Aberdeen Proposes 11% Distribution Rate for Combined Fund Post-Merger

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MFS Multimarket Income Trust filed additional proxy materials highlighting Aberdeen's proposal to increase the managed distribution rate to 11% if the pending merger and their appointment as adviser are approved.

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• Proposed Distribution Rate Increase

  Aberdeen Investments proposes an 11.00% annual managed distribution rate for the combined fund, a notable increase from the current 8.00% under MFS.

• Contingent on Merger Approval

  This higher distribution rate is conditional on shareholders approving the pending merger and Aberdeen's appointment as the new investment adviser.

• Supplemental Proxy Material

  This filing provides additional details to the ongoing proxy solicitation for the major fund reorganization, following the 424B3 filing on January 30, 2026.

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This DEFA14A filing provides crucial supplemental information for the proposed merger of MFS Multimarket Income Trust with other MFS funds, as initially detailed in the 424B3 filing on January 30, 2026. The key update is Aberdeen Investments' commitment to increase the combined fund's managed distribution rate to 11.00% annually, a significant increase from the current 8.00% under MFS. This proposal is contingent on shareholder approval of both the merger and Aberdeen's appointment as the new investment adviser. This enhanced distribution rate serves as a strong incentive for shareholders to approve the reorganization, potentially influencing the outcome of the vote.