle, a Client should not expect the Company to have better information with respect to that vehicle than other investors may have (and if the Company does have better information, they may be prohibited from acting upon it in a way that disadvantages other investors).

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Additionally, Related Parties may sponsor and manage funds and accounts that compete with the Company or make investment with funds sponsored or managed by third-party advisers that would reduce capacity otherwise available to the Company's Clients.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Prohibited Conduct with Clients</u>

It is a violation of an Employee's duty of loyalty to the Company and its Clients for any Employee, without the prior written consent of the CCO, to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• rebate, directly or indirectly, to any person, firm, corporation or association, other than the Company, compensation of any nature as a bonus, commission, fee, gratuity or other consideration in connection with any transaction on behalf of the Company or a Client account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accept, directly or indirectly, from any person, firm, corporation or association, other than the Company, compensation of any nature as a bonus, commission, fee, gratuity or other consideration in connection with any transaction on behalf of the Company or a Client account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• own any stock or have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest in any other organization engaged in any securities, financial or related business, except for a minority stock ownership or other financial interest in any business which is publicly owned; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• borrow money from any of the Company's suppliers or Clients; *provided, however,* that (i) the receipt of credit on customary terms in connection with the purchase of goods or services is not considered to be a borrowing within the foregoing prohibition and (ii) the acceptance of loans from banks or other financial institutions on customary terms to finance proper and usual activities, such as home mortgage loans, is permitted except where prohibited by law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Outside Activities of Employees</u>

**Policy**

Employees are expected to devote their full professional time and efforts to the business of the Company and to avoid any activities that could present actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Employees must obtain prior approval from the CCO for any outside activity that involves:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 time commitment that would prevent you from performing your duties for the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• accepting a second job or part-time job of any kind or engaging in any other business outside of the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• active participation in any business in the financial services industry or otherwise in competition with the Company;

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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;• teaching assignments, lectures, public speaking, publication of articles, or radio or television appearances, 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;• serving as a director, officer, general partner or trustee of, or as a consultant to, any business, corporation or partnership, including family-owned businesses and charitable, non-profit and political organizations.

Employees may not serve on the board of any company whose securities are publicly traded, or of any company in which the Company or any Client account owns securities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate Opportunities.

Each Employee has a duty to advance the legitimate interests of the Company when the opportunity to do so presents itself. Therefore, Employees may not:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• take for themselves personally any opportunity, including any investment opportunity, discovered through the use of an Employee's position with the Company, or through the use of the Company's property or information, if the Company or any Client will consequently be deprived of such opportunity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• use property confidential information of the Company, or position for personal gain or the gain of a family member, at the expense of the Company or a Client; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• compete, or prepare to compete, with the Company or any Client.

**Compliance Procedures**

All outside activities conducted by an Employee must be approved prior to participation by the CCO or designee by completing and submitting an Outside Business Activities questionnaire via the Compliance Portal or by completing and submitting the form attached hereto as <u>Exhibit C</u> of this Manual.

The CCO or designee may require full details concerning the outside activity including the number of hours involved and any compensation to be received. In addition, in connection with any approval of an outside activity, such approval may, at the discretion of the CCO, be subject to certain conditions deemed necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the Company or any Client.

In addition, if the Company files a Form U-4 for an Employee seeking to engage in an outside business activity, the Form U-4 will need to be updated to reflect the activity. Please refer to <u>Section III.H. "Regulatory Filings"</u> of this Manual for additional policies relating to the Form U-4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Gifts and Entertainment</u>

**Policy**

The Company recognizes the value of fostering good working relationships with individuals and firms doing business or seeking to do business with the Company.

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Subject to the guidelines below, Employees are permitted, on occasion, to accept gifts and invitations to attend entertainment events. However, Employees should always act in the best interests of the Company and its Clients and should avoid any activity that might create an actual or perceived conflict of interest or impropriety in the course of the Company's business relationships. Employees should not accept any gifts or entertainment invitations that have the likelihood of influencing their decisions regarding the business transactions involving the Company. Employees should contact the CCO or their designee to discuss any offered activity or gift that may create such a conflict. The Company reserves the right to prohibit the acceptance or retention of a gift or offer of entertainment, regardless of value, as it may determine in its sole discretion.

