Form N-CSRS - Certified Shareholder Report, Semi-Annual
31 Luglio 2024 - 3:51PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form N-CSR
Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies
811-21235
(Investment Company Act File Number)
Federated Hermes
Premier Municipal Income Fund
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in
Charter)
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(412) 288-1900
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
Peter J. Germain, Esquire
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
(Notices should be sent to the Agent for Service)
Date of Fiscal Year End: 30-11-2024
Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended
31-05-2024
| Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders |
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund
Dear Valued Shareholder,
We are pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering
the period from December 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. This report includes a complete listing of your fund’s holdings, performance information and financial statements along with other important fund information.
As a global leader in active, responsible investment management, Federated Hermes
is guided by our conviction that responsible investing is the best way to create wealth over the long term. The company provides
capabilities across a wide range of asset classes to investors around the world.
In addition, FederatedHermes.com/us offers quick and easy access to valuable resources that include timely fund updates,
economic and market insights from our investment strategists and financial planning tools.
You can also access many of those insights by following us on Twitter (@FederatedHermes) and LinkedIn.
Thank you for investing with us. We hope you find this information useful and look
forward to keeping you informed.
Sincerely,
J. Christopher Donahue, President
Not FDIC Insured ▪ May Lose Value ▪ No Bank Guarantee
Portfolio Overview
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Weighted Average Effective Maturity
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Weighted Average Stated Maturity
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Weighted Average Modified Duration3
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Total Number of Securities
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Tax-Free Dividends Per Share Since Inception
February 2003–August 2005
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September 2005–October 2006
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November 2006–February 2009
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December 2012–August 2014
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Performance and composition information is updated monthly on FederatedHermes.com/us.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return, price, yield
and NAV will fluctuate.
1
Dividend Yield on market share price is an annualized number, calculated by multiplying the fund’s most recent monthly dividend per share by 12 and then dividing by the month-end market price per share.
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Taxable Equivalent Dividend Yield–In calculating this yield, the dividend yield is divided by 1 minus the applicable
tax rate. The maximum federal tax rate (37%) is used when calculating the taxable equivalent dividend yield. Federal
tax rates are based on 2018 rates as stated in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018.
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Duration is a measure of a security’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Securities with longer durations are more sensitive to changes in interest rates than securities of shorter durations.
4
The ratings agencies that provided the ratings are Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. When ratings vary, the highest rating is used. Credit ratings of A or better are considered high credit quality; credit
ratings of BBB are good credit quality and the lowest category of investment grade; credit ratings BB and below are lower-rated securities (“junk bonds”); and credit ratings of CCC or below have high default risk. The credit quality breakdown does not give effect to the impact of any credit derivative
investments made by the fund.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)
At May 31, 2024, the Fund’s sector composition1 was as follows:
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Percentage of
Total Investments
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General Obligation—State Appropriation
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Primary/Secondary Education
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Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based
upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying borrower, as
determined by the Fund’s Adviser. For securities that have been enhanced by a third-party guarantor, such as bond insurers and banks, sector classifications are
based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, as determined by the Fund’s Adviser.
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For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 78.1% of the Fund’s investments. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation
“Other.”
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Represents less than 0.1%.
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Based upon net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) or value of the derivative contracts
as applicable. Derivative contracts may consist of futures, forwards,
options and swaps. The impact of a derivative contract on the Fund’s performance may be larger than its unrealized appreciation (depreciation) or value may
indicate. In many cases, the notional value or amount of a derivative contract may provide a better indication of the contract’s significance to the portfolio. More
complete information regarding the Fund’s direct investment in derivative contracts, including unrealized appreciation (depreciation), value and notional values or
amounts of such contracts, can be found in the table at the end of the Portfolio of
Investments included in this report.
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Portfolio of Investments
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Alabama State Corrections Institution Finance Authority (Alabama State), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2022A), 5.250%, 7/1/2052
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Energy Southeast, AL, Energy Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A-1), (Morgan Stanley
GTD), 5.500%, Mandatory
Tender 1/1/2031
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Jefferson County, AL (Jefferson County, AL Sewer System), Sewer Revenue Warrants (Series
2024), 5.250%, 10/1/2049
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Lower Alabama Gas District, Gas Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), (Goldman Sachs
Group, Inc. GTD), 5.000%, 9/1/2046
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Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Paradise Schools), Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 7/1/2036
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Phoenix, AZ Civic Improvement Corp. - Wastewater System, Junior Lien Wastewater System
Revenue Bonds (Series 2023),
5.250%, 7/1/2047
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Phoenix, AZ IDA (GreatHearts Academies), Education Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2014A), 5.000%, 7/1/2034
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Pima County, AZ IDA (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series
2022A), 6.750%, 11/15/2042
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California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (Equitable School Revolving
Fund), Senior National Charter School
Revolving Loan Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), 5.000%, 11/1/2057
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California Public Finance Authority (Kendal at Sonoma), Enso Village Senior Living
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A),
5.000%, 11/15/2056
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California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2014A), 5.000%, 7/1/2034
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California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2014A), 5.125%, 7/1/2044
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California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2035
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Chula Vista, CA Municipal Finance Authority, Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series
2013), (United States Treasury PRF
6/17/2024@100), 5.500%, 9/1/2028
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Irvine, CA (Irvine, CA Reassessment District No. 13-1), Limited Obligation Improvement
Bonds, 5.000%, 9/2/2028
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M-S-R Energy Authority, CA, Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), (Citigroup, Inc. GTD),
7.000%, 11/1/2034
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M-S-R Energy Authority, CA, Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), (Original Issue Yield:
6.375%), (Citigroup, Inc. GTD),
6.125%, 11/1/2029
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San Francisco, CA City & County Airport Commission, Second Series Revenue Bonds (Series
2019F), 5.000%, 5/1/2050
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Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (University Lab School), Charter
School Refunding & Improvement
Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/15/2035
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Colorado Health Facilities Authority (Adventist Health System), Hospital Revenue Bonds
(Series 2018B), 4.000%, 11/15/2048
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Colorado Health Facilities Authority (CommonSpirit Health), Revenue Bonds (Series
2022), 5.500%, 11/1/2047
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Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise, C-470 Express Lanes Senior Revenue
Bonds (Series 2017),
5.000%, 12/31/2056
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Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds (Series 2008),
(Original Issue Yield: 6.630%), (Bank
of America Corp. GTD), 6.250%, 11/15/2028
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Connecticut State (Connecticut State Special Transportation Fund), Special Tax Obligation
Bonds Transportation Infrastructure
Purpose (Series 2018B), 5.000%, 10/1/2037
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District of Columbia—0.2%
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District of Columbia (Friendship Public Charter School, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series
2016A), 5.000%, 6/1/2041
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Atlantic Beach, FL Health Care Facilities (Fleet Landing Project, FL), Revenue & Refunding
Bonds (Series 2013A),
5.000%, 11/15/2028
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Central Florida Expressway Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2019B), 5.000%,
7/1/2044
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Collier County, FL IDA (Arlington of Naples), Continuing Care Community Revenue Bonds
(Series 2013A), (Original Issue Yield:
8.250%), 8.125%, 5/15/2044
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MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
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Collier County, FL IDA (NCH Healthcare System, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A),
(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS),
5.000%, 10/1/2054
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Florida Development Finance Corp. (Tampa General Hospital), Healthcare Facilities
Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A),
5.250%, 8/1/2049
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Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Taylor Ranch), Special Assessment Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023), 6.125%, 5/1/2043
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Lee County, FL IDA (Cypress Cove at Healthpark), Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds
TEMPS-80 (Series 2022B-1), 3.750%,
10/1/2027
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Miami-Dade County, FL (Miami-Dade County, FL Transit System), Sales Surtax Revenue
Bonds (Series 2020A),
4.000%, 7/1/2050
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Midtown Miami, FL CDD, Special Assessment & Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014A),
5.000%, 5/1/2029
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Rivers Edge II CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2051
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Tolomato CDD, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2015-2), (Original Issue
Yield: 6.752%), (Step Coupon
11/1/2024@6.610%), 0.000%, 5/1/2040
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Tolomato CDD, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2015-3), 6.610%, 5/1/2040
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Atlanta, GA, UT GO Public Improvement Bonds (Series 2022A-1), 5.000%, 12/1/2041
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Fulton County, GA Residential Care Facilities (Lenbrook Square Foundation, Inc.),
Retirement Facility Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2036
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Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Convention Center Hotel
Second Tier Revenue Bonds
(Series 2021B), 5.000%, 1/1/2054
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Georgia Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 4.000%, 7/1/2052
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Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., GA, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), (Citigroup,
Inc. GTD), 5.000%, Mandatory
Tender 6/1/2029
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Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., GA, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2023C), (Royal
Bank of Canada GTD), 5.000%,
Mandatory Tender 9/1/2030
