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Massmutual Premier Funds - MassMutual Core Bond Fd USD Cls I
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June 5, 2025 EX-99.(6)(D)

Form of AMENDMENT THREE DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for the MassMutual Core Bond Fund

Exhibit 6(d) Form of AMENDMENT THREE DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for the MassMutual Core Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement (the “Agreement”), effective as of November 21, 2011, as amended

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(13)(P)

Executive Summary Letter and Revised Appendix A

Exhibit (13)(p) Executive Summary Letter and Revised Appendix A April 25, 2025 State Street Bank and Trust Company 1 Iron Street Boston, MA 02210 Attn: Fund Administration Department Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Sub-Administration Agreement between us dated as of April 1, 2014, including Appendix A, as amended (the “Agreement”).

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(11)

June 4, 2025

Exhibit (11) June 4, 2025 MassMutual Premier Funds 1295 Main Street Springfield, MA 01111 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the proposed combination of MassMutual Core Bond Fund, a se

June 5, 2025 N-14

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Decl

MML INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust) 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001 (413) 744-1000 Name and Address of Agent for Servic

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(14)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit 14 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our reports dated November 26, 2024, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of the Funds indicated in the table below (the “Funds”), appearing in Form N-CSR of the Funds for the year ended September 30, 2024.

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(16)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY Each Undersigned Trustee and Officer of MassMutual Select Funds and MassMutual Premier Funds, does hereby severally constitute and appoint Andrew M.

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(9)(J)

Appendix A

Exhibit (9)(j) Appendix A As of April 25, 2025, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated, and Consolidated Delegation Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MassMutual Advantage Funds, MML Series Investment Fund, and MML Series Investment Fund II.

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(13)(AA)

TWENTY-FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL ADVANTAGE FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II ON BEHA

Exhibit (13)(aa) TWENTY-FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL ADVANTAGE FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SERIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY This Twenty-first Amendment (th

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(4)

Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

Exhibit (4) Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of this [ ] day of [ ], 2025, by and between (i) MassMutual Select Funds, on behalf of (a) MassMutual Total Return Bond Fund and MassMutual Equity Opportunities Fund (each, a “Selling Fund” and together, the “Selling Funds”), and (b) MassMutual Diversified Value Fund (the “Select Acquiring Fund”), (ii) MassMutual Premier Funds, on behalf of MassMutual Core Bond Fund (the “Premier Acquiring Fund,” and together with the Select Acquiring Fund, each an “Acquiring Fund” and together, the “Acquiring Funds”), and (iii) solely with respect to Sections 4.

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(9)(G)

Appendix A

Exhibit (9)(g) Appendix A As of April 25, 2025, this Appendix A forms a part of the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Consolidated Agreement”) between State Street Bank and Trust Company and each of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MassMutual Advantage Funds, MML Series Investment Fund, and MML Series Investment Fund II.

June 5, 2025 EX-99.(13)(MM)

Form of EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 13(mm) Form of EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT This EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is between MML Investment Advisers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”), and MassMutual Premier Funds, a Massachusetts business trust (the “Trust”), effective as of the 15th day of September, 2025.

February 13, 2025 N-MFP3/A

N-MFP3/A

N-MFP3/A 0000927972 XXXXXXXX 2025-01-31 MassMututal Premier Funds 0000927972 549300S2IC9FJC400O88 S000003784 Q1RMR38JBKBCMLT7CQ22 S000003784 1 N N 033-82366 MML Investment Advisers, LLC 801-78778 Barings LLC 801-00241 Deloitte & Touche LLP Boston MA Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company MML Investment Advisers, LLC State Street Bank and Trust Company State Street Bank and Trust Company 0000839287 085-05003 N N N Government N N 15 76 77969698.

November 27, 2024 POS EX

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust) 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001 (413) 744-1000 Name and Address of Agent for Service Andrew M. Goldberg, Esq. Vi

November 27, 2024 EX-99.12

September 23, 2024

Exhibit (12) ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.

