MMU to Acquire SBI in Tax-Free Merger; Combined Fund to Reach $718M in Net Assets

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MMU is acquiring SBI in a NAV-based, tax-free merger expected to close January 11, 2027. The combined fund will hold approximately $717.8 million in net assets, with SBI stockholders seeing a modest expense increase offset by higher income potential from increased leverage.

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• Merger Approved by Both Boards

  SBI will merge into MMU, with MMU as the surviving fund. SBI stockholders will receive MMU shares based on relative NAV as of the business day before closing.

• Combined Fund Size

  Pro forma combined net assets of $717.8 million with 65.5 million common shares outstanding, up from MMU's $599.7 million and SBI's $119.1 million.

• Expense Impact

  SBI stockholders' total expense ratio expected to increase by 0.17% (to 2.68%) due to higher leverage, while MMU stockholders see a 0.02% decrease. FTFA will waive 0.05% of management fees for at least one year.

• Merger Costs

  Estimated at $541,071 for SBI and $479,189 for MMU, with FTFA's fee waiver ensuring the combined fund bears only half of merger-related expenses.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · MMU · Unknown

Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund (MMU) is merging with Western Asset Intermediate Muni Fund (SBI), with MMU as the surviving entity. SBI stockholders will receive MMU shares based on relative NAV, and the combined fund will have approximately $717.8 million in net assets. The merger is expected to close on or about January 11, 2027, following a November 18, 2026 stockholder vote. SBI stockholders will see their total expense ratio increase by 0.17% due to higher leverage, while MMU stockholders benefit from a 0.02% decrease. The deal is structured as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a), meaning SBI stockholders generally will not recognize gain or loss.