BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals Files Definitive Proxy, Urges Shareholders to Reject Activist Nominee

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BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. has filed its definitive proxy statement, formally opposing activist investor Saba Capital Management's director nominee and urging shareholders to vote for the Board's recommended slate using the white proxy card.

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• Definitive Proxy Filed for Contested Election

  BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. has filed its definitive proxy statement (DEFC14A) for its Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026, confirming a contested election for three Class II Directors.

• Board Opposes Activist Nominee

  The Fund's Board unanimously opposes the nomination of an individual by activist investor Saba Capital Management, which holds a 9.76% stake, stating the nominee would disrupt the Fund's investment objective.

• Shareholder Call to Action

  The Fund urges shareholders to vote for its three Board Nominees (Alan H. Howard, Robin A. Melvin, and Bradley J. Skapyak) using the "WHITE" proxy card and to disregard any other proxy cards from Saba Capital.

• Significant Solicitation Costs

  The Fund estimates spending approximately $118,000-$168,000 on proxy solicitation efforts to secure votes for its nominees.

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This definitive proxy statement formalizes BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc.'s defense against activist investor Saba Capital Management's attempt to gain board representation. The Fund's Board unanimously opposes Saba Capital's nominee, arguing it would disrupt the Fund's investment objective. The strong call for shareholders to vote the "WHITE" proxy card and disregard any other materials highlights the intensity of this proxy contest. The outcome of the June 11, 2026, election could significantly influence the Fund's future governance and strategic direction, making this a critical event for investors.