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PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund: 2,000-share buy

The reported purchases and sales were indirect, and both reporting persons disclaimed beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

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PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (PCQ) had indirect common-share transactions reported by Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated on October 12, 2026: a purchase of 2,000 shares at $8.0398 per share and sales of 800 shares at $7.7750, 1,000 shares at $7.7636, and 200 shares at $7.7750. Bank of America Corporation stated that it holds an indirect interest through its 100%-owned subsidiary, Merrill Lynch. Both reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/, MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.
Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner
Bought 2,000 shs ($16K)
Sold 2,000 shs ($16K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Shares F1, F2, F3 2,000 $8.0398 $16K
Sale Common Shares F1, F2, F3 800 $7.775 $6K
Sale Common Shares F1, F2, F3 1,000 $7.7636 $8K
Sale Common Shares F1, F2, F3 200 $7.775 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 0 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. This statement is jointly filed by Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Bank of America Corporation holds an indirect interest in the securities listed in this Report by virtue of its 100% ownership of its subsidiary Merrill Lynch. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of, or has any pecuniary interest in, such securities for purposes of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or for any other purpose.
  2. F2. Each Reporting Person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section13(d) of the Exchange Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.
  3. F3. Without conceding its status as a greater than 10% beneficial owner or that the reported transactions are subject to disclosure under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, the amount of profit potentially recoverable by the Issuer from the reported transactions in the event that the Reporting Persons were greater than 10% beneficial owners and the transactions were subject to Section 16(b) has been or will be remitted to the Issuer.
Shares purchased 2,000 shares PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Purchase price per share $8.0398 PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Shares sold 800 shares PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Sale price per share $7.7750 800 PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Shares sold 1,000 shares PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Sale price per share $7.7636 1,000 PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Shares sold 200 shares PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
Sale price per share $7.7750 200 PCQ common shares, October 12, 2026
indirect interest regulatory
"holds an indirect interest in the securities listed"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein"
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.
pecuniary interest regulatory
"except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein"
short-swing profit recovery regulatory
"short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b)"

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How many PCQ shares did the reporting persons buy and sell?

The report lists a purchase of 2,000 PCQ common shares at $8.0398 per share and three sales on October 12, 2026: 800 shares at $7.7750, 1,000 shares at $7.7636, and 200 shares at $7.7750. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

What did PCQ's reporting persons disclose about Section 16(b)?

They stated that, without conceding that they were greater than 10% beneficial owners or that the transactions were subject to Section 16(b), any profit potentially recoverable by PCQ under that provision, if both conditions applied, has been or will be remitted to PCQ.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

(Last)(First)(Middle)
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER
100 N TRYON ST

(Street)
CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28255

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PIMCO CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND [ PCQ ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/12/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares10/12/2026P2,000A$8.03982,000ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Common Shares10/12/2026S800D$7.7751,200ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Common Shares10/12/2026S1,000D$7.7636200ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Common Shares10/12/2026S200D$7.7750ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

(Last)(First)(Middle)
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATE CENTER
100 N TRYON ST

(Street)
CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28255

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE BRYANT PARK

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
1. This statement is jointly filed by Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated ("Merrill Lynch") (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Bank of America Corporation holds an indirect interest in the securities listed in this Report by virtue of its 100% ownership of its subsidiary Merrill Lynch. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of, or has any pecuniary interest in, such securities for purposes of Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or for any other purpose.
2. Each Reporting Person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section13(d) of the Exchange Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.
3. Without conceding its status as a greater than 10% beneficial owner or that the reported transactions are subject to disclosure under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, the amount of profit potentially recoverable by the Issuer from the reported transactions in the event that the Reporting Persons were greater than 10% beneficial owners and the transactions were subject to Section 16(b) has been or will be remitted to the Issuer.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ By Its: Authorized Signatory /s/ Monica Yako10/13/2026
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC. By Its: Authorized Signatory /s/ Monica Yako10/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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