Entertainment may include such events as meals, shows, concerts, theatre events, sporting events or similar types of entertainment. "Entertainment" also includes in-town and out-of-town trips and seminars where the service provider or counterparty offers to pay for items such as lodging, airfare, meals and/or event expenses. For the purposes hereof, a gift will be deemed to be of significant value if it exceeds $100 per gift from any person or entity doing business or seeking to do business with the Company and an entertainment event will be deemed to be of significant value if it exceeds $1,000 per event from any such person or entity. An entertainment event will only be deemed to be entertainment if a representative of the service provider or counterparty is also attending the event (otherwise, it will be deemed to be a gift). No gift or entertainment may be accepted or given, however, regardless of value, that has the likelihood of influencing, any business decision or relationship of the Company. Any gifts or entertainment received from broker-dealers must not have any influence on the Firm's direction of brokerage.

Compliance Procedures

The Company has adopted the following principles and procedures governing gifts and entertainment:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any gifts or entertainment of significant value (as defined above) offered from an existing or prospective firm service provider or counterparty must be approved by the CCO via the Compliance Portal or in the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit L</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;• Employees may not accept more than four gifts or attend more than six entertainment events per year, regardless of value, given or sponsored by the same person or entity without approval from the CCO via the Compliance Portal or in the form attached to this Manual as <u>Exhibit L</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;• Employees may not request or solicit gifts or particular entertainment events.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• No gift of cash or cash equivalents may be accepted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Items such as pens, coffee mugs or clothing items with a counterparty's logo are excluded.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**G.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Confidentiality and Privacy Policies**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Company Information</u>

The protection of confidential business information is vital to the interests and the success of the Company. Employees may not disclose to third parties, or use for their own personal benefit, any information regarding:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Advice by the Company to its Clients;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Securities or other investment positions held by the Company or its Clients;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Transactions on behalf of the Company or its Clients;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The name, address or other personal identification information of Clients or investors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Personal financial information of Clients or investors, such as annual income, net worth or account information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Investment and trading systems, models, spreadsheets, processes and techniques used by the Company;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Company business records, Client files, personnel information, financial information, Client agreements, supplier agreements, leases, software, licenses, other agreements, computer files, business plans, analyses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any other non-public information or data furnished to you by the Company or any Client or investor in connection with the business of the Company or such Client or investor; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Any other information identified as or which you may otherwise be obligated to keep confidential.

The information described above is the property of the Company and should be kept strictly confidential. Employees may not disclose any such information to any third party without the permission of the CCO or another officer of the Company, except for a purpose properly related to the business of the Company or a Client of the Company (such as to a Client's independent accountants or administrator) or as required by law. Employees may not use confidential information of the Company for any unauthorized purpose, during the term of employment with the Company or thereafter. Employees may not retain copies of confidential information of the Company after the term of employment with the Company ends.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Client Information and Privacy Policy</u>

The Company is required by federal regulations (SEC Regulation S-P, 17 CFR 284.30) to adopt certain procedures designed to protect all Client confidential and nonpublic information and to safeguard personal information contained in both paper and electronic records. The following policy (the "**Privacy Policy**") is designed to meet the standards set forth in the federal regulations as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standards for Protection of Personal Information (to the extent that such standards are applicable). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, the term Client includes, where appropriate, investors in pooled investment vehicles (e.g., Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds) managed by

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the Company. Please *see Exhibit Thirteen of Trusts Policies and Procedures* for more information regarding the Trust Privacy Policy relating to the Exchange Traded Funds and ATAC Rotation Fund's Privacy Policy included in the Statutory Prospectus dated May 1, 2020.

**Implementation**

The Company is committed to (i) safekeeping and confidentiality of personal information collected from potential, current and former Clients and (ii) safeguarding records and information against the unauthorized acquisition or use of unencrypted data or encrypted electronic data regarding each Client. The proper handling of personal information is one of the Company's highest priorities.

