Business Wire | Oct 26, 2020 04:15PM EDT

MFS Releases Closed-End Fund Income Distribution Sources for Certain Funds

Oct. 26, 2020

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2020--MFS Investment Management(r) (MFS(r)) released today the distribution income sources for six of its closed-end funds for October 2020: MFS(r) Charter Income Trust (NYSE: MCR), MFS(r) Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE: MGF), MFS(r) Intermediate High Income Fund (NYSE: CIF), MFS(r) Intermediate Income Trust (NYSE: MIN), MFS(r) Multimarket Income Trust (NYSE: MMT) and MFS(r) Special Value Trust (NYSE: MFV). This information also can be obtained by visiting MFS.com by clicking on Products & Strategies > Closed End Funds > Dividend Source Information.

MFS Charter Income TrustDistribution period: October 2020 Distribution amount per share: $ 0.05856

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the currentdistribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to datefrom the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-termcapital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital orother capital source. The fund's fiscal year begins each December 1^st. Allamounts are expressed per common share.

Total % Breakdown of cumulative the total distributions cumulative Current % Breakdown of for the distributions for distribution current fiscal year the fiscal year to distribution to date date

Net Investment $ 0.03152 54% $ 0.34070 53%Income

Net Realized ST 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Net Realized LT 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Return ofCapital or 0.02704 46% 0.29810 47%Other CapitalSource

Total (per $ 0.05856 100% $ 0.63880 100%common share)

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 7.92%five years ended 9-30-2020

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a 8.07%percentage of month end NAV as of 9-30-2020

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal 5.50%year through 9-30-2020

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV 7.33%as of 9-30-2020

MFS Government Markets Income TrustDistribution period: October 2020 Distribution amount per share: $ 0.02908

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the currentdistribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to datefrom the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-termcapital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital orother capital source. The fund's fiscal year begins each December 1^st. Allamounts are expressed per common share.

Total % Breakdown of cumulative the total distributions cumulative Current % Breakdown of for the distributions for distribution current fiscal year the fiscal year to distribution to date date

Net Investment $ 0.00920 32% $ 0.09856 31%Income

Net Realized ST 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Net Realized LT 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Return ofCapital or 0.01988 68% 0.22051 69%Other CapitalSource

Total (per $ 0.02908 100% $ 0.31907 100%common share)

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 4.04%five years ended 9-30-2020

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a 7.29%percentage of month end NAV as of 9-30-2020

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal 8.82%year through 9-30-2020

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV 6.66%as of 9-30-2020

MFS Intermediate High Income FundDistribution period: October 2020 Distribution amount per share: $ 0.01909

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the currentdistribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to datefrom the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-termcapital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital orother capital source. The fund's fiscal year begins each December 1^st. Allamounts are expressed per common share.

Total % Breakdown of cumulative the total distributions cumulative Current % Breakdown of for the distributions for distribution current fiscal year the fiscal year to distribution to date date

Net Investment $ 0.01180 62% $ 0.12749 61%Income

Net Realized ST 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Net Realized LT 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Return ofCapital or 0.00729 38% 0.08299 39%Other CapitalSource

Total (per $ 0.01909 100% $ 0.21048 100%common share)

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 7.54%five years ended 9-30-2020

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a 9.58%percentage of month end NAV as of 9-30-2020

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal 1.61%year through 9-30-2020

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV 8.81%as of 9-30-2020

MFS Intermediate Income TrustDistribution period: October 2020 Distribution amount per share: $ 0.02834

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the currentdistribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to datefrom the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-termcapital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital orother capital source. The fund's fiscal year begins each November 1^st. Allamounts are expressed per common share.

Total % Breakdown of cumulative the total distributions cumulative Current % Breakdown of for the distributions for distribution current fiscal year the fiscal year to distribution to date date

Net Investment $ 0.00733 26% $ 0.09208 27%Income

Net Realized ST 0.00043 2% 0.01124 3%Cap Gains

Net Realized LT 0.00831 29% 0.03590 11%Cap Gains

Return ofCapital or 0.01227 43% 0.20095 59%Other CapitalSource

Total (per $ 0.02834 100% $ 0.34017 100%common share)

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 4.31%five years ended 9-30-2020

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a 8.54%percentage of month end NAV as of 9-30-2020

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal 7.61%year through 9-30-2020

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV 8.55%as of 9-30-2020

MFS Multimarket Income TrustDistribution period: October 2020 Distribution amount per share: $ 0.04174

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the currentdistribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to datefrom the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-termcapital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital orother capital source. The fund's fiscal year begins each November 1^st. Allamounts are expressed per common share.

Total % Breakdown of cumulative the total distributions cumulative Current % Breakdown of for the distributions for distribution current fiscal year the fiscal year to distribution to date date

Net Investment $ 0.02449 59% $ 0.28889 58%Income

Net Realized ST 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Net Realized LT 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

Return ofCapital or 0.01725 41% 0.20503 42%Other CapitalSource

Total (per $ 0.04174 100% $ 0.49392 100%common share)

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 7.69%five years ended 9-30-2020

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a 8.08%percentage of month end NAV as of 9-30-2020

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal 5.57%year through 9-30-2020

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV 7.97%as of 9-30-2020

MFS Special Value TrustDistribution period: October 2020 Distribution amount per share: $ 0.04364

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the currentdistribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to datefrom the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-termcapital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital orother capital source. The fund's fiscal year begins each November 1^st. Allamounts are expressed per common share.

% Breakdown of the total % Breakdown Total cumulative cumulative Current of distributions for the distributions for distribution current fiscal year to date the fiscal year to distribution date

NetInvestment $ 0.01264 29% $ 0.14837 28%Income

NetRealized ST 0.00000 0% 0.00000 0%Cap Gains

NetRealized LT 0.03100 71% 0.34850 65%Cap Gains

Return ofCapital orOther 0.00000 0% 0.03581 7%CapitalSource

Total (percommon $ 0.04364 100% $ 0.53268 100%share)

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five 7.98%years ended 9-30-2020

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a 10.07%percentage of month end NAV as 9-30-2020

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal 1.70%year through 9-30-2020

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV 10.24%as of 9-30-2020

The above funds have adopted a managed distribution plan. Under a managed distribution plan, to the extent that sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level. Investors should not draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of the fund's distributions or from the terms of the fund's managed distribution plan.

The Board of the fund may amend the terms of the plan or terminate the plan at any time without prior notice to the fund's shareholders. The amendment or termination of a plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the fund's common shares. The plan will be subject to periodic review by the Board. With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release which will provide detailed information regarding the amount and estimated composition of the distribution and other related information.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported above are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The fund may at times distribute more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may result in a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in the fund is paid back to them. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect a fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'. Any such returns of capital will decrease the fund's total assets and, therefore, could have the effect of increasing the fund's expense ratio. In addition, in order to make the level of distributions called for under its plan, the fund may have to sell portfolio securities at a less than opportune time.

About MFS Investment ManagementIn 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors. Today, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, MFS still serves a single purpose: to create long-term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly. That takes our powerful investment approach combining collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline. Supported by our culture of shared values and collaboration, our teams of diverse thinkers actively debate ideas and assess material risks to uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. As of September 30, 2020, MFS manages US$548.2 billion in assets on behalf of individual and institutional investors worldwide. Please visit mfs.com for more information.

The Funds are closed-end Funds. Common shares of the Funds are only available for purchase/sale on the NYSE at the current market price (NYSE American for MFS California Municipal Fund). Shares may trade at a discount to NAV.

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