August 7, 2024 CORRESP

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM August 7, 2024 Yana D. Guss T +1 617 951 7109 [email protected] VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Chris Bellacicco & Chad D. Eskildsen Re: MassMutual Select Funds (File No. 333-280690) and MassMutual Premier Funds (File No. 333-280692) Dear Mess

July 3, 2024 N-14

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Amendment No. ☐ MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust) 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001 (413) 744-1000 Name and Address of Agent for Service Andrew M. Goldberg, Esq. Vi

July 3, 2024 EX-99.(11)

July 2, 2024

Exhibit (11) July 2, 2024 MassMutual Premier Funds 1295 Main Street Springfield, MA 01111 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Trust on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the proposed combinations of MassMutual Core Bond Fund, a s

July 3, 2024 EX-99.(Z)

TWENTIETH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL ADVANTAGE FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II ON BEHALF

Exhibit (13)(z) TWENTIETH AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES LENDING AGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS, MASSMUTUAL ADVANTAGE FUNDS, MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND, and MML SERIES INVESTMENT FUND II ON BEHALF OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL SERIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A AND STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY This Twentieth Amendment (this “Ame

July 3, 2024 EX-99.(16)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY Each Undersigned Trustee and Officer of MassMutual Select Funds and MassMutual Premier Funds, does hereby severally constitute and appoint Andrew M.

July 3, 2024 EX-99.(EE)

Schedule VII.A

Exhibit (13)(ee) Schedule VII.A As of February 1, 2024 this Schedule VII.A forms a part of Annex VII to the Master Repurchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008, as amended (the “Agreement”), between State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) and each investment company identified on Schedule VII.A to the Agreement (as such schedule may be amended from time to time), acting on behalf

July 3, 2024 EX-99.(14)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Exhibit (14) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our reports dated November 21, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of the Funds indicated in the table below (the “Funds”), appearing in the Annual Reports on Form N-CSR of the Funds indicated in the table below for the year ended September 30, 2023.

July 3, 2024 EX-99.(4)

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

Exhibit (4) FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made as of this [ ] day of September, 2024, by and between (i) MassMutual Select Funds, on behalf of (a) MassMutual Growth Opportunities Fund, MassMutual Fundamental Value Fund, and MassMutual Strategic Bond Fund (each, a “Selling Fund” and together, the “Selling Funds”), and (b) MassMutual Blue Chip Growth Fund and MassMutual Diversified Value Fund (each, a “Select Acquiring Fund”) and (ii) MassMutual Premier Funds, on behalf of MassMutual Core Bond Fund (the “Premier Acquiring Fund,” and together with the Select Acquiring Funds, each an “Acquiring Fund” and together, the “Acquiring Funds”).

June 20, 2024 425

MASSMUTUAL FUNDS MassMutual Strategic Bond Fund MassMutual Fundamental Value Fund MassMutual Growth Opportunities Fund MassMutual Diversified Value Fund MassMutual Blue Chip Growth Fund MassMutual Core Bond Fund Supplement dated June 20, 2024 to the

Filed by MassMutual Premier Funds and MassMutual Select Funds Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: the series of MassMutual Select Funds listed below Investment Company Act File Number of MassMutual Select Funds: 811-08274 MASSMUTUAL FUNDS MassMutual Strategic Bond Fund MassMutual F

April 24, 2024 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2023 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 89.

April 24, 2024 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2023 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2023 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 89.

