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First Amendment to Trust Agreement

BETWEEN FIDELITY MANAGEMENT TRUST COMPANY AND POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.

THIS FIRST AMENDMENT, dated as of the day of , , by and between (the "TRUSTEE") and (the "SPONSOR");

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Trustee and the Sponsor heretofore entered into a Trust Agreement dated with regard to the (the "PLAN"); and

WHEREAS, the Trustee and the Sponsor now desire to amend said Trust Agreement as provided for in Section 13 thereof;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the Trustee and the Sponsor hereby amend the Trust Agreement by:

(1) Amending Section 4(b) by adding subsection (v) as follows:

(v) equity securities issued by the Sponsor or an affiliate which are publicly-traded and which are "qualifying employer securities" within the meaning of section 407(d)(5) of ERISA ("SPONSOR STOCK"),

(2) Amending Section 4, INVESTMENT OF TRUST, by inserting a new subsection (h), as follows, and relettering all subsequent sections accordingly:

(h) SPONSOR STOCK. Trust investments in Sponsor Stock shall be made via the Polaris Stock Fund (the "STOCK FUND"). Investments in the Stock Fund shall consist primarily of shares of Sponsor Stock. In order to satisfy daily participant exchange or withdrawal requests for transfers and payments, the Stock Fund shall also include cash or short-term liquid investments in accordance with this paragraph. Such holdings will include Fidelity Institutional Cash Portfolios: Money Market Portfolio: Class I or such other Mutual Fund or commingled money market pool as agreed to by the Sponsor and Trustee. The Named Fiduciary shall, after consultation with the Trustee, establish and communicate to the Trustee in writing a target percentage and drift allowance for such short-term liquid investments. The Trustee shall be responsible for ensuring that the actual cash held in the Stock Fund falls within the agreed upon range over time. Each participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund shall be measured in units of participation, rather than shares of Sponsor Stock. Such units shall represent a proportionate interest in all of the assets of the Stock Fund, which includes shares of Sponsor Stock, short-term investments and at times, receivables for dividends and/or

Sponsor Stock sold and payables for Sponsor Stock purchased. The Trustee shall determine a daily net asset value ("NAV") for each unit outstanding of the Stock Fund. Valuation of the Stock Fund shall be based upon the 4:00 p.m. New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") closing price of the stock, or if unavailable, the latest available price as reported by the principal national securities exchange on which the Sponsor Stock is traded. The NAV shall be adjusted by dividends paid on the shares of Sponsor Stock held by the Stock Fund, gains or losses realized on sales of Sponsor Stock, appreciation or depreciation in the market price of those shares owned, and interest on the short-term investments held by the Stock Fund, expenses that, pursuant to Sponsor direction, the Trustee accrues from the Stock Fund, and commissions on purchases and sales of Sponsor Stock. Investments in Sponsor Stock shall be subject to the following limitations:

(i) ACQUISITION LIMIT. Pursuant to the Plan, the Trust may be invested in Sponsor Stock to the extent necessary to comply with investment directions in accordance with this Agreement.

(ii) FIDUCIARY DUTY OF NAMED FIDUCIARY. The Named Fiduciary shall continually monitor the suitability under the fiduciary duty rules of section 404(a)(1) of ERISA (as modified by section 404(a)(2) of ERISA) of acquiring and holding Sponsor Stock. The Trustee shall not be liable for any loss, or by reason of any breach, which arises from the directions of the Named Fiduciary with respect to the acquisition and holding of Sponsor Stock, unless it is clear on their face that the actions to be taken under those directions would be prohibited by the foregoing fiduciary duty rules or would be contrary to the terms of this Agreement.

(iii) Purchase and sales of Sponsor Stock shall be made on the open market as necessary to maintain the target cash percentage and drift allowance for the Stock Fund, provided that:

(A) If the Trustee is unable to purchase or sell the total number of shares required to be purchased or sold on such day as a result of market conditions; or

(B) If the Trustee is prohibited by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Stock Exchange, or any other regulatory body from purchasing or selling any or all of the shares required to be purchased or sold on such day, then the Trustee shall purchase or sell such shares as soon as possible thereafter. The Trustee may follow directions from the Administrator or Named Fiduciary to deviate from the above purchase and sale procedures provided that such direction is made in writing by the Administrator or Named Fiduciary.

