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Letter from the President
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Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders
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Important Information to Help You Understand the Proposal
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Proxy Statement
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Proposal 1:
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To approve, with respect to each of The Government Street Equity Fund, The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund and The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund, a proposed new investment advisory agreement with Leavell Investment Management, Inc.
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Proposal 2:
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To transact any other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the special meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes
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Outstanding Shares and Voting Requirements
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Additional Information on the Operation of the Funds
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Other Matters
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Exhibit A:
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Form of the Proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement on behalf of The Government Street Equity Fund
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Exhibit B:
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Form of the Proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement on behalf of The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund
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Exhibit C:
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Form of the Proposed New Investment Advisory Agreement on behalf of The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund
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PROPOSAL 1.
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To approve, with respect to each Fund, a proposed new investment advisory agreement by and between the Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”) and Leavell Investment Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”), under which the Adviser will continue to act as the investment adviser with respect to the assets of each Fund.
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To transact any other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.
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TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE:
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TO VOTE BY INTERNET:
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Read the proxy statement and have the enclosed proxy card at hand
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Read the proxy statement and have the enclosed proxy card at hand
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Call the toll-free number that appears on the enclosed proxy card and follow the simple instructions
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Go to the website that appears on the enclosed proxy card and follow the simple instructions
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Sincerely,
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Thomas W. Leavell
President, The Government Street Funds
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To approve, with respect to each Fund, a proposed new investment advisory agreement by and between the Williamsburg Investment Trust and Leavell Investment Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) under which the Adviser will continue to act as the investment adviser with respect to the assets of each Fund.
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To transact any other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.
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By order of the Board of Trustees,
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June 9, 2014
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Tina H. Bloom
Secretary
Williamsburg Investment Trust
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IMPORTANT
Please vote by telephone or through the Internet by following the instructions on your proxy card, thus avoiding unnecessary expense and delay. You may also execute the enclosed proxy and return it promptly in the enclosed envelope. No postage is required if mailed in the United States. The proxy is revocable and will not affect your right to vote in person if you attend the Meeting.
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What is happening? Why did I get this package of materials?
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A special meeting of shareholders of The Government Street Equity Fund, The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund and The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund (individually a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on July 21, 2014. According to our records, you are a shareholder of record as of the Record Date for this meeting.
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Why am I being asked to vote on a proposed new advisory agreement?
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Leavell Investment Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) is undergoing a change in the ownership of the controlling interest of its voting common stock (the “Transaction”). In the Transaction, the Adviser will replace its existing capital structure, which consists of two classes of common stock – one voting (Class A) and one non-voting (Class B) – with a single class of common stock with equal voting rights. The Adviser will raise capital by issuing new shares to several employees who are current Class B shareholders, as well as issuing shares to two employees who are not current shareholders of the Adviser. The effect of this recapitalization will be that no single shareholder of the Adviser will own more than 25% of the Adviser’s outstanding voting common stock (which is the ownership level which presumes control) and all of the non-voting stock of the Adviser will be retired. Mr. Thomas W. Leavell, the founder and Chairman of the Board of the Adviser, currently owns 100% of the Adviser’s outstanding voting common stock. The 1940 Act provides that an owner of more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of an entity, such as Mr. Leavell, is presumed to have a controlling interest in that entity. Because Mr. Leavell’s ownership interest in the Adviser is currently in excess of 25% and will be reduced to slightly less than 25% following the Transaction, the Transaction may be deemed to result in a change in control of the Adviser and, pursuant to relevant provisions of the 1940 Act, effectively terminate the investment advisory agreements for the Funds that are currently in effect (the “Present Advisory Agreements”). In order for the Adviser to continue to provide management services to the Funds following the Transaction, shareholders of each Fund are being asked to approve a new investment advisory agreement (the “New Advisory Agreements”) with the Adviser. As a shareholder of one or more of the Funds, you are entitled to vote on the New Advisory Agreement for each Fund in which you own shares.
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How do the proposed New Advisory Agreements differ from the Present Advisory Agreements?