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Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project J Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series 2015A),
5.500%, 7/1/2060
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Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project M Bonds (Series
2021A), 5.000%, 1/1/2056
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Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project P Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series 2023A),
5.500%, 7/1/2064
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Idaho Health Facilities Authority (Terraces of Boise), Exchange Revenue Refunding
Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 10/1/2033
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Chicago, IL Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax Bonds (Series 2023),
5.750%, 4/1/2048
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Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Revenue Bonds (Series 2017H), 5.000%,
12/1/2046
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Chicago, IL Wastewater Transmission, Second Lien Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023A), (Assured Guaranty
Municipal Corp. INS), 5.250%, 1/1/2053
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Chicago, IL Water Revenue, Second Lien Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A), (Assured
Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS),
5.250%, 11/1/2053
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DuPage County, IL (Naperville Campus LLC), Special Tax Bonds (Series 2006), 5.625%,
3/1/2036
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Illinois Finance Authority (Admiral at the Lake), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series
2017), (Original Issue Yield: 5.500%),
5.250%, 5/15/2054
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Illinois Finance Authority (Northshore-Edward-Elmhurst Health Credit Group), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2022A),
4.000%, 8/15/2042
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2017D), 5.000%, 11/1/2028
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2020B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.850%), 5.750%,
5/1/2045
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022C), 5.125%, 10/1/2043
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022C), 5.500%, 10/1/2045
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023B), (Original Issue Yield: 4.730%), 4.500%,
5/1/2048
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023B), 5.500%, 5/1/2047
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023C), 5.000%, 12/1/2042
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Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series of May 2014), 5.000%, 5/1/2039
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Illinois State, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 10/1/2026
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MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
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Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, IL, McCormick Place Expansion Project Bonds
(Series 2015A), (Original Issue Yield:
5.060%), 5.000%, 6/15/2053
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Sales Tax Securitization Corp., IL, Sales Tax Securitization Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.000%, 1/1/2048
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Sales Tax Securitization Corp., IL, Sales Tax Securitization Bonds (Series 2022A),
4.000%, 1/1/2042
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Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A),
5.250%, 1/1/2038
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Indiana State Finance Authority (CWA Authority, Inc.), First Lien Wastewater Utility
Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B),
5.250%, 10/1/2052
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Indianapolis, IN Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (Indiana Convention Center Hotel),
Senior Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023E), (Original Issue Yield: 5.880%), 5.750%, 3/1/2043
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Indianapolis, IN Local Public Improvement Bond Bank (Indianapolis, IN Airport Authority),
(Series 2023I-1), 5.000%, 1/1/2053
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Iowa Finance Authority (Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC), Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series 2022),
5.000%, 12/1/2050
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Iowa Finance Authority (Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC), Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%,
Mandatory Tender 12/1/2042
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Wyandotte County, KS Unified Government Utility System, Improvement & Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Series 2014-A),
5.000%, 9/1/2044
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Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Miralea), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A),
5.000%, 5/15/2031
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Public Energy Authority of Kentucky, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds (Series 2019C), (Morgan
Stanley GTD), 4.000%, Mandatory
Tender 2/1/2028
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Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (Tulane University, LA), University Revenue
and Refunding Bonds (Series 2023A),
5.000%, 10/15/2048
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Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.000%,
7/1/2048
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St. James Parish, LA (NuStar Logistics LP), Revenue Bonds (Series 2011), 5.850%, Mandatory
Tender 6/1/2025
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Baltimore, MD (East Baltimore Research Park), Special Obligation Revenue Refunding
Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 9/1/2038
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Westminster, MD (Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 6.000%, 7/1/2034
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Consolidated Loan Bonds (Series 2023C), 5.000%,
8/1/2044
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, Senior Sales Tax Bonds
(Series 2023A-1), (Original Issue Yield:
4.260%), 4.000%, 7/1/2053
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Detroit, MI, UT GO Bonds (Series 2020), 5.500%, 4/1/2045
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Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds Facilities Program (Series
2023-II), 4.000%, 10/15/2047
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Michigan State Finance Authority (Detroit, MI Public Lighting Authority), Local Government
Loan Program Revenue Bonds
(Series 2014B), 5.000%, 7/1/2039
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Michigan State Finance Authority (Great Lakes, MI Water Authority Sewage Disposal
System), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds
(Series 2014 C-3), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 7/1/2032
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Michigan State Finance Authority (Great Lakes, MI Water Authority Water Supply System),
Senior Lien Revenue Bonds
(Series 2014 D-1), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 7/1/2037
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Michigan State Finance Authority (McLaren Health Care Corp.), Revenue Bonds (Series
2019A), 4.000%, 2/15/2044
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Michigan State Finance Authority (Provident Group - HFH Energy LLC), Act 38 Facilities
Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2024),
5.500%, 2/28/2049
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MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
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Michigan State Finance Authority (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), (Series MI 2019A),
4.000%, 12/1/2049
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Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Metropolitan Airports Commission (Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport), Subordinate Airport
Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 1/1/2052
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Kansas City, MO Redevelopment Authority (Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters
Hotel CID), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2018B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.079%), 5.000%, 2/1/2050
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Kansas City, MO Redevelopment Authority (Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters
Hotel CID), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2018B), 5.000%, 2/1/2040
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Kalispell, MT Housing and Healthcare Facilities (Immanuel Lutheran Corp.), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.250%, 5/15/2047
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Las Vegas, NV Convention & Visitors Authority, Convention Center Expansion and Renovation
Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A),
5.000%, 7/1/2049
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Nevada State, LT GO Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.000%, 5/1/2042
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National Finance Authority, NH, Municipal Certificates (Series 2024-1 Class A), (Original
Issue Yield: 4.510%),
4.250%, 7/20/2041
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New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority (Hillside Village), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2017A), 6.125%, 7/1/2037
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New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), North Portal Bridge Project (Series 2022), 5.250%,
11/1/2041
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New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), North Portal Bridge Project (Series 2022), 5.250%,
11/1/2047
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New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Bonds (Series 2014UU),
(United States Treasury PRF
6/15/2024@100), 5.000%, 6/15/2034
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New Jersey State Educational Facilities Authority (New Jersey State), Higher Education
Capital Improvement Fund
(Series 2023A), 4.625%, 9/1/2048
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New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation
Program Bonds (Series 2022BB),
4.000%, 6/15/2042
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New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation
Program Bonds (Series 2023BB),
5.000%, 6/15/2046
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New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation
System Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.000%, 12/15/2034
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New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation
System Bonds (Series 2022CC),
5.500%, 6/15/2050
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New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 1/1/2048
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Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding
Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.250%, 6/1/2046
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Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Senior Refunding
Bonds (Series 2018A),
5.000%, 6/1/2035
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New Mexico State Hospital Equipment Loan Council (Presbyterian Healthcare Services),
Hospital System Revenue Bonds
(Series 2017A), 5.000%, 8/1/2046
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Build NYC Resource Corporation (KIPP NYC Canal West), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022),
5.250%, 7/1/2057
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Long Island Power Authority, NY, Electric System General Revenue Bonds (Series 2023E),
(Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
INS), 5.000%, 9/1/2053
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY (MTA Transportation Revenue), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2014B), (United States
Treasury PRF 6/24/2024@100), 5.250%, 11/15/2044
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY (MTA Transportation Revenue), Transportation
Revenue Green Bonds
(Series 2020C-1), 5.250%, 11/15/2055
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New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System Second
General Resolution Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023-DD), (Original Issue Yield: 4.380%), 4.125%, 6/15/2047
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New York City, NY Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water and Sewer System Second
General Resolution Revenue Bonds
(Series 2024CC-1), 5.250%, 6/15/2054
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New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds
(Series 2015E-1), 5.000%, 2/1/2041
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New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds
(Series 2023F-1), (Original Issue
Yield: 4.450%), 4.000%, 2/1/2051
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New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Fiscal 2024 Series D), 5.250%, 4/1/2054
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New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds (Series 2014G), 5.000%, 8/1/2030
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New York Liberty Development Corporation (3 World Trade Center), Revenue Bonds (Series
2014 Class 1), 5.000%, 11/15/2044
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New York State Dormitory Authority (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond
Fund), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2024A-1), (Original Issue Yield: 4.220%), 4.000%, 3/15/2054
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New York State Thruway Authority (New York State Thruway Authority - General Revenue),
General Revenue Bonds
(Series 2024P), 5.250%, 1/1/2054
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New York State Thruway Authority (New York State Thruway Authority - General Revenue),
