MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST N-CSRS
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-4841

MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

500 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Susan S. Newton

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

500 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Name and address of agents for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2009


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Semiannual report

MFS® Municipal Income Trust

4/30/09

MFM-SEM


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MFS® Municipal Income Trust

 

New York Stock Exchange Symbol: MFM

 

LETTER FROM THE CEO   1
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION   2
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS OF THE FUND   3
PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ PROFILES   5
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND CASH PURCHASE PLAN   6
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS   8
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES   34
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS   35
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS   36
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   37
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   39
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM   51
BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT   52
PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION   52
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE   52
CONTACT INFORMATION   BACK COVER

 

NOT FDIC INSURED Ÿ MAY LOSE VALUE Ÿ NO BANK GUARANTEE

 


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LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dear Shareholders:

The market downturns and economic setbacks of late probably rank among the worst financial declines most of us have experienced. Inevitably, people may be questioning their commitment to investing. Still, it is important to remember that downturns are an inescapable part of the business cycle. Such troughs have been seen before, and if we can use history as a guide, market recoveries typically have followed.

Recent market events have shown the value of certain types of investments. In down markets especially, the benefits that funds offer - diversification, professional management, and transparency of operations — become even more important for investors.

This year, MFS celebrates the 85th anniversary of its flagship fund, Massachusetts Investors Trust. Founded in 1924, Massachusetts Investors Trust was America’s first mutual fund. Over the years, MFS has managed money through wars, recessions, and countless boom and bust market cycles. As dire as today’s economic climate may seem, experience has taught us the benefits of maintaining a long-term view. No one can predict when the market will fully recover. Still, we remain fully confident that the hallmarks of funds — diversification, professional management, and transparency — can serve long-term investors well through any type of market climate.

Respectfully,

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Robert J. Manning

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

MFS Investment Management®

June 15, 2009

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change, may not be relied upon for investment advice, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.

Before investing, consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. For a prospectus containing this and other information, contact MFS or view online. Read it carefully.

MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., 500 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)  
Healthcare Revenue — Hospitals   32.2%
Healthcare Revenue — Long Term Care   9.9%
Universities — Colleges   9.4%
Tobacco   5.8%
Tax Assessment   5.1%
Credit quality of bonds (r)  

AAA

  11.4%
AA   6.0%
A   10.6%

BBB

  31.8%

BB

  7.7%
B   5.3%

CCC

  1.2%
C   0.1%

D

  0.2%

Not Rated

  25.7%
Portfolio facts  
Average Duration (d)(i)   11.0
Effective Maturity (i)(m)   15.9 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   BBB

 

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.

 

(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.

 

(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.

 

(m) In determining an instrument’s effective maturity for purposes of calculating the fund’s dollar-weighted average effective maturity, MFS uses the instrument’s stated maturity or, if applicable, an earlier date on which MFS believes it is probable that a maturity-shortening device (such as a put, pre-refunding or prepayment) will cause the instrument to be repaid. Such an earlier date can be substantially shorter than the instrument’s stated maturity.

 

(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 4/30/09.

Percentages are based on net assets, including preferred shares, as of 4/30/09, unless otherwise noted.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE, PRINCIPAL

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISKS

OF THE FUND

Investment Objective

The fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income exempt from federal income tax, but may also consider capital appreciation. The fund’s objective may be changed without shareholder approval.

Principal Investment Strategies

The fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets, including assets attributable to preferred shares and borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds (debt securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories, possessions of the United States, District of Columbia, and their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, the interest on which is exempt from federal income tax). This policy may not be changed without shareholder approval. Interest from the fund’s investments may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax.

MFS may invest 25% or more of the fund’s total assets in municipal instruments that finance similar projects, such as those relating to education, healthcare, housing, utilities, water, or sewers.

MFS may invest up to 100% of the fund’s assets in lower quality debt instruments.

MFS may invest a relatively high percentage of the fund’s assets in the debt instruments of a single issuer or a small number of issuers.

MFS may use derivatives for different purposes, including to earn income and enhance returns, to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market, to manage or adjust the risk profile of the fund, or as alternatives to direct investments.

MFS uses a bottom-up investment approach in buying and selling investments for the fund. Investments are selected primarily based on fundamental analysis of instruments and their issuers in light of current market, economic, political, and regulatory conditions. Factors considered may include the instrument’s credit quality, collateral characteristics, and indenture provisions, and the issuer’s management ability, capital structure, leverage, and ability to meet its current obligations. Quantitative analysis of the structure of the instrument and its features may also be considered.

The fund uses leverage through the issuance of preferred shares and/or the creation of tender option bonds, and then investing the proceeds pursuant to its investment strategies. If approved by the fund’s Board of Trustees, the fund may use leverage by other methods.

MFS may engage in active and frequent trading in pursuing the fund’s principal investment strategies.

 

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Investment Objective, Principal Investment Strategies and Risks of the Fund – continued

 

In response to market, economic, political, or other conditions, MFS may depart from the fund’s principal investment strategies by temporarily investing for defensive purposes.

Principal Risks

The portfolio’s yield and share prices change daily based on the credit quality of its investments and changes in interest rates. In general, the value of debt securities will decline when interest rates rise and will increase when interest rates fall. Debt securities with longer maturity dates will generally be subject to greater price fluctuations than those with shorter maturities. Municipal instruments can be volatile and significantly affected by adverse tax or court rulings, legislative or political changes and the financial condition of the issuers and/or insurers of municipal instruments. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal security has not complied with applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could become taxable and the security could decline significantly in value. Derivatives can be highly volatile and involve risks in addition to those of the underlying indicator’s in whose value the derivative is based. Gains or losses from derivatives can be substantially greater than the derivatives’ original cost. Lower quality debt securities involve substantially greater risk of default and their value can decline significantly over time. To the extent that investments are purchased with the issuance of preferred shares, the fund’s net asset value will increase or decrease at a greater rate than a comparable unleveraged fund. When you sell your shares, they may be worth more or less than the amount you paid for them. Please see the fund’s registration statement for further information regarding these and other risk considerations. A copy of the fund’s registration statement on Form N-2 is available on the EDGAR database on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet Web site at http://sec.gov.

 

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the fund hereby gives notice that it may from time to time repurchase common and/or preferred shares of the fund in the open market at the option of the Board of Trustees and on such terms as the Trustees shall determine.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ PROFILES

 

Gary Lasman     Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2002; Portfolio Manager of the Fund since April 2006.
Geoffrey Schechter     Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 1993. Portfolio Manager of the Fund since July 2004.

Other Notes

The fund’s shares may trade at a discount or premium to net asset value. Shareholders do not have the right to cause the fund to repurchase their shares at net asset value. When fund shares trade at a premium, buyers pay more than the net asset value underlying fund shares, and shares purchased at a premium would receive less than the amount paid for them in the event of the fund’s liquidation. As a result, the total return that is calculated based on the net asset value and New York Stock Exchange price can be different.

 

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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND

CASH PURCHASE PLAN

The fund offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) that allows common shareholders to reinvest either all of the distributions paid by the fund or only the long-term capital gains. Generally, purchases are made at the market price unless that price exceeds the net asset value (the shares are trading at a premium). If the shares are trading at a premium, purchases will be made at a price of either the net asset value or 95% of the market price, whichever is greater. You can also buy shares on a quarterly basis in any amount $100 and over. The Plan Agent will purchase shares under the Cash Purchase Plan on the 15th of January, April, July, and October or shortly thereafter.

If shares are registered in your own name, new shareholders will automatically participate in the Plan, unless you have indicated that you do not wish to participate. If your shares are in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you can ask the firm or nominee to participate in the Plan on your behalf. If the nominee does not offer the Plan, you may wish to request that your shares be re-registered in your own name so that you can participate. There is no service charge to reinvest distributions, nor are there brokerage charges for shares issued directly by the fund. However, when shares are bought on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise on the open market, each participant pays a pro rata share of the transaction expenses, including commissions. Dividends and capital gains distributions are taxable whether received in cash or reinvested in additional shares – the automatic reinvestment of distributions does not relieve you of any income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on the distributions.

You may withdraw from the Plan at any time by going to the Plan Agent’s website at www.computershare.com, by calling 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time or by writing to the Plan Agent at P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. Please have available the name of the fund and your account number. For certain types of registrations, such as corporate accounts, instructions must be submitted in writing. Please call for additional details. When you withdraw from the Plan, you can receive the value of the reinvested shares in one of three ways: your full shares will be held in your account, the Plan Agent will sell your shares and send the proceeds to you, or you may transfer your full shares to your investment professional who can hold or sell them. Additionally, the Plan Agent will sell your fractional shares and send the proceeds to you.

If you have any questions or for further information or a copy of the Plan, contact the Plan Agent Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the Transfer Agent for the fund) at 1-800-637-2304, at the Plan Agent’s website at www.computershare.com, or by writing to the Plan Agent at P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078.

 

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The following changes in the Plan will take effect on September 1, 2009:

 

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When dividend reinvestment is being made through purchases in the open market, such purchases will be made on or shortly after the payment date for such distribution (except where temporary limits on purchases are legally required) and in no event more than 15 days thereafter (instead of 45 days as previously specified).