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The terms and conditions of the New Advisory Agreements are substantially identical to those of the Present Advisory Agreements and differ only with respect to the changes described below, none of which the Trust’s Board of Trustees deems material:
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A change in the effective date and the termination date;
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An update to reflect the current name of the Adviser;
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(The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund only.) A change in the applicable state law by which the New Advisory Agreements shall be governed, from the State of North Carolina to the State of Alabama. Management does not believe there would be any material implications to shareholders of The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund resulting from the change in the applicable state law by which the new advisory agreements would be governed; and
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Deletion of a reference to expense limitations previously imposed by certain states on mutual funds that are no longer in effect.
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When would the New Advisory Agreements take effect?
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If approved by shareholders of each Fund, the New Advisory Agreements would take effect upon completion of the Transaction, which is expected to occur on or about August 1, 2014.
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How will the Transaction affect the fees and daily portfolio management of the Funds?
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It is contemplated that the Transaction will not affect the operation of the Funds or the advisory fees charged to the Funds. Upon the approval of the New Advisory Agreements, Thomas W. Leavell will continue to manage the portfolio of The Government Street Equity Fund; Thomas W. Leavell, Timothy S. Healey, Richard E. Anthony, Jr. and Michael J. Hofto will continue to manage the portfolio of The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund; and Timothy S. Healy will continue to manage the portfolio of The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund.
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How does the Board of Trustees recommend that I vote?
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After careful consideration of the proposal, the Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the proposal. The various factors that the Board of Trustees considered in making these determinations are described in the Proxy Statement.
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What will happen if there are not enough votes to hold the Meeting?
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It is important that shareholders vote by telephone or Internet or complete and return signed proxy cards promptly, but no later than July 21, 2014, to ensure there is a quorum for the Meeting. You may be contacted by a representative of the Trust or the Adviser or a proxy solicitor, if we do not hear from you. If we have not received sufficient votes to have a quorum at the Meeting or have not received enough votes to approve the New Advisory Agreements, we may adjourn the Meeting to a later date so we can continue to seek more votes.
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Whom should I call for additional information about the Proxy Statement?
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If you have any questions regarding the Proxy Statement or completing and returning your proxy card, please call 1-866-738-1125.
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PROPOSAL 1:
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TO APPROVE, WITH RESPECT TO EACH FUND, A PROPOSED NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH LEAVELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
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A change in the effective date and the termination date;
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An update to reflect the current name of the Adviser;
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(The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund only). A change in the applicable state law by which the New Advisory Agreements shall be governed, from the State of North Carolina to the State of Alabama. Management does not believe there would be any material implications to shareholders of The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund resulting from the change in the applicable state law by which the new advisory agreements would be governed; and
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Deletion of a reference to expense limitations previously imposed by certain states on mutual funds that are no longer in effect.
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The Present Advisory Agreement on behalf of The Government Street Equity Fund is dated November 15, 2004, was initially approved by the Board of Trustees, including a majority of Independent Trustees, on August 17, 2004 and was last approved by the Board of Trustees on February 25, 2014. The Present Advisory Agreement was last approved by shareholders of The Government Street Equity Fund on November 15, 2004. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, The Government Street Equity Fund paid the Adviser $528,710 in advisory fees under the Present Advisory Agreement.
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The Present Advisory Agreement on behalf of The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund is dated November 10, 2003, was initially approved by the Board of Trustees, including a majority of Independent Trustees, on November 10, 2003 and was last approved by the Board of Trustees on February 25, 2014. The Present Advisory Agreement was approved by the initial shareholder of The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund on November 17, 2003. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund paid the Adviser $378,612 in advisory fees under the Present Advisory Agreement.
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The Present Advisory Agreement on behalf of The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund is dated November 15, 2004, was initially approved by the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, on August 17, 2004 and was last approved by the Board of Trustees on February 25, 2014. The Present Advisory Agreement was last approved by shareholders of The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund on November 15, 2004. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund paid the Adviser $80,402 in advisory fees (net of voluntary fee waivers) under the Present Advisory Agreement. There is no assurance that any fee waivers will continue in the future.