(iv) EXECUTION OF PURCHASES AND SALES. (A) Purchases and sales of units in the Stock Fund (other than for exchanges) shall be made on the date on which the Trustee receives from the Administrator in good order all information, documentation, and wire transfers of funds (if applicable), necessary to accurately effect such transactions. Exchanges of units in the Stock Fund shall be made in accordance with the Telephone Exchange Guidelines attached hereto as Schedule "G".

The Trustee may follow directions from the Administrator or Named Fiduciary to deviate from the above purchase and sale procedures provided that such direction is made in writing by the Administrator or Named Fiduciary.

(B) PURCHASES AND SALES FROM OR TO SPONSOR. If directed by the Sponsor in writing prior to the trading date, the Trustee may purchase or sell Sponsor Stock from or to the Sponsor if the purchase or sale is for adequate consideration (within the meaning of section 3(18) of ERISA) and no commission is charged. If Sponsor contributions (employer) or contributions made by the Sponsor on behalf of the participants (employee) under the Plan are to be invested in Sponsor Stock, the Sponsor may transfer Sponsor Stock in lieu of cash to the Trust. In either case, the number of shares to be transferred will be determined by dividing the total amount of Sponsor Stock to be purchased or sold by the 4:00 p.m. NYSE closing price of the Sponsor Stock on the trading date.

(C) USE OF AN AFFILIATED BROKER. The Sponsor hereby directs the Trustee to use Fidelity Capital Markets ("CAPITAL MARKETS") to provide brokerage services in connection with any purchase or sale of Sponsor Stock in accordance with directions from Plan participants. Capital Markets shall execute such directions directly or through its affiliate, National Financial Services Company ("NFSC"). The provision of brokerage services shall be subject to the following:

(1) As consideration for such brokerage services, the Sponsor agrees that Capital Markets shall be entitled to remuneration under this direction provision in an amount of no more than three and one-fifth cents ($.032) commission on each share of Sponsor Stock. Any change in such remuneration may be made only by a signed agreement between Sponsor and Trustee.

(2) The Trustee will provide the Sponsor with a description of Capital Markets' brokerage placement practices and a form by which the Sponsor may terminate this direction to use a broker affiliated with the Trustee. The Trustee will provide the Sponsor with this termination form annually, as well as quarterly and annual reports which summarize all securities transaction-related charges incurred by the Plan.

(3) Any successor organization of Capital Markets, through reorganization, consolidation, merger or similar transactions, shall, upon consummation of such transaction, become the successor broker in accordance with the terms of this direction.

(4) The Trustee and Capital Markets shall continue to rely on this direction provision until notified to the contrary. The Sponsor reserves the right to terminate this direction upon written notice to Capital Markets (or its successor) and the Trustee, in accordance with Section 11 of this Agreement.

(v) SECURITIES LAW REPORTS. The Named Fiduciary shall be responsible for filing all reports required under Federal or state securities laws with respect to the Trust's ownership of Sponsor Stock, including, without limitation, any reports required under section 13 or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall immediately notify the Trustee in writing of any requirement to stop purchases or sales of Sponsor Stock pending the filing of any report. The Trustee shall provide to the Named Fiduciary such information on the Trust's ownership of Sponsor Stock as the Named Fiduciary may reasonably request in order to comply with Federal or state securities laws.

(vi) VOTING AND TENDER OFFERS. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement the provisions of this Section shall govern the voting and tendering of Sponsor Stock. The Sponsor, after consultation with the Trustee, shall provide and pay for all printing, mailing, tabulation and other costs associated with the voting and tendering of Sponsor Stock.

(A) VOTING.

(1) When the issuer of Sponsor Stock prepares for any annual or special meeting, the Sponsor shall notify the Trustee at least thirty (30) days in advance of the intended record date and shall cause a copy of all proxy solicitation materials to be sent to the Trustee. If requested by the Trustee, the Sponsor shall certify to the Trustee that the aforementioned materials represents the same information that is distributed to shareholders of Sponsor Stock. Based on these materials the Trustee shall prepare a voting instruction form and shall provide a copy of all proxy solicitation materials to be sent to each Plan participant with an interest in Sponsor Stock held in the Trust, together with the foregoing voting instruction form to be returned to the Trustee or its designee. The form shall show the proportional interest in the number of full and fractional shares of Sponsor Stock credited to the participant's accounts held in the Stock Fund.

