Federated Municipal Securities Income Trust N-CSRS Certified semi-annual shareholder report (management investment company)

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form N-CSR

Certified Shareholder Report of Registered Management Investment Companies

811-6165

(Investment Company Act File Number)

Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust

______________________________________________________________

(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: 08/31/23

Date of Reporting Period: Six months ended 02/28/23

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

February 28, 2023

 

 

Share Class | Ticker A | MMIFX Institutional | MMFIX

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund

Fund Established 1991

A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,

We are pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. 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, FederatedInvestors.com 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

CONTENTS 

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table	1
Portfolio of Investments	2
Financial Highlights	7
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	9
Statement of Operations	10
Statement of Changes in Net Assets	11
Notes to Financial Statements	12
Shareholder Expense Example	19
Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022	21
Liquidity Risk Management Program– Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness	31
Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities	33
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule	33

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)

At February 28, 2023, the Fund’s sector composition1 was as follows: 

Sector Composition	Percentage of Total Net Assets
General Obligation—Local	38.9%
Water & Sewer	14.5%
Hospital	11.1%
Higher Education	9.2%
Dedicated Tax	6.2%
General Obligation—State Appropriation	6.0%
Refunded	4.4%
Other Transportation	2.0%
Airport	2.0%
Electric & Gas	1.8%
Other2	4.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3	(0.5)%
Total	100%

1

Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, 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. Refunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.

2

For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 96.1% of the Fund’s total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”

3

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2023 (unaudited) 

Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—99.4%
	Michigan—99.4%
$1,200,000	Ann Arbor, MI Public School District, UT GO 2022 School Building and Site Bonds, 5.000%, 5/1/2040	$1,313,866
1,255,000	Ann Arbor, MI, LT GO Capital Improvement Bonds (Series 2019A), 4.000%, 5/1/2033	1,312,675
1,000,000	Berkley, MI School District, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds (Series 2015), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program GTD), 5.000%, 5/1/2030	1,036,333
410,000	Birmingham, MI Public Schools, School Building & Site UT GO Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 5/1/2027	424,636
1,690,000	Bishop, MI International Airport Authority, Refunding LT GO (Series 2010A), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 4.500%, 12/1/2023	1,691,813
1,425,000	Calhoun County, MI Transportation Fund, Revenue Bonds, 4.000%, 11/1/2030	1,449,476
775,000	Crawford AuSable, MI School District, UT GO School Building and Site Bonds (Series 2022-1), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 4.000%, 5/1/2030	820,868
830,000	Dearborn Heights, MI, LT GO Capital Improvement Bonds (Series 2021), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 3.000%, 5/1/2026	824,467
2,000,000	Dearborn, MI School District, UT GO School Building & Site Bonds (Series 2014A), (United States Treasury PRF 11/1/2023@100), 5.000%, 5/1/2025	2,023,960
500,000	Detroit, MI Downtown Development Authority, Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds (Catalyst Development Series 2018A), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 7/1/2035	505,365
375,000	Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority, Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 4/1/2031	408,813
1,000,000	Genesee, MI Water Supply System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 5.000%, 11/1/2025	1,019,499
200,000	Gerald R. Ford International Airport, LT Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), (Kent County, MI GTD), 5.000%, 1/1/2026	209,698
125,000	Gerald R. Ford International Airport, LT Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), (Kent County, MI GTD), 5.000%, 1/1/2028	135,676
620,000	Grand Rapids, MI Public Schools, School Building & Site & Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2016), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 5/1/2027	654,038
670,000	Grand Rapids, MI Public Schools, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 5/1/2027	717,075