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Position with the Adviser
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Position with the Funds
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Thomas W. Leavell
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Director
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President
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Andrew J. Grinstead
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President
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Margaret H. Alves
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Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer
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Janet R. Hayes
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Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
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Timothy S. Healey*
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Vice President/Chief Investment Officer
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Vice President
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Michael J. Hofto
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Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
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None
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Richard E. Anthony*
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Vice President
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Mary Shannon Hope
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Vice President
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Vice President
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Richard M. Stimpson
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Vice President
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None
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Michael C. Teel*
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Vice President
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None
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John M. Williams*
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Vice President
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None
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The address is 2712 18th Place South, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.
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PROPOSAL 2:
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TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS, NOT CURRENTLY CONTEMPLATED, THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXIES OR THEIR SUBSTITUTES
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Name and Address of Record Owner
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Percentage Ownership
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Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
211 Main Street
San Francisco, California 94105
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The Government Street Equity Fund – 82.98%*
The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund – 85.09%*
The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund – 73.13%*
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National Financial Services LLC
248 East Capitol Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
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The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund – 8.61%
The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund – 5.06%
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Fees Billed by Ernst & Young LLP to the Trust During the Previous Two Fiscal Years
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Audit Fees
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The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for the audit of the annual financial statements of the Trust or for services that are normally provided by Ernst & Young LLP in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $160,500 with respect to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 and $155,800 with respect to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013.
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Audit-Related Fees
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No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by Ernst & Young LLP that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Trust’s financial statements and are not reported as “Audit Fees” in the preceding paragraph.
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Tax Fees
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No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
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All Other Fees
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No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by Ernst & Young LLP other than the services reported above.
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Aggregate
Non-Audit Fees
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No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for non-audit services by Ernst & Young LLP rendered to the Trust and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Trust that provides ongoing services to the Trust.
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By order of the Board of Trustees,
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Tina H. Bloom
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A:
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FORM OF PROPOSED NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND
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Appointment. The Trust hereby appoints the Adviser to act as investment adviser to The Government Street Equity Fund series of the Trust (the “Fund”) for the period and on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Adviser accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.
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Delivery of Documents. The Trust has furnished the Investment Adviser with copies properly certified or authenticated of each of the following:
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The Trust’s Declaration of Trust, as filed with the State of Massachusetts (such Declaration, as presently in effect and as it shall from time to time be amended, is herein called the “Declaration”);
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The Trust’s By-Laws (such By-Laws, as presently in effect and as they shall from time to time be amended, are herein called the “By-Laws”);
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Resolutions of the Trust’s Board of Trustees authorizing this Agreement;
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The Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A under the 1940 Act and under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “1933 Act”), relating to shares of beneficial interest of the Trust (herein called the “Shares”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and all amendments thereto;
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The Trust’s Prospectus (such Prospectus, as presently in effect and all amendments and supplements thereto are herein called the “Prospectus”).
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Management. Subject to the supervision of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, the Adviser will provide a continuous investment program for the Fund, including investment research and management with respect to all securities, investments, cash and cash equivalents in the Fund. The Adviser will determine from time to time what securities and other investments will be purchased, retained or sold by the Fund. The Adviser will provide the services under this Agreement in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and restrictions as stated in its Prospectus. The Adviser further agrees that it:
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Will conform its activities to all applicable Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and will, in addition, conduct its activities under this Agreement in accordance with regulations of any other Federal and State agencies which may now or in the future have jurisdiction over its activities under this Agreement;
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Will place orders pursuant to its investment determinations for the Fund either directly with the issuer or with any broker or dealer. In placing orders with brokers or dealers, the Adviser will attempt to obtain the best net price and the most favorable execution of its orders. Consistent with this obligation, when the Adviser believes two or more brokers or dealers are comparable in price and execution, the Adviser may prefer: (i) brokers and dealers who provide the Fund with research advice and other services, or who recommend or sell Fund shares, and (ii) Brokers who are affiliated with the Trust or its Adviser(s), provided, however, that in no instance will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to the Adviser or any affiliated person of the Adviser in principal transactions;
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Will provide certain executive personnel for the Trust as may be mutually agreed upon from time to time with the Board of Trustees, the salaries and expenses of such personnel to be borne by the Adviser unless otherwise mutually agreed upon; and
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Will provide, at its own cost, all office space, facilities and equipment necessary for the conduct of its advisory activities on behalf of the Trust.
