EX-99.H23 11 d460067dex99h23.htm TENTH AMENDMENT TO SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT Tenth Amendment to Securities Lending Agency Agreement

Exhibit H(23)

TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS,

MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II

ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SERIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A

AND

STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

This Tenth Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated December 8, 2017 is between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A, which may be amended from time to time, (each a “Fund” or “Lender” hereunder) and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a trust company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (the “Bank”) acting either directly or through its subsidiaries or affiliates.

Reference is made to a Second Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement effective as of July 31, 2012, between the Funds and the Bank, as amended, and as in effect on the date immediately prior to giving effect to this Amendment (the “Agreement”).

WHEREAS, each Fund and the Bank desire to amend the Agreement as set forth below.

NOW THEREFORE, for value received, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually agree to amend the Agreement in the following respect:

1.      Definitions. All terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement.

2.      Amendments.

 

  (i)

Schedule A (Schedule of Funds) to the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the revised Schedule A attached to this Amendment.

 

  (ii)

The Approved Borrowers Schedule to the Agreement is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the revised Approved Borrowers Schedule attached to this Amendment.

3.      Representations and Warranties. Each party hereto represents and warrants that (a) it has the power to execute and deliver this Amendment, to enter into the transactions contemplated hereby, and to perform its obligations hereunder; (b) it has taken all necessary action to authorize such execution, delivery, and performance; (c) this Amendment constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it; and (d) the execution, delivery, and performance by it of this Amendment will at all times comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

4.      Miscellaneous. Except to the extent specifically amended by this Amendment, the provisions of the Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. This Amendment shall be construed in accordance with the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. With respect to the MassMutual Select BlackRock Global Allocation Fund, the Agreement and this Amendment shall not take effect until State Street Bank and Trust Company has taken custody of the Fund’s assets and the Fund is participating in State Street’s Securities Lending Program.

5.      Effective Date. This Amendment is effective as of October 30, 2017.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective corporate officers, thereunto duly authorized.

 

MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS

 

By: /s/ Renee Hitchcock                

Name: Renee Hitchcock

Title:   CFO and Treasurer

   

STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

 

By: /s/ Francesco Squillacioti                

Name: Francesco Squillacioti

Title:   Senior Managing Director

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

 

By: /s/ Renee Hitchcock                

Name: Renee Hitchcock

Title:   CFO and Treasurer

   

MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND

 

By: /s/ Renee Hitchcock                

Name: Renee Hitchcock

Title:   CFO and Treasurer

   

MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II

 

By: /s/ Renee Hitchcock                

Name: Renee Hitchcock

Title:   CFO and Treasurer

   

 

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Schedule A

This Schedule is attached to and made part of the Second Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement dated the 31st day of July, 2012 between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as amended.

MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS

 

Fund Series Name

    Tax Identification No.      Tax Year End  

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2010 Fund

        03-0532456        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2015 Fund

        27-1933828        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2020 Fund

        03-0532467        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2025 Fund

        27-1933753        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2030 Fund

        03-0532468        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2035 Fund

        27-1933389        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2040 Fund

        03-0532471        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2045 Fund

        27-1932769        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2050 Fund

        26-1345332        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM 2055 Fund

        46-3289207        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM2060 Fund

        47-5326235        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM Conservative Fund

        45-1618155        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM Growth Fund

        45-1618222        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM In Retirement Fund

        03-0532464        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM Moderate Fund

        45-1618262        30-Sep

MassMutual RetireSMARTSM Moderate Growth Fund

        45-1618046        30-Sep

MassMutual Select BlackRock Global Allocation Fund

        27-1028263        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Blue Chip Growth Fund

        04-3556992        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Diversified Value Fund

        01-0821120        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Equity Opportunities Fund

        04-3512590        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Fundamental Growth Fund

        04-3512593        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Fundamental Value Fund

        04-3584138        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Growth Opportunities Fund

        04-3512589        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Large Cap Value Fund

        04-3513019        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Mid Cap Growth Fund

        04-3512596        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Mid-Cap Value Fund

        42-1710935        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Overseas Fund

        04-3557000        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Small Cap Growth Equity Fund

        04-3464205        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Small Cap Value Equity Fund

        02-0769954        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Small Company Value Fund

        04-3584140        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Strategic Bond Fund

        26-0099965        30-Sep

MassMutual Select Total Return Bond Fund

        27-377446        30-Sep

MM MSCI EAFE® International Index Fund

        45-5357167        30-Sep

MM Russell 2000® Small Cap Index Fund

        45-5366542        30-Sep

MM S&P 500® Index Fund

        04-3410047        30-Sep

MM S&P® Mid Cap Index Fund

        45-5349772        30-Sep

MM Select Bond and Income Asset Fund

        81-3678464        30-Sep

MM Select Equity Asset Fund

        81-3687454        30-Sep

 

