MFS Intermediate Income Trust Sets Shareholder Vote for New Adviser and Board

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MFS Intermediate Income Trust has filed its definitive proxy statement for a special shareholder meeting on June 18, 2026, to vote on replacing its investment adviser with abrdn Inc. and electing a new Board of Trustees.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  A special shareholder meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2026, to vote on critical proposals regarding the Trust's future management.

• New Investment Adviser Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on approving abrdn Inc. to replace Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) as the investment adviser.

• New Board of Trustees Proposed

  A proposal to elect five new Trustees, replacing the current eleven, will be put to a shareholder vote.

• Fee Structure Changes

  The new advisory agreement with abrdn includes an expense limitation expected to result in slightly lower total annual expenses (0.72% vs. 0.73%), though the underlying management fee structure is higher without this limitation.

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This filing finalizes the terms for a critical shareholder vote on the future management and governance of MFS Intermediate Income Trust. These proposals are presented as an alternative after a previous reorganization attempt failed to gain shareholder approval, a process closely watched by activist investor Sit Investment Associates, who holds a 27.50% stake. The proposed changes include a new investment advisory agreement with abrdn Inc. and a reduction in the Board of Trustees from eleven to five members. While the new agreement features an expense limitation expected to slightly lower total annual expenses, the underlying management fee structure is higher without this limitation. The outcome of this vote is crucial for the fund's strategic direction, especially as the company trades near its 52-week low.