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Michigan—continued
$1,000,000	Grand Rapids, MI Sanitary Sewer System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2034	$1,046,831
555,000	Grand Traverse County, MI Hospital Finance Authority (Munson Healthcare), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 5.000%, 7/1/2025	573,325
500,000	Great Lakes, MI Water Authority (Great Lakes, MI Water Authority Water Supply System), Water Supply System Revenue Senior Lien Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 7/1/2035	563,509
500,000	Kent County, MI, Michigan Transportation Fund LT GO Bonds (Series 2021), 5.000%, 9/1/2025	524,449
500,000	Kent County, MI, Michigan Transportation Fund LT GO Bonds (Series 2021), 5.000%, 9/1/2026	535,912
420,000	L’Anse Creuse, MI Public Schools, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2023), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program GTD), 5.000%, 5/1/2032	489,823
500,000	Lansing, MI Board of Water & Light, Utility System Revenue Bonds (Series 2021B) TOBs, 2.000%, Mandatory Tender 7/1/2026	472,519
525,000	Lansing, MI Community College, College Building and Site Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 5/1/2030	574,369
625,000	Lansing, MI, LT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2020), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 5/1/2025	648,504
1,000,000	Michigan State Building Authority, Facilities Program Revenue Bonds (Series 2021-I), 4.000%, 10/15/2024	1,011,412
1,000,000	Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015I), 5.000%, 4/15/2027	1,047,476
500,000	Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020-I), 5.000%, 10/15/2027	545,488
1,000,000	Michigan State Comprehensive Transportation Fund, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 11/15/2026	1,028,701
1,000,000	Michigan State Department of Transportation, Grant Anticipation Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 3/15/2025	1,034,497
750,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (Beaumont Health Spectrum Health System), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 4/15/2030	851,522
500,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (Charter County of Wayne Criminal Justice Center Project), Senior Lien State Aid Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 11/1/2033	551,629
250,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (Clean Water Revolving Fund), Drinking Water Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2021B), 5.000%, 10/1/2027	273,874
1,000,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (Clean Water Revolving Fund), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018B), 5.000%, 10/1/2032	1,116,441

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Michigan—continued
$2,000,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (Great Lakes, MI Water Authority Water Supply System), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 D-2), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 7/1/2025	$2,039,929
250,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (MidMichigan Obligated Group), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014), (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2024@100), 5.000%, 6/1/2026	255,797
1,000,000	Michigan State Finance Authority (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), Hospital Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2015MI), 5.500%, 12/1/2026	1,054,473
2,000,000	Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority (Ascension Health Alliance Senior Credit Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 1999B-3), 4.000%, 11/15/2032	2,047,348
250,000	Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017C), 5.000%, 12/1/2031	271,365
455,000	Michigan State Trunk Line, State Trunk Line Fund Refunding Bonds (Series 2020B, 5.000%, 11/15/2028	508,956
585,000	Michigan State Trunk Line, State Trunk Line Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2020B), 5.000%, 11/15/2033	677,299
1,000,000	Michigan State Trunk Line, State Trunk Line Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 11/15/2025	1,050,914
1,250,000	Michigan State University Board of Trustees, General Revenue Bonds (Series 2019B), 5.000%, 2/15/2034	1,381,666
1,000,000	Michigan Strategic Fund (Consumers Energy), Variable Rate Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds (Series 2019) TOBs, 1.800%, Mandatory Tender 10/1/2024	963,605
500,000	Michigan Strategic Fund (United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.), Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 11/15/2034	488,280
250,000	Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Senior Current Interest Bonds (Series 2020A Class 1), 5.000%, 6/1/2025	256,498
500,000	Owosso, MI, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. GTD), 4.000%, 5/1/2025	507,600
595,000	Oxford, MI Area Community Schools, UT GO Bonds (Series 2018I), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program GTD), 4.000%, 11/1/2032	623,051
1,000,000	Royal Oak, MI Hospital Finance Authority (Beaumont Health Credit Group), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014D), 5.000%, 9/1/2023	1,009,035
500,000	Saginaw, MI City School District, UT GO School Building and Site Bonds (Series 2021), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program GTD), 4.000%, 5/1/2027	517,034

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Michigan—continued
$1,070,000		Saginaw, MI Water Supply System, Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 4.000%, 7/1/2026	$1,096,855
500,000		Saline, MI Area Schools, School Building and Site Bonds (Series 2023-I), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program GTD), 5.000%, 5/1/2031	575,523
1,000,000		South Haven, MI Public Schools, UT GO School Building and Site Bonds (Series 2021-I), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program INS), 5.000%, 5/1/2045	1,070,611
1,085,000		Southfield, MI Library Building Authority, Refunding LT GO Bonds, 5.000%, 5/1/2026	1,123,501
1,000,000		Southfield, MI, UT GO 2018 Street Improvement Bonds, 4.000%, 5/1/2029	1,048,769
250,000		Troy, MI School District, UT GO School Building & Site Bonds (Series 2023), (Q-SBLF GTD), 5.000%, 5/1/2031	290,995
250,000		University of Michigan (The Regents of), General Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.000%, 4/1/2024	254,968
1,000,000		University of Michigan (The Regents of), General Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 4/1/2027	1,085,000
2,000,000		University of Michigan (The Regents of), Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 4.000%, 4/1/2033	2,087,073
500,000		Utica, MI Community Schools, School Building & Site & Refunding UT GO Bonds (Series 2015), (Michigan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program GTD), 5.000%, 5/1/2029	518,485
675,000		Warren, MI, LT GO Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 6/1/2032	730,114
1,000,000		Wayne County, MI Airport Authority, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015F), 5.000%, 12/1/2027	1,028,595
		TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $53,131,179)	52,001,878
	1	SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—1.1%
		Michigan—1.1%
600,000		Michigan State Strategic Fund (Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village) Daily VRDNs, (Comerica Bank LOC), 2.650%, 3/1/2023 (IDENTIFIED COST $600,000)	600,000
		TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—100.5% (IDENTIFIED COST $53,731,179)2	52,601,878
		OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—(0.5)%3	(284,562)
		TOTAL NET ASSETS—100%	$52,317,316

Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 4.4% of the Fund’s portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.

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1

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.

2

Also represents cost of investments for federal tax purposes.

3

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2023.

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.

As of February 28, 2023, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value.

The following acronym(s) are used throughout this portfolio: 

GO	—General Obligation
GTD	—Guaranteed
INS	—Insured
LOC	—Letter of Credit
LT	—Limited Tax
PRF	—Pre-refunded
TOBs	—Tender Option Bonds
UT	—Unlimited Tax
VRDNs	—Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$10.46	$11.34	$11.46	$11.42	$10.92	$11.30
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.08	0.15	0.20	0.25	0.27	0.25
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.10)	(0.83)	(0.05)	0.05	0.53	(0.38)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.02)	(0.68)	0.15	0.30	0.80	(0.13)
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.08)	(0.15)	(0.21)	(0.25)	(0.27)	(0.25)
Distributions from net realized gain	(0.08)	(0.05)	(0.06)	(0.01)	(0.03)	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.16)	(0.20)	(0.27)	(0.26)	(0.30)	(0.25)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$10.28	$10.46	$11.34	$11.46	$11.42	$10.92
Total Return1	(0.20)%	(6.05)%	1.26%	2.67%	7.46%	(1.11)%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses2	0.78%3	0.77%	0.77%	0.77%4	0.77%4	0.77%4
Net investment income	1.63%3	1.42%	1.80%	2.20%	2.42%	2.29%
Expense waiver/reimbursement5	0.64%3	0.36%	0.32%	0.32%	0.29%	0.21%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$40,937	$50,484	$66,554	$72,959	$78,276	$88,810
Portfolio turnover6	5%	17%	20%	11%	21%	19%

1

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

2

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

3

Computed on an annualized basis.

4

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.77%, 0.77% and 0.77% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.

5

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

6

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	20201,2
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$10.46	$11.34	$11.46	$11.15
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.09	0.18	0.23	0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.10)	(0.83)	(0.06)	0.31
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.01)	(0.65)	0.17	0.40
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.09)	(0.18)	(0.23)	(0.09)
Distributions from net realized gain	(0.08)	(0.05)	(0.06)	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.17)	(0.23)	(0.29)	(0.09)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$10.28	$10.46	$11.34	$11.46
Total Return3	(0.08)%	(5.81)%	1.50%	3.56%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses4	0.53%5	0.52%	0.52%	0.52%5,6
Net investment income	1.88%5	1.66%	2.03%	2.23%5
Expense waiver/reimbursement7	0.64%5	0.36%	0.32%	0.40%5
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$11,380	$14,465	$10,675	$3,273
Portfolio turnover8	5%	17%	20%	11%9

1

Reflects operations for the period from April 28, 2020 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2020.

2

Certain ratios included in Ratios to Average Net Assets and per share amounts may be inflated or deflated as compared to the fee structure for each respective share class as a result of daily systematic allocations being rounded to the nearest penny for fund level income, expense and realized gain/loss amounts. Such differences are immaterial.

3

Based on net asset value. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

4

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

5

Computed on an annualized basis.

6

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.52% for the period ended August 31, 2020, after taking into account this expense reduction.