January 31, 2023 CORRESP

January 31, 2023

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm January 31, 2023 Megan Miller U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review Office 3 World Financial Center New York, NY 10281 Re: MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, and MassMutual Advantage Funds (together, the “Funds") Dear Ms. Miller: Below is a summary of the oral comment you provided to us on January 10, 20

January 23, 2023 CORRESP

January 23, 2023

January 23, 2023 Lisa Larkin Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Registrant”) 1933 Act File No. 33-82366 1940 Act File No. 811-08690 Comments received for PEA No. 84 filed on December 2, 2022 Dear Ms. Larkin: On behalf of the Registrant, this letter sets forth our responses to your comments of January 13, 2023 regarding the

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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August 26, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

August 26, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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August 26, 2022 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

June 10, 2022 DEFA14A

MassMutual Disciplined Growth FUND MASSMUTUAL BLUE CHIP GROWTH FUND

MassMutual Disciplined Growth FUND MASSMUTUAL BLUE CHIP GROWTH FUND URGENT: YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL Dear Shareholder: Recently, we sent you proxy material regarding a meeting of shareholders scheduled for May 25, 2022 for mutual funds comprising the MassMutual Select Funds, the MassMutual Premier Funds, or the MassMutual Advantage Funds (separately, a ?Trust? and together the ?Trusts?).

April 1, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, For Use of

April 1, 2022 DEF 14C

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Information Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) x Definitive Information Statement MassMutual Premier Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): x No fee required ? Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

April 1, 2022 CORRESP

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM April 1, 2022 Yana D. Guss T +1 617 951 7109 [email protected] By edgar U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Valerie J. Lithotomos Re: Definitive Proxy Statement for MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Fund

March 11, 2022 COVER

ROPES & GRAY LLP

ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM March 11, 2022 Yana Dobkin Guss T +1 617 951 7109 [email protected] BY EDGAR Filing Desk Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, and MassMutual Advantage Funds (the

March 11, 2022 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, For Use of

March 1, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

March 1, 2022 NPORT-EX

December 31, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 97.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

August 17, 2021 425

PLEASE VOTE NOW WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR VOTE BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN Barings Global Floating Rate Fund Barings Global Credit Income Opportunities Fund Barings Emerging Markets Debt Blended Total Return Fund Ba

Filed by MassMutual Premier Funds (811-08690) and MassMutual Advantage Funds (811-23703) Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: the series of Barings Funds Trust listed below Investment Company Act File Number of the Subject Company: 811-22845 PLEASE VOTE NOW WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR VOTE BY SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN Barings Global Floating Rate Fund Barings Global Credit Income Opportunities Fund Barings Emerging Markets Debt Blended Total Return Fund Barings Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund Barings U.

July 1, 2021 DEF 14C

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement MassMutual Premier Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required ☐ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14c-5(g) and 0-11.

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(11)

Opinion and Consent of Ropes & Gray LLP is filed herein as Exhibit (11).

EX-99.(11) 7 tm2118033-1ex11.htm OPINION AND CONSENT OF ROPES & GRAY Exhibit (11) ROPES & GRAY LLP PRUDENTIAL TOWER 800 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MA 02199-3600 WWW.ROPESGRAY.COM June 4, 2021 MassMutual Premier Funds 1295 Main Street Springfield, MA 01111 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) in connection with the Registration Statement of the Trust

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(13)(H)

Form of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Shareholder Services Agreement between the Trust and MML Advisers dated as of [ ], filed herein as exhibit 13(h).

Exhibit (13)(h) amendment dated [ ], 2021 to amended and restated administrative and shareholder services agreement for MassMutual Premier Funds WHEREAS, MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) on behalf of each of its series listed on Exhibit B thereto (each a “Fund”) and MML Investment Advisers, LLC (the “Manager”) have entered into an Amended and Restated Administrative and Shareholder Services Agreement dated as of April 1, 2014 (the “Agreement”).

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(10)(B)

Form of Rule 12b-1 Plan dated as of [ ], 2021, filed herein as Exhibit (10)(b).

EX-99.(10)(B) 5 tm2118033-1ex10b.htm FORM OF RULE 12B-1 PLAN EXHIBIT A Exhibit (10)(b) AMENDED EXHIBIT A (effective as of [ ], 2021) to the MassMutual Premier Funds Amended and Restated Rule 12b-1 Plan Adopted February 13, 2014 A Designated Fund may pay fees under this Plan with respect to any class of Shares of that Designated Fund at an annual rate up to the rate shown below, of the average dail

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(14)(A)

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP relating to the Registrant is filed herein as Exhibit (14)(a).

