MFS High Yield Municipal Trust Files DEF 14A

Ticker: CMU · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Aug 23, 2024 · CIK: 809844

Mfs High Yield Municipal Trust DEF 14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyMfs High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU)
Form TypeDEF 14A
Filed DateAug 23, 2024
Risk Levellow
Pages15
Reading Time18 min
Key Dollar Amounts$33,065
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, regulatory-filing, municipal-bonds

TL;DR

MFS High Yield Muni Trust DEF 14A filed. All good.

AI Summary

MFS High Yield Municipal Trust filed a DEF 14A on August 23, 2024, for the period ending October 3, 2024. The filing is from MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Multimarket Income Trust, and MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, all located at 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. The filing concerns the 1934 Act and includes information related to their respective SEC file numbers.

Why It Matters

This filing provides crucial information for investors regarding the governance and operations of MFS High Yield Municipal Trust and related entities, impacting investment decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEF 14A) that does not contain new material financial information or significant corporate actions.

Key Numbers

  • 20240823 — Filing Date (Date the DEF 14A was filed.)
  • 20241003 — Period of Report (The reporting period covered by the filing.)

Key Players & Entities

  • MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST (company) — Filer
  • MFS CHARTER INCOME TRUST (company) — Related Filer
  • MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST (company) — Related Filer
  • 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE (company) — Business Address
  • BOSTON (company) — City
  • MA (company) — State
  • 02199 (company) — ZIP Code

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 provides detailed information about matters to be voted on at a shareholder meeting, including director elections, executive compensation, and other corporate actions.

Which MFS entities are listed in this filing?

The filing lists MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, MFS Charter Income Trust, and MFS Multimarket Income Trust.

What is the business address for these MFS entities?

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

What is the SEC Act associated with this filing?

This filing is made under the 1934 Act.

What is the fiscal year end for MFS High Yield Municipal Trust?

The fiscal year end for MFS High Yield Municipal Trust is November 30 (1130).

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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