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Services Not Exclusive. The advisory services furnished by the Adviser hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Adviser shall be free to furnish similar services to others as long as its services under this Agreement are not impaired
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Books and Records. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940 Act, the Adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the benefit of the Trust are the property of the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such records upon the Trust’s request. The Adviser further agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed by it pursuant to Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act the records required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 under the Act that are not maintained by others on behalf of the Trust.
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Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, the Adviser will pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its investment advisory services pertaining to the Trust. In the event that there is no distribution plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act in effect for the Fund, the Adviser will pay, out of the Adviser’s resources generated from sources other than fees received from the Trust, the entire cost of the promotion and sale of Fund shares.
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Taxes, interest charges, and extraordinary expenses;
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Brokerage fees and commissions with regard to portfolio transactions of the Fund;
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Fees and expenses of the custodian of the Fund’s portfolio securities;
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Fees and expenses of the Fund’s administrative agent, the Fund’s transfer and shareholder servicing agent and the Fund’s accounting agent or, if the Trust performs any such services without an agent, the costs of the same;
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Auditing and legal expenses;
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Cost of maintenance of the Trust’s existence as a legal entity;
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Compensation of trustees who are not interested persons of the Adviser as that term is defined by law;
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Costs of Trust meetings;
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Federal and State registration or qualification fees and expenses;
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Costs of setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, reports and notices to existing shareholders;
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The investment advisory fee payable to the Adviser, as provided in paragraph 7 herein; and
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Distribution expenses, but only in accordance with any Distribution Plan as and if approved by the shareholders of the Fund.
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Compensation. For the services provided to the Fund and for the expenses assumed by the Adviser pursuant to this Agreement, the Trust will pay the Adviser and the Adviser will accept as full compensation an investment advisory fee, based upon the daily average net assets of the Fund, computed at the end of each month and payable within five (5) business days thereafter, according to the following schedule:
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First $100 Million
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All over $100 Million
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Limitation of Liability. The Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment, mistake of law or for any other loss whatsoever suffered by the Trust in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of the compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.
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Indemnification of Adviser. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Subsection 8(b), the Trust shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless (from the assets of the Fund or Funds to which the conduct in question relates) the Adviser against all loss, damage and liability, including but not limited to amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and expenses, including reasonable accountants’ and counsel fees, incurred by the Adviser in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or legislative body, related to or resulting from this Agreement or the performance of services hereunder, except with respect to any matter as to which it has been determined that the loss, damage or liability is a direct result of (i) a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services; or (ii) willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties under this Agreement (either and both of the conduct described in clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to hereinafter as “Disabling Conduct”). A determination that the Adviser is entitled to indemnification may be made by (i) a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before whom the proceeding was brought that the Adviser was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct, (ii) dismissal of a court action or an administrative proceeding against the Adviser for insufficiency of evidence of Disabling Conduct, or (iii) a reasonable determination, based upon a review of the facts, that the Adviser was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct by, (a) vote of a majority of a quorum of Trustees who are neither “interested persons” of the Trust as the quoted phrase is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act nor parties to the action, suit or other proceeding on the same or similar grounds that is then or has been pending or threatened (such quorum of such Trustees being referred to hereinafter as the “Independent Trustees”), or (b) an independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Expenses, including accountants’ and counsel fees so incurred by the Adviser (but excluding amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in
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compromise or as fines or penalties), may be paid from time to time in advance of the final disposition of any such action, suit or proceeding; provided, that the Adviser shall have undertaken to repay the amounts so paid if it is ultimately determined that indemnification of such expenses is not authorized under this Subsection 8(b) and if (i) the Adviser shall have provided security for such undertaking, (ii) the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (iii) a majority of the Independent Trustees, or an independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall have determined, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the Adviser ultimately will be entitled to indemnification hereunder.
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As to any matter disposed of by a compromise payment by the Adviser referred to in this Subsection 8(b), pursuant to a consent decree or otherwise, no such indemnification either for said payment or for any other expenses shall be provided unless such indemnification shall be approved (i) by a majority of the Independent Trustees or (ii) by an independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Approval by the Independent Trustees pursuant to clause (i) shall not prevent the recovery from the Adviser of any amount paid to the Adviser in accordance with either of such clauses as indemnification of the Adviser is subsequently adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that the Adviser’s action was in or not opposed to the best interests of the Trust or to have been liable to the Trust or its Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in its conduct under the Agreement.