Exhibit (14)(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated November 24, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of MassMutual High Yield Fund (formerly known as MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund) and MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund (formerly kn

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(10)(C)

Form of Rule 18f-3 Plan dated as of [ ], 2021, filed herein as Exhibit (10)(c).

EX-99.(10)(C) 6 tm2118033-1ex10c.htm FORM OF RULE 18F-3 PLAN Exhibit (10)(c) MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS AMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 18f-3 PLAN Adopted June 17, 2020 (as amended [ ], 2021) MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust registered as a management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), issues shares of a number of

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(2)(D)

Registrant’s Amended and Restated Bylaws, as now in effect, filed herein as Exhibit (2)(d).

Exhibit (2)(d) AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS of MassMutual Select Funds MassMutual Premier Funds MML Series Investment Fund MML Series Investment Fund II MassMutual Advantage Funds Dated as of April 30, 2021 ARTICLE 1 Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Principal Office 1.

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(16)

Power of Attorney is filed herein as Exhibit (16).

EX-99.(16) 11 tm2118033-1ex16.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY Exhibit (16) POWER OF ATTORNEY Each Undersigned Trustee and Officer of MassMutual Advantage Funds and MassMutual Premier Funds, does hereby severally constitute and appoint Andrew M. Goldberg, Jill Nareau Robert and Timothy W. Diggins, and each of them individually, as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent (each an “Attorney-in-Fa

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(9)(G)

Form of Sixth Amendment to the Amended, Restated and Consolidated Custodian Agreement between the Trust and State Street dated as of [ ], 2021, filed herein as exhibit (9)(g).

Exhibit (9)(g) FORM OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CUSTODIAN AGREEMENT This amendment, dated [ ], 2021 and effective with respect to the MassMutual Advantage Funds and each of its current series, MassMutual Emerging Markets Debt Blended Total Return Fund, MassMutual Global Credit Income Opportunities Fund, MassMutual Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund, and MassMutual Glo

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(14)(B)

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP relating to Barings Funds Trust is filed herein as Exhibit (14)(b).

Exhibit (14)(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated August 27, 2020, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Barings Global Floating Rate Fund, Barings Global Credit Income Opportunities Fund, Barings Emerging Markets Debt Blended Total Return Fund, Barings Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Barings U.

June 4, 2021 EX-99.(7)(B)

Form of Schedule A to the Principal Underwriter Agreement between the Trust and MML Distributors, LLC dated as of [ ] is filed herein as exhibit (7)(b).

Exhibit (7)(b) Schedule A As of [ ], 2021, this Schedule A forms a part of the Principal Underwriter Agreement dated as of February 23, 2006 (the ?Agreement?) between MassMutual Premier Funds and MML Distributors, LLC.

June 4, 2021 N-14

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ¨ Post-Effective Amendment No. ¨ MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Decl

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. ? MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust) 1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001 (860) 562-1000 Name and Address of Agent for Service Andrew M. Goldberg, Esq. Vi

May 19, 2021 425

BARINGS FUNDS TRUST SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 19, 2021 TO THE PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EACH DATED OCTOBER 28, 2020, AS SUPPLEMENTED AND AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME 300 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 1-855-439-545

425 1 tm2114841-3425.htm 425 Filed by MassMutual Premier Funds and MassMutual Advantage Funds Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: the series of Barings Funds Trust listed below Investment Company Act File Number of the Subject Company: 811-22845 BARINGS FUNDS TRUST SUPPLEMENT DATED

May 3, 2021 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

Filed by MassMutual Premier Funds and MassMutual Advantage Funds Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: the series of Barings Funds Trust listed below Investment Company Act File Number of the Subject Company: 811-22845 BARINGS FUNDS TRUST SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 3, 2021 TO THE PROSPECTUS AND STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EACH DATED OCTOBER 28, 2020, AS SUPPLEMENTED AND AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME 300 South Tyron Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 1-855-439-5459 Effective May 3, 2021, the following changes will be made for Barings Active Short Duration Bond Fund, Barings U.

