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Bank of America, Merrill report offsetting trades in PIMCO Municipal II (PML)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corporation and its subsidiary Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated jointly reported indirect trades in PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II common stock. On May 20, 2026 they executed an open‑market sale of 680 shares at $7.3313 per share and an open‑market purchase of 680 shares at $7.355 per share. The filing shows 680 shares of common stock indirectly held after the purchase. The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest and state that any profit potentially recoverable under Section 16(b) will be remitted to the issuer.

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Insider BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/, MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.
Role null | null
Bought 680 shs ($5K)
Sold 680 shs ($5K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 680 $7.355 $5K
Sale Common Stock 680 $7.3313 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 680 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
  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. 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 Section 13(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. 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) will be remitted to the Issuer.
Open-market sale 680 shares at $7.3313 Common Stock on May 20, 2026
Open-market purchase 680 shares at $7.355 Common Stock on May 20, 2026
Indirect holdings after purchase 680 shares Common Stock position following reported purchase
Net buy/sell shares 0 shares Equal 680-share sale and 680-share purchase
beneficial ownership financial
"Each Reporting Person 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 financial
"except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any"
Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act financial
"short-swing profit recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act"
short-swing profit recovery financial
"the amount of profit potentially recoverable by the Issuer from the reported transactions"
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
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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 MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II [ PML ]
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)
05/20/2026
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 Stock05/20/2026P680A$7.355680ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Common Stock05/20/2026S680D$7.33130ISee 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 Section 13(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) will be remitted to the Issuer.
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ By: Its: Authorized Signatory /s/ Monica Yako05/22/2026
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC. By: Its: Authorized Signatory /s/ Monica Yako05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions in PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (PML) were reported?

The filing shows indirect open‑market trades in PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II common stock by entities associated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, including one sale of 680 shares and one purchase of 680 shares, both executed on May 20, 2026.

How many PML shares were bought and sold, and at what prices?

The reporting entities sold 680 common shares at $7.3313 per share and bought 680 common shares at $7.355 per share. Both transactions were indirect open‑market trades in PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II common stock on the same date.

What was the indirect PML share position after these reported transactions?

After the reported trades, the filing shows 680 shares of PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II common stock indirectly held. This reflects the position following the 680‑share open‑market purchase reported on May 20, 2026 in the non‑derivative transaction table.

Who are the reporting persons in this PML Form 4 filing?

The reporting persons are Bank of America Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They jointly file and report indirect interests in PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II securities, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest described.

What do the footnotes say about beneficial ownership and short-swing profits for PML?

The footnotes state the reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest. They also indicate that any profit potentially recoverable by the issuer under Section 16(b) short‑swing profit rules, if applicable, will be remitted to PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II.