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[SCHEDULE 13D/A] MFS High Yield Municipal Trust SEC Filing

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SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The filing amends a Schedule 13D for MFS High Yield Municipal Trust (CMU) to report current beneficial ownership by Bulldog Investors, LLP and its partners. As of August 27, 2025, Bulldog Investors is deemed beneficial owner of 3,006,546 shares (11.79%) of CMU. Phillip Goldstein is deemed beneficial owner of 3,342,968 shares (13.11%) and Andrew Dakos of 2,896,773 shares (11.36%), based on 25,492,782 shares outstanding as of 11/30/24. The amendment lists purchased shares and prices between July 17, 2025 and August 27, 2025, including multiple purchases at prices around $3.22–$3.33 per share. Bulldog reports sole power over 109,810 shares and shared power over 2,896,773 shares.

Positive
  • Material disclosed stake: Phillip Goldstein reported ownership of 3,342,968 shares (13.11%), a clearly material position.
  • Transparent purchase history: Detailed list of purchases from 7/17/2025 to 8/27/2025 with share counts and execution prices (~$3.22–$3.33), enabling precise tracking of accumulation.
  • Registered filing amendment: This is Amendment No. 7, indicating ongoing, updated compliance with reporting obligations.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: A significant activist-sized stake reported; recent purchases modestly increased holdings around $3.22–$3.33 per share.

The filing documents that Phillip Goldstein and Bulldog Investors control a >11% stake and that Mr. Goldstein individually is reported at 13.11% of CMU. The transaction list shows steady incremental purchases over July–August 2025 at narrow price ranges, implying a buy program rather than a single block trade. The holding size exceeds typical passive thresholds, making this disclosure material to investors evaluating ownership concentration.

TL;DR: Owners report shared voting/dispositive power; filings indicate partnership control rather than sole control of a large position.

The disclosure clarifies voting and dispositive powers: Bulldog Investors has sole power for a small parcel (109,810 shares) but shares control over the bulk position. Messrs. Goldstein and Dakos are partners in Bulldog Investors, which explains overlapping beneficial ownership figures. This structure is important for governance assessment because influence may be exercised collectively rather than by a single controlling actor.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


Bulldog Investors, LLP
Signature:/s/ Andrew Dakos
Name/Title:Andrew Dakos, Partner
Date:08/28/2025
Phillip Goldstein
Signature:/s/ Phillip Goldstein
Name/Title:Phillip Goldstein, Partner
Date:08/28/2025
Andrew Dakos
Signature:/s/ Andrew Dakos
Name/Title:Andrew Dakos, Partner
Date:08/28/2025

FAQ

What percentage of CMU does Phillip Goldstein report owning?

The filing states Phillip Goldstein is deemed beneficial owner of 3,342,968 shares (13.11%) of CMU.

How many shares does Bulldog Investors, LLP report beneficially owning in CMU?

Bulldog Investors, LLP is deemed beneficial owner of 3,006,546 shares (11.79%) of CMU as of August 27, 2025.

What purchases were reported in the amendment and at what prices?

The amendment lists multiple purchases between 7/17/2025 and 8/27/2025, including blocks such as 40,000 shares at $3.24 (7/24/2025) and 20,119 shares at $3.3093 (8/1/2025), with prices in the range ~$3.22–$3.33.

Does Bulldog Investors hold sole voting power over all reported shares?

No. Bulldog Investors has sole voting power over 109,810 shares and shared voting power over 2,896,773 shares.

What is the reference share count used to calculate percentages?

Percentages are derived from 25,492,782 shares outstanding as reported in the N-CSR filed on 1/27/2025 reflecting 11/30/24 outstanding shares.
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