May 3, 2021 425

Merger Prospectus - 425

Filed by MassMutual Premier Funds and MassMutual Advantage Funds Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: the series of Barings Funds Trust listed below Investment Company Act File Number of the Subject Company: 811-22845 Barings Mutual Funds to be consolidated with MassMutual Funds Move will leverage scale benefits of MassMutual Investments? distribution and administrative capabilities Springfield, Mass.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-P

NPORT-P

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February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 26, 2021 NPORT-EX

Paid by Fund

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

January 27, 2021 DEFR14C

- DEFR14C

DEFR14C 1 tm213882-2defr14c.htm DEFR14C SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Stat

January 22, 2021 CORRESP

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January 22, 2021 Daniel Greenspan Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

January 21, 2021 DEF 14C

- MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement MassMutual Premier Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required ☐ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14c-5(g) and 0-11.

December 3, 2020 COVER

COVER LETTER

COVER LETTER December 3, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: MassMutual Premier Funds (1933 Act File No.

October 21, 2020 CORRESP

October 21, 2020

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm October 21, 2020 Lauren Hamilton U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review Office 3 World Financial Center New York, NY 10281 Re: MassMutual Premier Funds and MassMutual Select Funds (together, the “Funds”) Dear Ms. Hamilton: Below is a summary of the oral comments you provided to us on September 23, 2020 in connection with

October 5, 2020 DEF 14C

- DEF 14C

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement MassMutual Premier Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required ☐ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14c-5(g) and 0-11.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

August 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

Expiration Date

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund — Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value Bonds & Notes — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

February 24, 2020 NPORT-EX

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the portfolio of investments.

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 96.

January 24, 2020 CORRESP

MKSXX / MassMutual Premier U.S. Government Money Market Fund CORRESP - -

January 24, 2020 Valerie Lithotomos Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

December 3, 2019 COVER

COVER LETTER

COVER LETTER December 3, 2019 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: MassMutual Premier Funds (1933 Act File No.

August 29, 2019 NPORT-EX

Massmutual Premier Funds NPORT-EX - -

MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund – Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value BONDS & NOTES — 98.

July 18, 2019 DEF 14C

Massmutual Premier Funds DEF 14C - - DEF 14C

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement MassMutual Premier Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required ☐ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14c-5(g) and 0-11.

July 2, 2019 PRE 14C

Massmutual Premier Funds PRE 14C - - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required in Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☐ Definitive Information Statement MassMutual Premier Funds (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required ☐ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14c-5(g) and 0-11.

February 27, 2019 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d682531dnq.htm MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, CT 06082 (Address of principal ex

February 27, 2019 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

January 8, 2019 DEF 14C

Massmutual Premier Funds MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required In Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☒ Definitive Information Statement MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Information Statement if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required.

December 21, 2018 PRE 14C

Massmutual Premier Funds MASSMUTUAL PREMIER

MASSMUTUAL SELECT FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required In Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14c-5(d)(2)) ☐ Definitive Information Statement MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Information Statement if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box): ☒ No fee required.

August 22, 2018 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 22, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1.

July 3, 2018 DEF 14C

Massmutual Premier Funds MML PREMIER FUNDS

MML PREMIER FUNDS MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required In Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commis

June 5, 2018 PRE 14C

Massmutual Premier Funds MML PREMIER FUNDS

MML PREMIER FUNDS MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) Information Required In Information Statement Schedule 14C Information Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Information Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commis

February 27, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

February 27, 2018 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 23, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 23, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

August 17, 2017 CORRESP

August 17, 2017

August 17, 2017 Megan Miller Securities and Exchange Commission 3 World Financial Center New York, NY 10281 Re: The funds listed on Schedule A hereto (the ?Funds?), each a series of either MassMutual Select Funds (File No.

