EX-9.E.(I) 2 distribution.htm FIRST AMENDMENT TO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Unassociated Document

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT


THIS FIRST AMENDMENT dated as of the 1ST day of October 2009, to the Distribution Agreement, dated as of September 14, 2007, (the "Agreement"), is entered into by and among PROSPECTOR FUNDS, INC., a Maryland corporation, (the “Company”), QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Distributor”) and PROSPECTOR PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Advisor”).

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WHEREAS, the parties have entered into the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the fees of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Section 11 of the Agreement allows for its amendment by a written instrument executed by the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

Exhibit B of the Agreement is superseded and replaced with Exhibit B attached hereto.

Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the date and year first written above.

PROSPECTOR FUNDS, INC.
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
   
By: /s/ Peter N. Perugini                   
By: /s/ James R. Schoenike                   
   
Name: Peter N. Perugini
Name: James R. Schoenike
   
Title:Treasurer
Title: Executive Vice President
   
   
PROSPECTOR PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
 
   
By: /s/ Peter N. Perugini                   
 
   
Name: Peter N. Perugini
 
   
Title: CFO
 
 
 
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Exhibit B to the Distribution Agreement – Prospector Funds, Inc.

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
REGULATORY DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE at October 1, 2009
 
Regulatory Distribution Annual Services Per Fund*
·  ___ basis point on all assets subject to the cap
·  Minimum annual fee
   ·  $_____ first fund, capped at $_____
   ·  $_____ each additional fund, capped at $_____
Advertising Compliance Review/FINRA Filings
   ·  $_____ per job for the first 10 pages (minutes if tape or video); $_____ per page (minute if tape or video) thereafter (includes FINRA filing fee)
   ·  Non-FINRA filed materials, e.g. Internal Use Only, Quasar Review Only, Correspondence, etc) $_____ per job for the first 10 pages (minutes if tape or
    video); thereafter $_____ per page (minutes if tape or video)\
   ·  FINRA Expedited Service for 3 Day Turnaround
$_____ for the first 10 pages (minutes if audio or video); $_____ per page (minute if audio or video) thereafter.  (Comments are faxed.  FINRA may not accept expedited request.)
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·  Quasar Expedited Service – Available upon request; ask for quote
 
Licensing of Investment Advisor’s Staff (if required)
·  $_____ per year per registered representative
·  Quasar is limited to these licenses for sponsorship:  Series, 6, 7, 24, 26, 27, 63, 66
·  Plus any FINRA and state fees for registered representatives, including license and renewal fees.
 
Fund Fact Sheets
·  Design - $_____ per fact sheet, includes first production
·  Production - $_____ per fact sheet per production period
·  All printing costs are out-of-pocket expenses, and in addition to the design fee and production fee.
 
Plus Out-Of-Pocket Expenses – Including but not limited to typesetting, printing and distribution of prospectuses and shareholder reports, production, printing, distribution and placement of advertising and sales literature and materials, engagement of designers, free-lance writers and public relations firms, long-distance telephone lines, services and charges, postage, overnight delivery charges, FINRA registration fees, record retention, travel, lodging and meals and all other out-of-pocket expenses.
 
Fees are billed monthly.
*Subject to annual CPI increase, Milwaukee MSA.

Advisor’s Signature below acknowledges approval of the fee schedule above.
Prospector Partners Asset Management, LLC


By: /s/ Peter N. Perugini                                                        

Name: Peter N. Perugini

Title: Treasurer                                Date: 10/21/09                  
 
 
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Exhibit B (continued) to the Distribution Agreement – Prospector Funds, Inc.


CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
 
SUPPORT SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE at  October 1, 2009
 
Chief Compliance Officer Support Services
 
U.S, Bancorp provides support to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of each fund serviced either by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC or Quasar Distributors, LLC.  Indicated below are samples of functions performed by USBFS in this CCO support role:
  Business Line Functions Supported
  Fund Administration and Compliance
  Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services
  Fund Accounting
  Custody Services
  Securities Lending Services
  Distribution Services
  Daily Resource to Fund CCO, Fund Board, Advisor
  Provide USBFS/USB Critical Procedures & Compliance Controls
  Daily and Periodic Reporting
  Periodic CCO Conference Calls
  Dissemination of Industry/Regulatory Information
  Client & Business Line CCO Education & Training
  Due Diligence Review of USBFS Service Facilities
  Quarterly USBFS Certification
  Board Meeting Presentation and Board Support
  Testing, Documentation, Reporting
 
 
Annual Fee Schedule*
·  $_____ per service line per year
 
Fees are billed monthly.
*Subject to annual CPI increase, Milwaukee MSA.

 
Advisor’s Signature below acknowledges approval of the fee schedule above.
Prospector Partners Asset Management, LLC


By: /s/ Peter N. Perugini                                                        

Name: Peter N. Perugini

Title: Treasurer                               Date: 10/21/09                                               
 
 
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