MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund Announces Amendment to the Declaration of Trust

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The Board of Trustees of MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (MMD) has approved an amendment allowing a tender offer to purchase all its common shares at net asset value (NAV). This offer can occur within the next 12 months, contingent upon maintaining net assets above $200 million. If assets fall below this threshold, the offer will be canceled and the Fund will liquidate by December 31, 2024. Should the tender offer proceed successfully, the Fund may amend its trust declaration to continue as a perpetual closed-end fund.

Positive

• Approval for a tender offer could provide liquidity for shareholders at favorable NAV prices.
• Potential for the Fund to transition to a perpetual closed-end fund if significant assets remain.

Negative

• If assets fall below $200 million, the tender offer will be canceled, leading to liquidation.
• Possible uncertainty around the Fund's future depending on tender offer outcomes.

NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of MainStay MacKay DefinedTerm Municipal Opportunities Fund (NYSE: MMD) has approved an amendment to the Fund's declaration of trust (the "Amendment") that will allow the Fund to conduct a tender offer to purchase all common shares of the Fund at a price equal to the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per common share calculated in accordance with the Fund's valuation procedures, with the expiration date of the tender offer being as of a date within twelve months preceding December 31, 2024 (an "Eligible Tender Offer"). Currently, the Fund's scheduled termination date (the "Termination Date") is December 31, 2024. Subject to the terms outlined below, if the Tender Offer occurs and significant assets remain in the Fund following the Tender Offer, the Fund may determine to further amend the Declaration of Trust to continue as a perpetual closed-end fund. 

If an Eligible Tender Offer is conducted and the number of tendered shares would result in the Fund's net assets totaling less than $200 million (the "Termination Threshold"), the Eligible Tender Offer would be canceled, and no common shares would be repurchased pursuant to the Eligible Tender Offer. Instead, the Fund would proceed to liquidate on or before the Termination Date.

If the number of properly tendered shares would result in the Fund's net assets totaling greater than the Termination Threshold, all common shares tendered and not withdrawn would be purchased by the Fund.

Following the completion of the Eligible Tender Offer, the Board may further amend the Declaration of Trust to eliminate the limited term structure of the Fund, and the Fund may continue as a perpetual closed-end fund, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board and without the approval of common shareholders.

If the Fund conducts an Eligible Tender Offer, more information will be included with the tender offer materials at that time.

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FAQ

What is the recent amendment approved by the Board of Trustees of MMD?

The Board approved an amendment allowing a tender offer to purchase all common shares at NAV.

When will the tender offer for MMD shares be conducted?

The tender offer can be conducted within 12 months before December 31, 2024.

What happens if the tender offer results in MMD net assets below $200 million?

If net assets fall below $200 million, the tender offer will be canceled, and the Fund will proceed to liquidation.

Can MMD transition to a perpetual fund?

Yes, if the tender offer is successful and sufficient assets remain, the Fund may amend its trust declaration to continue as a perpetual closed-end fund.

What is the expiration date for the current termination of MMD?

The current termination date for MMD is December 31, 2024.