7

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and the net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

8

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

9

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Assets:
Investment in securities, at value (identified cost $53,731,179)		$52,601,878
Cash		14,655
Income receivable		694,245
Receivable for shares sold		205,351
TOTAL ASSETS		53,516,129
Liabilities:
Payable for investments purchased	$965,497
Payable for shares redeemed	92,750
Income distribution payable	15,260
Payable for portfolio accounting fees	81,837
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)	8,222
Payable for Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)	599
Payable for administrative fee (Note 5)	382
Accrued expenses (Note 5)	34,266
TOTAL LIABILITIES		1,198,813
Net assets for 5,088,523 shares outstanding		$52,317,316
Net Assets Consists of:
Paid-in capital		$54,087,760
Total distributable earnings (loss)		(1,770,444)
TOTAL NET ASSETS		$52,317,316
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
Class A Shares:
Net asset value per share ($40,937,375 ÷ 3,981,861 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized		$10.28
Offering price per share (100/97.00 of $10.28)		$10.60
Redemption proceeds per share		$10.28
Institutional Shares:
Net asset value per share ($11,379,941 ÷ 1,106,662 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized		$10.28
Offering price per share		$10.28
Redemption proceeds per share		$10.28

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Investment Income:
Interest			$681,720
Expenses:
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)		$113,242
Administrative fee (Note 5)		22,993
Custodian fees		2,518
Transfer agent fees		19,059
Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)		1,493
Auditing fees		27,713
Legal fees		5,763
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)		55,527
Portfolio accounting fees		68,844
Share registration costs		34,800
Printing and postage		18,792
Miscellaneous (Note 5)		15,813
TOTAL EXPENSES		386,557
Waiver and Reimbursement:
Waiver of investment adviser fee (Note 5)	$(113,190)
Reimbursement of other operating expenses (Note 5)	(68,296)
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENT		(181,486)
Net expenses			205,071
Net investment income			476,649
Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments:
Net realized loss on investments			(658,747)
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments			(10,997)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments			(669,744)
Change in net assets resulting from operations			$(193,095)

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended 8/31/2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income	$476,649	$999,326
Net realized gain (loss)	(658,747)	630,946
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	(10,997)	(5,806,022)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	(193,095)	(4,175,750)
Distributions to Shareholders:
Class A Shares	(683,639)	(939,304)
Institutional Shares	(199,875)	(361,203)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS	(883,514)	(1,300,507)
Share Transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares	5,637,271	23,250,144
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	722,885	983,180
Cost of shares redeemed	(17,915,232)	(31,037,061)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(11,555,076)	(6,803,737)
Change in net assets	(12,631,685)	(12,279,994)
Net Assets:
Beginning of period	64,949,001	77,228,995
End of period	$52,317,316	$64,949,001

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Institutional Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax and the personal income taxes imposed by the State of Michigan and Michigan municipalities. Interest income from the Fund’s investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals.

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).

Investment Valuation

In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:

◾ Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”).

◾ 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.

◾ 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.

◾ Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.

◾ 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.

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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

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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.

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 shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income, if any, are declared daily 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. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that select classes will bear certain expenses unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reimbursement of $181,486 is disclosed in Note 5. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.

Other Service Fees

The Fund may pay other service fees up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares to unaffiliated financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for other service fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s Class A Shares incurred $55,527 of other service fees.

Federal Taxes

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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, tax years 2019 through 2022 remain subject to examination by the Fund’s major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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.

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Other

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.

3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The following tables summarize share activity: 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class A Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	470,442	$4,838,273	1,147,335	$12,135,149
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	63,722	658,277	79,867	871,641
Shares redeemed	(1,379,918)	(14,217,863)	(2,268,964)	(24,995,448)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(845,754)	$(8,721,313)	(1,041,762)	$(11,988,658)

 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Institutional Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	76,974	$798,998	989,321	$11,114,995
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	6,252	64,608	10,208	111,539
Shares redeemed	(359,509)	(3,697,369)	(557,955)	(6,041,613)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(276,283)	$(2,833,763)	441,574	$5,184,921
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(1,122,037)	$(11,555,076)	(600,188)	$(6,803,737)

4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION

At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $53,731,179. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $1,129,301. This consists of unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $76,805 and unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $1,206,106.

5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund for competitive reasons

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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 February 28, 2023, the Adviser voluntarily waived $113,190 of its fee and voluntarily reimbursed $68,296 of other operating expenses.

Administrative 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: 

Administrative Fee	Average Daily Net Assets of the Investment Complex
0.100%	on assets up to $50 billion
0.075%	on assets over $50 billion

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 February 28, 2023, 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.

