MAINSTAY MACKAY DEFINEDTERM MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND DECLARES MONTHLY DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTIONS FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE:MMD) today announced monthly dividend distributions of $0.080 per common share for the months of January, February and March 2023. This amount represents a decrease from the Fund's October, November and December 2022 dividend distributions, which were $0.085 per common share.

Portfolio and municipal market commentary will be published on or around January 3, 2023 and can be retrieved here.

Dividend Distribution Schedule:

Month	Declaration Date	Ex-Date	Record Date	Payable Date
January	1/3/2023	1/13/2023	1/17/2023	1/31/2023
February	1/3/2023	2/14/2023	2/15/2023	2/28/2023
March	1/3/2023	3/14/2023	3/15/2023	3/31/2023

The Fund's dividend will be derived from its monthly undistributed net investment income and is not expected to contain any return of principal.

The Fund's daily New York Stock Exchange closing prices, net asset values per share, as well as other information are available by clicking here or by calling the Fund's shareholder servicing agent at (855) 456-9683.

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There are risks inherent in any investment, including market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and the possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value, which may increase investor risk.

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*AUM includes assets of Investment Advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company as of September 30, 2022. AUM for Candriam and Ausbil is reported at the spot rate.

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*MacKay Shields is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company.

Media Contact:
Allison Scott | New York Life | (212) 576-4517 | Allison_Scott@nylim.com

Investors Contact:
855-456-9683

 

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