PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II may now invest in and originate loans, including below-investment-grade
PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (PML) said that, effective April 12, 2023, it is permitted to invest in and originate loans as a principal investment strategy, including to borrowers rated below investment grade or unrated. The filing adds a new principal risk factor, Loan Origination Risk, covering potential illiquidity, legal costs and litigation exposure that could be borne by shareholders.
Key points
- Effective as of April 12, 2023, the fund may invest in and originate loans as a principal investment strategy, with no stated limit on amount, size or borrower type beyond applicable law.
- The disclosure change will appear in the shareholder report on Form N-CSR for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2023.
- A new risk factor, Loan Origination Risk, notes the fund may have to hold loans for an indeterminate period and bear origination, legal and due diligence expenses borne by common shareholders.
The filing
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