 

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In an instance where the Plan Agent either cannot invest the full amount of the distribution through open market purchases or the fund’s shares are no longer selling at a discount to the current net asset value per share, the fund will supplementally issue additional shares at the greater of net asset value per share or 95% of the current market value price per share calculated on the date that such request is made (instead of the distribution date net asset value as previously specified). This price may be greater or lesser than the fund’s net asset value per share on the distribution payment date.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

4/30/09 (unaudited)

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 152.2%             
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 5.8%             
Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development District Airport Rev., “B”, 6%, 2025    $ 325,000   $ 215,672
Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development District Airport Rev., “B”, 6%, 2037      100,000     60,644
Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development District Airport Rev., “B”, 6%, 2037      675,000     390,034
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev. (Third Lien Passenger Facility), “B”, FSA, 5.75%, 2022      3,000,000     3,033,869
Oklahoma City, OK, Airport Trust Rev., FSA, 5.75%, 2016      3,125,000     3,153,905
Port Authority NY & NJ, Special Obligation Rev. (JFK International), MBIA, 5.75%, 2022      7,000,000     6,076,419
        
           $ 12,930,543
General Obligations - General Purpose - 0.4%             
Luzerne County, PA, FSA, 6.75%, 2023    $ 875,000   $ 870,204
General Obligations - Schools - 1.5%             
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), 0%, 2031    $ 525,000   $ 151,409
DeSoto, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2031      555,000     165,711
DeSoto, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2034      415,000     102,990
DeSoto, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2036      555,000     122,698
Kane Kendall County, IL, Capital Appreciation, “E”, FGIC, 0%, 2023      1,945,000     930,545
Kane Kendall County, IL, Capital Appreciation, “E”, FGIC, 0%, 2025      1,915,000     791,546
Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, “D”, 5%, 2034      180,000     172,366
Royse City, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2027      955,000     373,682
Royse City, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2029      965,000     330,146
Santa Clarita Community College District, CA, Election 2006, MBIA, 0%, 2030      595,000     156,788
        
           $ 3,297,881

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 47.7%             
Alexander City, AL, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority Medical Facilities Rev., “A” (Russell Hospital Corp.), 5.75%, 2036    $ 600,000   $ 376,674
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (South Hills Health Systems), “B”, 6.75%, 2010 (c)      500,000     527,300
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), 9.25%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,289,600
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “A”, 5%, 2028      1,905,000     1,037,368
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “A”, 5.375%, 2040      1,055,000     553,326
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “B”, 9.25%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,144,800
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev. (Washington Regional Medical Center), 7.25%, 2010 (c)      500,000     519,285
Athens County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (O’Bleness Memorial Hospital), “A”, 7.125%, 2033      1,500,000     1,113,405
Birmingham, AL, Baptist Medical Center, Special Care Facilities Rev. (Baptist Health Systems, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 2030      2,260,000     1,495,826
Brookhaven, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Inc.), “A”, ETM, 7.75%, 2010 (c)      310,000     320,602
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Children’s Hospital), 5%, 2047      550,000     330,044
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (St. Joseph Health System), FGIC, 5.75%, 2047      670,000     625,854
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Valleycare Health Systems), “A”, 5%, 2022      205,000     148,318
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Valleycare Health Systems), “A”, 5.125%, 2031      100,000     62,036
California Valley Health Systems, COP, 6.875%, 2023 (d)      595,000     380,800
Chautauqua County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Women’s Christian Assn.), “A”, 6.35%, 2017      125,000     113,281
Chautauqua County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Women’s Christian Assn.), “A”, 6.4%, 2029      955,000     738,969
Chemung County, NY, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. Joseph’s Hospital-Elmira), “A”, 6%, 2013      325,000     263,903
Chemung County, NY, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. Joseph’s Hospital-Elmira), “B”, 6.35%, 2013      105,000     85,251
Chester County, PA, Health & Educational Facilities Rev. (Chester County Hospital), 6.75%, 2021      1,625,000     1,468,594
Citrus County, FL, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (Citrus Memorial Hospital), 6.25%, 2023      860,000     746,291

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Clinton County, MO, Industrial Development Agency, Health Facilities Rev. (Cameron Regional Medical Center), 5%, 2032    $ 275,000   $ 170,508
Coffee County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc.), 5%, 2026      40,000     29,198
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Parkview Medical Center), 6.6%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,118,870
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Portercare Adventist Health Systems), 6.625%, 2011 (c)      675,000     772,814
Crittenden County, AR, Hospital Rev., 7%, 2010 (c)      1,030,000     1,111,864
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Canton, Inc.), 7.5%, 2030      1,330,000     1,208,505
Douglas County, NE, Hospital Authority Rev. (Methodist Health Partners), 5.75%, 2048      715,000     607,943
Fruita, CO, Rev. (Family Health West Project), 8%, 2043      1,310,000     1,131,683
Garden City, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Garden City Hospital), “A”, 4.875%, 2027      1,275,000     799,247
Gaylord, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Otsego Memorial Hospital), 6.2%, 2025      250,000     195,283
Gaylord, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Otsego Memorial Hospital), 6.5%, 2031      295,000     221,825
Genesee County, NY, Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility Rev. (United Memorial Medical Center), 5%, 2027      170,000     102,887
Glendale, AZ, Industrial Development Authority (John C. Lincoln Health), 5%, 2042      755,000     556,865
Grand Forks, ND, Health Care Authority Rev. (Altru Health Systems Obligated Group), 7.125%, 2010 (c)      755,000     822,739
Gulfport, MS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Hospital), 5.75%, 2031      725,000     653,812
Harris County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Hospital Rev. (Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems), “B”, 7.25%, 2035      610,000     647,991
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Kewanee Hospital), 5.1%, 2031      400,000     249,660
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), 5.5%, 2037      2,220,000     1,718,835
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), “A”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      3,025,000     3,364,829
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), “A”, 6.375%, 2031      965,000     860,635
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Riverview Hospital), 6.125%, 2031      1,000,000     836,200
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Clarian Health), “A”, 5%, 2039      1,000,000     758,180

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.), “E”, FSA, 5.25%, 2041    $ 155,000   $ 147,847
Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Mountain States Health), “A”, 5.5%, 2036      660,000     514,028
Joplin, MO, Industrial Development Authority Health Facilities Rev. (Freeman Health Systems), 5.5%, 2029      440,000     350,346
Joplin, MO, Industrial Development Authority Health Facilities Rev. (Freeman Health Systems), 5.75%, 2035      475,000     375,773
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Norton Healthcare), “A”, 6.5%, 2010 (c)      1,965,000     2,131,043
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Norton Healthcare), “A”, 6.5%, 2020      3,035,000     3,054,819
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Baptist Health Systems), 6.5%, 2031      1,725,000     1,769,643
Lauderdale County & Florence, AL, Health Care Authority Rev. (Coffee Health Group), MBIA, 5.625%, 2021      3,000,000     2,770,800
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital), 6.375%, 2034      1,525,000     1,157,262
Lufkin, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Memorial Health System), 5.5%, 2032      110,000     78,093
Lufkin, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Memorial Health System), 5.5%, 2037      110,000     75,697
Macomb County, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Mount Clemens General Hospital), 5.875%, 2013 (c)      435,000     513,404
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), 5.5%, 2033      380,000     357,006
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Mercy Medical Center), “A”, 5.5%, 2042      1,070,000     812,505
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (North Arundel Hospital), 6.5%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,614,270
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington County Hospital), 6%, 2043      285,000     229,553
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Berkshire Health Systems), “E”, 6.25%, 2031      1,900,000     1,651,366
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Caritas Christi), “A”, 5.7%, 2015      500,000     483,110
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Jordan Hospital), “D”, 5.25%, 2018      1,400,000     1,061,844
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Quincy Medical Center), “A”, 6.5%, 2038      640,000     439,546
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Saints Memorial Medical Center), “A”, 6%, 2023      280,000     191,411

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Miami Beach, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Mount Sinai Medical Center), 6.75%, 2029    $ 810,000   $ 529,408
Miami Beach, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Mount Sinai Medical Center), “A”, 6.7%, 2019      995,000     766,399
Monroe County, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Mercy Memorial Hospital Corp.), 5.5%, 2035      1,020,000     661,776
Monroe County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Highland Hospital of Rochester), 5%, 2025      65,000     54,384
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board Health Care Facility Rev. (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 5.25%, 2031      225,000     165,827
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board Health Care Facility Rev. (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 5.25%, 2036      1,135,000     809,516
Mount Lebanon, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (St. Clair Memorial Hospital), 5.625%, 2032      435,000     381,582
Nassau County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (North Shore Health System), 5.625%, 2010      265,000     268,609
Nassau County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (North Shore Health System), 5.875%, 2011      260,000     270,309
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Covenant Health System), 6.5%, 2012 (c)      440,000     498,436
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Covenant Health System), 6.5%, 2017      265,000     276,803
New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Medical Center), “A”, 6.125%, 2012 (c)      880,000     1,015,423
New Hampshire Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Medical Center), “A”, 6.125%, 2032      120,000     97,398
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (St. Peter’s University Hospital), 5.75%, 2037      1,010,000     770,600
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (St. Peter’s University Hospital), “A”, 6.875%, 2030      3,000,000     2,720,040
New Mexico State Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Rev. (Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital), “A”, 5%, 2017      100,000     79,178
New Mexico State Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Rev. (Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital), “A”, 5.25%, 2026      440,000     295,794
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (NYU Hospital Center), “B”, 5.25%, 2024      450,000     369,441
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (NYU Hospital Center), “B”, 5.625%, 2037      560,000     427,011
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Staten Island University Hospital), “A”, 6.375%, 2031      475,000     366,472
Norman, OK, Regional Hospital Authority Rev., 5.375%, 2036      1,395,000     864,495

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Ohio County, WV, County Commission Health System Rev. (Ohio Valley Medical Center), 5.75%, 2013    $ 650,000   $ 607,068
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission Rev. (University Hospital Health System), 6.75%, 2039      1,610,000     1,615,780
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority Rev. (Comanche County Hospital), “B”, 6.6%, 2031      1,665,000     1,367,032
Olympia, WA, Healthcare Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Health Initiatives), “D”, 6.375%, 2036      1,500,000     1,618,170
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Temple University Health System), “A”, 5.5%, 2030      590,000     437,756
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Educational Facilities Rev. (Temple University Health System), “A”, 6.625%, 2023      765,000     696,915
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      1,560,000     1,763,627
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), 6.5%, 2012 (c)      505,000     583,169
Royal Oak, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (William Beaumont Hospital), 8.25%, 2039      1,595,000     1,767,978
Royston, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Ty Cobb Healthcare Systems, Inc.), 6.375%, 2014      955,000     914,336
Salida, CO, Hospital District Rev., 5.25%, 2036      1,675,000     991,801
Salt Lake City, UT, Hospital Authority Rev. (Intermountain Health Care), INFLOS, ETM, AMBAC, 12.548%, 2020 (c)(p)      600,000     601,608
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Hospital Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      625,000     717,225
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6.25%, 2012 (c)      315,000     360,218
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6.25%, 2012 (c)      185,000     211,557
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      375,000     430,335
Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 001 Rev. (Skagit Valley Hospital), 5.375%, 2022      1,455,000     1,205,264
Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 001 Rev. (Skagit Valley Hospital), 6%, 2023      205,000     178,500
Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 001 Rev. (Skagit Valley Hospital), 5.75%, 2032      165,000     126,311
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours - St. Francis Medical Center, Inc.), 5.625%, 2030      560,000     493,618
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Palmetto Health Alliance), 6.25%, 2031      835,000     738,332
South Dakota Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Prairie Lakes Health Care System), 5.625%, 2032      670,000     586,196