General Revenue Junior
Indebtedness Obligations (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 1/1/2046
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New York Transportation Development Corporation (JFK International Air Terminal LLC),
Special Facilities Revenue Bonds
(Series 2020C), 4.000%, 12/1/2040
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Suffolk County, NY Off-Track Betting Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series 2024), (Original
Issue Yield: 5.076%), 5.000%, 12/1/2034
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Suffolk County, NY Off-Track Betting Corp., Revenue Bonds (Series 2024), (Original
Issue Yield: 5.865%), 5.750%, 12/1/2044
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Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY (Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll
Mobility Tax), MTA Bridges and
Tunnels Payroll Mobility Tax Senior Lien Bonds (Series 2022D-2), 5.250%, 5/15/2047
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Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, MTA Bridges and Tunnels Sales Tax Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023A), (Original Issue
Yield: 4.630%), 4.250%, 5/15/2058
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Utility Debt Securitization Authority, NY, Restructuring Bonds (Series 2022TE-2),
5.000%, 12/15/2049
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Charlotte, NC (Charlotte, NC Douglas International Airport), Airport Revenue Bonds
(Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2047
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North Carolina Medical Care Commission (United Methodist Retirement Homes), Retirement
Facilities First Mortgage Revenue
Bonds (Series 2024), 5.125%, 10/1/2054
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Cuyahoga County, OH Hospital Authority (MetroHealth System), Hospital Revenue Bonds
(Series 2017), (Original Issue Yield:
5.030%), 5.000%, 2/15/2057
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Cuyahoga County, OH Hospital Authority (MetroHealth System), Hospital Revenue Bonds
(Series 2017), 5.250%, 2/15/2047
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Miami County, OH Hospital Facility (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group), Hospital
Facilities Revenue Refunding and
Improvement Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 8/1/2049
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Muskingum County, OH (Genesis Healthcare Corp.), Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds
(Series 2013), 5.000%, 2/15/2027
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Oregon State Housing and Community Services Department, Single Family Mortgage Program
(Series 2023A),
4.600%, 7/1/2043
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Allegheny County, PA Hospital Development Authority (Allegheny Health Network Obligated
Group), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2018A), 5.000%, 4/1/2047
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Allegheny County, PA Hospital Development Authority (UPMC Health System), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2019A),
4.000%, 7/15/2039
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Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2015), (United States
Treasury PRF 1/1/2025@100), 5.000%, 1/1/2038
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Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2015), (United States
Treasury PRF 1/1/2025@100), 5.000%, 1/1/2038
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Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2015),
5.000%, 1/1/2038
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Lehigh County, PA General Purpose Authority (Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter
School), Charter School Revenue
Bonds (Series 2022), 4.000%, 6/1/2057
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MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
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Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority (Lafayette College), College Refunding
and Revenue Bonds (Series 2017),
5.000%, 11/1/2047
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Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority (St. Luke’s University Health Network), Hospital Revenue Bonds
(Series 2016A), 4.000%, 8/15/2040
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Pennsylvania State Economic Development Financing Authority (UPMC Health System),
Revenue Bonds (Series 2023A-2),
4.000%, 5/15/2053
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Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority (University of Pennsylvania
Health System), Health System Revenue
Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 8/15/2044
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Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A),
5.000%, 12/1/2044
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Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), 5.250%,
12/1/2052
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Philadelphia, PA Airport System, Airport Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A),
5.000%, 7/1/2047
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Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds (Series
2020A), 5.000%, 11/1/2045
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Westmoreland County, PA Municipal Authority, Municipal Service Revenue Bonds (Series
2016), (Build America Mutual
Assurance INS), 5.000%, 8/15/2042
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2041
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.625%, 7/1/2029
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Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.750%, 7/1/2031
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Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series
2021B), 4.000%, 7/1/2042
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Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A),
(Original Issue Yield: 5.154%),
5.000%, 7/1/2058
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Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-1),
4.750%, 7/1/2053
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Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-2),
4.329%, 7/1/2040
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Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., RI, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series
2015B), 5.000%, 6/1/2050
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South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Novant Health, Inc.), Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds
(Series 2024A), 5.500%, 11/1/2054
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South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Prisma Health Obligated Group), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series
2018A), 5.000%, 5/1/2048
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South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Seafields at Kiawah Island), Retirement Community Revenue
Bonds TEMPS-50 (Series 2023B-2),
5.250%, 11/15/2028
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South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Seafields at Kiawah Island), Retirement Community Revenue
Bonds TEMPS-75 (Series 2023B-1),
5.750%, 11/15/2029
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Chattanooga, TN Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board (CommonSpirit Health),
Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A),
5.000%, 8/1/2049
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Metropolitan Nashville Tennessee Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Bonds (Series
2022A), 5.000%, 7/1/2052
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Austin, TX (Austin, TX Water and Wastewater System), Water and Wastewater System Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Series 2022),
5.000%, 11/15/2052
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Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Idea Public Schools), 6.000%, 8/15/2033
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Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Idea Public Schools), Education
Revenue Bonds (Series 2012),
5.000%, 8/15/2032
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Harris County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Brazos Presbyterian
Homes Holding, Inc.), First Mortgage
Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2048
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Harris County, TX IDC (Energy Transfer LP), Marine Terminal Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023), 4.050%, Mandatory
Tender 6/1/2033
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Jarrell, TX ISD, UT GO School Building Bonds (Series 2023), (Texas Permanent School
Fund Guarantee Program GTD),
4.250%, 2/15/2053
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Lamar, TX Consolidated ISD, UT GO School House Bonds (Series 2022), (Texas Permanent
School Fund Guarantee Program
GTD), 4.000%, 2/15/2062
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MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
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Lower Colorado River Authority, TX (LCRA Transmission Services Corp.), Transmission
Contract Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Series 2021), 5.000%, 5/15/2051
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North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015B),
5.000%, 1/1/2045
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North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A),
5.000%, 1/1/2048
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Red River, TX HFDC (MRC The Crossings), Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2014A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.550%),
(United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2024@100), 7.500%, 11/15/2034
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San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%,
2/1/2047
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Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. IV, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds (Series
2023B), (BP PLC GTD), 5.500%,
Mandatory Tender 1/1/2034
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Texas State Transportation Commission (State Highway 249 System), First Tier Toll
Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A),
5.000%, 8/1/2057
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Utah State Board of Higher Education (University of Utah), General Revenue Bonds (Series
2022A), 4.000%, 8/1/2051
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District, VA, First Tier General Resolution Revenue
Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2046
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James City County, VA EDA (Williamsburg Landing), Residential Care Facility Revenue
Bonds (Series 2024A),
6.875%, 12/1/2058
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Virginia Beach, VA Development Authority (Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay),
Residential Care Facility Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023A), 7.000%, 9/1/2053
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Heron’s Key Senior Living), Nonprofit Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A),
(United States Treasury COL), 6.000%, 7/1/2025
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest),
Revenue Bonds
(Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2031
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest),
Revenue Bonds
(Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2051
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Rockwood Retirement Communities), Nonprofit
Housing Revenue &
Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 1/1/2041
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Rockwood Retirement Communities), Nonprofit
Housing Revenue Bonds
(Series 2020A), 5.000%, 1/1/2051
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West Virginia State Hospital Finance Authority (Vandalia Health), Hospital Refunding
and Improvement Revenue Bonds
(Series 2023B), 6.000%, 9/1/2048
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Public Finance Authority, WI (LVHN CHP JV, LLC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 7.250%,
12/1/2042
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Public Finance Authority, WI Revenue (Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023),
9.000%, 11/1/2028
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Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Ascension Health Alliance Senior
Credit Group), Revenue Bonds
(Series 2016A), 4.000%, 11/15/2046
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(IDENTIFIED COST $227,190,512)
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—0.6%
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Mobile, AL IDB (Alabama Power Co.), (Second Series 2009) Daily VRDNs, 4.000%, 6/3/2024
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New York City, NY, (Fiscal 2012 Series G-6) Daily VRDNs, (Mizuho Bank Ltd. LOC), 3.950%,
6/3/2024
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Allen County, OH (Bon Secours Mercy Health), (Series 2010C) Daily VRDNs, (BMO Bank,
N.A. LOC), 3.900%, 6/3/2024
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SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—continued
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Delaware County, PA IDA (United Parcel Service, Inc.), (Series 2015) Daily VRDNs,
(United Parcel Service, Inc. GTD),
4.050%, 6/3/2024
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS
(IDENTIFIED COST $1,400,000)
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TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—100%
(IDENTIFIED COST $228,590,512)5
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OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET6
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LIQUIDATION VALUE OF VARIABLE RATE MUNICIPAL TERM PREFERRED SHARES (VMTPS)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
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At May 31, 2024, the Fund held no securities that are subject to the federal alternative
minimum tax (AMT).
