Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce Intention to Redeem Preferred Shares

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Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NUO) and Nuveen Georgia Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NKG) have received shareholder approval for a merger with Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund (NYSE: NZF). The merger involves combining NUO and NKG into NZF. Additionally, notices have been filed with the SEC for the redemption of all outstanding Series 1 Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares from NUO and Series 2028 Adjustable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares from NKG. The redemption price is set at $100,000 per share, plus final accumulated dividends, and will occur by April 14, 2023, subject to market conditions.

Positive

• Shareholders approved the merger between NUO and NKG into NZF.
• Redemption of 1,480 shares from NUO and 585 shares from NKG is planned, indicating a restructuring positively aimed at efficiency.

Negative

• The redemption of preferred shares relies on market conditions and portfolio sales, presenting uncertainties.
• If cash on hand or generated proceeds from portfolio sales are insufficient, the planned redemptions may not occur as intended.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As previously announced, shareholders of Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NUO) and Nuveen Georgia Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NKG), and preferred shareholders of Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund (NYSE: NZF), have approved a proposal to merge the funds. The mergers will combine each of NUO and NKG into NZF. In connection with the mergers, NUO has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a notice of intention to redeem all of the fund’s outstanding Series 1 Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares (VRDP) and NKG has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a notice of intention to redeem all of the fund’s outstanding Series 2028 Adjustable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares (AMTP). The VRDP and AMTP redemption price will be the $100,000 liquidation preference per share, plus an additional amount representing the final accumulated dividends owed. The funds expect to finance the VRDP and AMTP redemptions with portfolio sales and cash on hand, and each redemption is subject to market conditions and the completion of any necessary portfolio sales by the funds, and they may not occur as planned. Official notification of the redemptions will be delivered to the holders of the VRDP shares of NUO and the AMTP shares of NKG through The Depository Trust Company (DTC).

The details of the anticipated redemption of all outstanding VRDP and AMTP shares of NUO and NKG, respectively, are as follows:

Fund & Common Share Symbol		Share Amount		Preferred Share CUSIP		Anticipated Redemption Date
Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NUO)		1,480		670980879		By April 14, 2023
Nuveen Georgia Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NKG)		585		67072B875		By April 14, 2023

The address of the redemption and paying agent of the VRDP shares, The Bank of New York Mellon, is 240 Greenwich Street, 7E, New York, New York 10007.

The address of the redemption and paying agent of the AMTP shares, Computershare Inc., is 150 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021.

The preferred shares intended for redemption have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws, and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable state securities laws.

About Nuveen

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.1 trillion in assets under management as of 31 Dec 2022 and operations in 27 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information, please visit www.nuveen.com.

Nuveen Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC.

The information contained on the Nuveen website is not a part of this press release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made or referenced herein are forward-looking statements. Actual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. As to each of NUO and NKG, these include, but are not limited to:

• market developments;
• the fund having the cash on hand or generating enough proceeds from the sale of portfolio securities sufficient to redeem the proposed amount of its outstanding preferred shares;
• legal and regulatory developments; and
• other additional risks and uncertainties.

You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Nuveen and the closed-end funds managed by Nuveen and its affiliates undertake no responsibility to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Financial Professionals:

800-752-8700

Investors:

800-257-8787

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media-inquiries@nuveen.com

Source: Nuveen

FAQ

What funds are merging with Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund?

Nuveen Ohio Quality Municipal Income Fund (NUO) and Nuveen Georgia Quality Municipal Income Fund (NKG) are merging into Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund (NZF).

When is the anticipated redemption date for NUO and NKG preferred shares?

The anticipated redemption date for both NUO and NKG preferred shares is April 14, 2023.

How many preferred shares will be redeemed from NUO and NKG?

NUO intends to redeem 1,480 Series 1 Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, while NKG plans to redeem 585 Series 2028 Adjustable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares.

What will be the redemption price for NUO and NKG preferred shares?

The redemption price for both NUO and NKG preferred shares will be $100,000 per share, plus the final accumulated dividends.

What factors could impact the redemption of preferred shares?

The redemption is subject to market conditions and the successful completion of portfolio sales to generate sufficient cash.