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The right of indemnification provided by this Subsection 8(b) shall not be exclusive of or affect any of the rights to which the Adviser may be entitled. Nothing contained in this Subsection 8(b) shall affect any rights to indemnification to which Trustees, officers or other personnel to which Trustees, officers or other personnel of the Trust, and other persons may be entitled by contract or otherwise under law, nor the power of the Trust to purchase and maintain liability insurance on behalf of any such person.
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The Board of Trustees of the Trust shall take all such action as may be necessary and appropriate to authorize the Trust hereunder to pay the indemnification required by this Subsection 8(b) including, without limitation, to the extent needed, to determine whether the Adviser is entitled to indemnification hereunder and the reasonable amount of any indemnity due it hereunder, or employ independent legal counsel for that purpose.
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The provisions contained in Section 8 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Agreement, shall be deemed to include and protect the Adviser and its directors, officers, employees and agents and shall inure to the benefit of its/their respective successors, assigns and personal representatives.
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Duration and Termination. This Agreement shall become effective on the date of its execution and, unless sooner terminated as provided herein, shall continue in effect for a period of two years. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewable for successive periods of one year each, provided such continuance is specifically approved annually:
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By the vote of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; and
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By vote of either the Board or a majority (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
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Amendment of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by a written instrument signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No material amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act).
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Miscellaneous. The captions of this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or limit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors.
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Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Alabama, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as being inconsistent with the 1940 Act.
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ATTEST:
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WILLIAMSBURG INVESTMENT TRUST
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ATTEST:
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LEAVELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
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EXHIBIT B:
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FORM OF PROPOSED NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND
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Appointment. The Trust hereby appoints the Adviser to act as investment adviser to The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund series of the Trust (the “Fund”) for the period and on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Adviser accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.
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Delivery of Documents. The Trust has furnished the Investment Adviser with copies properly certified or authenticated of each of the following:
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The Trust’s Declaration of Trust, as filed with the State of Massachusetts (such Declaration, as presently in effect and as it shall from time to time be amended, is herein called the “Declaration”);
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The Trust’s By-Laws (such By-Laws, as presently in effect and as they shall from time to time be amended, are herein called the “By-Laws”);
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Resolutions of the Trust’s Board of Trustees authorizing this Agreement;
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The Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A under the 1940 Act and under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “1933 Act”), relating to shares of beneficial interest of the Trust (herein called the “Shares”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and all amendments thereto;
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The Trust’s Prospectus (such Prospectus, as presently in effect and all amendments and supplements thereto are herein called the “Prospectus”).
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The Trust will furnish the Adviser from time to time with copies, properly certified or authenticated, of all amendments of or supplements to the foregoing at the same time as such documents are required to be filed with the SEC.
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Management. Subject to the supervision of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, the Adviser will provide a continuous investment program for the Fund, including investment research and management with respect to all securities, investments, cash and cash equivalents in the Fund. The Adviser will determine from time to time what securities and other investments will be purchased, retained or sold by the Fund. The Adviser will provide the services under this Agreement in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and restrictions as stated in its Prospectus. The Adviser further agrees that it:
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Will conform its activities to all applicable Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and will, in addition, conduct its activities under this Agreement in accordance with regulations of any other Federal and State agencies which may now or in the future have jurisdiction over its activities under this Agreement;
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Will place orders pursuant to its investment determinations for the Fund either directly with the issuer or with any broker or dealer. In placing orders with brokers or dealers, the Adviser will attempt to obtain the best net price and the most favorable execution of its orders. Consistent with this obligation, when the Adviser believes two or more brokers or dealers are comparable in price and execution, the Adviser may prefer: (i) brokers and dealers who provide the Fund with research advice and other services, or who recommend or sell Fund shares, and (ii) Brokers who are affiliated with the Trust or its Adviser(s), provided, however, that in no instance will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to the Adviser or any affiliated person of the Adviser in principal transactions;
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Will provide certain executive personnel for the Trust as may be mutually agreed upon from time to time with the Board of Trustees, the salaries and expenses of such personnel to be borne by the Adviser unless otherwise mutually agreed upon; and
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Will provide, at its own cost, all office space, facilities and equipment necessary for the conduct of its advisory activities on behalf of the Trust.