At May 31, 2024, the Fund had the following outstanding futures contracts:
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Value and
Unrealized
Appreciation
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United States Treasury Long Bond Long Futures
|
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Net Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts is included in “Other Assets and Liabilities—Net.”
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Denotes a restricted security that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without
first being registered, or availing of an exemption from registration, under
the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public
sales. At May 31, 2024, these restricted securities amounted to $12,764,062,
which represented 9.0% of total net assets.
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Non-income-producing security.
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Current rate and current maturity or next reset date shown for floating rate notes
and variable rate notes/demand instruments. Certain variable rate securities are
not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer
or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do
not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
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The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $228,243,201.
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Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets
and Liabilities.
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Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total market value
at May 31, 2024.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). Also includes securities valued at amortized cost.
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the
risk associated with investing in those securities.
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The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of May 31, 2024, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:
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Level 2—
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
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Level 3—
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
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Other Financial Instruments:*
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TOTAL OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
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Other financial instruments are futures contracts.
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The following acronym(s) are used throughout this portfolio:
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—Community Development District
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—Economic Development Authority
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—Health Facility Development Corporation
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—Industrial Development Authority
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—Industrial Development Bond
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—Industrial Development Corporation
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—Independent School District
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—Tax Exempt Mandatory Paydown Securities
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—Variable Rate Demand Notes
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Financial Highlights
(For a Common Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)
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Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
5/31/2024
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Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
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Income From Investment Operations:
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
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Distributions to auction market preferred shareholders from net investment
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Total from Investment Operations
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Less Distributions to Common Shareholders:
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Distributions from net investment income
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Increase From Auction Market Preferred Share Tender and Repurchase
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Net Asset Value, End of Period
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Market Price, End of Period
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Total Return at Net Asset Value4
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Total Return at Market Price5
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Ratios to Average Net Assets:
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Net expenses excluding all interest and trust expenses8
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Expense waiver/reimbursement11
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)
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Asset Coverage Requirements for Investment Company Act of 1940—Preferred Shares
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Minimum
Required
Asset
Coverage
Per Share
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Involuntary
Liquidating
Preference
Per Share
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Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.
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The amounts shown are based on Common Share equivalents.
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Represents less than $0.01.
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Total Return at Net Asset Value is the combination of changes in the Common Share
net asset value, reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains
distributions at net asset value, if any, and does not reflect the sales charge, if
applicable.
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Total Return at Market Price is the combination of changes in the market price per
share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains
distributions, if any, at the average price paid per share at the time of the reinvestment.
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Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the
Fund may invest.
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Computed on an annualized basis.
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Ratios do not reflect the effect of interest expense on variable rate municipal term
preferred shares, dividend payments to preferred shareholders and any
associated commission costs, or interest and trust expenses on tender option bond
trusts.
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The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements.
The net expense ratio is 0.99% for the six months ended May 31, 2024
and for the years ended November 30, 2023, 2020, and 2019, respectively, after taking
into account these expense reductions.
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Ratios reflect reductions for dividend payments to preferred shareholders.
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This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income
(loss) ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/
reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.
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Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.
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Represents initial public offering price.
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
May 31, 2024 (unaudited)
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Investment in securities, at value (identified cost $228,590,512)
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Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts
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Income distribution payable - Common Shares
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Payable for portfolio accounting fees
|
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Payable for investment adviser fee (Note 4)
|
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Accrued expenses (Note 4)
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TOTAL ACCRUED LIABILITIES
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Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (VMTPS) (1,772 shares authorized and
issued at $50,000 per share) (net of deferred offering
costs of $5,291, Note 7)
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Net assets applicable to Common Shares
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Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares Consists of:
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Total distributable earnings (loss)
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TOTAL NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES
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Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
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$141,676,045 ÷ 11,498,091 shares outstanding, ($0.01 par value, unlimited shares authorized)
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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended May 31, 2024 (unaudited)
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Investment adviser fee (Note 4)
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Administrative fee (Note 4)
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Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 4)
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Portfolio accounting fees
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Interest expense - VMTPS (Note 6)
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Waiver of investment adviser fee (Note 4)
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Reduction of custodian fees (Note 5)
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TOTAL WAIVER AND REDUCTION
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:
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Net realized loss on investments
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Net realized loss on futures contracts
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Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments
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Net change in unrealized appreciation of futures contracts
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts
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Change in net assets resulting from operations applicable to Common Shares
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See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
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Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
5/31/2024
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
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CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES
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Distribution to Common Shareholders
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Statement of Cash Flows
May 31, 2024 (unaudited)
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Change in net assets resulting from operations applicable to common shares
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Adjustments to Reconcile Change in Net Assets Resulting From Operations to Net Cash
Provided By Operating Activities:
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Purchases of investment securities
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Proceeds from sale of investment securities
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Net sale of short-term investment securities
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Increase in due from broker
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Increase in income receivable
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Increase in variation margin on futures contracts
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Decrease in payable for investments purchased
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Increase in interest payable—VMTPS
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Increase in payable for portfolio accounting fees
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Increase in payable for investment adviser fee
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Decrease in accrued expenses
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Net amortization of premium
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Net realized loss on investments
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Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments
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Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
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Decrease in deferred offering costs
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Income distributions to participants
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Net Cash Used In Financing Activities
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest expense during the period ended May 31, 2024, was $1,944,288.
See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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Notes to Financial Statements
Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal income tax, including the federal AMT.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed
by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP).
In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as
follows:
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Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing
service approved by Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”).
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Shares of other mutual funds or non-exchange-traded investment companies are valued
based upon their reported NAVs, or NAV per share practical expedient, as applicable.
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Derivative contracts listed on exchanges are valued at their reported settlement or
closing price, except that options are valued at the mean of closing bid and ask quotations.
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Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations
provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.
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For securities that are fair valued in accordance with procedures established by and
under the general supervision of the Adviser, certain factors may be considered such as: the last traded or purchase price of the
security, information obtained by contacting the issuer or dealers, analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents, fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, the movement of the market in which the security
is normally traded, public trading in similar securities or derivative contracts of the issuer or comparable issuers, movement of
a relevant index, or other factors including but not limited to industry changes and relevant government actions.
If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available
when the NAV is calculated, if the Fund cannot obtain price evaluations from a pricing service or from more than one dealer for an
investment within a reasonable period of time as set forth in the Adviser’s valuation policies and procedures for the Fund, or if information furnished by a pricing service, in the opinion of the Adviser’s valuation committee (“Valuation Committee”), is deemed not representative of the fair value of such security, the Fund uses the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described
below. There can be no assurance that the Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it sold the investment
at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its NAV per share, and the actual value obtained could be materially different.
Fair Valuation Procedures
Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”) has designated the Adviser as the Fund’s valuation designee to perform any fair value determinations for securities and other assets
held by the Fund. The Adviser is subject to the Trustees’ oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to provide the Trustees the information needed to oversee the Adviser’s fair value determinations.
The Adviser, acting through its Valuation Committee, is responsible for determining
the fair value of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee is comprised of officers of the Adviser and certain of the Adviser’s affiliated companies and determines fair value and oversees the calculation of the
NAV. The Valuation Committee is also authorized to use pricing services to provide fair value evaluations of the current value of certain
investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. The Valuation Committee employs various methods for reviewing third-party pricing-service
evaluations including periodic reviews of third-party pricing services’ policies, procedures and valuation methods (including key inputs, methods, models and assumptions), transactional back-testing, comparisons of evaluations of different pricing services
and review of price challenges by the Adviser based on recent market activity. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations
are not available for an investment, the Valuation Committee determines the fair value of the investment in accordance with procedures
adopted by the Adviser. The Trustees periodically review the fair valuations made by the Valuation Committee. The Trustees have also approved the Adviser’s fair valuation and significant events procedures as part of the Fund’s compliance program and will review any changes made to the procedures.
Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields
or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported
transactions, indications as to values from dealers and general market conditions. Some pricing services provide a single price
evaluation reflecting the bid-side of the market for an investment (a “bid” evaluation). Other pricing services offer both bid evaluations and price evaluations indicative of a price between the prices bid and ask for the investment (a “mid” evaluation). The Fund normally uses bid evaluations for any U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and municipal securities. The Fund normally
uses mid evaluations for any other types of fixed-income securities and any OTC derivative contracts. In the event that market quotations
and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures
adopted by the Adviser.
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Investment Income, Gains and Losses, Expenses and Distributions
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and
losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified-cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Distributions
to common shareholders, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are declared and paid monthly. Non-cash dividends included
in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Amortization/accretion of premium and discount is included in investment income.
The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reduction of $154,152 is disclosed in Note 4 and Note 5.
It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision
for federal income tax is necessary. As of and during the six months ended May 31, 2024, the Fund did not have a liability for any uncertain
tax positions. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statement
of Operations. As of May 31, 2024, tax years 2020 through 2023 remain subject to examination by the Fund’s major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the State of Delaware.
When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Transactions
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed-delivery transactions. The Fund records
when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available
to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily and
begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the
failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to manage duration, market
and yield curve risks. Upon entering into a financial futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit with a broker, either
U.S. government securities or a specified amount of cash, which is shown as due from broker in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a “variation margin” account. The Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the
Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the
contract may not correlate with the changes in the value of the underlying securities. There is minimal counterparty risk to the Fund
since futures contracts are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures contracts, guarantees the futures contracts against default.
Futures contracts outstanding at the period end are listed after the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
The average notional value of long futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the
period was $3,977,500. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month period.
The Fund may purchase securities which are considered restricted. Restricted securities
are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of
an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases,
when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer’s expense, either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of
the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted
securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund’s restricted securities, like other securities, are priced in accordance with procedures established by and under
the general supervision of the Adviser.
Additional information on restricted securities held at May 31, 2024, is as follows:
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California Public Finance Authority (Kendal at Sonoma), Enso Village Senior Living
Revenue Refunding Bonds
(Series 2021A), 5.000%, 11/15/2056
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California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2014A), 5.000%, 7/1/2034
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California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2014A), 5.125%, 7/1/2044
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California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series
2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2035
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Collier County, FL IDA (Arlington of Naples), Continuing Care Community Revenue Bonds
(Series 2013A), (Original
Issue Yield: 8.250%), 8.125%, 5/15/2044
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Kansas City, MO Redevelopment Authority (Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters
Hotel CID), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2018B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.079%), 5.000%, 2/1/2050
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Kansas City, MO Redevelopment Authority (Kansas City Convention Center Headquarters
Hotel CID), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2018B), 5.000%, 2/1/2040
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Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Paradise Schools), Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 7/1/2036
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New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority (Hillside Village), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2017A),
6.125%, 7/1/2037
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New York Liberty Development Corporation (3 World Trade Center), Revenue Bonds (Series
2014 Class 1),
5.000%, 11/15/2044
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Pima County, AZ IDA (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series
2022A),
6.750%, 11/15/2042
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Public Finance Authority, WI (LVHN CHP JV, LLC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 7.250%,
12/1/2042
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Public Finance Authority, WI Revenue (Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation), Revenue
Bonds (Series 2023),
9.000%, 11/1/2028
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Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series
2021B),
4.000%, 7/1/2042
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South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Seafields at Kiawah Island), Retirement Community Revenue
Bonds TEMPS-50
(Series 2023B-2), 5.250%, 11/15/2028
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South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Seafields at Kiawah Island), Retirement Community Revenue
Bonds TEMPS-75
(Series 2023B-1), 5.750%, 11/15/2029
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Heron’s Key Senior Living), Nonprofit Housing Revenue Bonds
(Series 2015A), (United States Treasury COL), 6.000%, 7/1/2025
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest),
Revenue
Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2031
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest),
Revenue
Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2051
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Rockwood Retirement Communities), Nonprofit
Housing Revenue
& Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 1/1/2041
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Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Rockwood Retirement Communities), Nonprofit
Housing Revenue
Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 1/1/2051
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Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
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Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
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Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC Topic 815
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Receivable for
variation margin
on future
contracts
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Includes cumulative appreciation of futures contracts as reported in the footnotes to the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is
reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months
Ended May 31, 2024
Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
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Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial
statements. Actual results could differ materially from those estimated. The Fund applies investment company accounting and reporting guidance.
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3. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION
At May 31, 2024, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $228,243,201.
The net unrealized depreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $776,029. This consists of unrealized appreciation from investments
for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $4,308,439 and unrealized depreciation from investments for those
securities having an excess of cost over value of $5,084,468. The amounts presented are inclusive of derivative contracts.
As of November 30, 2023, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $15,783,647 which will reduce the Fund’s taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted
by the Code, thereby reducing the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund
of any liability for federal income tax. Pursuant to the Code, these net capital losses retain their character as either short-term or
long-term and do not expire.
The following schedule summarizes the Fund’s capital loss carryforwards:
4. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The investment management agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for
an annual management fee, payable daily, at the annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund’s managed assets.
Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily
choose to waive any portion of its fee for competitive reasons such as to maintain the Fund’s expense ratio, or as and when appropriate, to maintain positive or zero net yields. For the six months ended May 31, 2024, the Adviser voluntarily waived $153,320 of
its fee.
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement,
provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. For purposes of determining the appropriate rate breakpoint, “Investment Complex” is defined as all of the Federated Hermes Funds subject to a fee under the Administrative Services Agreement. The fee
paid to FAS is based on the average daily net assets of the Investment Complex as specified below:
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of the Investment Complex
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on assets up to $50 billion
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on assets over $50 billion
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Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FAS may voluntarily
choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended May 31, 2024, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.081% of average daily
net assets of the Fund.
In addition, FAS may charge certain out-of-pocket expenses to the Fund.
The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FAS) on their own initiative
have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. The total annual fund operating expenses
(as shown in the financial highlights, excluding any interest and trust expenses on inverse floater trusts, interest expense on variable
rate municipal term preferred shares (VMTPS) and commission costs on preferred shareholder dividend payments) paid by the Fund will
not exceed 0.99%. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these
arrangements, no assurance can be given that future total annual operating expenses will not be more or less than 0.99%.
During the six months ended May 31, 2024, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions
with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common
Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $18,300,000 and $22,450,000,
respectively. Net realized gain (loss) recognized on these transactions was $0.
Directors’/Trustees’ and Miscellaneous Fees
Certain Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of
certain of the above companies. To efficiently facilitate payment, Independent Directors’/Trustees’ fees and certain expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses are paid by an affiliate of the Adviser which in due
course are reimbursed by the Fund. These expenses related to conducting meetings of the Directors/Trustees and other miscellaneous expenses
may be included in Accrued and Miscellaneous Expenses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of
Operations, respectively.
Through arrangements with the Fund’s custodian, net credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to offset custody expenses. For the six months ended May 31, 2024, the Fund’s expenses were offset by $832 under these arrangements.
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6. PREFERRED SHARES
Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares
The Fund’s VMTPS are a floating-rate form of preferred shares with dividends (which are treated as interest payments for financial reporting purposes) that reset weekly based on a fixed spread (subject to certain
adjustments) above the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index. The VMTPS have a mandatory redemption
date of October 18, 2049, as well as potential “Early Term Redemption Dates” (as such term is defined in the Statement Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (the “Statement”), including on each third anniversary of their issuance.
The Fund designated a special terms period, pursuant to the terms of the Statement,
which commenced on June 16, 2022 and will end on June 16, 2025 (the “Special Terms Period”). For the Special Terms Period, the fixed spread used to calculate the distribution rate on the VMTPS was reduced from 0.95% to 0.91%. The designation of the Special Terms
Period changed the next Early Term Redemption Date from October 2025 to June 2025.
