Activist Investor Bulldog Investors Exits Major Stake in MFS High Yield Municipal Trust

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Activist investor Bulldog Investors, LLP and its principals have significantly reduced their holdings in MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, selling over $6 million in shares and ceasing to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the company.

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• Significant Stake Reduction

  Bulldog Investors, LLP and its principals sold 1,631,942 shares for approximately $6.04 million between May 4th and May 6th.

• Below 5% Ownership Threshold

  The reporting persons ceased to be beneficial owners of more than 5% of MFS High Yield Municipal Trust's common stock as of May 6, 2026.

• Context of Tender Offer

  These sales occurred around the completion of the company's tender offer, in which MFS High Yield Municipal Trust repurchased 50% of its outstanding shares.

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This filing details the substantial reduction of Bulldog Investors' stake in MFS High Yield Municipal Trust, with over $6 million in shares sold, primarily on May 4th and May 6th. This follows a series of sales by the activist investor and coincides with the company's recently completed tender offer to repurchase 50% of its outstanding shares. The reporting persons are no longer beneficial owners of more than 5% of the company, marking a significant shift in the ownership structure and the departure of a prominent activist voice.