June 7, 2021
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund V
120 East Liberty Drive
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Re: | 12b-1 Plan Extension Letter for First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund V (the “Trust”) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is hereby acknowledged that First Trust Portfolios L.P. serves as the distributor of the shares of each series of the Trust. The Trust is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), comprised of various exchange-traded funds (each, a “Fund,” and, collectively, the “Funds”) set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto, which may be supplemented to add new Funds.
It is further acknowledged that the Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the shares of beneficial interest (“Shares”) of the Funds. Pursuant to the Plan, each Fund may bear a fee not to exceed 0.25% per annum of such Fund’s average daily net assets.
The purpose of this letter agreement is to agree and acknowledge that the Funds shall not pay, and we shall not collect, any fees pursuant to the Plan any time before the date set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto for each Fund.
Very Truly Yours,
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
/s/ James M. Dykas
Name: James M. Dykas
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director
Agreed and Acknowledged:
First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund V
/s/ Donald P. Swade
Name: Donald P. Swade
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EXHIBIT A
FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND V
Funds | Date |
First Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund | April 30, 2023 |