(2) Each participant with an interest in the Stock Fund shall have the right to direct the Trustee as to the manner in which the Trustee is to vote (including not to vote) that number of shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting such participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund (both vested and unvested). Directions from a participant to the Trustee concerning the voting of Sponsor Stock shall be communicated in writing, or by mailgram or similar means as is agreed upon by the Trustee and the Sponsor. These directions shall be held in confidence by the Trustee and shall not be divulged to the Sponsor, or any officer or employee thereof, or any other person except to the extent that the consequences of such directions are reflected in reports regularly communicated to any such persons in the ordinary course of the performance of the Trustee's services hereunder. Upon its receipt of the directions, the Trustee shall vote the shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting the participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund as directed by the participant. Except as otherwise required by law, the Trustee shall not vote shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting a participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund for which it has received no direction from the participant.

(3) The Trustee shall vote that number of shares of Sponsor Stock not credited to participants' accounts in the same proportion on each issue as it votes those shares credited to participants' accounts for which it received voting directions from participants.

(B) TENDER OFFERS.

(1) Upon commencement of a tender offer for any securities held in the Trust that are Sponsor Stock, the Sponsor shall timely notify the Trustee in advance of the intended tender date and shall cause a copy of all materials to be sent to the Trustee. The Sponsor shall certify to the Trustee that the aforementioned materials represent the same information distributed to shareholders of Sponsor Stock. Based on these materials and after consultation with the Sponsor the Trustee shall prepare a tender instruction form and shall provide a copy of all tender materials to be sent to each plan participant, together with the foregoing tender instruction form, to be returned to the Trustee or its designee. The tender instruction form shall show the number of full and fractional shares of Sponsor Stock that reflect the participants proportional interest in the Stock Fund (both vested and unvested).

(2) Each participant shall have the right to direct the Trustee to tender or not to tender some or all of the shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting such participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund (both vested and unvested). Directions from a participant to the Trustee concerning the tender of Sponsor Stock shall be communicated in writing, or by mailgram or such similar means as is agreed upon by the Trustee and the Sponsor. These directions shall be held in confidence by the Trustee and shall not be divulged to the Sponsor, or any officer or employee thereof, or any other person except to the extent that the consequences of such directions are reflected in reports regularly communicated to any such persons in the ordinary course of the performance of the Trustee's services hereunder. The Trustee shall tender or not tender shares of Sponsor Stock as directed by the participant. Except as otherwise required by law, the Trustee shall not tender shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting a participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund for which it has received no direction from the participant.

(3) Except as otherwise required by law, the Trustee shall tender that number of shares of Sponsor Stock not credited to participants' accounts in the same proportion as the total number of shares of Sponsor Stock credited to participants' accounts for which it has received instructions from Participants.

(4) A participant who has directed the Trustee to tender some or all of the shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting the participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund may, at any time prior to the tender offer withdrawal date, direct the Trustee to withdraw some or all of the tendered shares reflecting the participant's proportional interest, and the Trustee shall withdraw the directed number of shares from the tender offer prior to the tender offer withdrawal deadline. Prior to the withdrawal deadline, if any shares of Sponsor Stock not credited to participants' accounts have been tendered, the Trustee shall redetermine the number of shares of Sponsor Stock that would be tendered under Section 4(h)(v)(B)(3) if the date of the foregoing withdrawal were the date of determination, and withdraw from the tender offer the number of shares of Sponsor Stock not credited to participants' accounts necessary to reduce the amount of tendered Sponsor Stock not credited to participants' accounts to the amount so redetermined. A participant shall not be limited as to the number of directions to tender or withdraw that the participant may give to the Trustee.

(5) A direction by a participant to the Trustee to tender shares of Sponsor Stock reflecting the participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund shall not be considered a written election under the Plan by the participant to withdraw, or have distributed, any or all of his withdrawable shares. The Trustee shall credit to each proportional interest of the participant from which the tendered shares were taken the proceeds received by the Trustee in exchange for the shares of Sponsor Stock tendered from that interest. Pending receipt of directions (through the Administrator) from the participant or the Named Fiduciary, as provided in the Plan, as to which of the remaining investment options the proceeds should be invested in, the Trustee shall invest the proceeds in the investment option described in Schedule "C".

(vii) GENERAL. With respect to all rights other than the right to vote, the right to tender, and the right to withdraw shares previously tendered, in the case of Sponsor Stock credited to a participant's proportional interest in the Stock Fund, the Trustee shall follow the directions of the participant and if no such directions are received, the directions of the Named Fiduciary. The Trustee shall have no duty to solicit directions from participants. With respect to all rights other than the right to vote and the right to tender, in the case of Sponsor Stock not credited to participants' accounts, the Trustee shall follow the directions of the Named Fiduciary.