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Southwestern, IL, Development Authority Rev. (Anderson Hospital), 5.5%, 2020    $ 60,000   $ 51,582
Southwestern, IL, Development Authority Rev. (Anderson Hospital), 5.625%, 2029      870,000     692,859
St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Hospital (Healthpartners Obligated Group), 5.25%, 2036      1,085,000     843,023
Steubenville, OH, Hospital Authority Rev. (Trinity Health Center), 6.5%, 2010 (c)      1,300,000     1,403,727
Sullivan County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Wellmont Health Systems Project), “C”, 5.25%, 2036      1,115,000     627,199
Tallahassee, FL, Health Facilities Rev. (Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare), 6.25%, 2020      3,085,000     2,796,583
Texas Metro Health Facilities Development Corp., Metro Health Facilities Development Rev. (Wilson N. Jones Memorial Hospital), 7.2%, 2021      700,000     598,374
Texas Metro Health Facilities Development Corp., Metro Health Facilities Development Rev. (Wilson N. Jones Memorial Hospital), 7.25%, 2031      1,000,000     799,300
Tom Green County, TX, Health Facilities Rev. (Shannon Health System), 6.75%, 2021      1,250,000     1,193,625
Tyler, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (East Texas Medical Center), “A”, 5.25%, 2032      985,000     693,667
Tyler, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (East Texas Medical Center), “A”, 5.375%, 2037      810,000     563,857
Upper Illinois River Valley Development, Health Facilities Rev. (Morris Hospital), 6.625%, 2031      600,000     533,154
Valley, AL, Special Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (Lanier Memorial Hospital), 5.6%, 2016      600,000     514,566
Vigo County, IN, Hospital Authority Rev. (Union Hospital), 5.75%, 2042      220,000     143,948
Vigo County, IN, Hospital Authority Rev. (Union Hospital), 5.8%, 2047      1,035,000     671,912
Wapello County, IA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Ottumwa Regional Health Center), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      1,500,000     1,726,740
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Mason Medical), “A”, 6.25%, 2042      1,400,000     1,106,742
Weirton, WV, Municipal Hospital Building, Commission Rev. (Weirton Hospital Medical Center), 6.375%, 2031      1,115,000     940,190
Weslaco, TX, Health Facilities Rev. (Knapp Medical Center), 6.25%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,123,150
West Contra Costa, CA, Healthcare District, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2029      195,000     185,638

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
West Plains, MO, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Ozarks Medical Center), 6.75%, 2024    $ 170,000   $ 143,188
West Shore, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Holy Spirit Hospital), 6.2%, 2026      1,250,000     1,081,825
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Thomas Health System), 6.5%, 2038      905,000     687,167
Wichita, KS, Hospital Authority Rev. (Via Christi Health System), 6.25%, 2020      1,500,000     1,558,305
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aurora Health Care, Inc.), 6.875%, 2030      1,000,000     946,510
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare), 5.25%, 2034      1,135,000     730,509
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Services), “A”, 5.25%, 2025      745,000     538,724
Yonkers, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. John’s Riverside Hospital), 6.8%, 2016      565,000     488,296
Yonkers, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. Joseph’s Hospital), “C”, 6.2%, 2020      750,000     602,550
        
           $ 105,749,873
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 14.6%             
Abilene, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Sears Methodist Retirement), “A”, 7%, 2033    $ 345,000   $ 245,016
Arizona Health Facilities Authority Rev. (The Terraces Project), 7.75%, 2013 (c)      750,000     941,895
Bell County, TX, Health Facility Development Corp. (Advanced Living Technologies, Inc.), 4% to 2009, 8% to 2036      3,490,000     2,322,002
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Retirement Community Rev. (Ann’s Choice, Inc.), “A”, 6.125%, 2025      430,000     316,527
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Retirement Community Rev. (Ann’s Choice, Inc.), “A”, 6.25%, 2035      290,000     198,917
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lutheran Community Telford Center), 5.75%, 2027      170,000     119,024
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lutheran Community Telford Center), 5.75%, 2037      225,000     144,797
Cambria County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Beverly Enterprises, Inc.), ETM, 10%, 2012 (c)      280,000     318,819
Chartiers Valley, PA, Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (Asbury Health Center Project), 5.75%, 2022      150,000     117,240
Chester County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (RHA Nursing Home), 8.5%, 2032      570,000     478,977

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued             
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (American Baptist Homes), “A”, 5.9%, 2037    $ 755,000   $ 472,622
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Christian Living Communities Project), “A”, 5.75%, 2037      395,000     253,120
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), “B”, 6.125%, 2033      1,000,000     796,070
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Evangelical), 6.9%, 2010 (c)      1,830,000     2,033,093
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Evangelical), 6.9%, 2025      1,170,000     1,179,816
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority Rev. (Wesley), “A”, 7.25%, 2013 (c)      720,000     860,126
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority Rev. (Wesley), “A”, 7.25%, 2013 (c)      280,000     334,494
Franklin County, OH, Healthcare Facilities Rev. (Ohio Presbyterian), 7.125%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,130,130
Fulton County, GA, Residential Care Facilities (Canterbury Court), “A”, 6.125%, 2034      330,000     232,003
Fulton County, GA, Residential Care Facilities, (Lenbrook Project), “A”, 5.125%, 2042      1,750,000     977,813
Georgia Medical Center Hospital Authority Rev. (Spring Harbor Green Island Project), 5.25%, 2027      1,000,000     704,030
Georgia Medical Center Hospital Authority Rev. (Spring Harbor Green Island Project), 5.25%, 2037      215,000     136,688
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Special Purpose Rev. (Kahala Nui Senior Living Community), 8%, 2033      500,000     454,470
Huntsville-Redstone Village, AL, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Redstone Village Project), 5.5%, 2028      590,000     404,079
Huntsville-Redstone Village, AL, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Redstone Village Project), 5.5%, 2043      440,000     270,068
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Clare at Water Tower), “A”, 6%, 2025      490,000     275,826
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Franciscan Communities, Inc.), “A”, 5.5%, 2037      800,000     450,840
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Friendship Village), “A”, 5.375%, 2025      1,270,000     803,339
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Landing at Plymouth Place), “A”, 6%, 2037      490,000     321,499
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Montgomery Place), “A”, 5.75%, 2038      520,000     324,132
Illinois Finance Authority Rev., Bond Anticipation Notes (Tallgrass), 13%, 2012      210,000     199,250

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued             
Iowa Finance Authority Senior Housing Authority Rev. (Bethany Life Communities), “A”, 5.55%, 2041    $ 230,000   $ 136,850
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), 9.25%, 2011 (c)      1,105,000     1,310,375
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), “A”, 5.5%, 2025      800,000     548,784
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), “B”, 5.75%, 2018      895,000     728,602
James City County, VA, Economic Development (WindsorMeade Project), “A”, 5.4%, 2027      585,000     360,559
James City County, VA, Economic Development (WindsorMeade Project), “A”, 5.5%, 2037      940,000     527,180
Lenexa, KS, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Lakeview Village, Inc.), 5.375%, 2027      315,000     210,521
Lenexa, KS, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Lakeview Village, Inc.), “C”, 6.875%, 2012 (c)(f)      500,000     583,550
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Adventcare), “A”, 6.75%, 2037      1,270,000     899,744
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), “A”, 5.5%, 2027      340,000     205,802
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), “A”, 5.75%, 2035      85,000     48,711
Millbrae, CA, Residential Facilities Rev. (Magnolia of Millbrae), “A”, 7.375%, 2027      1,765,000     1,517,935
Montgomery County, PA, Higher Education & Health Authority Rev. (AHF/Montgomery), 6.875%, 2036      1,195,000     863,650
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Whitemarsh Continuing Care), 6.125%, 2028      250,000     149,013
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Whitemarsh Continuing Care), 6.25%, 2035      510,000     288,354
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Lions Gate), “A”, 5.875%, 2037      530,000     371,143
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Seabrook Village, Inc.), 5.25%, 2036      715,000     411,575
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Cherry Hill), 8%, 2027      1,000,000     751,090
Norfolk, VA, Redevelopment & Housing Authority Rev. (Fort Norfolk Retirement Community), “A”, 6%, 2025      125,000     98,296
Norfolk, VA, Redevelopment & Housing Authority Rev. (Fort Norfolk Retirement Community), “A”, 6.125%, 2035      110,000     79,530
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Orlando Lutheran Tower), 5.5%, 2038      320,000     190,954

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued             
Sarasota County, FL, Health Facility Authority Rev. (Sarasota Manatee), 5.75%, 2037    $ 490,000   $ 326,399
Sarasota County, FL, Health Facility Authority Rev. (Sarasota Manatee), 5.75%, 2045      105,000     67,729
Scott County, IA, Rev. (Ridgecrest Village), 5.25%, 2027      245,000     159,358
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Germantown Village), “A”, 7.25%, 2034      820,000     625,020
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), “A”, 6%, 2027      515,000     333,117
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), “A”, 6%, 2042      470,000     271,359
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev., (Lutheran Homes of South Carolina), 5.5%, 2028      130,000     88,589
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev., (Lutheran Homes of South Carolina), 5.625%, 2042      150,000     96,078
Sterling, IL (Hoosier Care), 7.125%, 2034      680,000     509,680
Suffolk County, NY, Industrial Development Agency (Medford Hamlet Assisted Living), 6.375%, 2039      500,000     327,715
Travis County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., Retirement Facilities Rev. (Querencia Barton Creek), 5.5%, 2025      460,000     303,296
Ulster County, NY, Industrial Development Agency (Woodland Pond), “A”, 6%, 2037      1,075,000     716,262
Washington Housing Finance Commission Non-profit Rev. (Skyline at First Hill), “A”, 5.625%, 2027      215,000     138,987
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Board Rev. (All Saints Assisted Living Project), 6%, 2037      340,000     217,053
        
           $ 32,279,582
Human Services - 2.9%             
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Community Provider Rev. (Boys & Girls Home of Alaska, Inc.), 5.875%, 2027    $ 210,000   $ 135,849
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority Community Provider Rev. (Boys & Girls Home of Alaska, Inc.), 6%, 2036      325,000     197,022
Greenville County, SC, Hospital Rev. (Chestnut Hill), “A”, 8%, 2015      1,660,000     1,511,563
Louisiana Local Government, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (CDF Healthcare), “A”, 7%, 2036      500,000     389,650
Louisiana Local Government, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (CDF Healthcare), “C”, 7%, 2036      375,000     289,245

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Human Services - continued             
Louisiana Local Government, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (Westside Rehab Center Project), “A”, 6.85%, 2036    $ 1,100,000   $ 808,071
Louisiana Local Government, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (Westside Rehab Center Project), “B”, 6.5%, 2013      115,000     114,226
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Rev. (A Very Special Place), “A”, 5.75%, 2029      1,000,000     687,570
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Rev. (Special Needs Facilities), 6.5%, 2017      1,030,000     894,555
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (GF/Orlando Healthcare Facilities), 8.75%, 2011      285,000     284,504
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (GF/Orlando Healthcare Facilities), 9%, 2031      1,000,000     929,630
Osceola County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Community Provider), 7.75%, 2017      259,000     241,937
        
