PIMCO Flexible Municipal Income Fund Updates Prospectus with Key Leverage and Preferred Share Details

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PIMCO Flexible Municipal Income Fund filed an updated prospectus detailing its significant leverage, recent amendments to preferred share terms, and a disclosure regarding Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. as a potential control person.

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• Updated Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information

  The fund filed Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to its N-2 Registration Statement, providing updated financial information and other changes to its Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, effective April 30, 2026.

• Significant Leverage Through Preferred Shares

  The fund utilizes leverage through Remarketable Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares (RVMTP Shares), representing approximately 25.24% of its total managed assets. All associated costs and expenses are borne by common shareholders.

• Amendment to Preferred Share Terms

  On February 24, 2026, an Amended and Restated Statement took effect, modifying terms for several RVMTP Share series (2049-A, 2051-A, 2052-B, 2055-A), including decreasing the Applicable Spread and changing Early Term Redemption Dates.

• Control Person Disclosure

  As of April 7, 2026, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. could be deemed a control person of the fund, though this is anticipated to change over time due to the continuous offering of common shares.

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This filing is a post-effective amendment to the fund's registration statement, providing updated financial information and details on its capital structure. It highlights the fund's significant use of leverage through preferred shares, which constitutes approximately 25.24% of its total managed assets. Investors should note that the costs associated with this leverage are borne by common shareholders, potentially increasing volatility and impacting returns. The amendment also details recent changes to the terms of several preferred share series, including adjustments to dividend spreads and redemption dates, which are material to the fund's financing costs. Additionally, the disclosure of Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. as a potential control person, even if temporary, is a notable governance point for investors.