MFS Municipal Income Trust Files Annual Proxy Statement

Ticker: MFM · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Aug 23, 2024 · CIK: 801961

Mfs Municipal Income Trust DEF 14A Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyMfs Municipal Income Trust (MFM)
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, governance

TL;DR

MFS Muni Income Trust DEF 14A filed. Annual meeting proxy info out.

AI Summary

MFS Municipal Income Trust (ticker: MFS) 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. It also lists related entities such as MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Multimarket Income Trust, and MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, all based at 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding the company's governance and upcoming decisions, allowing them to exercise their voting rights effectively.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) providing proxy information, not indicating new financial risks.

Key Numbers

  • 20241003 — Period of Report (Indicates the end date for the reporting period covered by the filing.)
  • 20240823 — Filing Date (The date the DEF 14A filing was submitted to the SEC.)

Key Players & Entities

  • MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST (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, BOSTON, MA (location) — Business Address

FAQ

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

A DEF 14A filing is a proxy statement used to solicit shareholder votes on important corporate matters, such as the election of directors or executive compensation.

Which fiscal year end is relevant for MFS Charter Income Trust?

The fiscal year end for MFS Charter Income Trust is November 30 (1130).

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

The SEC file number for MFS Multimarket Income Trust is 811-04975.

What is the business phone number listed for MFS High Yield Municipal Trust?

The business phone number listed for MFS High Yield Municipal Trust is 617-954-5000.

What is the former company name for MFS Municipal Income Trust?

The former company name for MFS Municipal Income Trust was MFS Principal Income Trust, with a date of name change on September 6, 1989 (19890906).

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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