(viii) CONVERSION. All provisions in this Section 4(h) shall also apply to any securities received as a result of a conversion of Sponsor Stock.

(3) Amending the "investment options" portion of Schedules "A" and "C" by adding the following option:

- Polaris Stock Fund

(4) Adding the following section to Schedule "B":

TRUSTEE FEE

- To the extent that assets are invested in Sponsor Stock, .10 % of such assets in the Trust payable pro rata quarterly on the basis of such assets as of the calendar quarter's last valuation date, but no less than $10,000 nor more than $35,000 per year.

(5) Amending Schedule "G", TELEPHONE EXCHANGE GUIDELINES, by adding the following sentence to the beginning of the EXCHANGE RESTRICTIONS section:

Participants may not exchange into the Sponsor Stock Fund if such exchange would would result in more than 25% of the participant's account balance being invested in the Sponsor Stock Fund.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Trustee and the Sponsor have caused this First Amendment to be executed by their duly authorized officers effective as of the day and year first above written.

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.

By:

Title:

Date:

FIDELITY MANAGEMENT TRUST COMPANY

By:

Title:

Date:

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What a First Amendment to Trust Agreement Is

A First Amendment to Trust Agreement is a written instrument that modifies specific terms of an existing trust without replacing the original trust document. Typical amendments change trustee powers, beneficiary designations, distribution provisions, trust situs, or administrative clauses while preserving the trust's continuity. The amendment should identify the original trust by name and date, state the precise revisions, and specify the effective date. Proper execution, including signatures, dates, and any required notarization or witness statements, is necessary to avoid ambiguity or later disputes over the trust's intent and administration.

Why Parties Use a First Amendment to Trust Agreement

A targeted amendment lets settlors or trustees update discrete provisions without redrafting the entire trust. It clarifies current intent, addresses changed circumstances, corrects drafting errors, and can avoid the time and cost of establishing a new trust while maintaining continuity of fiduciary duties and trust administration.

Why Parties Use a First Amendment to Trust Agreement

Who Typically Prepares and Signs a Trust Amendment

Several parties commonly encounter or prepare a First Amendment to Trust Agreement depending on the trust's structure and the change requested.

  • Trustee — Prepares or reviews amendment language and ensures administration conforms to the revised terms.
  • Grantor/Settlor — If alive and empowered, may authorize and execute amendments to reflect changed intent or circumstances.
  • Estate Attorney — Drafts or reviews the amendment to ensure enforceability and compliance with state law.

In many cases, trustees and attorneys collaborate to draft precise language and confirm execution formalities before circulation to beneficiaries or other stakeholders.

Key Roles Involved in Executing an Amendment

Trustee

The trustee implements amendments that change administrative powers, distributions, or asset management. Trustees must confirm authority under the trust instrument and state law before accepting modified duties, and they should document acceptance and retention of the signed amendment.

Estate Attorney

An attorney reviews amendment language for clarity, enforces compliance with applicable state trust law, and can advise on tax or recording consequences. Legal review reduces ambiguity and helps prevent future litigation among beneficiaries.

Core Elements Every Professional Amendment Should Include

A well-drafted First Amendment to Trust Agreement is concise but specific. Include identifying details, an express statement of amendment, precise revised clauses, execution formalities, and references to the original trust to ensure clear integration.

Trust Identification

Full legal name of the trust and original execution date to tie the amendment to the correct instrument.

Amendment Clause

Clear statement that specified sections are amended, replaced, or added to the original trust agreement.

Revised Provisions

The exact text of any new or altered provisions, shown with strike-through/insertions or reproduced in full for clarity.

Effective Date

The date the amendment takes effect; it may be retroactive only if explicitly stated and legally permissible.

Execution Block

Signature lines, printed names, dates, and any required notarization or witness statements for enforceability.

Integration Statement

A clause confirming that the amendment is part of and interpreted with the original trust agreement.

Required Information and Short Checklist

Trust Name: Full legal trust name
Original Date: Original trust execution date
Amendment Text: Precise revised language
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Signatures: All required signers
Notarization: If required by state

Step-by-Step: Completing a First Amendment to Trust Agreement

Use this sequential checklist to prepare, review, and finalize an amendment. Adapt steps to your trust's governing law and any special asset considerations.

  • 01
    Identify Trust: Confirm trust name and original date.
  • 02
    Draft Changes: Write precise replacement or added language.
  • 03
    Legal Review: Have counsel review tax and fiduciary impacts.
  • 04
    Execute: Sign, date, notarize, and distribute copies.

