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

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Putnam Investments announces distributions for Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) and Putnam Premier Income Trust (PPT) on March 25, 2024. The distributions are $0.0220 per share for PIM and $0.0260 per share for PPT. The funds provide fund-related information on their websites, including full holdings and top 10 holdings monthly.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Putnam Investments announces that 19(a) notices are available for the following distributions announced on March 25, 2024.

	EX	RECORD	PAYMENT
FUND NAME AND DISTRIBUTIONS*	DATE	DATE	DATE
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust (NYSE: PIM) (CUSIP: 746909-10-0)
$0.0220 per share	4/23/24	4/24/24	5/1/24
Putnam Premier Income Trust (NYSE:PPT) (CUSIP: 746853-10-0)
$0.0260 per share	4/23/24	4/24/24	5/1/24

* 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 $0.0164 per share of Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust’s dividend is paid from accumulated net investment income, and $0.0056 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 $0.0189 per share of Putnam Premier Income Trust’s dividend is paid from accumulated net investment income, and $0.0071 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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Source: Putnam Investments

FAQ

What distributions were announced by Putnam Investments for PIM and PPT on March 25, 2024?

Putnam Investments announced distributions of $0.0220 per share for PIM and $0.0260 per share for PPT on March 25, 2024.

Where can I find fund-related information for PIM and PPT?

You can find fund-related information for PIM and PPT on their websites, including full holdings and top 10 holdings monthly.

When will Putnam provide final information on the federal tax status of distributions?

Final information on the federal tax status of distributions will be provided in January 2025 for the preceding calendar year.