Portfolio Management Agreement A Portfolio Management Agreement defines the terms for managing investment portfolios on behalf of clients, specifying investment strategies, fees, and reporting requirements.
1.1. Retention
Client hereby appoints the Investment Manager to manage the investment and reinvestment of that portion of the Client's assets, specifically described on "Exhibit A" attached hereto (the "Portfolio"), and the Investment Manager is willing to accept such appointment on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2.1. Objectives
Client's designated investment objectives for the Portfolio are as follows: long-term capital appreciation and preservation of capital. The Investment Manager shall manage the investments in accordance with the investment objectives, and in compliance with applicable United States laws and regulations.
2.2. Client's Guidance
Client may provide written instructions or guidelines to the Investment Manager in connection with the management of the Portfolio, which shall be attached hereto as "Exhibit B." In the absence of specific guidance, the Investment Manager shall use reasonable judgment and discretion in managing the Portfolio and in determining its investment strategy and objectives.
3.1. Management Fee
For its services provided hereunder, the Investment Manager shall receive an annual management fee equal to 1.00% of the market value of the Portfolio, payable on a quarterly basis, in arrears. This fee shall be calculated based on the average market value of the Portfolio on the last day of each quarter during which the Investment Manager provided services. The first management fee payment shall be prorated for the period from the commencement of this Agreement until the end of the calendar quarter.
3.2. Additional Expenses
Client shall be responsible for the payment of any and all custodial fees, brokerage fees, taxes, and other applicable costs and expenses incurred in the management of the Portfolio. The Investment Manager shall not be responsible for the payment of such fees, taxes, and expenses, unless agreed upon in writing by the parties.
4.1. Frequency
Not less frequently than quarterly, the Investment Manager shall provide Client with a written statement, which shall include: (i) a summary of the Portfolio's investments and their current market value; (ii) a statement of the Portfolio's investment performance for the period; (iii) a comparison of the Portfolio's performance to its designated investment objectives and benchmarks, if applicable; and (iv) any other information or data reasonably requested by Client.
4.2. Additional Reports
At Client's reasonable request, the Investment Manager shall provide additional reports or analyses with respect to the Portfolio, provided that any significant additional work required to generate such reports or analyses may incur additional fees to be agreed upon in writing by the parties.
5.1. Duration
This Agreement shall commence on the date first above written and, unless earlier terminated by Client or Investment Manager, shall continue in full force and effect for an initial term of one (1) year from the date hereof. Following the initial term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms, unless either party provides written notice of its intent to terminate the Agreement at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.
6.1. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States for the resolution of any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement.
7.1. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the management of the Portfolio, and supersedes all prior agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral, with respect thereto.
7.2. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties that specifically references this Agreement and the provision(s) to be amended.
7.3. Successors and Assigns
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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