DWS Municipal Income Trust Files Annual Proxy Statement

TL;DR

KST proxy filing out - check exec pay & board ops for 2024.

AI Summary

DWS Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: KST) filed a DEF 14A on August 12, 2024, for the fiscal year ending September 20, 2024. The filing details executive compensation, board member information, and other corporate governance matters for the trust. Key individuals involved include members of the Board of Trustees and executive officers, whose compensation details are outlined.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the governance and executive compensation of the DWS Municipal Income Trust, enabling informed voting decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine DEF 14A filing providing standard corporate governance information, not indicating new risks.

Key Numbers

• 20240920 — Fiscal Year End (The period covered by the proxy statement.)
• 20240812 — Filing Date (The date the DEF 14A was submitted to the SEC.)

Key Players & Entities

• DWS Municipal Income Trust (company) — Filer of the DEF 14A
• DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust (company) — Related entity with previous name changes
• 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022-6225 (location) — Business and mailing address

FAQ

Filing Documents

• d825246ddef14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 365KB
• g825246dsp028a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
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• 0001193125-24-198679.txt ( ) — 409KB

From the Filing

DEF 14A 1 d825246ddef14a.htm DWS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST DWS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST 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 (Amendment No.) Filed by Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12 DWS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST DWS STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (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 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11. 1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: 2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: 3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): 4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: 5) Total fee paid: Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. 1) Amount Previously Paid: 2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: 3) Filing Party: 4) Date Filed: DWS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (KTF) DWS STRATEGIC MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (KSM) 875 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 NOTICE OF JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 This is the formal notice for the joint annual meeting of shareholders of KTF and KSM (each individually, a Fund and collectively, the Funds). It tells you the proposal that you will be asked to vote on and the time and place of the joint annual meeting, in the event you choose to attend in person. To the shareholders of the Funds: A joint annual meeting of shareholders of each Fund will be held on September 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time), at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 100 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 (the Meeting), to consider the following proposal (the Proposal): PROPOSAL: To elect Board Members to the Board of Trustees of each Fund (each a Board) as outlined below: A. For KTF only: (i) two (2) Class I Board Members to be elected by the holders of Common Shares and Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class; and (ii) two (2) Board Members to be elected by the holders of Preferred Shares only, voting as a separate class. B. For KSM only: (i) one (1) Class I Board Member to be elected by the holders of Common Shares and Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class; and (ii) two (2) Board Members to be elected by the holders of Preferred Shares only, voting as a separate class. The persons named as proxies will vote in their discretion on any other business that properly may come before the Meeting and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. Holders of record of shares of each Fund at the close of business on August 2, 2024 are entitled to vote at the Meeting and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. THE BOARD OF YOUR FUND RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF EACH BOARD MEMBER NOMINEE. For each Fund, any meeting may be adjourned from time to time by a majority of the votes cast upon the question, whether or not a quorum is present, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. This notice and the related proxy materials are being mailed to shareholders of each Fund on or about August 16, 2024. This proxy is being solicited on behalf of your Funds Board. By Order of the Board John Millette Secretary August 12, 2024 We urge you to mark, sign, date and mail the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided or to record your voting instructions by telephone or via the Internet so that you will be represented at the Meeting. If you complete and sign the proxy card (or tell us how you want to vote by voting by telephone or via the Internet), we will vote it exactly as you tell us. If you simply sign the proxy card, we will vote it in accordance with your Boards recommendation on the Proposal. Your prompt return of the enclosed proxy card (or your voting by telephone or via the Internet) may prevent the necessity and expense of further solicitations. If you have any questions, please call Georgeson LLC, your Funds proxy solicitor, at the special toll-free number we h

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