Franklin Managed Municipal Income Trust DEFA14A, filed Oct 10, 2023
Franklin Managed Municipal Income Trust (PMM)
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| SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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October 2023
URGENT: YOUR VOTE IS CRITICAL
| Re: | Your investment in one or more of The Putnam Funds: |
| Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust | |
| Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust | |
| Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust | |
| Putnam Premier Income Trust |
Dear Shareholder:
Your vote is needed on an important matter involving your investment in The Putnam Funds. We recently notified you, as a shareholder of record in one or more of The Putnam Funds listed above, about a special meeting of shareholders that was scheduled for October 6, 2023. Your shareholder meeting has been adjourned due to insufficient participation. This meeting will instead convene on October 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Your vote is important – It is urgent for you to vote as soon as possible. The proposals will determine the future of your Fund(s) and whether Putnam management remains the investment advisor. Your prompt vote will reduce the need for additional mailings and phone calls.
Vote today using one of three quick and easy methods:
• Visit the website listed on the enclosed proxy card
• Call using the toll-free number listed on the enclosed proxy card
• Sign, date, and mail the enclosed proxy card — use the enclosed postage-paid envelope
Regardless of how many shares you own, your vote is important. We truly appreciate your investment and regret any inconvenience as a result of this process.
Thank you for your help and support.
Sincerely,
| 335208 10/23 |