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Services Not Exclusive. The advisory services furnished by the Adviser hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Adviser shall be free to furnish similar services to others as long as its services under this Agreement are not impaired
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Books and Records. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940 Act, the Adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the benefit of the Trust are the property of the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such records upon the Trust’s request. The Adviser further agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed by it pursuant to Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act the records required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 under the Act that are not maintained by others on behalf of the Trust.
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Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, the Adviser will pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its investment advisory services pertaining to the Trust. In the event that there is no distribution plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act in effect for the Fund, the Adviser will pay, out of the Adviser’s resources generated from sources other than fees received from the Trust, the entire cost of the promotion and sale of Fund shares.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust shall pay the expenses and costs of the following:
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Taxes, interest charges, and extraordinary expenses;
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Brokerage fees and commissions with regard to portfolio transactions of the Fund;
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Fees and expenses of the custodian of the Fund’s portfolio securities;
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Fees and expenses of the Fund’s administrative agent, the Fund’s transfer and shareholder servicing agent and the Fund’s accounting agent or, if the Trust performs any such services without an agent, the costs of the same;
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Auditing and legal expenses;
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Cost of maintenance of the Trust’s existence as a legal entity;
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Compensation of trustees who are not interested persons of the Adviser as that term is defined by law;
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Costs of Trust meetings;
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Federal and State registration or qualification fees and expenses;
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Costs of setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, reports and notices to existing shareholders;
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The investment advisory fee payable to the Adviser, as provided in paragraph 7 herein; and
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Distribution expenses, but only in accordance with any Distribution Plan as and if approved by the shareholders of the Fund.
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Compensation. For the services provided to the Fund and for the expenses assumed by the Adviser pursuant to this Agreement, the Trust will pay the Adviser and the Adviser will accept as full compensation an investment advisory fee, computed at the end of each month and payable within five (5) business days thereafter, at the annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
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Limitation of Liability. The Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment, mistake of law or for any other loss whatsoever suffered by the Trust in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of the compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.
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Indemnification of Adviser. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Subsection 8(b), the Trust shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless (from the assets of the Fund or Funds to which the conduct in question relates) the Adviser against all loss, damage and liability, including but not limited to amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and expenses, including reasonable accountants’ and counsel fees, incurred by the Adviser in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or legislative body, related to or resulting from this Agreement or the performance of services hereunder, except with respect to any matter as to which it has been determined that the loss, damage or liability is a direct result of (i) a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services; or (ii) willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties under this Agreement (either and both of the conduct described in clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to hereinafter as “Disabling Conduct”). A determination that the Adviser is entitled to indemnification may be made by (i) a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before whom the proceeding was brought that the Adviser was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct, (ii) dismissal of a court action or an administrative proceeding against the Adviser for insufficiency of evidence of Disabling Conduct, or (iii) a reasonable determination, based upon a review of the facts, that the Adviser was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct by, (a) vote of a majority of a quorum of Trustees who are neither “interested persons” of the Trust as the quoted phrase is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act nor parties to the action, suit or other proceeding on the same or similar grounds that is then or has been pending or threatened (such quorum of such Trustees being referred to hereinafter as the “Independent Trustees”), or (b) an independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Expenses, including accountants’ and counsel fees so incurred by the Adviser (but excluding amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines or penalties), may be paid from time to time in advance of the final disposition of any such action, suit or proceeding; provided, that the Adviser shall have undertaken to repay the amounts so paid if it is ultimately determined that indemnification of
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such expenses is not authorized under this Subsection 8(b) and if (i) the Adviser shall have provided security for such undertaking, (ii) the Trust shall be insured against losses arising by reason of any lawful advances, or (iii) a majority of the Independent Trustees, or an independent legal counsel in a written opinion, shall have determined, based on a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry), that there is reason to believe that the Adviser ultimately will be entitled to indemnification hereunder.
