SUPPLEMENT TO THE PROSPECTUS
Supplement dated May 9, 2024, to the Prospectus dated June 28, 2023.
Effective immediately, the sub-section entitled "Portfolio Manager(s)" under the main heading entitled "Summary of Key Information" is restated in its entirety as follows:
Portfolio Manager(s)
Portfolio Manager | Since | Title |
Robert Almeida | 2018 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Neeraj Arora | 2019 | Investment Officer of MFS |
David Cole | 2006 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Rick Gable | 2006 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Alexander Mackey | 2021 | Co-Chief Investment Officer-Global Fixed Income of MFS |
John Mitchell | 2023 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Jonathan Sage | 2006 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Geoffrey Schechter | 2006 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Michael Skatrud | 2018 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Jake Stone | May 2023 | Investment Officer of MFS |
Geoffrey Schechter has announced his intention to retire effective September 30, 2025, and he will no longer be a portfolio manager of the fund as of that date.
Effective immediately, the sub-section entitled “Portfolio Manager(s)” under the main heading entitled “Management of the Fund” is restated in its entirety as follows:
Portfolio Manager(s)
Information regarding the portfolio manager(s) of the fund is set forth below. Further information regarding the portfolio manager(s), including other accounts managed, compensation, ownership of fund shares, and possible conflicts of interest, is available in the fund’s SAI.
Portfolio Manager | Primary Role | Five Year History |
Robert Almeida | Lead Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2007 |
Neeraj Arora | Emerging Markets Debt Instruments Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2011 |
David Cole | Below Investment Grade Debt Instruments Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2004 |
Rick Gable | Real Estate Related Investments Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2011 |
Alexander Mackey | Investment Grade Credit Bonds Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2001 |
John Mitchell | Investment Grade Debt Instruments Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2003 |
Jonathan Sage | Equity Securities Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2000 |
Geoffrey Schechter | U.S. Government Securities Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 1993 |
Michael Skatrud | Below Investment Grade Debt Instruments Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since 2013 |
Jake Stone | U.S. Government Securities Portfolio Manager | Employed in the investment area of MFS since July 2018; Vice President, Wellington Management Company, LLP prior to July 2018 |
Geoffrey Schechter has announced his intention to retire effective September 30, 2025, and he will no longer be a portfolio manager of the fund as of that date.
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