Other Service Fees

For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSSC received $4,065 of the other service fees disclosed in Note 2.

Sales Charges

Front-end sales charges do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSC did not retain any sales charges. FSC retained $133 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class A Shares.

Interfund Transactions

During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $11,400,000 and $13,200,000, respectively. Net realized gain (loss) recognized on these transactions was $0.

Expense Limitation

The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FAS and FSSC) on their own initiative have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights, excluding interest expense, extraordinary expenses and proxy-related expenses paid by the Fund, if any) paid by the Fund’s Class A Shares and Institutional Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.77% and 0.52% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2023; or (b) the date of the Fund’s next

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effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.

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.

6. Investment TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2023, were as follows: 

Purchases	$2,719,182
Sales	$12,622,608

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2023, 23.0% of the securities in the Portfolio of Investments were backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The largest percentage of investments insured by or supported by (backed) a letter of credit from any one institution or agency, was 16.3% of total investments.

8. LINE OF CREDIT

The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes Funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement dated June 22, 2022. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding. The Fund’s ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (a) the highest, on any day, of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the published secured overnight financing rate plus an assigned percentage, and (iii) 0.0%, plus (b) a margin. Any fund eligible to borrow under the LOC pays its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders’ commitment that has not been utilized, quarterly in arrears and at maturity. As of February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.

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9. INTERFUND LENDING

Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2023, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the program was not utilized.

10. Indemnifications

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.

11. OTHER MATTERS

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in China in late 2019 and subsequently spread globally. As of the date of the issuance of these financial statements, this coronavirus has resulted in, and may continue to result in, closed borders, enhanced health screenings, disruptions to healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, and disruptions to supply chains, workflow operations and consumer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this coronavirus has resulted in substantial economic volatility. Health crises caused by outbreaks, such as the coronavirus outbreak, may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks. The impact of this outbreak, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could continue to negatively affect the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, individual companies (including certain Fund service providers and issuers of the Fund’s investments) and the markets in general in significant and unforeseen ways. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions in response to the pandemic, including significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, that may affect the instruments in which the Fund invests or the issuers of such investments. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund’s performance.

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Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or other service fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher. 

	Beginning Account Value 9/1/2022	Ending Account Value 2/28/2023	Expenses Paid During Period1
Actual:
Class A Shares	$1,000	$998.00	$3.86
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$999.20	$2.63
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses):
Class A Shares	$1,000	$1,020.93	$3.91
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$1,022.17	$2.66

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Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized expense ratios are as follows: 

Class A Shares	0.78%
Institutional Shares	0.53%

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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022

Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund”)

At its meetings in May 2022 (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 between the Fund and Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”) (the “Contract”) 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 presenting on the topics discussed below. The Board considered the CCO’s independent written evaluation (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

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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: the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates; Federated Hermes’ business and operations; the Adviser’s investment philosophy, personnel and processes; the Fund’s investment objectives and strategies; the Fund’s short-term and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, and relative to the Fund’s particular investment program and a group of its peer funds and/or its benchmark, as appropriate); the Fund’s fees and expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund (both in absolute terms and relative to a group of its peer funds), with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations (if any); the financial condition of Federated Hermes; the Adviser’s profitability with respect to the Fund; distribution and sales activity for the Fund; and 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 determining to approve the Contract. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board observed that the following factors may be relevant to an adviser’s fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: (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 fee and expense structures, including a comparison of management fees paid to the adviser with those paid by similar funds both internally and externally as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients of the 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 noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure requirements

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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 review 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 to considering the above-referenced factors, the Board was mindful of 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 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 in the marketplace there are a range of investment options available to the Fund’s shareholders 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.

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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 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 Federated Hermes’ ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. 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.

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 significant acquisition of Hermes Fund Managers Limited by Federated Hermes, which has deepened the organization’s investment management expertise and capabilities and expanded the investment process for all of the Federated Hermes Funds to have access to analytical resources related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors and issuer engagement on ESG matters. The Board considered Federated Hermes’ oversight of the securities lending program for the Federated Hermes Funds that engage in securities lending and noted the income earned by the Federated Hermes Funds that participate in such program. In addition, 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 Fund and other Federated Hermes Funds. In this regard, the Board took into account Federated Hermes’ communications with the Board in light of the pandemic. 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 to an increase in the scope of Federated Hermes’ oversight in this regard, including in connection with the designation of the Federated Hermes Funds’ investment advisers as the administrators of the Federated Hermes Funds’ liquidity risk management program.

