BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS Investment Management (MFS) is announcing a portfolio management transition for MFS Multimarket Income Trust (NYSE: MMT), MFS Charter Income Trust (NYSE: MCR), and MFS Government Markets Income Trust (NYSE: MGF), three closed end funds.

Effective June 30, 2021, Robert Persons will relinquish his portfolio management responsibilities for MFS Multimarket Income Trust, MFS Charter Income Trust, and MFS Government Markets Income Trust. Persons is planning to retire from MFS.

There are no other changes to the portfolio management teams of the funds. The funds' investment objectives and investment strategies will not change as a result of Persons' retirement.

About MFS Investment Management

In 1924, MFS launched the first US open-end mutual fund, opening the door to the markets for millions of everyday investors. Today, as a full-service global investment manager serving financial advisors, intermediaries and institutional clients, MFS still serves a single purpose: to create long-term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly. That takes our powerful investment approach combining collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline. Supported by our culture of shared values and collaboration, our teams of diverse thinkers actively debate ideas and assess material risks to uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. As at June 30, 2020, MFS manages US$531.9 billion in assets on behalf of individual and institutional investors worldwide.