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The provisions contained in Section 8 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Agreement, shall be deemed to include and protect the Adviser and its directors, officers, employees and agents and shall inure to the benefit of its/their respective successors, assigns and personal representatives.
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Duration and Termination. This Agreement shall become effective on the date of its execution and, unless sooner terminated as provided herein, shall continue in effect for a period of two years. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewable for successive periods of one year each, provided such continuance is specifically approved annually:
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By the vote of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; and
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By vote of either the Board or a majority (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated by the Fund or by the Adviser at any time on sixty (60) days’ written notice, without the payment of any penalty, provided that termination by the Fund must be authorized either by vote of the Board of the Board of Trustees or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund. This Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act).
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Amendment of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by a written instrument signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No material amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act).
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Miscellaneous. The captions of this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or limit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors.
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Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Alabama, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as being inconsistent with the 1940 Act.
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ATTEST:
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WILLIAMSBURG INVESTMENT TRUST
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By:
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By:
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Title:
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Title:
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ATTEST:
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LEAVELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
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By:
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Title:
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EXHIBIT C:
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FORM OF PROPOSED NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ALABAMA TAX FREE BOND FUND
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Appointment. The Trust hereby appoints the Adviser to act as investment adviser to The Alabama Tax Free Bond Fund series of the Trust (the “Fund”) for the period and on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Adviser accepts such appointment and agrees to furnish the services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.
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Delivery of Documents. The Trust has furnished the Investment Adviser with copies properly certified or authenticated of each of the following:
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a.
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The Trust’s Declaration of Trust, as filed with the State of Massachusetts (such Declaration, as presently in effect and as it shall from time to time be amended, is herein called the “Declaration”);
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The Trust’s By-Laws (such By-Laws, as presently in effect and as they shall from time to time be amended, are herein called the “By-Laws”);
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Resolutions of the Trust’s Board of Trustees authorizing this Agreement;
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d.
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The Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A under the 1940 Act and under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the “1933 Act”), relating to shares of beneficial interest of the Trust (herein called the “Shares”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and all amendments thereto;
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The Trust’s Prospectus (such Prospectus, as presently in effect and all amendments and supplements thereto are herein called the “Prospectus”).
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Management. Subject to the supervision of the Trust’s Board of Trustees, the Adviser will provide a continuous investment program for the Fund, including investment research and management with respect to all securities, investments, cash and cash equivalents in the Fund. The Adviser will determine from time to time what securities and other investments will be purchased, retained or sold by the Fund. The Adviser will provide the services under this Agreement in accordance with the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and restrictions as stated in its Prospectus. The Adviser further agrees that it:
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Will conform its activities to all applicable Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and will, in addition, conduct its activities under this Agreement in accordance with regulations of any other Federal and State agencies which may now or in the future have jurisdiction over its activities under this Agreement;
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b.
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Will place orders pursuant to its investment determinations for the Fund either directly with the issuer or with any broker or dealer. In placing orders with brokers or dealers, the Adviser will attempt to obtain the best net price and the most favorable execution of its orders. Consistent with this obligation, when the Adviser believes two or more brokers or dealers are comparable in price and execution, the Adviser may prefer: (i) brokers and dealers who provide the Fund with research advice and other services, or who recommend or sell Fund shares, and (ii) Brokers who are affiliated with the Trust or its Adviser(s), provided, however, that in no instance will portfolio securities be purchased from or sold to the Adviser or any affiliated person of the Adviser in principal transactions;
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c.
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Will provide certain executive personnel for the Trust as may be mutually agreed upon from time to time with the Board of Trustees, the salaries and expenses of such personnel to be borne by the Adviser unless otherwise mutually agreed upon; and
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Will provide, at its own cost, all office space, facilities and equipment necessary for the conduct of its advisory activities on behalf of the Trust.
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Services Not Exclusive. The advisory services furnished by the Adviser hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Adviser shall be free to furnish similar services to others as long as its services under this Agreement are not impaired
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Books and Records. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940 Act, the Adviser hereby agrees that all records which it maintains for the benefit of the Trust are the property of the Trust and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust any of such records upon the Trust’s request. The Adviser further agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed by it pursuant to Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act the records required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 under the Act that are not maintained by others on behalf of the Trust.