The Board also considered the implementation of Federated Hermes’ business continuity plans and recognized steps taken by Federated Hermes to continue to provide the same nature, extent and quality of services to the Federated Hermes Funds during the pandemic. 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, including changes associated with the pandemic.

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, which include the general right to exchange investments between the same class of shares without the incurrence of additional sales charges.

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 include, among other items, information on the Fund’s

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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 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, in evaluating such comparisons, that 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 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, 2021. 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.

Fund Expenses

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, net advisory fee rates, total expense ratios and each element of the Fund’s total expense ratio (i.e., gross and net advisory fees, administrative fees, custody fees, portfolio accounting fees and transfer agency fees) relative to an appropriate group of peer funds compiled by Federated Hermes from the category of peer funds selected by Morningstar (the “Expense Peer Group”). The Board received a description of the methodology used to select the Expense Peer Group from the overall Morningstar category. The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the fees and expenses of the broader group of funds in the overall Morningstar category.

While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving too much weight to comparative information concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds with comparable investment programs, the Board noted that it found the use of such comparisons to be relevant to its evaluation. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar registered funds more heavily than non-registered fund products or services because such comparisons are believed to be more relevant. The Board considered that other registered funds are the products most like the Fund, in that they are readily available to Fund

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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 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 was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.

The Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by Federated Hermes for providing advisory services 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 and fund liquidity; (vi) different administrative responsibilities; (vii) different degrees of risk associated with management; and (viii) 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.

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.

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Profitability

The Board received and considered profitability information furnished by Federated Hermes, as requested by the CCO. 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 that, although there is no single best method to allocate expenses, the methodologies used by Federated Hermes are reasonable.

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 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.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information about the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated Hermes Funds, such as: personnel, processes and tools for portfolio management, including the use of market data on which portfolio managers make investment decisions; trading operations; ESG integration and issuer engagement on ESG matters; shareholder services; compliance; business continuity; cybersecurity; internal audit and risk management functions; and technology that supports the provision of investment management services. The Board noted that Federated Hermes’ investments in these areas are extensive and are designed to provide enhanced services to the Federated Hermes Funds and their shareholders. The Board considered that the benefits of these investments are likely to be shared

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with the family of Federated Hermes Funds as a whole. In addition, the Board considered that fee waivers and expense reimbursements are another means for potential economies of scale to be shared with shareholders and can provide protection from an increase in expenses if a Federated Hermes Fund’s assets decline. The Board considered that, in order for the Federated Hermes Funds to remain competitive in the marketplace, Federated Hermes has frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the Federated Hermes Funds and has disclosed to shareholders and/or reported to the Board its intention to do so (or continue to do so) in the future. The Board also considered Federated Hermes’ reductions in contractual management fees for certain Federated Hermes Funds during the prior year, including in response to the CCO’s recommendations in the prior year’s CCO Fee Evaluation Report, which have resulted in benefits being realized by shareholders.

The Board also considered reports on adviser-paid fees (commonly referred to as “revenue sharing”) that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May Meetings. The Board considered that Federated Hermes and the CCO believe that this information should be viewed to determine if there was an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or to apply breakpoints at higher levels, and should not be viewed to evaluate the reasonableness of advisory fees. The Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which is compounded by the lack of any uniform methodology or pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with breakpoints that serve to reduce the fees as a fund attains a certain size.

Other Benefits

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 contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated Hermes Funds’ administrator and distributor). In this regard, the Board considered that certain of 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 any indirect benefit that Federated Hermes may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute portfolio trades for the Federated Hermes Funds.

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Conclusions

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 for future reporting to the Board or further consideration by management 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. With respect to the factors that were deemed to be relevant, the Board’s determination to approve the continuation of the Contract reflects its view that Federated Hermes’ performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the determination to approve the continuation of the existing arrangement.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program–
Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) for Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund (the “Fund” and, collectively with the other non-money market open-end funds advised by Federated Hermes, the “Federated Hermes Funds”). The Program seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. “Liquidity risk” is defined under the Liquidity Rule as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has approved the designation of each Federated Hermes Fund’s investment adviser as the administrator for the Program (the “Administrator”) with respect to that Fund. The Administrator, in turn, has delegated day-to-day responsibility for the administration of the Program to multiple Liquidity Risk Management Committees, which are comprised of representatives from certain divisions within Federated Hermes.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); (4) to the extent a Fund does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that generally will be invested in highly liquid investments (an “HLIM”); (5) if a Fund has established an HLIM, the periodic review (no less frequently than annually) of the HLIM and the adoption of policies and procedures for responding to a shortfall of the Fund’s highly liquid investments below its HLIM; and (6) periodic reporting to the Board.

