Mfs Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) — SEC Filings
Mfs Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) — 10 SEC filings. Latest: DEF 14A (Aug 22, 2025). Includes 7 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A, 1 SC 13G.
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Overview
Mfs Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Aug 22, 2025: MFS Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) is holding its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on October 2, 2025, at 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. The primary purpose of the meeting is the election of four Trustees: Maureen R. Goldfarb, Maryanne L. Roepke, Paula E. Smith, and Laurie J
Sentiment Summary
Across 10 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bullish, 1 bearish, 7 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Mfs Government Markets Income Trust is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Mfs Government Markets Income Trust (MGF) has filed 2 DEF 14A, 7 SC 13G/A, 1 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Aug 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (10)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | DEF 14A | MFS Government Markets Income Trust to Elect Four Trustees | low |
| Nov 14, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Nov 13, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | SC 13G | SC 13G Filing | |
| Aug 23, 2024 | DEF 14A | MFS Government Markets Income Trust DEF 14A Filing | low |
| Apr 10, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Feb 13, 2024 | SC 13G/A | Karpus Investment Management Holds 1.8M Shares in MFS Govt Markets | low |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SC 13G/A | 1607 Capital Partners Discloses 10.1% Stake in MFS Govt Markets Income Trust | low |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SIT Investment Associates Amends MFS Government Markets Income Trust Stake | low |
| Jan 26, 2024 | SC 13G/A | First Trust Portfolios Divests All Voting Shares in MFS Govt Markets Income Trust |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of MGF's 5 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 0 as medium-risk, and 5 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- Maureen R. Goldfarb
- Maryanne L. Roepke
- Paula E. Smith
- Laurie J. Thomsen
- John P. Kavanaugh
- Michael W. Roberge
Industry Context
The MFS Government Markets Income Trust operates within the regulated U.S. investment company industry, specifically focusing on government income. This sector is characterized by its sensitivity to interest rate changes and regulatory oversight under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Competition is typically based on yield, fund management expertise, and operational efficiency.
Top Tags
institutional-ownership (4) · amendment (4) · closed-end-fund (2) · Proxy Statement (1) · Board Election (1) · Shareholder Meeting (1) · Corporate Governance (1) · Investment Fund (1) · Trustee Retirement (1) · MFS Funds (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares Outstanding | 32,590,193 | MFS Government Markets Income Trust as of July 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Cost for Solicitation Services | $32,084 | Paid to Computershare for proxy services |
| Total Trustees | 12 | Fixed number of Trustees for each Trust |
| Independent Trustees | 11 | Number of Independent Trustees on the Board |
| Annual Meeting Date | 2025-10-02 | Date of the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders |
| Record Date | 2025-07-31 | Shareholders of record entitled to vote |
| Trustee Term Expiration Year | 2028 | Term for elected common shareholder Trustees |
| Laurie J. Thomsen's Start Year | 2005 | Year Laurie J. Thomsen first served as Trustee |
| Laurie J. Thomsen's Retirement Date | 2025-12-31 | Effective date of retirement due to Board policy |
| Standing Committees | 7 | Number of standing Committees of the Board |
| Reporting Period End Date | 20241003 | Indicates the end date for the information presented in the filing. |
| Filing Date | 20240823 | The date the document was officially submitted to the SEC. |
| Sole Voting Power | 1,800,534 Shares | Number of shares Karpus Investment Management can vote |
| Sole Dispositive Power | 1,800,534 Shares | Number of shares Karpus Investment Management can sell |
| CUSIP Number | 552939100 | Unique identifier for MFS Government Markets Income Trust's securities |
Forward-Looking Statements
- {"claim":"Karpus Investment Management will maintain a significant stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust.","entity":"Karpus Investment Management","targetDate":"Q2 2024","confidence":"high"}
- {"claim":"1607 Capital Partners, LLC will maintain a significant stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust.","entity":"1607 Capital Partners, LLC","targetDate":"Next 12 months","confidence":"medium"}
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Mfs Government Markets Income Trust (MGF)?
Mfs Government Markets Income Trust has 10 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Aug 2025, including 7 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A, 1 SC 13G. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of MGF filings?
Across 10 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bullish, 1 bearish, 7 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
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What are the key financial highlights for Mfs Government Markets Income Trust?
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What is the investment thesis for MGF?
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Who are the key executives at Mfs Government Markets Income Trust?
Key executives identified across Mfs Government Markets Income Trust's filings include Maureen R. Goldfarb, Maryanne L. Roepke, Paula E. Smith, Laurie J. Thomsen, John P. Kavanaugh and 1 others.
What are the main risk factors for Mfs Government Markets Income Trust stock?
Of MGF's 5 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 5 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Mfs Government Markets Income Trust?
Recent forward-looking statements from Mfs Government Markets Income Trust include guidance on {"claim":"Karpus Investment Management will maintain a significant stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust.","entit and 1 other predictions.