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Expenses. During the term of this Agreement, the Adviser will pay all expenses incurred by it in connection with its investment advisory services pertaining to the Trust. In the event that there is no distribution plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act in effect for the Fund, the Adviser will pay, out of the Adviser’s resources generated from sources other than fees received from the Trust, the entire cost of the promotion and sale of Fund shares.
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Taxes, interest charges, and extraordinary expenses;
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b.
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Brokerage fees and commissions with regard to portfolio transactions of the Fund;
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c.
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Fees and expenses of the custodian of the Fund’s portfolio securities;
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d.
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Fees and expenses of the Fund’s administrative agent, the Fund’s transfer and shareholder servicing agent and the Fund’s accounting agent or, if the Trust performs any such services without an agent, the costs of the same;
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e.
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Auditing and legal expenses;
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Cost of maintenance of the Trust’s existence as a legal entity;
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Compensation of trustees who are not interested persons of the Adviser as that term is defined by law;
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Costs of Trust meetings;
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Federal and State registration or qualification fees and expenses;
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j.
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Costs of setting in type, printing and mailing Prospectuses, reports and notices to existing shareholders;
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k.
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The investment advisory fee payable to the Adviser, as provided in paragraph 7 herein; and
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l.
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Distribution expenses, but only in accordance with any Distribution Plan as and if approved by the shareholders of the Fund.
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Compensation. The Trust will pay the Adviser and the Adviser will accept as full compensation an investment advisory fee, based upon the daily average net assets of the Fund, computed at the end of each month and payable within five (5) business days thereafter, according to the following schedule:
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Net Assets
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Annual Rate
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First $100 Million
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0.35%
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All over $100 Million
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0.25%
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8.(a)
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Limitation of Liability. The Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment, mistake of law or for any other loss whatsoever suffered by the Trust in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of the compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement.
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Indemnification of Adviser. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Subsection 8(b), the Trust shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless (from the assets of the Fund or Funds to which the conduct in question relates) the Adviser against all loss, damage and liability, including but not limited to amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines and penalties, and expenses, including reasonable accountants’ and counsel fees, incurred by the Adviser in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, before any court or administrative or legislative body, related to or resulting from this Agreement or the performance of services hereunder, except with respect to any matter as to which it has been determined that the loss, damage or liability is a direct result of (i) a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services; or (ii) willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its duties under this Agreement (either and both of the conduct described in clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to hereinafter as “Disabling Conduct”). A determination that the Adviser is entitled to indemnification may be made by (i) a final decision on the merits by a court or other body before whom the proceeding was brought that the Adviser was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct, (ii) dismissal of a court action or an administrative proceeding against the Adviser for insufficiency of evidence of Disabling Conduct, or (iii) a reasonable determination, based upon a review of the facts, that the Adviser was not liable by reason of Disabling Conduct by, (a) vote of a majority of a quorum of Trustees who are neither “interested persons” of the Trust as the quoted phrase is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act nor parties to the action, suit or other proceeding on the same or similar grounds that is then or has been pending or threatened (such quorum of such Trustees being referred to hereinafter as the “Independent Trustees”), or (b) an independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Expenses, including accountants’ and counsel fees so incurred by the Adviser (but excluding amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromise or as fines or penalties), may be paid from time to time in advance of
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The provisions contained in Section 8 shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Agreement, shall be deemed to include and protect the Adviser and its directors, officers, employees and agents and shall inure to the benefit of its/their respective successors, assigns and personal representatives.
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Duration and Termination. This Agreement shall become effective on the date of its execution and, unless sooner terminated as provided herein, shall continue in effect for a period of two years. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be renewable for successive periods of one year each, provided such continuance is specifically approved annually:
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By the vote of a majority of those members of the Board of Trustees who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; and
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By vote of either the Board or a majority (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
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Amendment of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by a written instrument signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. No material amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities (as defined in the 1940 Act).
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Miscellaneous. The captions of this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or limit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors.
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Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Alabama, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as being inconsistent with the 1940 Act.
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ATTEST:
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WILLIAMSBURG INVESTMENT TRUST
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By:
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By:
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Title:
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Title:
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ATTEST:
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LEAVELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
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