Sit Investment Associates lifts stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust to 33.7%

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Sit Investment Associates increased its stake in MFS Government Markets Income Trust to 33.7%, buying heavily near the 52-week low ahead of a key shareholder vote on a new advisory agreement.

check_boxKey Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · MGF

• Stake Increased to 33.7%

  Sit Investment Associates raised its beneficial ownership to 10,985,233 shares, or 33.7% of outstanding shares, up from 31.5% in the prior amendment.

• Aggressive Buying Near 52-Week Low

  The firm purchased a net ~1.5 million shares over the past 60 days at prices between $2.83 and $2.93, with the stock trading near its 52-week low of $2.80.

• Activist Campaign Ahead of Key Vote

  The accumulation comes as shareholders prepare to vote on a new investment advisory agreement with abrdn, a proposal that could reshape the fund's management and strategy.

• Rapid Stake Building Since February

  This is the seventh amendment to the original Schedule 13D filed in February 2026, reflecting a sustained campaign that has more than doubled Sit's stake in five months.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · MGF · Unknown

Activist investor Sit Investment Associates continues its aggressive accumulation, raising its stake to 33.7% from 31.5% just three weeks ago. Over the past 60 days, the firm bought a net ~1.5 million shares, with purchases accelerating in early July. This relentless buying, even as the stock trades near its 52-week low, signals strong conviction in the upcoming shareholder vote on the new investment advisory agreement with abrdn. Sit's growing influence could sway the outcome, potentially unlocking value or forcing strategic changes.