MFS Intermediate High Income Fund Proxy Filing Released

Ticker: CIF · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Aug 23, 2024 · CIK: 833021

Mfs Intermediate High Income Fund DEF 14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyMfs Intermediate High Income Fund (CIF)
Form TypeDEF 14A
Filed DateAug 23, 2024
Risk Levellow
Pages15
Reading Time18 min
Key Dollar Amounts$33,065
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, fund-governance

Related Tickers: IHF

TL;DR

MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (IHF) filed its proxy statement, shareholders vote soon.

AI Summary

MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (NYSE: IHF) filed a DEF 14A on August 23, 2024, for the period ending October 3, 2024. The filing details the company's annual meeting and proxy information. Key entities involved include MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Multimarket Income Trust, and MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, all located at 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA.

Why It Matters

This DEF 14A filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the annual meeting, allowing them to vote on important matters and understand the fund's governance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain new financial performance data or significant strategic changes.

Key Numbers

  • 20241003 — Period of Report (The filing covers the period ending on this date.)
  • 20240823 — Filing Date (The document was officially filed with the SEC on this date.)

Key Players & Entities

  • MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND (company) — Filer
  • MFS CHARTER INCOME TRUST (company) — Related Entity
  • MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST (company) — Related Entity
  • MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST (company) — Related Entity
  • 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE (location) — Business Address
  • BOSTON, MA (location) — Business Address

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of a DEF 14A filing?

A DEF 14A filing, also known as a Definitive Proxy Statement, is used to solicit proxies from shareholders and provide them with information about matters to be voted on at an annual or special meeting of security holders.

Which MFS funds are listed as filers or related entities in this document?

The filing lists MFS Intermediate High Income Fund as the primary filer, along with related entities MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Multimarket Income Trust, and MFS High Yield Municipal Trust.

What is the business address for the MFS entities mentioned?

The business address for the MFS entities is 111 Huntington Avenue, 24th Floor, Boston, MA 02199.

What is the SEC file number for MFS Charter Income Trust?

The SEC file number for MFS Charter Income Trust is 811-05822.

When is the Conformed Period of Report for this filing?

The Conformed Period of Report for this filing is 20241003.

Filing Stats: 4,600 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 11.7 · Accepted 2024-08-23 10:54:24

Key Financial Figures

  • $33,065 — that the cost of these services will be $33,065 and may increase substantially in the e

Filing Documents

To

ITEM 1. To elect Trustees to the Board of Trustees of each Trust as outlined below: a. for each of MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Government Markets Income Trust, MFS Intermediate High Income Fund, MFS Intermediate Income Trust, and MFS Multimarket Income Trust: i. three Trustees, John A. Caroselli, James W. Kilman, Jr., and Clarence Otis, Jr., to be elected by common shareholders of each Trust; and b. for each of MFS High Income Municipal Trust, MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust, and MFS Municipal Income Trust: i. three Trustees, John A. Caroselli, James W. Kilman, Jr., and Clarence Otis, Jr., to be elected by common and preferred shareholders of each Trust, voting together as a single class; and ii. two Trustees, John P. Kavanaugh and Laurie J. Thomsen, to be elected by preferred shareholders only, voting as a separate class; and

To

ITEM 2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting and any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. This notice and the related proxy materials are being mailed to Shareholders on or about August 23, 2024. THE TRUSTEES OF YOUR TRUST RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOTE IN FAVOR OF ITEM 1. It is anticipated that each Trust will hold its Meeting simultaneously with each other Trust. Shareholders of each Trust will vote separately on each item. Only a Trust's shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 31, 2024, will be entitled to receive notice of and to vote at that Trust's Meeting or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. By order of the Board of Trustees, CHRISTOPHER R. BOHANE Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk August 23, 2024 YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOU PROMPTLY VOTING, SIGNING AND RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY SO THAT IT IS RECEIVED BY THE DATE OF THE MEETING OR RECORDING YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS BY TELEPHONE OR VIA THE INTERNET BY 10:00 A.M., EASTERN TIME, ON THE DATE OF THE MEETING, WHICH WILL HELP AVOID THE ADDITIONAL EXPENSE OF A SECOND SOLICITATION FOR EACH TRUST. THE ENCLOSED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE REQUIRES NO POSTAGE AND IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. MFS CHARTER INCOME TRUST MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND MFS INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST MFS INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST Proxy Statement This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by and on behalf of the Board of Trustees of MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Government Markets Income Trust, MFS High Income Municipal Trust, MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, MFS Intermediate High Income Fund, MFS Intermediate Income Trust, MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust, MFS Multimarket Income Trust, and MFS Municipal Income Trust, (e

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