In the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the aggregate liquidation value of the VMTPS is shown as a liability since the shares have a stated mandatory redemption date. VMTPS are senior in priority to the Fund’s outstanding common shares as to payment of dividends. The average liquidation value outstanding and average annualized dividend
rate of VMTPS for the Fund during the six months ended May 31, 2024, were $88.6 million and 4.4%, respectively. Dividends paid on VMTPS
are treated as interest expense and recorded as incurred. For the six months ended May 31, 2024, interest expense on VMTPS amounted
to $1,954,114.
Whenever preferred shares (including VMTPS) are outstanding, common shareholders will
not be entitled to receive any distributions from the Fund unless all dividends and distributions due on the preferred shares have
been paid, the Fund satisfies the 200% asset coverage requirement after giving effect to the distribution, and certain other requirements
imposed by any nationally recognized statistical ratings organizations rating the preferred shares have been met.
Costs incurred in connection with the VMTPS Special Terms period extension were recorded
as a deferred charge to be amortized over a two year period. During the six months ended May 31, 2024, $5,291 of the charges was expensed. The Fund’s amortized deferred charges are recognized as a component of the applicable expense on the Statement of
Operations.
8. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities
and short-term obligations, for the six months ended May 31, 2024, were as follows:
Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its Officers and Directors/Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund (other than liabilities arising out of
their willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of their duties to the Fund). In addition, in the normal course
of business, the Fund provides certain indemnifications under arrangements with third parties. Typically, obligations to indemnify a third
party arise in the context of an arrangement entered into by the Fund under which the Fund agrees to indemnify such third party for certain
liabilities arising out of actions taken pursuant to the arrangement, provided the third party’s actions are not deemed to have breached an agreed-upon standard of care (such as willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of their duties under the contract). The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made
against the Fund that have not yet arisen. The Fund does not anticipate any material claims or losses pursuant to these arrangements
at this time, and accordingly expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2024
federated hermes premier municipal income fund (the “Fund”)
At its meetings in May 2024 (the “May Meetings”), the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Trustees”), reviewed and unanimously approved the continuation of the investment advisory contract (the “Contract”) between the Fund and Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”) for an additional one-year term. The Board’s determination to approve the continuation of the Contract reflects the exercise of its business judgment after considering all of the information and factors believed to be relevant and appropriate
on whether to approve the continuation of the existing arrangement. The information, factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval are summarized below.
Information Received and Review Process
At the request of the Independent Trustees, the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (the “CCO”) furnished to the Board in advance of its May Meetings an independent written evaluation of the Fund’s management fee (the “CCO Fee Evaluation Report”). The Board considered the CCO Fee Evaluation Report, along with other information, in evaluating the reasonableness of the Fund’s management fee and in determining to approve the continuation of the Contract. The CCO, in preparing the CCO Fee Evaluation Report, has the authority to retain consultants,
experts or staff as reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of his duties, reports directly to the Board,
and can be terminated only with the approval of a majority of the Independent Trustees. At the request of the Independent
Trustees, the CCO Fee Evaluation Report followed the same general approach and covered the same topics as that of the
report that had previously been delivered by the CCO in his capacity as “Senior Officer” prior to the elimination of the Senior Officer position in December 2017.
In addition to the extensive materials that comprise and accompany the CCO Fee Evaluation
Report, the Board considered information specifically prepared in connection with the approval of the
continuation of the Contract that was presented at the May Meetings. In this regard, in the months preceding the May Meetings,
the Board requested and reviewed written responses and supporting materials prepared by the Adviser and its affiliates (collectively, “Federated Hermes”) in response to requests posed to Federated Hermes by independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Trustees encompassing a wide variety of topics, including those summarized below.
The Board also considered such additional matters as the Independent Trustees deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate
the Contract, which included detailed information about the Fund and Federated Hermes furnished to the Board at
its meetings throughout the year and in between regularly scheduled meetings on particular matters as the need arose.
The Board’s consideration of the Contract included review of materials and information covering the following matters, among others: (1) copies of the Contracts; (2) the nature, quality and extent of the
advisory and other services provided to the Fund by Federated Hermes; (3) Federated Hermes’ business and operations; (4) the Adviser’s investment philosophy, personnel and processes; (5) the Fund’s investment objectives and strategies; (6) the Fund’s short-term and long-term performance - in absolute terms (both on a gross basis and net of expenses) and relative
to an appropriate group of peer funds and its benchmark index; (7) the Fund’s fees and expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund - in absolute terms and relative to an appropriate group of
peer funds, with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations (if any); (8) the financial condition of Federated Hermes; (9) the Adviser’s profitability with respect to managing the Fund; and (10) the use and allocation of brokerage commissions
derived from trading the Fund’s portfolio securities (if any).
The Board also considered judicial decisions concerning allegedly excessive investment
advisory fees charged to other registered funds in evaluating the Contract. Using these judicial decisions as a guide,
the Board considered several factors they deemed relevant to an adviser’s fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund, including: (1) the nature and quality of the services provided by the adviser to the fund and
its shareholders, including the performance of the fund, its benchmark and comparable funds; (2) the adviser’s cost of providing the services and the profitability to the adviser of providing advisory services to the fund; (3) the extent
to which the adviser may realize “economies of scale” as the fund grows larger and, if such economies of scale exist, whether they have been appropriately shared with the fund and its shareholders or the family of funds; (4) any “fall-out” benefits that accrue to the adviser because of its relationship with the fund, including research services received from
brokers that execute fund trades and any fees paid to affiliates of the adviser for services rendered to the fund; (5)
comparative fees and expenses, including a comparison of management fees paid to the adviser with those paid by similar funds
managed by the same adviser or other advisers as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients
of the same adviser for what might be viewed as like services; and (6) the extent of care, conscientiousness and independence with which the fund’s board members perform their duties and their expertise, including whether they are fully
informed about all facts the board deems relevant to its consideration of the adviser’s services and fees. The Board considered that the Securities and
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Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure requirements regarding the basis for a fund board’s approval of the fund’s investment advisory contract generally align with the factors listed above. The Board
was guided by these factors in its evaluation of the Contract to the extent it considered them to be appropriate and
relevant, as discussed further below. The Board considered and weighed these factors in light of its substantial accumulated
experience in governing the Fund and working with Federated Hermes on matters relating to the oversight of the other funds
advised by Federated Hermes (each, a “Federated Hermes Fund” and, collectively, the “Federated Hermes Funds”).
In addition, the Board considered the preferences and expectations of Fund shareholders
and the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision to terminate or not renew the Contract. In particular, the Board recognized that many
shareholders likely have invested in the Fund based on the strength of Federated Hermes’ industry standing and reputation and with the expectation that Federated Hermes will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund. Thus,
the Board observed that there are a range of investment options available to the Fund’s shareholders in the marketplace and such shareholders, having had the opportunity to consider other investment options, have effectively selected Federated
Hermes by virtue of investing in the Fund.
In determining to approve the continuation of the Contract, the members of the Board
reviewed and evaluated information and factors they believed to be relevant and appropriate through the exercise
of their reasonable business judgment. While individual members of the Board may have weighed certain factors differently, the Board’s determination to approve the continuation of the Contract was based on a comprehensive
consideration of all information provided to the Board throughout the year and specifically with respect to the continuation
of the Contract. The Board recognized that its evaluation process is evolutionary and that the factors considered
and emphasis placed on relevant factors may change in recognition of changing circumstances in the registered fund
marketplace. The Independent Trustees were assisted throughout the evaluation process by independent legal counsel.
In connection with their deliberations at the May Meetings, the Independent Trustees met separately in executive
session with their independent legal counsel and without management present to review the relevant materials and
consider their responsibilities under applicable laws. In addition, senior management representatives of Federated Hermes
also met with the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel to discuss the materials and presentations
furnished to the Board at the May Meetings. The Board considered the approval of the Contract for the Fund as part of
its consideration of agreements for funds across the family of Federated Hermes Funds, but its approvals were made on
a fund-by-fund basis.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the
Fund by the Adviser and the resources of Federated Hermes dedicated to the Fund. In this regard, the Board evaluated,
among other things, the terms of the Contract and the full range of services provided to the Fund by Federated Hermes. The Board considered the Adviser’s personnel, investment philosophy and process, investment research capabilities and
resources, trade operations capabilities, experience and performance track record. The Board reviewed the qualifications,
backgrounds and responsibilities of the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day
management of the Fund and evaluated Federated Hermes’ ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. The Board considered the trading operations by the Adviser, including the execution of
portfolio transactions and the selection of brokers for those transactions. The Board also considered the Adviser’s ability to deliver competitive investment performance for the Fund when compared to the Fund’s Performance Peer Group (as defined below), which was deemed by the Board to be a useful indicator of how the Adviser is executing the Fund’s investment program. The Board also took into account information concerning the Fund’s closed-end structure, as well as the Fund’s market prices, net asset values, trading volume data, distribution rates and other matters relevant to Fund shareholders.