May 26, 2017 EX-99

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB Exhibit 77Q1 - Additional Items for State Street Bank sub custodian information Item 15 MARKET Sub-Custodian, Address, City, Country Custody Type Raiffeisen Bank sh.a. Foreign Custodian Rule 17f-5 Blv. "Bajram Curri" ETC - Kati 1

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB Exhibit 77Q1 - Additional Items for State Street Bank sub custodian information Item 15 MARKET Sub-Custodian, Address, City, Country Custody Type Raiffeisen Bank sh.a. Foreign Custodian Rule 17f-5 Blv. "Bajram Curri" ETC - Kati 14 Tirana, Albania Albania Citibank, N.A. Foreign Custodian Rule 17f-5 Bartolome Mitre 530 Argentina 1036 Buenos Aires, Argentina The Hongkong and Shan

February 24, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 24, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

August 29, 2016 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

N-Q 1 d164361dnq.htm MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, CT 06082 (Address of principal ex

August 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

February 24, 2016 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 24, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

August 27, 2015 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

N-Q 1 d52562dnq.htm MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, CT 06082 (Address of principal exe

August 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

May 28, 2015 EX-99

For Period Ending 3/31/15

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 3/31/15 File No. 811-08690 Item 77E. Legal Proceedings On December 7, 2010, the MassMutual Premier Funds was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the

February 26, 2015 N-Q

Massmutual Premier Funds - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MassMutual Premier Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 26, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Focused International Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (8) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Focused International Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restate

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (5) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended an

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (3) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (12) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investmen

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Global Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (7) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Global Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Ma

November 26, 2014 EX-99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees of MassMutual Premier Funds and Shareholders of MassMutual Premier Money Market Fund, MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund, MassMutual Premier

November 26, 2014 EX-99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees of MassMutual Premier Funds and Shareholders of MassMutual Barings Dynamic Allocation Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the consolidated financial statements of MassMutual Barings Dynamic Allocation Fund and subsidiary (the “Fund”), as of and for the year ended September 30, 2014, in accordance with the st

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Disciplined Growth Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (11) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Disciplined Growth Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (2) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Re

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (9) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Inv

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Main Street Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (4) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Main Street Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investme

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Disciplined Value Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (10) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Disciplined Value Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated I

November 26, 2014 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (6) AMENDMENT TWO DATED APRIL 1, 2014 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investmen

November 26, 2014 EX-99

For Period Ending 9/30/14

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77E. Legal Proceedings On December 7, 2010, the MassMutual Premier Funds was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the

November 26, 2014 EX-99

For Period Ending 9/30/14

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (1) August 7, 2014 Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated ByLaws of the MassMutual Select Funds, MassMutual Premier Funds, MML Series Investment Fund, and MML Series Investment Fund II “18.1. General. Except as the Trustees may generally or in particular cases authorize the execution ther

October 8, 2014 CORRESP

Massmutual Premier Funds CORRESP - -

October 8, 2014 Jeff Long Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: MassMutual Select Funds 1933 Act File No. 33-73824 1940 Act File No. 811-8274 Comments received for 12/31/13 Annual Report filed on March 5, 2014 MassMutual Premier Funds 1933 Act File No. 33-82366 1940 Act File No. 811-08690 Comments received for 9/30/13 Annual Report filed on December 6, 2013

August 27, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

August 27, 2014 N-Q

MMBDX / MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

N-Q 1 d750278dnq.htm MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, CT 06082 (Address of principal ex

May 29, 2014 EX-99

For Period Ending 3/31/14

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 3/31/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77E. Legal Proceedings On December 7, 2010, the MassMutual Premier Funds was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the

May 29, 2014 EX-99

For Period Ending 3/31/14

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 3/31/14 File No. 811-08690 Item 77C. Matters submitted to a vote of security holders Pursuant to a written consent dated September 30, 2013, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as the owner of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of the MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund, approved a new Investment Subad

