MFS Multimarket Income Trust (NYSE: MCR) moves special meetings to April 15, 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MFS Multimarket Income Trust and affiliated taxable closed-end funds adjourned their special shareholder meetings to April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The adjournments facilitate additional solicitation of votes on proposed reorganizations that would merge four Target Funds into MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the Surviving Fund).

Each Target Fund’s board previously approved its Reorganization on December 10, 2025, and shareholders of the funds of record on December 11, 2025 were mailed prospectus/proxy materials in early February 2026. Proposals include approval of each Reorganization, appointment of abrdn, Inc. as the Surviving Fund’s investment adviser, election of five new trustees, and issuance of additional common shares to accommodate the Reorganizations.

Key Figures

Adjourned meeting date: April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET Original meeting date: April 2, 2026 Board approval date: December 10, 2025 +2 more

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Adjourned meeting date April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET New meeting date and time for special shareholder meetings

Original meeting date April 2, 2026 Date on which meetings were adjourned

Board approval date December 10, 2025 Date each Target Fund’s board unanimously approved the Reorganizations

Record date for mailings December 11, 2025 Shareholders of record date who were mailed prospectus/proxy materials

MFS assets under management US$669.8 billion MFS AUM as of February 28, 2026

Key Terms

Reorganization, Surviving Fund, prospectus/proxy statement, closed-end fund

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Reorganization financial

"approved the Reorganizations between each Target Fund and the Surviving Fund"

Surviving Fund financial

"MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the “Surviving Fund”)"

prospectus/proxy statement regulatory

"were mailed a prospectus/proxy statement in early February 2026"

closed-end fund financial

"The funds are closed-end investment company products"

A closed-end fund is a pool of money collected from many investors to buy a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, or other assets, and it is managed by professionals. Unlike some investment options, its shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges at prices determined by supply and demand, which can be above or below the fund's actual value. This structure allows investors to buy or sell shares easily, but the value may fluctuate based on market conditions.

Filed by MFS Multimarket Income Trust

pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933

and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Companies:

MFS Charter Income Trust

File No.: 811-05822

MFS Government Markets Income Trust

File No.: 811-05078

MFS Intermediate High Income Fund

File No.: 811-05567

MFS Intermediate Income Trust

File No.: 811-05440

Date: April 2, 2026

For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Dan Flaherty, +1 617.954.4256

For Shareholders/Advisors: Brian Mastrullo, +1 617.954.7940

MFS TAXABLE CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS

BOSTON (April 2, 2026) – MFS Investment Management (“MFS”) announced today an adjournment of the special meeting of shareholders of MFS Charter Income Trust (NYSE: MCR), MFS Intermediate High Income Fund (NYSE: CIF), MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE: MGF), MFS Intermediate Income Trust (NYSE: MIN) (each a “Target Fund” and collectively, the “Target Funds”), and MFS Multimarket Income Trust (NYSE: MMT) (the “Surviving Fund”) held on April 2, 2026 (each a “Meeting” and collectively, the “Meetings”).

Each Meeting is adjourned to April 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The Meetings were adjourned to allow for the solicitation of additional shareholder votes relating to (i) a proposal that each Target Fund’s shareholders approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between each Target Fund and the Surviving Fund (each a “Reorganization” and collectively, the “Reorganizations”) and (ii) a proposal that the Surviving Fund’s shareholders appoint of abrdn, Inc. (“Aberdeen”) as the new investment adviser of the Surviving Fund, elect five new trustees of the Surviving Fund, and approve the issuance of additional common shares of the Surviving Fund in connection with the Reorganizations. Each of these proposals is summarized below.

The Reorganizations

On December 10, 2025, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of each Target Fund unanimously approved the Reorganizations. Shareholders of each Target Fund as of December 11, 2025, were mailed a prospectus/proxy statement in early February 2026, providing additional information about each Reorganization and the factors considered by each Target Fund’s Board in approving the relevant Target Fund’s Reorganization. Each Target Fund’s Board determined that the Reorganization of that Target

Fund into the Surviving Fund is in the best interests of the Target Fund’s shareholders and recommends shareholders vote in favor of their Target Fund’s Reorganization.

Appointment of Aberdeen as Investment Adviser, the Election of Five New Trustees, and Issuance of Additional Common Shares of the Surviving Fund

On December 10, 2025, the Board of the Surviving Fund unanimously approved (i) a new investment management agreement with Aberdeen, the US Subsidiary of Aberdeen Investments, to serve as the investment adviser to the Surviving Fund following the consummation of the Reorganizations, (ii) the nomination of five new trustees to serve as the Surviving Fund’s board of trustees following the consummation of the Reorganizations, and (iii) the issuance of additional common shares of the Surviving Fund to accommodate the Reorganizations. Shareholders of the Surviving Fund as of December 11, 2025, were mailed a proxy statement in early February 2026, providing additional information and soliciting a vote in favor of each proposal, all of which are recommended by the Surviving Fund’s Board.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain statements regarding plans and expectations for the future that constitute forward-looking statements within The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," or other similar words. Such forward-looking statements are based on the fund's current plans and expectations, are not guarantees of future results or performance, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are as of the date of this release only; the funds undertake no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.

About the Funds

The funds are closed-end investment company products advised by MFS Investment Management. Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one-time public offering and once issued, common shares of the funds are bought and sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares may trade at a discount to the net asset value per share. Shares of the funds are not FDIC-insured and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank. Shares of the funds involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal.

About MFS Investment Management

In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors. Today, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, MFS still serves a single purpose: to create long term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly. That takes our powerful investment approach combining collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline. Supported by our culture of shared values and collaboration, our teams of diverse thinkers actively debate ideas and assess material risks to uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. As of February 28, 2026, MFS had approximately US$669.8 billion in assets under management.

MFS Investment Management

111 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02199

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FAQ

What change did MFS (MCR) announce about its special shareholder meetings?

MFS adjourned the special shareholder meetings to April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET. This allows additional solicitation of shareholder votes on proposed reorganizations, adviser appointment, trustee elections, and issuance of additional common shares described in the mailed prospectus/proxy materials.

Which funds are proposed to be reorganized into the Surviving Fund?

The proposed transactions would reorganize four Target Funds into MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the Surviving Fund): MFS Charter Income Trust, MFS Intermediate High Income Fund, MFS Government Markets Income Trust, and MFS Intermediate Income Trust.

Who is nominated to become the Surviving Fund’s investment adviser?

abrdn, Inc. (Aberdeen) is nominated to serve as the Surviving Fund’s investment adviser following the consummation of the Reorganizations, subject to shareholder approval as described in the prospectus/proxy materials mailed in early February 2026.

What governance changes are shareholders being asked to approve?

Shareholders of the Surviving Fund are being asked to approve the election of five new trustees and the issuance of additional common shares to accommodate the Reorganizations, with details and board recommendations included in the mailed proxy materials.