To this end, the CCO has been designated to implement, maintain, review and revise, as necessary, a comprehensive information security program. The primary objectives for the CCO are to identify and assess any and all reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality and/or integrity of any electronic, paper or other records containing personal information, and to evaluate and improve, where necessary, the effectiveness of current safeguards for limiting such risks. To this end, the Company: (i) employs ongoing Employee training; (ii) sets policy for Employees relating to the storage, access and transportation of Client records and personal information; (iii) reviews the scope of security measures at least annually; (iv) reasonably monitors its information systems, including for unauthorized use or access; and (v) reasonably reviews and tests electronic encryption and other elements of its computer security system (including its secure user authentication protocols, secure access control measures and system security agent software).

Contractual relationships with third party service providers engaged by the Company are reviewed to ensure adequate protections are in place with respect to the safeguarding of personal information.

**Client Information**

The Company collects and keeps only such information that is necessary for it to provide the services requested by its Clients and to administer its Clients' business with the Company. For instance, the Company may collect nonpublic personal information (such as name, address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, assets, income, and net worth) from Clients when they complete a subscription or other form. The Company may also collect nonpublic personal information from Clients or potential clients as a result of transactions with the Company, its affiliates, its Clients or others (such information to include including, but not limited to, shareholder account numbers and balance, payments history, parties to transactions, cost basis information, and other financial information).

The Company does not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our current or former consumers or customers to nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by law. For example, pooled investment vehicles have no employees, they conduct their

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business affairs through third parties that provide services pursuant to agreements with the pooled investment vehicles (as well as through its officers and directors).

The Company recognizes and respects the privacy expectations of each of our customers and believes that the confidentiality and protection of consumer information is one of our fundamental responsibilities. The Company is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of the customers' personal information and will handle personal consumer and customer information only in accordance with Regulation S-P and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Company will ensure: (i) the security and confidentiality of customer records and information; (ii) that customer records and information are protected from any anticipated threats and hazards; and (iii) that unauthorized access to, or use of, customer records or information is protected against.

**Protection of Information**

The Company maintains security standards to protect Clients' information, whether written, spoken, or electronic. To that end, the Company restricts access to nonpublic personal information to Company personnel who need to know such information in order to provide services to Clients. All electronic or computer files containing such information is password secured and firewall protected from access by unauthorized persons. The Company periodically updates and checks its systems to ensure the protection and integrity of information.

The Company also maintains reasonable restrictions upon physical access to records containing personal information and stores such records in secure facilities.

**Sharing Information**

The Company only shares the nonpublic personal information of its Clients with unaffiliated entities or individuals (i) as permitted by law and as required to provide services to the Company's Clients, such as with representatives within our firm, securities clearing firms, insurance companies and other services providers of the Company, or (ii) to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. The Company may also disclose nonpublic personal information to another financial services provider in connection with the transfer of an account to such financial services provider. Further, in the normal course of business, the Company may disclose information it collects about Clients to entities or individuals that contract with the Company to perform servicing functions such as recordkeeping or computer-related services. Finally, the Company may make good faith disclosure of the nonpublic personal information of its Clients to regulators who have regulatory authority over the Company.

Companies hired to provide support services to the Company are not allowed to use personal information for their own purposes and are contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality. When the Company provides personal information to service providers, it requires these providers to agree to safeguard such information, to use the information only for the intended purpose and to abide by applicable law. In accordance

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with the aforementioned Privacy Policy, the Company, through the CCO, may require service providers to provide periodic reports outlining their privacy policies. The CCO discusses Privacy Policy and Security issues with each service provider on an annual basis.

The Company will determine that the policies and procedures of its affiliates and service providers are reasonably designed to safeguard customer information and require only appropriate and authorized access to, and use of, customer information through the application of appropriate administrative, technical, physical, and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable federal standards and regulations. The Company directs each of its service providers to adhere to the Company's privacy policy and to its respective Clients' privacy policies and to take all actions reasonably necessary so that the Company and its Clients are in compliance with the provisions of 17 CFR 248.30, including, as applicable, the development and delivery of initial and annual privacy notices and maintenance of appropriate and adequate records. The Company will require its service providers to restrict access to nonpublic personal information about customers to those Employees who need to know that information to provide products or services to customers.

The Company may require its service providers to provide periodic reports to its Clients outlining their privacy policies and implementation and promptly report to the Company any material changes to their privacy policy before, or promptly after, their adoption. The Company does not (i) provide personally identifiable information to mailing list vendors or solicitors for any purpose or (ii) sell information relating to its Clients to any outside third parties.

