Certain MFS Closed-End Funds Announce Closing Date for Reorganization and Change of Investment Adviser
MFS Investment Management ("MFS") announced today that the reorganization of MFS Charter Income Trust (NYSE:MCR) and MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (NYSE:CIF) (each a "Target Fund" and collectively, the "Target Funds") into MFS Multimarket Income Trust (NYSE:MMT) (the "Surviving Fund") (each a "Reorganization" and collectively, the "Reorganizations") will be completed by the open of business on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on Monday, June 22, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions.
To facilitate the Reorganizations, all shares of each Target Fund will cease trading on the NYSE as of market close on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and each Target Fund's shareholders will be issued newly issued common shares of the Surviving Fund. The aggregate net asset value ("NAV") of such shares will equal the aggregate NAV (not the market value) of the common shares of the Target Fund held immediately prior to the applicable Reorganization.
Prior to open of business on the NYSE on Monday, June 22, 2026, abrdn Inc. ("Aberdeen") will replace MFS as the Surviving Fund's investment adviser and five new trustees will be appointed to the Surviving Fund's Board of Trustees and the Surviving Fund's current trustees will resign.
Upon closing it is intended that the Surviving Fund name will be changed from "MFS Multimarket Income Trust" to "Aberdeen Multi-Market Income Fund."
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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About the Funds
The funds are closed-end investment company products advised by MFS Investment Management. Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one-time public offering and once issued, common shares of the funds are bought and sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares may trade at a discount to the net asset value per share. Shares of the funds are not FDIC-insured and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank. Shares of the funds involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal.
About MFS Investment Management
In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors. Today, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, MFS still serves a single purpose: to create long term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly. That takes our powerful investment approach combining collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline. Supported by our culture of shared values and collaboration, our teams of diverse thinkers actively debate ideas and assess material risks to uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. As of May 31, 2026, MFS had approximately $654.9 billion in assets under management.
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