Karpus Management discloses 3.29M shares in DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DWS Municipal Income Trust files an amended Schedule 13G identifying Karpus Management, Inc. as beneficial owner of 3,291,016 shares of Common stock. The filing states Karpus holds 8.40% of the class and reports sole voting and dispositive power over those shares. The filing explains Karpus is controlled by City of London Investment Group plc but says informational barriers mean voting and investment power are exercised by Karpus independently.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Karpus reports an 8.40% stake and sole control of 3,291,016 shares.

Karpus Management, a New York-registered investment adviser, discloses beneficial ownership of 3,291,016 shares of DWS Municipal Income Trust common stock (CUSIP 233368109), representing 8.40% of the class. The filing is an amended Schedule 13G.

The statement notes control by City of London Investment Group plc with "effective informational barriers" so Karpus exercises voting and investment power independently; any future changes in voting or disposition would require additional filings.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 3,291,016 shares Percent of class: 8.40% Sole voting power: 3,291,016 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 3,291,016 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 8.40% Percent of common stock as reported in Item 4(b)

Sole voting power 3,291,016 shares Sole power to vote or direct the vote (Item 4(c)(i))

Sole dispositive power 3,291,016 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition (Item 4(c)(iii))

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power, CUSIP

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amended Schedule 13G identifying beneficial ownership (first line)"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficial ownership regulatory

"Item 4. | Amount beneficially owned: 3,291,016.00"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,291,016.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

CUSIP market

"CUSIP No.: 233368109"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 04:13 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

DWS Municipal Income Trust

(Name of Issuer)

Common

(Title of Class of Securities)

233368109

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 233368109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

KARPUS MANAGEMENT, INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,291,016.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,291,016.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,291,016.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.40 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: DWS Municipal Income Trust
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 875 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022-6225
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is being filed by Karpus Management, Inc., d/b/a Karpus Investment Management ("Karpus" or the "Reporting Person"). Karpus is a registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Karpus is controlled by City of London Investment Group plc ("CLIG"), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. However, in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), effective informational barriers have been established between Karpus and CLIG such that voting and investment power over the subject securities is exercised by Karpus independently of CLIG, and, accordingly, attribution of beneficial ownership is not required between Karpus and CLIG. The Shares to which this Schedule 13G relates are owned directly by the accounts managed by Karpus.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 183 Sully's Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534.
(c)	Citizenship: The members of the Karpus Management Committee are US citizens. Karpus is a New York corporation.
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common
(e)	CUSIP No.: 233368109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 3,291,016.00
(b)	Percent of class: 8.40 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,291,016.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,291,016.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

KARPUS MANAGEMENT, INC.

Signature:	/s/ Jodi L. Hedberg
Name/Title:	Jodi L. Hedberg / Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	05/14/2026