**Employee Access to Information**

Only Employees with a valid business reason have access to Clients' personal information. These Employees are educated on the importance of maintaining the confidentiality and security of such information and are required to abide by the Company's information handling practices. The Company employs reasonable procedures to prevent terminated Employees from accessing records containing personal information.

**Maintaining Accurate Information**

The Company's goal is to maintain accurate, up to date Client records in accordance with industry standards. The Company has procedures in place to keep information current and complete (including the timely correction of inaccurate information).

**E-Mail**

Should a Client send the Company a question or comment via e-mail, the Company will share the Client's correspondence only with those Employees or agents most capable of addressing the Client's question or concern. All written communications pertaining to such question or comment will be retained by the Company until such time as the

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Company believes (in its good faith judgment) that it has provided the Client with a complete and satisfactory response. After that time, the Company will either discard the communication or archive it according to the requirements of applicable securities laws.

Please note that, unless expressively advised otherwise, the Company's e-mail facilities do not provide a means for completely secure and private communications. Although every attempt will be made to keep Client information confidential, from a technical standpoint, there is still a risk. For that reason, please do not use e-mail to communicate information to the Company that is considered to be confidential. If the Client wishes, communications with the Company may be conducted via telephone. Additional security is available to Clients if they equip their Internet browser with 128-bit "*secure socket layer*" encryption, which provides more secure transmissions.

**Disclosure of Privacy Policy**

The Company recognizes and respects the privacy concerns of its potential, current and former Clients. The Company is committed to safeguarding this information. As a member of the financial services industry, the Company provides this Privacy Policy for informational purposes to Clients and Employees and will distribute and update it as required by law. The Privacy Policy is also available to upon request.

Furthermore, for the Company's Exchange Traded Fund Clients and the Company's Mutual Fund Clients, the CCO will ensure that the Exchange Traded Funds Privacy Notice and the Mutual Fund's Privacy Notice, respectively, are disseminated with the applicable Summary Prospectus initially and will further ensure that the Privacy Notice is included in the applicable Prospectus and Annual Financial Reports.

**Violations**

The Company imposes reasonable disciplinary measures, which may include termination, for violations of its Privacy Policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**H.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prohibition Against Manipulative Trading Practices**

**Prohibition Against Window Dressing:** Window dressing is sometimes undertaken by unscrupulous portfolio managers near the end of the quarter or year to improve the appearance of portfolio/fund performance before presenting it to clients or shareholders. To window dress, the fund manager will sell-off positions with large losses and purchase well-performing and well-known positions near the end of the quarter or year. These securities are then reported as part of the fund's holdings. While this may have little effect on actual performance, it can mislead the investor or shareholder. Window dressing is prohibited.

**Prohibition Against Pumping:** Pumping is bidding up the value of a fund's holdings right before the end of a period at which time performance is measured (and/or reported to tracking services). Pumping is affected by placing a large number of orders on existing holdings, which, if there is a sufficient quantity on order, drives up the value the various positions and thus of the fund. This practice is also known as "marking the close." Pumping

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creates a temporary gain, but the securities that are pumped will usually revert to the lower prices. Thus, pumping is not only a form of market manipulation, but hurts investors, including investors purchasing fund shares at the time of the manipulation. Portfolio pumping (or marking the close) is prohibited.

**Violations**

The Company impose reasonable disciplinary measures, which may include termination, for violations of its Prohibition Against Manipulative Trading Policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**I.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reporting Violations and Handling Internal Complaints.**

Employees are responsible for compliance with the rules, standards and principles described in this Code. In addition, Employees should be alert to possible violations of the Code by the Company's employees, officers and directors, and they are expected to report a violation promptly to the CCO or the CEO.

All reports will be investigated and, whenever possible, requests for confidentiality shall be honored. All cases of questionable activity or improper actions will be reviewed for appropriate action, discipline or corrective actions. Whenever possible, the Company will keep confidential the identity of employees, officers or directors who are accused of violations, unless or until it has been determined that a violation has occurred.

There will be no reprisal, retaliation or adverse action taken against any Employee who, in good faith, reports or assists in the investigation of a violation or suspected violation, or who makes an inquiry about the appropriateness of an anticipated or actual course of action.