           $ 6,483,822
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - 6.7%             
Alliance Airport Authority, TX (American Airlines, Inc.), 5.25%, 2029    $ 660,000   $ 249,572
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Special Facilities Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 5.5%, 2030      2,390,000     900,456
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Facility Improvement Corp. (American Airlines, Inc.), 5.5%, 2030      1,425,000     570,884
Denver, CO, City & County Airport Rev. (United Airlines), 5.25%, 2032      3,735,000     1,920,836
Denver, CO, City & County Airport Rev. (United Airlines), 5.75%, 2032      925,000     475,607
Houston, TX, Airport Systems Rev., Special Facilities (Continental, Inc.), “E”, 6.75%, 2029      1,810,000     1,245,515
Los Angeles, CA, Regional Airport Lease Rev. (AMR Corp.), “C”, 7.5%, 2024      850,000     631,992
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 6.25%, 2029      1,300,000     842,660
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 7.2%, 2030      1,595,000     1,097,615
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 7.625%, 2025      6,625,000     5,049,178
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 7.75%, 2031      2,540,000     1,899,590
        
           $ 14,883,905

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Industrial Revenue - Chemicals - 0.9%             
Louisiana Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (Westlake Chemical), 6.75%, 2032    $ 1,000,000   $ 692,460
Red River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (Celanese Project) “B”, 6.7%, 2030      1,920,000     1,197,293
        
           $ 1,889,753
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 3.5%             
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Browning Ferris, Inc.), “A”, 5.8%, 2016    $ 1,000,000   $ 987,320
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Solid Waste Facilities Rev. (Republic Services, Inc.), “A”, 4.95%, 2012      1,000,000     978,230
Cobb County, GA, Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 2033      220,000     164,351
Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Rev. (Republic Services, Inc.), 5.625%, 2026 (b)      750,000     694,365
Gloucester County, NJ, Solid Waste Resource Recovery Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 6.85%, 2029 (b)      850,000     857,523
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority (Waste Management, Inc.), 5.2%, 2028      440,000     352,770
Henrico County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Browning Ferris, Inc.), 5.45%, 2014      1,750,000     1,745,608
Mission, TX, Economic Development Corp., Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Allied Waste N.A., Inc.), “A”, 5.2%, 2018      440,000     409,922
New Morgan, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (New Morgan Landfill Co., Inc./Browning Ferris, Inc.), 6.5%, 2019      1,000,000     1,000,600
Yavapai County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 4.9%, 2028      885,000     682,919
        
           $ 7,873,608
Industrial Revenue - Other - 4.8%             
Aztalan, WI, Exempt Facility Rev. (Renew Energy LLC Project), 7.5%, 2018 (d)    $ 835,000   $ 12,525
Baker, FL, Correctional Development Corp. (Baker County Detention Center), 7.5%, 2030      440,000     364,892
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Facilities (Microgy Holdings Project), 9%, 2038      100,000     79,794
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Microgy Holdings LLC Project), 7%, 2036      620,000     250,207
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Valero Energy Corp.), 5.6%, 2031      1,750,000     1,360,870
Gulf Coast, TX, Waste Disposal Rev. (Valero Energy Corp.), 6.65%, 2032      1,000,000     887,700

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Industrial Revenue - Other - continued             
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (GMT Realty LLC), “B”, 6.875%, 2037    $ 430,000   $ 318,931
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (GMT Realty LLC), “C”, 6.5%, 2015      700,000     670,348
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agency Rev., Liberty Bonds (IAC/InterActiveCorp), 5%, 2035      620,000     418,419
Park Creek Metropolitan District, CO, Rev. (Custodial Receipts), “CR-1”, 7.875%, 2032 (b)(n)      1,270,000     1,146,099
Park Creek Metropolitan District, CO, Rev. (Custodial Receipts), “CR-2”, 7.875%, 2032 (b)(n)      580,000     523,415
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Finance Authority Facilities Rev. (Amtrak), “A”, 6.25%, 2031      2,000,000     1,598,980
Philadelphia, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Host Marriott LP), 7.75%, 2017      3,255,000     2,714,833
Tooele County, UT, Hazardous Waste Treatment Rev. (Union Pacific Corp.), 5.7%, 2026      385,000     349,210
        
           $ 10,696,223
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 3.1%             
Bedford County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Nekoosa Packaging), “A”, 6.55%, 2025    $ 1,000,000   $ 692,710
Butler, AL, Industrial Development Board, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Georgia Pacific Corp.), 5.75%, 2028      155,000     93,693
Cass County, TX, Industrial Development Corp. (International Paper Co.), “A”, 4.625%, 2027      2,150,000     1,345,900
Delta County, MI, Economic Development Corp., Environmental Improvement Rev. (Mead Westvaco Escanaba), “B”, 6.45%, 2012 (c)      500,000     556,775
Effingham County, GA, Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Fort James), 5.625%, 2018      850,000     632,273
Effingham County, GA, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control (Georgia Pacific Corp. Project), 6.5%, 2031      500,000     349,930
Escambia County, FL, Environmental Improvement Rev. (International Paper Co.), “A”, 4.75%, 2030      525,000     311,036
Hodge, LA, Utilities Rev. (Stone Container Corp.), 7.45%, 2024 (d)      4,215,000     716,550
Lowndes County, MS, Solid Waste Disposal & Pollution Control Rev. (Weyerhaeuser Co.), 6.8%, 2022      2,000,000     1,662,520
Rockdale County, GA, Development Authority Project Rev. (Visy Paper Project), “A”, 6.125%, 2034      640,000     408,602
West Point, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Chesapeake Corp.), 6.25%, 2019 (d)      1,870,000     18,700
West Point, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Chesapeake Corp.), “A”, 6.375%, 2019 (d)      700,000     7,000
        
           $ 6,795,689

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 0.6%      
Mississippi Development Bank, Special Obligation (Diamond Lakes Utilities), 6.25%, 2017    $ 800,000   $ 688,416
New York Liberty Development Corp. Rev. (National Sports Museum), “A”, 6.125%, 2019 (d)      369,599     1,478
Seminole Tribe, FL, Special Obligation, “A”, 5.25%, 2027 (n)      515,000     360,593
Seneca Nation Indians, NY, Capital Improvements Authority, Special Obligation, 5%, 2023 (n)      275,000     178,085
        
           $ 1,228,572
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 3.8%             
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, 6.7%, 2011 (c)    $ 600,000   $ 655,692
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, SYNCORA, 5.25%, 2017      215,000     188,441
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, SYNCORA, 5.25%, 2024      220,000     168,777
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “B”, 5.75%, 2034      775,000     524,729
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County, OH, Port Authority Rev. (Cleveland City), “B”, 4.5%, 2030      690,000     443,077
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County, OH, Port Authority Rev. (Fairmount), “B”, 5.125%, 2025      170,000     129,822
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County, OH, Port Authority Rev. (Perrysburg Project), 4.8%, 2035      225,000     142,598
Columbus, OH, Franklin County Finance Authority Development Rev., 6%, 2035 (b)      830,000     724,175
Dayton Montgomery County, OH, Port Authority Rev. (Parking Garage), 6.125%, 2024      1,130,000     951,358
Hardeman County, TN, Correctional Facilities Rev., 7.75%, 2017      1,830,000     1,769,372
Madison County, FL, Rev. (Twin Oaks Project), “A”, 6%, 2025      530,000     386,916
Riversouth, OH, Authority Rev. (Lazarus Building) “A”, 5.75%, 2027      1,125,000     884,959
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority Rev., Solid Waste Disposal Rev., 5.9%, 2014      275,000     264,116
Summit County, OH, Port Authority Building Rev. (Seville Project), “A”, 5.1%, 2025      175,000     125,129
Summit County, OH, Port Authority Building Rev. (Twinsburg Township), “D”, 5.125%, 2025      155,000     111,216
Summit County, OH, Port Authority Building Rev. (Workforce Policy Board), “F”, 4.875%, 2025      915,000     620,425

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - continued             
Toledo Lucas County, OH, Port Authority Development Rev. (Northwest Ohio Bond Fund), “B”, 4.8%, 2035    $ 265,000   $ 167,949
Toledo Lucas County, OH, Port Authority Development Rev. (Northwest Ohio Bond Fund), “C”, 5.125%, 2025      90,000     61,945
        
           $ 8,320,696
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 3.8%             
Bay County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Rev. (Andrews Place II Apartments), FSA, 5%, 2035    $ 210,000   $ 189,250
Bay County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Rev. (Andrews Place II Apartments), FSA, 5.1%, 2046      390,000     347,802
Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust, FHLMC, 7.1%, 2009 (b)(n)      1,000,000     1,001,390
Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust, FHLMC, 6%, 2019 (n)      2,000,000     2,033,000
Indianapolis, IN, Multi-Family Rev. (Cambridge Station Apartments II), FNMA, 5.25%, 2039 (b)      435,000     421,624
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Berkshire Place), GNMA, 6%, 2023      500,000     509,185
Mississippi Home Corp., Rev. (Kirkwood Apartments), 6.8%, 2037      1,095,000     823,320
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, 5.4%, 2049 (z)      1,000,000     650,330
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, 6.875%, 2049 (b)(z)      2,000,000     1,498,100
North Charleston, SC, Housing Authority Rev. (Horizon Village), “A”, GNMA, 5.15%, 2048      445,000     405,778
Seattle, WA, Housing Authority Rev., Capped Fund Program (High Rise Rehab), “I”, FSA, 5%, 2025      670,000     640,265
        
           $ 8,520,044
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.2%             
Desloge, MO, Tax Increment Rev. (U.S. Highway 67 Street Redevelopment), 5.2%, 2020    $ 285,000   $ 223,637
Utah Transit Authority Sales Tax Rev., “A”, MBIA, 0%, 2028      950,000     309,225
        
           $ 532,862
Single Family Housing - Local - 1.6%             
Corpus Christi, TX, Housing Finance Authority Rev., “B”, 0%, 2011    $ 1,135,000   $ 678,730
Dallas, TX, Housing Finance Corp., Single Family Mortgage Rev., MBIA, 0%, 2016      1,535,000     717,735
Jefferson Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., GNMA, 6.3%, 2032      395,000     400,001
Jefferson Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B-1”, GNMA, 6.625%, 2023      165,000     171,425