March 11, 2014 DEF 14C

- MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Information Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the

February 28, 2014 PRE 14C

- MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

PRE 14C 1 d684469dpre14c.htm MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Information Statement ¨

February 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

February 28, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bright Meadow Blvd., Enfield, CT 06082 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Eric Wietsma 100 B

February 3, 2014 CORRESP

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Response Letter February 3, 2014 Valerie Lithotomos Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

December 5, 2013 COVER

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SEC Cover Letter COVER LETTER December 5, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: MassMutual Premier Funds (1933 Act File No.

November 26, 2013 EX-99

MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Se

November 26, 2013 EX-99

MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Yes Issuer/Name of Security ALERE INC (01449JAJ4) Description of Security Corporate Note Date Purchased 5/13/2013 Underwriter(s) from whom purchased Goldman Sachs & Co.

November 26, 2013 EX-99

AMENDMENT THREE DATED JUNE 1, 2013 TO INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Capital Appreciation Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/13 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (1) AMENDMENT THREE DATED JUNE 1, 2013 TO INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Capital Appreciation Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (the “Sub-Adviser”) entered into an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement (the

November 26, 2013 EX-99

MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund Series Number (Series 1) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies LLC (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, Yes (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal S

November 26, 2013 EX-99

For Period Ending 9/30/13

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/13 File No. 811-08690 Item 77E. Legal Proceedings On December 7, 2010, the MassMutual Premier Funds was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the

November 26, 2013 EX-99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees of MassMutual Premier Funds and Shareholders of the MassMutual Barings Dynamic Allocation Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the MassMutual Barings Dynamic Allocation Fund and subsidiary (the "Fund") as of and for the year ended September 30, 2013, in accordance with

November 26, 2013 EX-99

MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund Series Number (Series 20) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies LLC (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, Yes (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal S

November 26, 2013 EX-99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees of MassMutual Premier Funds and Shareholders of MassMutual Premier Money Market Fund, MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund, MassMutual Premier

November 26, 2013 EX-99

MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund Series Number (Series 17) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies LLC (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, Yes (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Mun

November 26, 2013 EX-99

AMENDMENT TWO DATED JUNE 1, 2013 TO INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier International Equity Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/13 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (3) AMENDMENT TWO DATED JUNE 1, 2013 TO INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier International Equity Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and OFI Institutional Asset Management, Inc., now known as OFI Global Institutional, Inc. (the “Sub-Adv

November 26, 2013 EX-99

AMENDMENT THREE DATED JUNE 1, 2013 TO INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Global Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/13 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (2) AMENDMENT THREE DATED JUNE 1, 2013 TO INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Global Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (the “Sub-Adviser”) entered into an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”),

September 6, 2013 CORRESP

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MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS September 6, 2013 Kimberly Browning Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.

September 6, 2013 DEF 14C

- MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Information Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the

August 29, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08690 MassMutual Premier Funds (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 100 Bright Meadow Blvd, Enfield, CT 06082 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Eric Wietsma 100 Br

August 29, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

August 26, 2013 COVER

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SEC Cover Letter COVER LETTER August 26, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: MassMutual Premier Funds (1933 Act File No.

August 26, 2013 PRE 14C

- MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS SCHEDULE 14C (Rule 14c-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN INFORMATION STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14C INFORMATION Information Statement Pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Information Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as perm

May 28, 2013 EX-99

Fund Name

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies LLC (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, Yes (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Issuer/Name of Security Chesapeake Energy Corp Description of Security Corporate Note Date Purchased 3/18/2013 Underwriter(s) from whom purchased Morgan Stanley Syndicate Member(s) Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

May 28, 2013 EX-99

Fund Name

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Company (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Yes Issuer/Name of Security Spectrum Brands, Inc.

May 28, 2013 EX-99

Fund Name

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co.