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

 

Fund Series Name

    Tax Identification No.      Tax Year End  

MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund

        04-3212054        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund

        04-3277549        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Disciplined Growth Fund

        04-3539084        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Disciplined Value Fund

        04-3539083        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund

        04-3464165        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Global Fund

        51-0529334        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

        04-3520009        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

        03-0532475        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier International Equity Fund

        04-3212044        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Main Street Fund

        51-0529328        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund

        04-3212057        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Small Cap Opportunities Fund

        04-3424705        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

        26-3229251        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier Value Fund

        04-3277550        30-Sep

MassMutual Premier U.S. Government Money Market

        04-3212059        30-Sep

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MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND

 

Fund Series Name

    Tax Identification No.      Tax Year End  

MML Aggressive Allocation Fund

        75-3248604        31-Dec

MML American Funds Core Allocation Fund

        26-2998142        31-Dec

MML American Funds® Growth Fund

        26-2997971        31-Dec

MML American Funds® International Fund

        26-2998059        31-Dec

MML Balanced Allocation Fund

        75-3248595        31-Dec

MML Blue Chip Growth Fund

        05-0633800        31-Dec

MML Conservative Allocation Fund

        75-3248590        31-Dec

MML Equity Income Fund

        03-0584493        31-Dec

MML Equity Index Fund

        04-3365021        31-Dec

MML Focused Equity Fund

        45-3612851        31-Dec

MML Foreign Fund

        05-0633812        31-Dec

MML Fundamental Growth Fund

        45-3612938        31-Dec

MML Fundamental Value Fund

        27-2959469        31-Dec

MML Global Fund

        05-0633810        31-Dec

MML Growth & Income Fund

        105-0633799        31-Dec

MML Growth Allocation Fund

        75-3248602        31-Dec

MML Income & Growth Fund

        05-0633797        31-Dec

MML International Equity Fund

        04-2990390        31-Dec

MML Large Cap Growth Fund

        05-0633801        31-Dec

MML Managed Volatility Fund

        04-3513013        31-Dec

MML Mid Cap Growth Fund

        05-0633806        31-Dec

MML Mid Cap Value Fund

        05-0633805        131-Dec

MML Moderate Allocation Fund

        75-3248601        31-Dec

MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund

        04-3464208        31-Dec

MML Small Company Value Fund

        26-4101700        31-Dec

MML Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

        05-0633808        31-Dec

MML Total Return Bond Fund

        27-2959552        31-Dec

MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II

 

Fund Series Name

    Tax Identification No.      Tax Year End  

MML Asset Momentum Fund

        47-3517233        31-Dec

MML Blend Fund

        04-2808313        31-Dec

MML Dynamic Bond Fund

        47-3529636        31-Dec

MML Equity Fund

        04-2476032        31-Dec

MML Equity Rotation Fund

        47-3544629        31-Dec

MML High Yield Fund

        27-1932691        31-Dec

MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

        11-3646937        31-Dec

MML Managed Bond Fund

        04-2741778        31-Dec

MML Short-Duration Bond Fund

        27-1932589        31-Dec

MML Small Cap Equity Fund

        04-3420558        31-Dec

MML Special Situations Fund

        47-3559064        31-Dec

MML Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

        26-2997645        31-Dec

MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund

        04-2741780        31-Dec

This Schedule is attached to and made part of the Second Amended and Restated Securities Lending Agency Agreement dated the 31st day of July, 2012 between each of MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II on behalf of their respective individual series listed on Schedule A and STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as amended.

Approved Borrowers Schedule

Australia

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

Commonwealth Bank of Austrailia

National Australia Bank Ltd.

Westpac Banking Corporation

Canada

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto-Dominion Bank

France

BNP Paribas SA

Natixis

Societe Generale SA

Germany

Deutsche Bank AG

Netherlands

Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank BA (Rabobank Nederland)

Switzerland

UBS AG

U.K.

Barclays Bank plc

Goldman Sachs International

ING Bank N.V. (London Branch)

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

Approved Borrowers Schedule Continued

U.S.

Barclays Capital Inc.

BMO Capital Markets Corp.

BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc.

BNP Paribas Securities Corporation

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Goldman Sachs & Co.

ING Financial Markets LLC

JP Morgan Securities LLC.

MacQuarie Capital (USA) Inc.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

National Financial Services LLC.

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

RBS Securities Inc.

Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.

SG Americas Securities LLC

UBS Securities LLC

Wells Fargo Bank National Association