MFS Investment Management Proposes Reorganization of Four Funds to Enhance Liquidity
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Businesswire
- Reorganization Plan: MFS Investment Management announced the reorganization of four Target Funds into the MFS Multimarket Income Trust, aimed at increasing scale and liquidity, which may help reduce the discount to net asset value per share and enhance investor confidence.
- Shareholder Vote: A special meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 11, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for the reorganization and the appointment of a new investment adviser, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining investment stability.
- New Investment Adviser: Following the reorganization, Aberdeen Investments will serve as the new investment adviser, leveraging its $515 billion in assets under management to enhance the fund's investment management capabilities and market competitiveness.
- Shareholder Benefits: The reorganization will allow shareholders to continue investing in a significantly larger fund with the potential for a higher annual distribution rate, aligning with shareholders' long-term interests and enhancing market appeal.
Analyst Views on CIF
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About CIF
MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income, but may also consider capital appreciation. The Fund invests at least 80% of the fund’s net assets, including borrowings for investment purposes, in high-income debt instruments. The Fund invests in high-yield securities rated below investment grade. It also invests in foreign securities. The Fund invests in various sectors, such as aerospace and defense, automotive, broadcasting, brokerage and asset managers, building, business services, cable television, chemicals, computer software, computer software-systems, construction, consumer services, containers, electrical equipment, entertainment, financial institutions, food and beverages, gaming and lodging, industrial, insurance-property and casualty, and machinery and tools and others. Massachusetts Financial Services Company is the investment adviser of the Fund.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