May 28, 2013 EX-99

For Period Ending 3/31/13

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 3/31/13 File No. 811-08690 Item 77E. Legal Proceedings On December 7, 2010, the MassMutual Premier Funds was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the

May 28, 2013 EX-99

Fund Name

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies LLC (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, Yes (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Issuer/Name of Security Chesapeake Energy Corp Description of Security Corporate Note Date Purchased 3/18/2013 Underwriter(s) from whom purchased Morgan Stanley Syndicate Member(s) Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

May 28, 2013 EX-99

Fund Name

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Company (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municip

March 1, 2013 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

March 1, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - MASSMUTUAL PREMIER FUNDS

MassMutual Premier Funds UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2012 EX-99

MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Yes Issuer/Name of Security Carlson Wagonlit B.

November 29, 2012 EX-99

MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co.

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Disciplined Value Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (5) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Disciplined Value Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investm

November 29, 2012 EX-99

MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund Series Number (Series 20) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co.

November 29, 2012 EX-99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees of MassMutual Premier Funds and Shareholders of MassMutual Premier Money Market Fund, MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund, MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund, MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund, MassMutual Premier

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (16) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Strategic Emerging Markets Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restat

November 29, 2012 EX-99

MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund Series Number (Series 11) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, (C) if Eligible Municipal Securities, (D) if Securities sold in an Eligible Foreign Offering, (E) if Securities sold in an Eligible Rule 144A Offering Yes Issuer/Name of Security Tekni-Plex Inc.

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Value Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (17) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Value Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Managem

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (14) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Short-Duration Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Inve

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Main Street Fund

EX-99 17 exhibit13.htm MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (13) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Main Street Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended an

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (3) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Mana

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Focused International Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (7) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Focused International Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Inv

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Global Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (8) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Global Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Managem

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier International Equity Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (12) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier International Equity Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Inv

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Disciplined Growth Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (4) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Disciplined Growth Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Invest

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (1) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Balanced Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Manag

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Capital Appreciation Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (2) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Capital Appreciation Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Inve

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier International Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (11) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier International Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Inves

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (10) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Inflation-Protected and Income Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Re

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (6) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Diversified Bond Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investme

November 29, 2012 EX-99

MassMutual Premier Short Duration Bond Fund

Fund Name MassMutual Premier Short Duration Bond Fund Series Number (Series 22) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co.

November 29, 2012 EX-99

MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund

EX-99 4 corebondryder.htm Fund Name MassMutual Premier Core Bond Fund Series Number (Series 1) Name of Affiliate member of underwriting or selling syndicate Jefferies & Co. (A) if part of an issue registered under the Securities Act of 1933 that is being offered to the public, Yes (B) part of an issue of governmental securities, as defined in section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940,

November 29, 2012 EX-99

For Period Ending 9/30/12

MassMutual Premier Funds - N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77E. Legal Proceedings On December 7, 2010, the MassMutual Premier Funds was named as a defendant and putative member of the proposed defendant class of shareholders named in an adversary proceeding brought by The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company (the “Official Committee”) in the

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier Small/Mid Cap Opportunities Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (15) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier Small/Mid Cap Opportunities Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Resta

November 29, 2012 EX-99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Trustees of MassMutual Premier Funds and Shareholders of the MassMutual Barings Dynamic Allocation Fund: In planning and performing our audit of the consolidated financial statements of MassMutual Barings Dynamic Allocation Fund and subsidiary (the “Fund”), as of and for the period ended September 30, 2012, in accordance with

November 29, 2012 EX-99

AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund

MassMutual Premier Funds – N-SAR Exhibits For Period Ending 9/30/12 File No. 811-08690 Item 77Q1. Exhibit (9) AMENDMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2012 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT for MassMutual Premier High Yield Fund WHEREAS, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”) and MassMutual Premier Funds (the “Trust”) entered into an Amended and Restated Investment Man

September 21, 2012 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002:

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002: I, Eric Wietsma, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of MassMutual Premier Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light

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