In addition, the Board considered the financial resources and overall reputation of
Federated Hermes and its willingness to consider and make investments in personnel, infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity,
business continuity planning and operational enhancements that are designed to benefit the Federated Hermes Funds.
The Board noted the benefits of the previous significant acquisition of Hermes Fund Managers Limited by Federated Hermes,
which has deepened Federated Hermes’ investment management expertise and capabilities and expanded its access to analytical resources related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors and issuer engagement on ESG matters where appropriate. The Board considered the quality of Federated Hermes’ communications with the Board and responsiveness to Board inquiries and requests made from time to time with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds. The
Board also considered that Federated Hermes is responsible for providing the Federated Hermes Funds’ officers.
The Board received and evaluated information regarding Federated Hermes’ regulatory and compliance environment. The Board considered Federated Hermes’ compliance program and compliance history and reports from the CCO about Federated Hermes’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including responses to regulatory developments and any compliance or other issues raised by regulatory agencies. The Board also noted Federated Hermes’ support of the Federated Hermes Funds’ compliance control structure and the compliance-related resources devoted by Federated
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Hermes in support of the Fund’s obligations pursuant to Rule 38a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, including Federated Hermes’ commitment to respond to rulemaking and other regulatory initiatives of the SEC. The Board considered Federated Hermes’ approach to internal audits and risk management with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds and its day-to-day oversight of the Federated Hermes Funds’ compliance with their investment objectives and policies as well as with applicable laws and regulations, noting that regulatory and
other developments had over time led, and continue to lead, to an increase in the scope of Federated Hermes’ oversight in this regard.
In addition, the Board noted Federated Hermes’ commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to prepare for and respond to ongoing changes due to the market,
regulatory and control environments in which the Fund and its service providers operate.
The Board considered Federated Hermes’ efforts to provide shareholders in the Federated Hermes Funds with a comprehensive array of funds with different investment objectives, policies and strategies.
The Board considered the expenses that Federated Hermes had incurred, as well as the entrepreneurial and other
risks assumed by Federated Hermes, in sponsoring and providing on-going services to new funds to expand these opportunities
for shareholders. The Board noted the benefits to shareholders of being part of the family of Federated Hermes
Funds.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the
nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Fund.
Fund Investment Performance
The Board considered the investment performance of the Fund. In evaluating the Fund’s investment performance, the Board considered performance results in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and risks. The Board considered detailed investment reports on, and the Adviser’s analysis of, the Fund’s performance over different time periods that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with
the May Meetings. These reports included, among other items, information on the Fund’s gross and net returns, the Fund’s investment performance compared to one or more relevant categories or groups of peer funds and the Fund’s benchmark index, performance attribution information and commentary on the effect of market conditions. The Board
considered that, in its evaluation of investment performance at meetings throughout the year, it focused particular attention
on information indicating less favorable performance of certain Federated Hermes Funds for specific time periods
and discussed with Federated Hermes the reasons for such performance as well as any specific actions Federated Hermes
had taken, or had agreed to take, to seek to enhance Fund investment performance and the results of those actions.
The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the performance of other
registered funds in the category of peer funds selected by Morningstar, Inc. (the “Morningstar”), an independent fund ranking organization (the “Performance Peer Group”). The Board noted the CCO’s view that comparisons to fund peer groups may be helpful, though not conclusive, in evaluating the performance of the Adviser in managing the
Fund. The Board considered the CCO’s view that, in evaluating such comparisons, in some cases there may be differences in the funds’ objectives or investment management techniques, or the costs to implement the funds, even within
the same Performance Peer Group. The Board received and considered information regarding the Fund’s discount to net asset value per share, including comparative data for the Performance Peer Group. The Board also considered a report
comparing the performance of the Fund solely to other funds with a quantitative focus in the Performance Peer Group.
The Board also considered comparative performance data from Lipper, Inc. that was
included in reports provided to the Board throughout the year. The Board noted that differences may exist between the
Performance Peer Group and Lipper peers and that the results of these performance comparisons may vary.
The Board considered that the Fund’s performance fell below the median of the Performance Peer Group for the one-year, three-year and five-year periods ended December 31, 2023. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance with the Adviser and recognized the efforts being taken by the Adviser in the context of other
factors considered relevant by the Board.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that it had continued confidence in the Adviser’s overall capabilities to manage the Fund.
The Board considered the advisory fee and overall expense structure of the Fund and
the comparative fee and expense information that had been provided in connection with the May Meetings. In this regard,
the Board was presented with, and considered, information regarding the contractual advisory fee rates, and total
expense ratios relative to the overall category of peer funds selected by Morningstar (the “Expense Peer Group”).
While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving too much weight to comparative
information concerning fees charged to funds by other advisers, the use of comparisons between the Fund and its
Expense Peer Group assisted the Board in its evaluation of the Fund’s fees and expenses. The Board focused on comparisons with other registered funds more heavily than non-registered fund products or services because such comparisons
are believed to be more relevant.
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The Board considered that other registered closed-end funds are the products most
like the Fund, in that they are readily available to Fund shareholders as alternative investment vehicles, and they are the
type of investment vehicle, in fact, chosen and maintained by the Fund’s shareholders. The Board noted that the range of such other registered closed-end funds’ fees and expenses, therefore, appears to be a relevant indicator of what investors have found to be reasonable in the marketplace in which the Fund competes.
The Board reviewed the contractual advisory fee rate, net advisory fee rate and other
expenses of the Fund and noted the position of the Fund’s fee rates relative to its Expense Peer Group. In this regard, the Board noted that the contractual advisory fee rate was below the median of the Expense Peer Group, and the Board noted
the applicable waivers and reimbursements, and that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive
in the context of other factors considered by the Board.
The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of
services offered and fees charged by Federated Hermes to other types of clients with investment strategies similar to those
of the Federated Hermes Funds, including non-registered fund clients (such as institutional separate accounts) and
third-party unaffiliated registered funds for which the Adviser or its affiliates serve as sub-adviser. The Board noted the CCO’s conclusion that non-registered fund clients are inherently different products due to the following differences, among
others: (i) different types of targeted investors; (ii) different applicable laws and regulations; (iii) different legal structures;
(iv) different average account sizes and portfolio management techniques made necessary by different cash flows and different
associated costs; (v) the time spent by portfolio managers and their teams (among other personnel across various
departments, including legal, compliance and risk management) in reviewing securities pricing; (vi) different SEC
mandated risk management programs with respect to fund liquidity and use of derivatives; (vii) different administrative
responsibilities; (viii) different degrees of risk associated with management; and (ix) a variety of different costs. The Board
also considered information regarding the differences in the nature of the services required for Federated Hermes to manage
its proprietary registered fund business versus managing a discrete pool of assets as a sub-adviser to another institution’s registered fund, noting the CCO’s view that Federated Hermes generally performs significant additional services and assumes substantially greater risks in managing the Fund and other Federated Hermes Funds than in its role as sub-adviser
to an unaffiliated third-party registered fund. The Board noted that the CCO did not consider the fees for providing
advisory services to other types of clients to be determinative in judging the appropriateness of the Federated Hermes Funds’ advisory fees.
In the case of the Fund, the Board noted that Federated Hermes does not manage any
other types of clients that are comparable to the Fund.
Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that the fees and total operating
expenses of the Fund, in conjunction with other matters considered, are reasonable in light of the services
provided.