How to Configure a Digital Workflow for the Amendment

Set up a simple, auditable signing workflow to collect signatures and retain a complete record of execution and acceptance.

Field Configuration
Signer Authentication Email link or SMS code
Signature Type Electronic signature or wet ink option
Notary Integration Remote Online Notarization or in-person
Record Retention Store signed PDF and audit trail

Where to Send and File the Executed Amendment

Routing depends on whether the amendment affects real property or is purely administrative. Follow local recording rules and distribute executed copies to stakeholders.

  • Trust File: Retain with original trust records
  • Beneficiaries: Provide copies to affected beneficiaries
  • Attorney: Send final signed copy to counsel
  • Recorder: Record only if instrument affects real property

Digital Signing and Submission Considerations

Electronic execution is acceptable for most trust amendments but confirm state notary and witness rules before e-signing.

  • File formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or stronger ID methods
  • Integrations: CRM and cloud storage links

When using e-signatures, keep an audit trail showing intent, consent, attribution, and a retained reproducible record to meet ESIGN and UETA requirements.

Timing and Deadlines to Watch For

While many amendments have no statutory filing deadline, certain triggers or recording requirements create practical timeframes to follow.

Effective Date Selection:

Choose a clear MM/DD/YYYY effective date to avoid disputes.

Recording for Real Property:

Record promptly when amendment affects title or deed-related terms.

Tax Reporting Impact:

Submit necessary tax forms following changes to grantor or beneficiary status.

Trustee Acceptance:

Document trustee's written acceptance upon execution.

Beneficiary Notice:

Provide beneficiaries notice per trust terms or state law.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing an Amendment

  • Using vague language that fails to clearly identify which paragraphs or clauses are replaced or supplemented.
  • Mismatching the trust name or original execution date, creating ambiguity about the instrument being amended.
  • Failing to confirm whether the trustee has authority to execute the amendment without court approval.
  • Neglecting notarization or witness requirements when the amendment affects real property or is otherwise subject to state formalities.

Consequences of an Incorrectly Executed Amendment

Void Amendment: May be unenforceable if execution formalities are missing
Fiduciary Liability: Trustee may face breach of duty claims
Tax Exposure: Incorrect reporting can trigger IRS penalties
Title Issues: Real property changes not recorded cause title defects
Beneficiary Disputes: Ambiguous terms invite litigation
Notary Noncompliance: Improper notarization undermines evidentiary value

Practical Use Cases for a First Amendment to Trust Agreement

These case-style examples illustrate common, non-promotional scenarios where an amendment is the appropriate tool to update trust terms.

Beneficiary Update

A settlor changes a beneficiary designation due to family changes.

  • The amendment replaces the named beneficiary clause.
  • The trustee records the signed amendment, notifies affected parties, and coordinates with tax counsel to update reporting and administration instructions.

Trustee Powers Adjustment

Trustees' distribution authority is broadened for investment flexibility.

  • The amendment adds discretionary distribution language.
  • Trustees obtain legal review, execute with proper notarization, and retain the signed amendment with the trust records to document authority changes.

Practical Tips for Accurate and Efficient Completion

Follow these practices to reduce errors, improve clarity, and streamline administration after execution.

Use Precise Language
Draft the amendment using exact clause references or full replacement text to prevent ambiguity; avoid generic or permissive phrasing that can be interpreted multiple ways.
Confirm Authority
Verify the trustee or settlor has authority to amend under the existing trust instrument, and document any required approvals or consents from co-trustees or protectors.
Retain Full Records
Keep the signed amendment, original trust, trustee acceptance letters, and distribution notices together in a secure repository with an audit trail for review and compliance.
Coordinate Tax and Recording
If the amendment affects property or tax status, consult tax counsel and record documents with the appropriate county or agency promptly to avoid title or reporting issues.

Key Milestones from Draft to Record

A simple milestone sequence to manage drafting, approval, execution, and retention for a trust amendment.

01

Drafting Completed

Finalize precise amendment text and cross-check clause references.

02

Legal Review

Counsel reviews for enforceability and tax impact.

03

Execution and Notarial

Signatures collected and notarization or witnesses completed.

04

Distribution and Filing

Provide copies to beneficiaries, trustee file, and record if required.

eSignature Vendor Pricing Comparison for Executing Trust Amendments

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Frequently Asked Questions About First Amendments

Answers to common questions about validity, electronic signatures, witnesses, and recording to help avoid execution errors.


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