Putnam Investments Announces 19(a) Notices for Closed-End Funds

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Putnam Investments (PIM) Announces Distributions for Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust and Putnam Premier Income Trust

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Putnam Investments announces that 19(a) notices are available for the following distributions declared on November 17, 2023.

FUND NAME AND DISTRIBUTIONS*	EX DATE	RECORD DATE	PAYMENT DATE
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust (NYSE:PIM) (CUSIP: 746909-10-0)
$0.0220 per share	1/23/24	1/24/24	2/1/24
Putnam Premier Income Trust (NYSE:PPT) (CUSIP: 746853-10-0)
$0.0260 per share	1/23/24	1/24/24	2/1/24

* Distributions may be comprised of ordinary and/or tax-exempt income, net capital gains and/or a return of capital of your investment in the Fund.

The funds periodically provide fund-related information on their websites. The following information will be available for each fund at putnam.com at the frequencies indicated: (1) Full holdings will be available monthly beginning on the 8^th business day after the end of each month; (2) Top 10 holdings and additional portfolio statistics will be available monthly, approximately 15 days after month-end.

19(a) NOTICES

Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust

Putnam estimates that $0.0166 per share of Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust’s dividend is paid from accumulated net investment income, and $0.0054 per share represents a return of capital. These estimates and the sources of the fund's dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with accounting principles applicable to the fund. These principles may vary from those applicable to the characterization of distributions under federal tax law and, accordingly, federal tax law treatment will likely vary from the estimated characterization above. In addition, the sources of dividends are estimated at the time of declaration. Actual results will vary from these estimates. A non-taxable return of capital, if any, cannot be determined until after the end of the fund's fiscal year. In January 2025, you will receive final information as to the federal tax status of this and other distributions from the fund in the preceding calendar year.

Putnam Premier Income Trust

Putnam estimates that $0.0188 per share of Putnam Premier Income Trust’s dividend is paid from accumulated net investment income, and $0.0072 per share represents a return of capital. These estimates and the sources of the fund's dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with accounting principles applicable to the fund. These principles may vary from those applicable to the characterization of distributions under federal tax law and, accordingly, federal tax law treatment will likely vary from the estimated characterization above. In addition, the sources of dividends are estimated at the time of declaration. Actual results will vary from these estimates. A non-taxable return of capital, if any, cannot be determined until after the end of the fund's fiscal year. In January 2025, you will receive final information as to the federal tax status of this and other distributions from the fund in the preceding calendar year.

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PUTNAM SHAREHOLDERS CONTACT: 1-800-225-1581

Source: Putnam Investments

FAQ

What distributions were declared by Putnam Investments on November 17, 2023?

Putnam Investments declared distributions for Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust and Putnam Premier Income Trust on November 17, 2023.

What are the ex-date, record date, and payment date for the distributions?

The ex-date for the distributions is 1/23/24, the record date is 1/24/24, and the payment date is 2/1/24.

What is the estimated amount per share for each distribution?

For Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust, the distribution is $0.0220 per share, and for Putnam Premier Income Trust, the distribution is $0.0260 per share.

What are the sources of the fund's dividends and distributions?

The sources of the fund's dividends and distributions are determined in accordance with accounting principles applicable to the fund. These principles may vary from those applicable to the characterization of distributions under federal tax law.

Where can I find more information about the funds and their distributions?

More information about the funds and their distributions can be found on the Putnam Investments website at putnam.com.