DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust Announces Final Liquidating Distribution

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DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: KSM) has announced its final liquidating distribution of $10.131 per share, scheduled for disbursement on November 21, 2024. This distribution follows the Fund's Plan of Liquidation and Termination announced on July 19, 2024, and represents all remaining net assets except for amounts reserved for ascertainable liabilities and obligations. The Fund has completed its closure process, marking the end of its trading on the NYSE under the symbol KSM.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust (formerly traded on the NYSE under the symbol “KSM”) (the “Fund”) announced today the payment of its final liquidating distribution to shareholders of $10.131 per share. Liquidation proceeds are expected to be disbursed on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The liquidating distribution is being made pursuant to the Fund’s Plan of Liquidation and Termination, as announced on July 19, 2024. The liquidating distribution represents all of the Fund’s remaining net assets except for amounts set aside for reasonably ascertainable liabilities and obligations of the Fund.

DWS expresses its appreciation to the shareholders who have supported the Fund and its Board over the years.

Important Information

Bond investments are subject to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks to varying degrees. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. Credit risk refers to the ability of an issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Municipal securities are subject to the risk that litigation, legislation or other political events, local business or economic conditions or the bankruptcy of the issuer could have a significant effect on an issuer’s ability to make payments of principal and/or interest. The market for municipal bonds may be less liquid than for taxable bonds and there may be less information available on the financial condition of issuers of municipal securities than for public corporations. Investing in derivatives entails special risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Leverage results in additional risks and can magnify the effect of any gains or losses. Although the fund seeks income that is exempt from federal income taxes, a portion of the fund’s distributions may be subject to federal, state and local taxes, including the alternative minimum tax.

Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one-time public offering and once issued, shares of closed-end funds are bought and sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to the net asset value. The price of a fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the fund. Therefore, the fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.

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War, terrorism, sanctions, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, public health crises and related geopolitical events have led, and, in the future, may lead to significant disruptions in US and world economies and markets, which may lead to increased market volatility and may have significant adverse effects on the fund and its investments.

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Source: DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust

FAQ

What is the final liquidating distribution amount for KSM shareholders?

DWS Strategic Municipal Income Trust (KSM) shareholders will receive a final liquidating distribution of $10.131 per share.

When will KSM shareholders receive their liquidation proceeds?

The liquidation proceeds are scheduled to be disbursed on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

When was KSM's Plan of Liquidation and Termination announced?

The Fund's Plan of Liquidation and Termination was announced on July 19, 2024.

What happens to remaining funds after KSM's liquidation?

All remaining net assets will be distributed except for amounts set aside for reasonably ascertainable liabilities and obligations of the Fund.