Exhibit (i)
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777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-5306
414.271.2400 TEL
414.297.4900 FAX
FOLEY.COM
WRITER'S DIRECT LINE: 414.297.5596
E-MAIL: PFETZER @FOLEY.COM
CLIENT/MATTER NUMBER: 072603-0105
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June 16, 2026
FMI Funds, Inc.
790 North Water Street, Suite 2100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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FMI Funds, Inc. – Registration Statement
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for FMI Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) in connection with the preparation and filing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) of an amendment to the Corporation’s Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-12745 and 811-07831) (the “Amended Registration Statement”) establishing a new series, the FMI Global Equity ETF, as a class of
Common Stock of the Corporation (such Common Stock being hereinafter referred to as the “Shares”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for sale in the manner set forth in the Amended Registration
Statement.
You have requested our opinion as to the matters set forth below in connection with the filing of the Amended Registration Statement. For purposes of
rendering that opinion, we have examined: (a) the Amended Registration Statement; (b) the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as amended to date; (c) corporate proceedings relative to the authorization for issuance of the Shares; and
(d) such other proceedings, documents and records as we have deemed necessary to enable us to render this opinion. We have made such other investigation as we have deemed appropriate, and we have examined and relied upon certificates of public
officials.
In rendering this opinion we have assumed, without independent verification, (i) the due authority of all individuals signing in representative capacities and
the genuineness of signatures; (ii) the authenticity, completeness and continued effectiveness of all documents or copies furnished to us; (iii) that any resolutions provided have been duly adopted by the Corporation’s Board of Directors; (iv) that
the facts contained in the instruments and certificates or statements of public officials, officers and representatives of the Corporation on which we have relied for the purposes of this opinion are true and correct; and (v) that no amendments,
agreements, resolutions or actions have been approved, executed or adopted which would limit, supersede or modify the items described above. Where documents are referred to in resolutions approved by the Board of Directors, or in the Registration
Statement, we have assumed such documents are the same as in the most recent form provided to us, whether as an exhibit to the Registration Statement or otherwise.
AUSTIN | BOSTON | BRUSSELS | CHICAGO | DALLAS | DENVER | DETROIT | HOUSTON | JACKSONVILLE | LOS ANGELES
MADISON | MEXICO CITY | MIAMI | MILWAUKEE | NASHVILLE | NEW YORK | ORLANDO | RALEIGH | SACRAMENTO | SALT LAKE CITY
SAN DIEGO | SAN FRANCISCO | SILICON VALLEY | TALLAHASSEE | TAMPA | TOKYO | WASHINGTON, D.C.
We are giving this opinion letter only as attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin. Our opinion, as set forth herein, is based on the
facts in existence and the laws in effect on the date hereof and is limited to the federal laws of the United States of America and the provisions of the Maryland General Corporate Law that, in our experience, generally are applicable to the issuance
of shares by entities such as the Corporation. We express no opinion with respect to any other laws. We express no opinion herein as to the effect of any other laws, rules or regulations.
Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and assuming that (a) the Amended Registration Statement and any amendments thereto are effective and comply with all
applicable laws and (b) all Shares are issued and sold in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws and in the manner stated in the Amended Registration Statement and any amendments thereto, we are of the opinion that the Shares
when sold as contemplated in the Amended Registration Statement
In rendering the opinion above, insofar as it relates to the valid existence of the Corporation, we have relied solely on a certificate of the State of
Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, and such opinion is limited accordingly and is rendered as of the date of such certificate.
This opinion is rendered solely in connection with the filing of the Amended Registration Statement and supersedes any previous opinions of this firm in connection with the
issuance of Shares. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the SEC as an exhibit to the Amended Registration Statement. In giving our consent, we do not admit that we are experts within the meaning of Section 11 of the Securities Act
(or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder), or within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the Securities Act (or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder).
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Sincerely,
Foley & Lardner LLP
/s/ Peter D. Fetzer
Peter D. Fetzer
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cc: Ryan Ladwig, CPA, Chief Compliance Officer (via email rladwig@fmimgt.com)