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Single Family Housing - Local - continued             
Jefferson Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B-1”, GNMA, 6.75%, 2030    $ 225,000   $ 234,738
Nortex, TX, Housing Finance Corp., Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B”, 5.5%, 2038      50,000     35,260
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 6.45%, 2029      235,000     240,558
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.9%, 2035      270,000     270,251
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 6.25%, 2035      105,000     111,440
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-1”, GNMA, 5.75%, 2037      135,000     139,074
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-2”, GNMA, 5.75%, 2037      460,000     469,876
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-5”, GNMA, 5.9%, 2037      170,000     172,610
        
           $ 3,641,698
Single Family Housing - State - 1.3%             
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-2”, 5.9%, 2023    $ 125,000   $ 125,153
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-2”, FHA, 6.6%, 2032      130,000     136,456
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-3”, FHA, 6.375%, 2033      55,000     58,023
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “D-2”, 6.9%, 2029      265,000     280,640
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), GNMA, 6.35%, 2032      185,000     185,862
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), GNMA, 6.85%, 2032      105,000     107,305
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority Single Family Mortgage Rev., 0%, 2015      2,200,000     1,257,608
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Rev., “B”, 5.875%, 2030      55,000     54,926
Texas Affordable Housing Corp. (Single Family Mortgage), “B”, GNMA, 5.25%, 2039      740,000     661,205
        
           $ 2,867,178
Solid Waste Revenue - 1.3%             
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Ogden Haverhill Associates), “A”, 6.7%, 2014    $ 490,000   $ 480,195
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Ogden Haverhill Associates), “A”, 5.6%, 2019      2,850,000     2,355,440
        
           $ 2,835,635

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
State & Agency - Other - 0.4%             
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Mepsi Campus), “A”, 6.25%, 2024    $ 200,000   $ 167,128
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Mepsi Campus), “A”, 6.5%, 2037      900,000     704,124
        
           $ 871,252
Student Loan Revenue - 0.8%             
Access to Loans for Learning, CA Student Loan Rev., 7.95%, 2030    $ 650,000   $ 579,235
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “H”, ASSD GTY, 6.35%, 2030      1,240,000     1,201,746
        
           $ 1,780,981
Tax - Other - 0.2%             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “E”, 5.875%, 2018    $ 500,000   $ 481,285
Tax Assessment - 7.5%             
Arborwood Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., 5.25%, 2016    $ 445,000   $ 342,552
Arborwood Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev. (Master Infrastructure Projects), “A”, 5.35%, 2036      610,000     343,540
Arborwood Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment (Master Infrastructure Projects), “B”, 5.1%, 2014      225,000     181,287
Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation (Eastside Project), “B”, 5.6%, 2030      815,000     592,880
Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation (Princeton Lakes Project), 5.5%, 2031      470,000     317,631
Baltimore, MD, Special Obligation, “A”, 7%, 2038      715,000     570,434
Belmont Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., “B”, 5.125%, 2014 (d)      970,000     261,638
Capital Region Community Development District Rev., FL, “A”, 7%, 2039      465,000     330,024
Concord Station Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 5%, 2015      205,000     153,543
Concorde Estates Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2011      475,000     367,650
Du Page County, IL, Special Service Area No. 31 Special Tax (Monarch Landing Project), 5.625%, 2036      305,000     182,180
Durbin Crossing Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B-1”, 4.875%, 2010      280,000     182,479
East Homestead Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2011      155,000     112,344
Enclave at Black Point Marina Community Development District, FL, “B”, 5.2%, 2014      215,000     132,588
Fishhawk Community Development District, FL, 5.125%, 2009      335,000     270,355

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Tax Assessment - continued             
Grand Bay at Doral Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6%, 2039    $ 170,000   $ 95,571
Grand Bay at Doral Community Development District, FL, “B”, 6%, 2017      995,000     731,544
Heritage Harbour North Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., 6.375%, 2038      560,000     351,993
Homestead 50 Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6%, 2037      670,000     388,627
Homestead 50 Community Development District, FL, “B”, 5.9%, 2013      310,000     253,974
Katy, TX, Development Authority Rev., “B”, 6%, 2018      925,000     750,369
Killarney Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.125%, 2009      170,000     110,500
Lakes by the Bay South Community Development District, FL, Rev., “B”, 5.3%, 2009      570,000     342,000
Lancaster County, SC, Assessment Rev. (Sun City Carolina Lakes), 5.45%, 2037      110,000     63,021
Legends Bay Community Development District, FL, “A”, 5.5%, 2014      420,000     226,540
Legends Bay Community Development District, FL, “A”, 5.875%, 2038      355,000     180,574
Magnolia Park Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “A”, 6.15%, 2039      1,140,000     690,977
Main Street Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6.8%, 2038      555,000     357,842
Main Street Community Development District, FL, “B”, 6.9%, 2017      420,000     319,074
Middle Village Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2009      95,000     95,000
Naturewalk Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., “B”, 5.3%, 2016      650,000     337,506
New Port Tampa Bay Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.3%, 2012      440,000     162,778
North Springs Improvement District, FL, Special Assessment (Parkland Golf Country Club), “B-1”, 5.125%, 2015      400,000     307,552
North Springs Improvement District, FL, Special Assessment (Parkland Golf Country Club), “B-2”, 5.125%, 2015      145,000     112,668
Ohio County, WV, Commission Tax Increment Rev. (Fort Henry Centre), “A”, 5.85%, 2034      235,000     163,522
Old Palm Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment (Palm Beach Gardens), “A”, 5.9%, 2035      235,000     138,845
Old Palm Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment (Palm Beach Gardens), “B”, 5.375%, 2014      240,000     191,784
OTC Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “A”, 5.3%, 2038      985,000     548,261

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Tax Assessment - continued             
Overland Park, KS, Special Assessment (Tallgrass Creek), 4.85%, 2016    $ 170,000   $ 135,788
Overland Park, KS, Special Assessment (Tallgrass Creek), 5.125%, 2028      350,000     220,402
Panther Trace II, Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 5.125%, 2013      350,000     219,891
Panther Trace II, Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2010      285,000     242,222
Parker Road Community Development District, FL, “A”, 5.6%, 2038      335,000     177,413
Parkway Center Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.625%, 2014      1,030,000     802,504
Paseo Community Development District, FL, “B”, 4.875%, 2010      390,000     233,949
Preserve at Wilderness Lake, FL, Community Development District, Capital Improvement, “B”, 5%, 2009      20,000     20,000
Prince George’s County, MD, Special Obligation (National Harbor Project), 5.2%, 2034      245,000     128,304
Riverwood Estates Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2013 (d)      870,000     304,500
Sterling Hill Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 5.5%, 2010      190,000     184,245
Stone Ridge, CO, Metropolitan District No. 2, 7.25%, 2031      800,000     552,968
Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 6.65%, 2040      1,070,000     716,761
Tuscany Reserve Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.25%, 2016      785,000     430,737
Villa Vizcaya Community Development District, FL, “A”, 5.55%, 2039      210,000     111,516
Watergrass Community Development District, FL, “A”, 5.375%, 2039      420,000     216,140
Watergrass Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 4.875%, 2010      765,000     423,099
Wentworth Estates Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.125%, 2012      340,000     187,309
        
           $ 16,569,395
Tobacco - 8.4%             
Badger, WI, Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., 6.125%, 2027    $ 3,365,000   $ 3,594,493
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2030      6,585,000     4,435,722
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, “A-2”, 6%, 2042      220,000     126,320

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Tobacco - continued             
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2047    $ 1,905,000   $ 1,064,552
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, “A-2”, 6.5%, 2047      1,420,000     875,870
California County, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement, L.A. County, “A”, 0% to 2010, 5.65% to 2041      485,000     231,651
California Statewide Financing Authority, Tobacco Settlement, 5.625%, 2029      1,510,000     1,098,616
District of Columbia, Tobacco Settlement Rev., 6.25%, 2024      900,000     812,772
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-4”, 7.8%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     1,210,930
Inland Empire, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “C-1”, 0%, 2036      3,270,000     206,174
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “B”, 5.6%, 2034      1,635,000     996,238
Louisiana Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., 5.5%, 2030      1,435,000     1,096,656
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Rev., Asset Backed, “A”, 6%, 2048      1,125,000     641,183
New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5.75%, 2012 (c)      695,000     752,393
New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 7%, 2013 (c)      15,000     18,201
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., “A”, 0%, 2052      7,295,000     64,123
Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, CA, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Turbo-Santa Clara), “A”, 0%, 2036      2,115,000     136,735
Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, CA, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Turbo-Santa Clara), “A”, 0%, 2041      1,560,000     60,232
South Carolina Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., “B”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      1,075,000     1,174,233
Washington Tobacco Settlement Authority, 6.5%, 2026      145,000     137,238
        
           $ 18,734,332
Toll Roads - 1.0%             
Bay Area Toll Authority, CA, Toll Bridge Rev. (San Francisco Bay Area), “F1”, 5%, 2034    $ 1,290,000   $ 1,279,048
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado Rev., Capital Appreciation, “B”, MBIA, 0%, 2027      4,115,000     910,156
        
           $ 2,189,204
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.6%             
Telluride, CO, Real Estate Transfer Assessment Rev. (Gondola Transit Co.), ETM, 11.5%, 2012 (c)    $ 2,900,000   $ 3,592,665

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Universities - Colleges - 14.0%             
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (California Baptist University), “A”, 5.4%, 2027    $ 370,000   $ 239,486
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (California Baptist University), “A”, 5.5%, 2038      420,000     253,793
Harrisburg, PA, University Authority Rev. (Harrisburg University of Science), “A”, 5.4%, 2016      100,000     95,169
Houston, TX, Community College Systems, COP, MBIA, 7.875%, 2012 (c)      2,500,000     2,789,125
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Augustana College), “A”, 5.625%, 2022      400,000     342,372
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Illinois Institute of Technology), “A”, 5%, 2031      795,000     618,128
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Illinois Institute of Technology), “A”, 5%, 2036      1,380,000     1,040,837
Louisiana State University (Health Sciences Center Project), MBIA, 6.375%, 2031      2,500,000     2,573,900
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Simmons College), “H”, SYNCORA, 5.25%, 2033      110,000     84,778
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), 5%, 2038 (u)      20,000,000     20,702,800
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Simmons College), “I”, 8%, 2029      535,000     557,154
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Medicine & Dentistry), “B”, 6%, 2017      590,000     582,596
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Medicine & Dentistry), “B”, 7.5%, 2032      1,065,000     1,047,587
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lasalle University), “A”, 5.25%, 2027      105,000     86,456
        
           $ 31,014,181
Universities - Dormitories - 0.1%             
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Lancer Educational Student Housing Project), 5.625%, 2033    $ 380,000   $ 231,207
Universities - Secondary Schools - 2.4%             
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Escondido Charter High School), 7.5%, 2011 (c)    $ 530,000   $ 596,520
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Escondido Charter High School), 7.5%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,163,580
Colorado Housing Finance Development Rev. (Evergreen Country Day School), 5.875%, 2037      770,000     529,190