The Board received and considered profitability information furnished by Federated
Hermes. Such profitability information included revenues reported on a fund-by-fund basis and estimates of the
allocation of expenses made on a fund-by-fund basis, using allocation methodologies specified by the CCO and described
to the Board. The Board considered the CCO’s view that, while these cost allocation reports apply consistent allocation processes, the inherent difficulties in allocating costs on a fund-by-fund basis continues to cause the CCO
to question the precision of the process and to conclude that such reports may be unreliable because a single change in an
allocation estimate may dramatically alter the resulting estimate of cost and/or profitability of a Federated Hermes Fund
and may produce unintended consequences. In addition, the Board considered the CCO’s view that the allocation methodologies used by Federated Hermes in estimating profitability for purposes of reporting to the Board in connection
with the continuation of the Contract are consistent with the methodologies previously reviewed by an independent
consultant. The Board noted that the independent consultant had previously conducted a review of the allocation methodologies
and reported to the Board that, although there is no single best method to allocate expenses, the methodologies
used by Federated Hermes are reasonable. The Board considered the CCO’s view that the estimated profitability to the Adviser from its relationship with the Fund was not unreasonable in relation to the services provided.
The Board also reviewed information compiled by Federated Hermes comparing its profitability
information to other publicly-held fund management companies, including information regarding profitability
trends over time. The Board recognized that profitability comparisons among fund management companies are difficult
because of the variation in the type of comparative information that is publicly available, and the profitability
of any fund management company is affected by numerous factors. The Board considered the CCO’s conclusion that, based on such profitability information, Federated Hermes’ profit margins did not appear to be excessive. The Board also considered the CCO’s view that Federated Hermes appeared financially sound, with the resources necessary to fulfill
its obligations under its contracts with the Federated Hermes Funds.
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Economies of Scale
The Board also considered whether the Fund might benefit from economies of scale.
The Board noted that, as a closed-end fund, the Fund has made an offering of a fixed number of common shares and (other
than the issuance of preferred shares contemplated at the time of the Fund’s initial public offering) has not made and does not expect to make additional offerings to raise more assets. As a result, the Fund is unlikely to grow materially
in size. The Board noted that, as a consequence, there does not appear to be any meaningful economies of scale to be realized
from internal growth. Accordingly, the Board concluded that this was not a particularly relevant consideration
in its overall evaluation.
The Board considered information regarding the compensation and other ancillary (or “fall-out”) benefits that Federated Hermes derived from its relationships with the Federated Hermes Funds. The Board noted
that, in addition to receiving advisory fees under the Federated Hermes Funds’ investment advisory contracts, Federated Hermes’ affiliates also receive fees for providing other services to the Federated Hermes Funds under separate service
contracts including for serving as the Federated Hermes Funds’ administrator and distributor. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes’ affiliates provide distribution and shareholder services to the Federated Hermes Funds,
for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to Rule 12b-1 plans
or otherwise. The Board also received and considered information detailing the benefits, if any, that Federated
Hermes may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute portfolio trades for the Federated Hermes
Funds.
The Board considered: (i) the CCO’s conclusion that his observations and the information accompanying the CCO Fee Evaluation Report show that the management fee for the Fund is reasonable; and (ii) the CCO’s recommendation that the Board approve the management fee. The Board noted that, under these circumstances,
no changes were recommended to, and no objection was raised to the continuation of, the Contract by the CCO. The CCO also recognized that the Board’s evaluation of the Federated Hermes Funds’ advisory and sub-advisory arrangements is a continuing and ongoing process that is informed by the information that the Board requests and receives from management
throughout the course of the year and, in this regard, the CCO noted certain items, and management has committed
to reviewing certain items, for future reporting to the Board as the Board continues its ongoing oversight of the
Federated Hermes Funds.
On the basis of the information and factors summarized above, among other information
and factors deemed relevant by the Board, and the evaluation thereof, the Board, including the Independent Trustees,
unanimously voted to approve the continuation of the Contract. The Board based its determination to approve the Contract
on the totality of the circumstances and relevant factors and with a view of past and future long-term considerations.
Not all of the factors and considerations identified above were necessarily deemed to be relevant to the Fund,
nor did the Board consider any one of them to be determinative.
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Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to
vote proxies, if any, relating to securities held in the Fund’s portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400, Option #4. A report on “Form N-PX” of how the Fund voted any proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available via the Proxy Voting Record (Form N-PX) link associated with
the Fund and share class name at FederatedHermes.com/us/FundInformation. Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
For each fiscal quarter, the Fund will file with the SEC a complete schedule of its
monthly portfolio holdings on “Form N-PORT.” The Fund’s holdings as of the end of the third month of every fiscal quarter, as reported on Form N-PORT, will be publicly available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov within 60 days of the end of the fiscal quarter upon filing. You may also access this information via the link to the Fund and share
class name at FederatedHermes.com/us.
Source of Distributions–Notice
Under the federal securities laws, the Fund is required to provide a notice to shareholders
regarding the source of distributions made by the Fund if such distributions are from sources other than ordinary
investment income. In addition, important information regarding the Fund’s distributions, if applicable, is available via the link to the Fund and share class name at FederatedHermes.com/us.
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Closed-end funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank
and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve
Board or any other government agency. Investment in closed-end funds involves investment risk, including the possible
loss of principal.
This Overview and Report is for shareholder information. This is not a Prospectus
intended for use in the sale of Fund Shares. Statements and other information contained in this Overview and Report are
as dated and subject to change.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver
a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides
(so-called “householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund’s “householding” program covers its Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders
must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive
mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative;
other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-730-6001 or email ceinfo@federatedhermes.com.
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Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedHermes.com/us
or call 1-800-341-7400.
CUSIP 31423P108
CUSIP 31423P504
© 2024 Federated Hermes, Inc.
Not Applicable
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert |
Not Applicable
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
Not Applicable
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants |
Not Applicable
| Item 6. | Schedule of Investments |
(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included
as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
(b) Not Applicable; Fund had no divestments during the
reporting period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
| Item 7. | Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Companies |
Not Applicable
| Item 8. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies |
Not Applicable
| Item 9. | Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not Applicable
| Item 10. | Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not Applicable
| Item 11. | Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract. |
A statement regarding the bases for approval of the Fund’s
investment advisory contract is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
| Item 12. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies |
Not Applicable.
| Item 13. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
| Item 14. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
No such purchases this period.
| Item 15. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
No changes to report.
| Item 16. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) The registrant’s President and Treasurer have
concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in
design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act, based on their
evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Item 17. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not Applicable. The registrant does not currently participate
in a securities lending program and did not engage in any securities lending activities during the period of this report.
| Item 18. | Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation |
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
| (a)(1) | Code of Ethics - Not Applicable |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant: Federated Hermes Premier Municipal
Income Fund
By: /s/ Jeremy D. Boughton
Jeremy D. Boughton, Principal Financial Officer
Date: July 23, 2024
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant
and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ J. Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue, Principal Executive Officer
Date: July 23, 2024
By: /s/ Jeremy D. Boughton
Jeremy D. Boughton, Principal Financial Officer
Date: July 23, 2024
N-CSR Item 19(a)(2) - Exhibits: Certifications
I, J. Christopher Donahue, certify that:
- I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Federated Hermes Premier
Municipal Income Fund ("registrant");
- Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement
of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
- Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in
net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report;
- The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940)
and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant
and have:
- designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including
its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report
is being prepared;
- designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such
internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles;
- evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a
date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and
- disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
- The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
- all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability
to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
- any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 23, 2024
/S/ J. Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue, President - Principal Executive Officer
N-CSR Item 19(a)(2) - Exhibits: Certifications
I, Jeremy D. Boughton, certify that:
- I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Federated Hermes Premier
Municipal Income Fund ("registrant");
- Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement
of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
- Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in
net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and
for, the periods presented in this report;
- The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940)
and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant
and have:
- designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure
controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including
its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report
is being prepared;
- designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such
internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles;
- evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a
date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and
- disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
- The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
- all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability
to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
- any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 23, 2024
/S/ Jeremy D. Boughton
Jeremy D. Boughton, Treasurer - Principal Financial Officer
N-CSR Item 19(b) - Exhibits: Certifications
SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 1350, the undersigned officers of Federated
Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (the “Registrant”), hereby certify, to the best of our knowledge, that the
Registrant’s Report on Form N-CSR for the period ended May 31, 2024(the “Report”) fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained
in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.
Dated: July 23, 2024
/s/ J. Christopher Donahue
J. Christopher Donahue
Title: President, Principal Executive Officer
Dated: July 23, 2024
/s/ Jeremy D. Boughton
Jeremy D. Boughton
Title: Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer
This certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§
1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.
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