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Universities - Secondary Schools - continued             
Lee County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lee Charter Foundation), “A”, 5.25%, 2027    $ 430,000   $ 262,326
Lee County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lee Charter Foundation), “A”, 5.375%, 2037      945,000     534,312
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington Christian Academy), 5.5%, 2038      140,000     73,375
Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority, Economic Development Authority Rev. (Our Lady of Good Council), “A”, 6%, 2035      150,000     102,321
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority Rev. (YMCA Service Learning Academy), 7.625%, 2021      1,000,000     889,490
Utah County, UT, Charter School Rev. (Lakeview Academy), “A”, 5.625%, 2037      500,000     337,700
Utah County, UT, Charter School Rev. (Renaissance Academy), “A”, 5.625%, 2037      285,000     186,809
Utah County, UT, Charter School Rev. (Ronald Wilson Reagan Academy), “A”, 6%, 2038      795,000     560,658
        
           $ 5,236,281
Utilities - Cogeneration - 0.8%             
Alaska Industrial Development Export Authority, Power Rev., Upper Lynn Canal Regional Power, 5.8%, 2018    $ 830,000   $ 708,139
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Rev., Resource Recovery Rev. (Colver), “G”, 5.125%, 2015      350,000     281,351
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Rev., Resources Recovery Rev. (Northampton Generating), “A”, 6.5%, 2013      1,000,000     681,450
        
           $ 1,670,940
Utilities - Investor Owned - 7.6%             
Brazos River Authority, TX, Authority Texas Rev. (Reliant Energy, Inc.), “A”, 5.375%, 2019    $ 500,000   $ 459,010
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), “C”, 5.75%, 2036 (b)      2,205,000     1,316,407
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), “D”, 5.4%, 2029 (b)      85,000     39,958
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Energy Co. LLC), 5%, 2041      835,000     310,169
Connecticut Development Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Connecticut Light & Power Co.), 5.95%, 2028      2,270,000     2,102,951
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “A”, 6.3%, 2016      2,195,000     2,171,514

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued             
Utilities - Investor Owned - continued             
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “C”, 5.8%, 2022    $ 2,105,000   $ 1,889,174
Matagorda County, TX (CenterPoint Energy), 5.6%, 2027      1,500,000     1,344,015
Matagorda County, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (Reliant Energy), 5.95%, 2030      1,655,000     1,339,772
Mecklenburg County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (UAE Mecklenburg LP), 6.5%, 2017      800,000     804,848
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service of New Hampshire), 6%, 2021      1,000,000     975,010
Red River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (AEP Texas Central Co.), MBIA, 4.45%, 2020      760,000     639,928
Sabine River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), 5.2%, 2028      340,000     143,466
Sabine River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), 5.75%, 2030 (b)      610,000     364,176
West Feliciana Parish, LA, Pollution Control Rev. (Gulf States Utilities Co.), 5.8%, 2015      1,500,000     1,423,740
West Feliciana Parish, LA, Pollution Control Rev. (Gulf States Utilities Co.), 5.8%, 2016      1,000,000     895,660
Yuma County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority (Far West Water & Sewer, Inc.), 6.375%, 2037      735,000     569,493
        
           $ 16,789,291
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 0.9%             
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., “B”, 6.5%, 2020    $ 2,000,000   $ 2,058,380
Utilities - Other - 2.0%             
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., GA, Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5%, 2022    $ 500,000   $ 417,780
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., GA, Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2026      285,000     217,615
Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Rev., 5%, 2037      1,900,000     1,293,558
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5%, 2014      455,000     417,449
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2022      510,000     434,066
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2023      80,000     67,534
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2024      560,000     469,571
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2026      905,000     748,652
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “C”, 5%, 2025      450,000     365,846
        
           $ 4,432,071
Total Municipal Bonds (Identified Cost, $401,283,501)          $ 337,349,233

 

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Money Market Funds (v) - 0.0%             
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)  
    
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 0.23%, at Cost and Net Asset Value    63,407   $ 63,407   
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $401,346,908)        $ 337,412,640   
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.9)%          (1,994,832
Preferred Shares (Issued by the Fund) - (51.3)%          (113,750,000
Net Assets applicable to common shares - 100.0%        $ 221,667,808   

 

(b) Mandatory tender date is earlier than stated maturity date.

 

(c) Refunded bond.

 

(d) Non-income producing security – in default.

 

(f) All or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for open futures contracts.

 

(n) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the aggregate value of these securities was $5,242,582, representing 2.4% of net assets applicable to common shares.

 

(p) Primary inverse floater.

 

(u) Underlying security deposited into special purpose trust (“the trust”) by investment banker upon creation of self-deposited inverse floaters.

 

(v) Underlying fund that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end.

 

(z) Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The fund holds the following restricted securities:

 

Restricted Securities    Acquisition
Date
   Cost    Current
Market
Value
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, 6.875%, 2049    5/18/99    $2,000,000    $1,498,100
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, 5.4%, 2049    10/14/04    1,000,000    650,330
Total Restricted Securities          $2,148,430
% of Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares          1%

Derivative Contracts at 4/30/09

Futures Contracts Outstanding at 4/30/09

 

Description   Currency   Contracts   Value   Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Asset Derivatives          
Interest Rate Futures          
U.S. Treasury Note 10 yr (Short)   USD   66   $7,981,875   Jun-09   $27,097
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)   USD   68   8,334,250   Jun-09   281,856
           
          $308,953
           

 

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Swap Agreements at 4/30/09

 

Expiration   Notional
Amount
  Counterparty   Cash Flows
to Receive
  Cash Flows
to Pay
  Fair
Value
Asset Derivatives        
Interest Rate Swaps        
8/12/19   USD 15,000,000   JPMorgan Chase Bank   3-Month LIBOR   3.14% (fixed rate)   $ 226,553

At April 30, 2009, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

COP   Certification of participation
ETM   Escrowd to Maturity
LIBOR   London Interbank Offered Rate

 

Insurers    Inverse Floaters
AMBAC    AMBAC Indemnity Corp.    INFLOS    Inverse Floating Security
ASSD GTY    Assured Guaranty Insurance Co.      
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.      
FHA    Federal Housing Administration      
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.      
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Assn.      
FSA    Financial Security Assurance Inc.      
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Assn.      
MBIA    MBIA Insurance Corp.      
PSF    Permanent School Fund      
SYNCORA    Syncora Guarantee Inc.      

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 4/30/09 (unaudited)

This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.

 

Assets           

Investments-

    

Non-affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $401,283,501)

   $337,349,233     

Underlying funds, at cost and value

   63,407       

Total investments, at value (identified cost, $401,346,908)

         $337,412,640

Receivables for

    

Daily variation margin on open futures contracts

   25,125     

Investments sold

   702,260     

Interest and dividends

   7,824,003     

Swaps, at value

   226,553     

Other assets

   27,514       

Total assets

         $346,218,095
Liabilities           

Payables for

    

Distributions on common shares

   $131,526     

Distributions on preferred shares

   11,115     

Investments purchased

   450,679     

Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets

   10,000,000     

Payable for interest expense and fees

   36,833     

Payable to affiliates

    

Management fee

   15,968     

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

   12,387     

Administrative services fee

   429     

Payable for independent trustees’ compensation

   88,336     

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   53,014       

Total liabilities

         $10,800,287
Preferred shares           

Series T and Series TH auction preferred shares (4,550 shares issued and outstanding at $25,000 per share) at liquidation value

         $113,750,000

Net assets applicable to common shares

         $221,667,808
Net assets consist of           

Paid-in capital – common shares

   $316,592,056     

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   (63,398,762  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

   (34,449,811  

Undistributed net investment income

   2,924,325       

Net assets applicable to common shares

         $221,667,808

Preferred shares, at value (4,550 shares issued and outstanding at $25,000 per share)

         113,750,000

Net assets including preferred shares

         $335,417,808

Common shares of beneficial interest outstanding

         40,395,787

Net asset value per common share (net assets of $221,667,808/40,395,787 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

         $5.49

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 4/30/09 (unaudited)

This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses.

It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.

 

Net investment income              

Interest income

   $12,510,882      

Dividends from underlying funds

   769          

Total investment income

          $12,511,651   

Expenses

     

Management fee

   $1,422,618      

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

   39,448      

Administrative services fee

   38,236      

Independent trustees’ compensation

   24,798      

Stock exchange fee

   17,792      

Preferred shares remarketing agent fee

   141,157      

Custodian fee

   31,566      

Shareholder communications

   25,471      

Auditing fees

   40,876      

Legal fees

   5,217      

Interest expense and fees

   63,235      

Miscellaneous

   36,762          

Total expenses

          $1,887,176   

Fees paid indirectly

   (9,758   

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

   (623       

Net expenses

          $1,876,795   

Net investment income

          $10,634,856   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments              

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

     

Investment transactions

   $(2,961,118   

Futures contracts

   (1,588,226   

Swap transactions

   (1,450,000       

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

          $(5,999,344

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     

Investments

   $(3,093,966   

Futures contracts

   (180,349   

Swap transactions

   (61,427       

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

          $(3,335,742

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

          $(9,335,086

Distributions declared to preferred shareholders

          $(636,259

Change in net assets from operations

          $663,511   

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

    

Six months ended

4/30/09

     Year ended
10/31/08
 
Change in net assets    (unaudited)         
From operations              

Net investment income

   $10,634,856       $22,265,093   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   (5,999,344    (3,488,769

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (3,335,742    (75,326,909

Distributions declared to preferred shareholders

   (636,259    (5,150,899

Change in net assets from operations

   $663,511       $(61,701,484
Distributions declared to common shareholders              

From net investment income

   $(9,531,642    $(18,383,495

Net asset value of shares issued to common shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

   $92,288       $838,133   

Total change in net assets

   $(8,775,843    $(79,246,846
Net assets applicable to common shares              

At beginning of period

   230,443,651       309,690,497   

At end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $2,924,325 and $2,457,370, respectively)

   $221,667,808       $230,443,651   

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended

4/30/09

(unaudited)

    Years ended 10/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
                                 

Net asset value, beginning
of period

  $5.71      $7.69      $8.06      $7.92      $7.86      $7.69   
Income (loss) from
investment operations
                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.26      $0.55      $ 0.57 (z)    $0.58      $0.59      $0.60   

Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments

  (0.22   (1.94   (0.35 )(z)    0.17      0.10      0.16   

Distributions declared to
preferred shareholders

  (0.02   (0.13   (0.13   (0.12   (0.08   (0.04

Total from investment operations

  $0.02      $(1.52   $0.09      $0.63      $0.61      $0.72   
Less distributions declared
to shareholders
                                   

From net investment income,
common shares

  $(0.24   $(0.46   $(0.46   $(0.49   $(0.55   $(0.55

Net asset value, end of period

  $5.49      $5.71      $7.69      $8.06      $7.92      $7.86   

Common share market value,
end of period

  $5.46      $4.91      $7.31      $8.20      $8.27      $7.83   

Total return at common market
value (%) (p)

  16.62 (n)    (28.13   (5.48   5.41      13.18      12.22   

Total return at net asset
value (%) (r)(s)

  0.83 (n)    (20.55   1.17      8.24      7.92      9.72   
Ratios (%) (to average net assets
applicable to common shares)
and Supplemental data:
                                   

Expenses before expense
reductions (f)(p)

  1.80 (a)    1.57      1.47      1.45      1.44      1.46   

Expenses after expense
reductions (f)(p)

  1.80 (a)    1.57      1.47      1.45      1.44      1.46   

Expenses after expense reductions
and excluding interest expense
and fees (f)(l)(p)

  1.74 (a)    1.49      1.40      1.45      1.44      1.46   

Net investment income (p)

  10.12 (a)    7.82      7.23 (z)    7.30      7.45      7.70   

Portfolio turnover

  6      25      24      17      14      9   

Net assets at end of period
(000 Omitted)

  $221,668      $230,444      $309,690      $323,099      $316,196      $312,825   

 

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Six months
ended

4/30/09

(unaudited)

    Years ended 10/31
      2008   2007   2006   2005   2004
                       
Supplemental Ratios (%):                          

Ratio of expenses to average net assets
including preferred shares and
excluding interest expense and
fees (f)(l)(p)

  1.13 (a)    1.01   0.97   1.00   0.99   1.00

Preferred shares dividends (y)

  0.61 (a)    1.81   1.63   1.46   0.95   0.49

Net investment income available to
common shares

  9.51 (a)    6.01   5.60   5.84   6.49   7.22
Senior Securities:                          

Total preferred shares outstanding

  4,550      4,550   5,600   5,600   5,600   5,600

Asset coverage per preferred share (k)

  $73,718      $75,647   $80,302   $82,696   $81,464   $80,862

Involuntary liquidation preference per
preferred share (m)

  $25,000      $25,000   $25,000   $25,000   $25,000   $25,000

Average market value per preferred
share (m)(x)

  $25,000      $25,000   $25,000   $25,000   $25,000   $25,000
(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(k) Calculated by subtracting the fund’s total liabilities (not including preferred shares) from the fund’s total assets and dividing this number by the number of preferred shares outstanding.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(m) Amount excludes accrued unpaid distributions to Auction Preferred Shareholders.
(n) Not annualized.
(p) Ratio excludes dividend payment on auction preferred shares.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(x) Average market value represents the approximate fair value of the fund’s liability.
(y) Ratio is based on average net assets applicable to common shares.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities during the year that resulted in an increase of $0.04 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.04 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.49% to the net investment income ratio for the year ended October 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(1)   Business and Organization

MFS Municipal Income Trust (the fund) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a closed-end management investment company.

 

(2)   Significant Accounting Policies

General – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The value of municipal instruments can be affected by changes in their actual or perceived credit quality. The credit quality of municipal instruments can be affected by, among other things, the financial condition of the issuer or guarantor, the issuer’s future borrowing plans and sources of revenue, the economic feasibility of the revenue bond project or general borrowing purpose, political or economic developments in the region where the instrument is issued and the liquidity of the security. Municipal instruments generally trade in the over-the counter market. Municipal instruments backed by current and anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets can be negatively affected by the discontinuance of the taxation supporting the projects or assets or the inability to collect revenues for the project or from the assets. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal instrument has not complied with the applicable tax requirements, the security could decline in value, interest from the security could become taxable and the funds may be required to issue Forms 1099-DIV. The fund can invest up to 100% of its portfolio in high-yield securities rated below investment grade. Investments in high-yield securities involve greater degrees of credit and market risk than investments in higher-rated securities and tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions.

Investment Valuations – Debt instruments and floating rate loans (other than short-term instruments), including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less generally are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price as provided by a third-party pricing service on the market on which they are primarily traded. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation as

 

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provided by a third-party pricing service on the market on which such futures contracts are primarily traded. Swaps are generally valued at valuations provided by a third-party pricing service. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. Values obtained from pricing services can utilize both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques, which take into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third party pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halting of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment.

The fund adopted FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (the “Statement”). This Statement provides a single definition of fair value, a hierarchy for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

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Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in total investments, such as futures, forwards, swap contracts and written options. The following is a summary of the levels used as of April 30, 2009 in valuing the fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Investments in Securities    $63,407    $337,349,233    $—    $337,412,640
Other Financial Instruments    $308,953    $226,553    $—    $535,506

In April 2009, FASB Staff Position (FSP) 157-4 was issued and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. FSP 157-4 clarifies FAS 157 and requires an entity to evaluate certain factors to determine whether there has been a significant decrease in volume and level of activity for the asset or liability such that recent transactions and quoted prices may not be determinative of fair value and further analysis and adjustment may be necessary to estimate fair value. The FSP also requires enhanced disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value in those instances as well as expanded disclosure of valuation levels for major security types. Management is evaluating the application of the FSP to the fund, and believes the impact resulting from the adoption of this FSP will be limited to expanded disclosure in the fund’s financial statements.

Derivative Risk – The fund may invest in derivatives for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the fund uses derivatives as an investment to gain market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost. Cash that has been segregated on behalf of certain derivative contracts will be reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash. On some over-the-counter derivatives, the fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk by entering into an ISDA Master Agreement on a bilateral basis with each of the counterparties with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the fund the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all

 

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transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the fund under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported balance sheet assets and liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. Derivative instruments include futures contracts and swap agreements.

In March 2008, FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (the “Standard”) was issued, and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. This Standard provides enhanced disclosures about the fund’s use of and accounting for derivative instruments and the effect of derivative instruments on the fund’s results of operations and financial position. Management is evaluating the application of the Standard to the fund, and believes the impact will be limited to expanded disclosures resulting from the adoption of this Standard in the fund’s financial statements.

FASB Staff Position (FSP) 133-1 was implemented during the period. FSP 133-1 amends FAS 133 to require sellers of credit derivatives to make disclosures that will enable financial statement users to assess the potential effects of those credit derivatives on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. Accordingly, appropriate disclosures have been included within the Swap Agreements table in the Portfolio of Investments and Significant Accounting Policies.

Futures Contracts – The fund may enter into futures contracts for the delayed delivery of securities or currency, or contracts based on financial indices at a fixed price on a future date. In entering such contracts, the fund is required to deposit with the broker either in cash or securities an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the fund. Upon entering into such contracts, the fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss.

Swap Agreements – The fund may enter into swap agreements. A swap is generally an exchange of cash payments, at specified intervals or upon the occurrence of specified events, between the fund and a counterparty. The net cash payments exchanged are recorded as a realized gain or loss on swap transactions in the Statement of Operations. The value of the swap, which is adjusted daily and includes any related interest accruals to be paid or received by the fund, is recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The daily

 

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change in value, including any related interest accruals to be paid or received, is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap transactions in the Statement of Operations. Amounts paid or received at the inception of the swap are reflected as premiums paid or received on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the agreement. A liquidation payment received or made upon early termination is recorded as a realized gain or loss on swap transactions in the Statement of Operations.

Risks related to swap agreements include the possible lack of a liquid market, unfavorable market and interest rate movements of the underlying instrument and the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the agreements. To address counterparty risk, swap transactions are limited to only highly-rated counterparties and collateral, in the form of cash or securities, may be required to be posted by the counterparty to the fund and held in segregated accounts with the fund’s custodian. Counterparty risk is further mitigated by having ISDA Master Agreements between the fund and its counterparties providing for netting as described above.

The fund may enter into an interest rate swap in order to manage its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Interest rate swap agreements involve the periodic exchange of cash flows, between the fund and a counterparty, based on the difference between two interest rates applied to a notional principal amount. The two interest rates exchanged may either be a fixed rate and a floating rate or two floating rates based on different indices.

Inverse Floaters – The fund invests in municipal inverse floating rate securities which are structured by the issuer (known as primary market inverse floating rate securities) or by an investment banker utilizing municipal bonds which have already been issued (known as secondary market inverse floating rate securities) to have variable rates of interest which typically move in the opposite direction of short term interest rates. A secondary market inverse floating rate security is created when an investment banker transfers a fixed rate municipal bond to a special purpose trust, and causes the trust to (a) issue floating rate certificates to third parties, in an amount equal to a fraction of the par amount of the deposited bonds (these certificates usually pay tax-exempt interest at short-term interest rates that typically reset weekly; and the certificate holders typically, on seven days notice, have the option to tender their certificates to the investment banker or another party for redemption at par plus accrued interest), and (b) issue inverse floating rate certificates (sometimes referred to as “inverse floaters”). If the holder of the inverse floater transfers the municipal bonds to an investment banker for the purpose of depositing the municipal bonds into the special purpose trust, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as

 

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“self-deposited inverse floaters.” If the bonds held by the trust are purchased by the investment banker for deposit into the trust from someone other than the purchasers of the inverse floaters, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “externally deposited inverse floaters.” Such self-deposited inverse floaters held by the fund are accounted for as secured borrowings, with the municipal bonds reflected in the investments of the fund and amounts owed to the holder of the floating rate certificate under the provisions of the trust, which amounts are paid solely from the assets of the trust, reflected as liabilities of the fund in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the caption, “Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets”. At April 30, 2009, the fund’s payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets was $10,000,000 and the interest rate on these floating rate certificates issued by the trust was 1.99%. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, the average daily payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets was $10,000,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 0.63%. Interest expense and fees relate to interest payments made to the holder of certain floating rate certificates and associated fees, both of which are made from trust assets. Interest expense and fees are recorded as incurred. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, interest expense and fees in connection with self-deposited inverse floaters was $63,235. Primary and externally deposited inverse floaters held by the fund are not accounted for as secured borrowings.

Indemnifications – Under the fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations. Legal fees and other related expenses incurred to preserve and protect the value of a security owned are added to the cost of the security; other legal fees are expensed. Capital infusions made directly to the security issuer, which are generally

 

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non-recurring, incurred to protect or enhance the value of high-yield debt securities, are reported as additions to the cost basis of the security. Costs that are incurred to negotiate the terms or conditions of capital infusions or that are expected to result in a plan of reorganization are reported as realized losses. Ongoing costs incurred to protect or enhance an investment, or costs incurred to pursue other claims or legal actions, are expensed.

Fees Paid Indirectly – The fund’s custody fee may be reduced according to an arrangement that measures the value of cash deposited with the custodian by the fund. This amount, for the six months ended April 30, 2009, is shown as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations.

Tax Matters and Distributions – The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary overdistributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to amortization and accretion of debt securities, defaulted bonds, derivative transactions, and secured borrowings.

The tax character of distributions made during the current period will be determined at fiscal year end. The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last fiscal year is as follows:

 

     10/31/08
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains)    $162,969
Tax-exempt income    23,371,425
Total distributions    $23,534,394

 

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The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 4/30/09       
Cost of investments    $389,482,856  
Gross appreciation    9,564,186  
Gross depreciation    (71,634,402 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    $(62,070,216 )
As of 10/31/08       
Undistributed ordinary income    258,195  
Undistributed tax-exempt income    2,424,680  
Capital loss carryforwards    (29,667,814 )
Other temporary differences    62,475  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    (59,133,653 )

The aggregate cost above includes prior fiscal year end tax adjustments.

As of October 31, 2008, the fund had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

10/31/09    $(899,441 )
10/31/10    (2,883,947 )
10/31/11    (10,944,821 )
10/31/12    (1,858,513 )
10/31/13    (9,679,589 )
10/31/16    (3,401,503 )
   $(29,667,814 )

 

(3)   Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – The fund has an investment advisory agreement with Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.40% of the fund’s average weekly net assets (including the value of the auction preferred shares) and 6.32% of gross income. Gross income is calculated based on tax rules that generally include the amortization of premium and exclude the accretion of market discount, which may differ from investment income reported in the Statement of Operations. The management fee, from net assets and gross income, incurred for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.88% of the fund’s average daily net assets including the value of the auction preferred shares.

Transfer Agent – The fund engages Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”) as the sole transfer agent for the fund’s common shares. MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC) monitors and supervises the activities of

 

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Computershare for an agreed upon fee approved by the Board of Trustees. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, these fees paid to MFSC amounted to $15,969. MFSC also receives payment from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses paid by MFSC on behalf of the fund. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, these costs amounted to $18.

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund partially reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee incurred for the six months ended April 30, 2009 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0237% of the fund’s average daily net assets including the value of the auction preferred shares.

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – The fund pays compensation to independent trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The fund does not pay compensation directly to trustees or to officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the fund from MFS. Certain officers and trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS and MFSC.

For certain independent Trustees who retired on or before December 31, 2001, the fund has an unfunded, defined benefit plan which resulted in a pension expense of $4,307. This amount is included in independent trustees’ compensation for the six months ended April 30, 2009. The liability for deferred retirement benefits payable to certain retired independent trustees amounted to $84,742 at April 30, 2009, and is included in payable for independent trustees’ compensation.

Other – This fund and certain other funds managed by MFS (the funds) have entered into services agreements (the Agreements) which provide for payment of fees by the funds to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Chief Compliance Officer (ICCO) and Assistant ICCO, respectively, for the funds. The ICCO and Assistant ICCO are officers of the funds and the sole members of Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC, respectively. The funds can terminate the Agreements with Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC at any time under the terms of the Agreements. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, the aggregate fees paid by the fund to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC were $1,662 and are included in miscellaneous expense on the Statement of Operations. MFS has agreed to reimburse the fund for a portion of the payments made by the fund in the amount of $623, which is shown as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. Additionally, MFS has agreed to bear all expenses

 

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associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ICCO and Assistant ICCO.

The fund may invest in a money market fund managed by MFS which seeks a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. Income earned on this investment is included in dividends from underlying funds on the Statement of Operations. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS.

 

(4)   Portfolio Securities

Purchases and sales of investments, other than U.S. Government securities, purchased option transactions, and short-term obligations, aggregated $19,725,120 and $21,390,220, respectively.

 

(5)   Shares of Beneficial Interest

The fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. The fund reserves the right to repurchase shares of beneficial interest of the fund subject to Trustee approval. During the six months ended April 30, 2009, the fund did not repurchase any shares. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:

 

     Six months ended
4/30/09
   Year ended
10/31/08
     Shares    Amount    Shares    Amount
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions
   17,612    $92,288    118,316    $838,133

 

(6)   Line of Credit

The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.1 billion unsecured committed line of credit, subject to a $1 billion sublimit, provided by a syndication of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the higher of the Federal Reserve funds rate or one month LIBOR plus 1.25%. A commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds at the end of each calendar quarter. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, currently at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve funds rate plus 0.30%. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $691 and $0, respectively, and are included in miscellaneous expense on the Statement of Operations.

 

(7)   Transactions in Underlying Funds-Affiliated Issuers

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control. For the purposes of this report, the fund assumes the following to be affiliated issuers:

 

Underlying Funds    Beginning
Shares/Par
Amount
   Acquisitions
Shares/Par
Amount
   Dispositions
Shares/Par
Amount
     Ending
Shares/Par
Amount
MFS Institutional Money
Market Portfolio
      9,915,669    (9,852,262    63,407
Underlying Funds    Realized
Gain (Loss)
   Capital Gain
Distributions
   Dividend
Income
     Ending
Value
MFS Institutional Money
Market Portfolio
   $—    $—    $769       $63,407

 

(8)   Auction Preferred Shares

The fund issued 2,275 shares of Auction Preferred Shares (APS), series T and 2,275 of APS, series TH. Dividends are cumulative at a rate that is reset every seven days for both series through an auction process. If the APS are unable to be remarketed on a remarketing date as part of the auction process, the fund would be required to pay the maximum applicable rate on APS to holders of such shares for successive dividend periods until such time when the shares are successfully remarketed. The maximum rate on APS is equal to 110% of the higher of (i) the Taxable Equivalent of the Short-Term Municipal Bond Rate or (ii) the “AA” Composite Commercial Paper Rate.

Since February 2008, regularly scheduled auctions for APS issued by closed end funds, including MFS Municipal Income Trust, have consistently failed because of insufficient demand (bids to buy shares) to meet the supply (shares offered for sale) at each auction. In a failed auction, APS holders cannot sell their shares tendered for sale. While repeated auction failures have affected the liquidity for APS, they do not constitute a default or automatically alter the credit quality of the APS, and APS holders have continued to receive dividends at the previously defined “maximum rate”. During the six months ended April 30, 2009, the APS dividend rates ranged from 0.59% to 2.38%. For the six months ended April 30, 2009, the average dividend rate was 1.06%. These developments with respect to APS do not affect the management or investment policies of the fund. However, one implication of these auction failures for Common shareholders is that the fund’s cost of leverage will be higher than it otherwise would have been had the auctions continued to be successful. As a result, the fund’s future Common share earnings may be lower than they otherwise would have been. To the extent that investments are purchased with the issuance of preferred shares, the fund’s net asset value will increase or decrease at a greater rate than a comparable unleveraged fund.

The fund pays an annual fee equivalent to 0.25% of the preferred share liquidation value for remarketing efforts associated with the preferred auction. Effective May 1, 2009, this fee will be reduced to 0.15% when auctions fail.

 

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The APS are redeemable at the option of the fund in whole or in part at the redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The APS are also subject to mandatory redemption if certain requirements relating to its asset maintenance coverage are not satisfied. The fund is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the APS as defined in the fund’s By-Laws and the Investment Company Act of 1940 and, as such is not permitted to declare common share dividends unless the fund’s APS have a minimum asset coverage ratio of 200% after declaration of the common share dividends.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Trustees and Shareholders of MFS Municipal Income Trust:

We have reviewed the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Municipal Income Trust (the “Trust”), including the portfolio of investments, as of April 30, 2009, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the six-month period ended April 30, 2009. These interim financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trust’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements and financial highlights referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended October 31, 2008, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2008, and in our report dated December 17, 2008, we expressed an unqualified opinion on such statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

June 17, 2009

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

A discussion regarding the Board’s most recent review and renewal of the fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement with MFS is available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Closed End Funds” in the “Products and Performance” section of the MFS Web site (mfs.com).

PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

A general description of the MFS funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund will file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the:

Public Reference Room

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE, Room 1580

Washington, D.C. 20549

Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1.800.SEC.0330. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the EDGAR database on the Commission’s Internet Web site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of this information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section at the above address.

A shareholder can also obtain the quarterly portfolio holdings report at mfs.com.

 

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CONTACT US

Transfer Agent, Registrar and Dividend Disbursing Agent

Call

1-800-637-2304

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time

Write

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P.O. Box 43078

Providence, RI 02940-3078

LOGO

 

500 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116   New York Stock Exchange Symbol: MFM


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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

The Registrant has not amended any provision in its Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that relates to any element of the Code’s definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments for each series of the Registrant is included as part of the report to shareholders of such series under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

There were no changes during this period.


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ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

MFS Municipal Income Trust

 

Period

   (a) Total number
of Shares
Purchased
   (b) Average
Price
Paid per
Share
   (c) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   (d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
under the Plans
or Programs

11/01/08-11/30/08

   0    N/A    0    4,037,818

12/01/08-12/31/08

   0    N/A    0    4,037,818

  1/01/09-1/31/09

   0    N/A    0    4,037,818

  2/01/09-2/28/09

   0    N/A    0    4,037,818

  3/01/09-3/31/09

   0    N/A    0    4,039,579

  4/01/09-4/30/09

   0    N/A    0    4,039,579

Total

   0       0   

Note: The Board of Trustees approves procedures to repurchase shares annually. The notification to shareholders of the program is part of the semi-annual and annual reports sent to shareholders. These annual programs begin on March 1st of each year. The programs conform to the conditions of Rule 10b-18 of the securities Exchange Act of 1934 and limit the aggregate number of shares that may be purchased in each annual period (March 1 through the following February 28) to 10% of the Registrant’s outstanding shares as of the first day of the plan year (March 1). The aggregate number of shares available for purchase for the March 1, 2009 plan year is 4,039,579.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a) Based upon their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


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ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

 

(a) File the exhibits listed below as part of this form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.

 

  (1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.

 

  (2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto.

 

(b) If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference: Attached hereto.


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Notice

A copy of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant   MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST    
By (Signature and Title)*   MARIA F. DWYER                  
  Maria F. Dwyer, President      

Date: June 17, 2009

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)*   MARIA F. DWYER                    
  Maria F. Dwyer, President      
  (Principal Executive Officer)      

Date: June 17, 2009

 

By (Signature and Title)*   JOHN M. CORCORAN                  
  John M. Corcoran, Treasurer      
 

(Principal Financial Officer

and Accounting Officer)

     

Date: June 17, 2009

 

* Print name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.