At its meetings in May 2022, the Board received and reviewed a written report (the “Report”) from the Federated Hermes Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Risk Officer, on behalf of the Administrator, concerning the operation of the Program for the period from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (the “Period”). The Report addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness, including, where applicable, the operation of any HLIM established for a Federated Hermes Fund and each Federated Hermes Fund’s access to other available funding sources such as the Federated Hermes Funds’ interfund lending facility, redemptions in-kind, reverse repurchase agreement transactions, redemptions

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delayed beyond the normal T+1 settlement, but within seven days of the redemption request, and committed lines of credit. There were no material changes to the Program during the Period. The Report summarized the operation of the Program and the information and factors considered by the Administrator in assessing whether the Program has been adequately and effectively implemented with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds. Such information and factors included, among other things:

◾ confirmation that it was not necessary for the Fund to utilize, and the Fund did not utilize, alternative funding sources during the Period;

◾ the periodic classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories and the methodologies and inputs used to classify the investments, including the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trade size;

◾ the analysis received from a third-party liquidity assessment vendor that is taken into account in the process of determining the liquidity classifications of the Fund’s investments and the results of an evaluation of the services performed by the vendor in support of this process;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested primarily in highly liquid investments during the Period and, therefore, was not required to establish, and has not established, an HLIM and the procedures for monitoring the status of the Fund as investing primarily in highly liquid investments;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested no more than 15% of its assets in illiquid investments during the Period and the procedures for monitoring this limit;

◾ the fact that there were no liquidity events during the Period, that materially affected the Fund’s liquidity risk;

◾ the impact on liquidity and management of liquidity risk caused by extended non-U.S. market closures and confirmation that there were no issues for any of the affected Federated Hermes Funds in meeting shareholder redemptions at any time during these temporary non-U.S. market closures;

◾ circumstances during the Period under which the Administrator convened meetings of the Liquidity Risk Management Committees more frequently than normal to conduct enhanced liquidity risk monitoring, including prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Based on this review, the Administrator concluded that the Program is operating effectively to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, and that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and, as applicable, respond to the Fund’s liquidity developments.

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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 such 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 FederatedInvestors.com/FundInformation. Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

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 FederatedInvestors.com.

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Mutual 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 mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

 
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/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as 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 1-800-341-7400, Option #4.

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Federated Hermes Michigan Intermediate Municipal Fund
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

Contact us atFederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

CUSIP 313923302
CUSIP 313923773

3032602 (4/23)

© 2023 Federated Hermes, Inc.

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

February 28, 2023

 

 

Share Class | Ticker	A | FMOAX	C | FMNCX	F | FHTFX
	Institutional | FMYIX

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund

Fund Established 1987

A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,

We are pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. 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, FederatedInvestors.com 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

CONTENTS 

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table	1
Portfolio of Investments	2
Financial Highlights	27
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	31
Statement of Operations	33
Statement of Changes in Net Assets	34
Notes to Financial Statements	35
Shareholder Expense Example	49
Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022	51
Liquidity Risk Management Program– Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness	61
Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities	63
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule	63

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)

At February 28, 2023, the Fund’s sector composition1 was as follows: 

Sector Composition	Percentage of Total Net Assets
Dedicated Tax	17.2%
Primary/Secondary Education	12.9%
Senior Care	9.8%
Industrial Development Bond/Pollution Control Revenue Bond	9.1%
Hospital	7.8%
Tobacco	6.2%
General Obligation—State	5.9%
Incremental Tax	4.4%
General Obligation—Local	4.2%
Public Power	4.1%
Other2	17.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3	1.3%
TOTAL	100%

1

Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, 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.

2

For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 81.6% of the Fund’s total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”

3

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2023 (unaudited) 

Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—97.8%
		Alabama—1.3%
$500,000	1,2	Huntsville, AL Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Redstone Village), Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2011A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.625%), 7.500%, 1/1/2047	$310,000
1,500,000	1,2	Huntsville, AL Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Redstone Village), Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), (Original Issue Yield: 5.600%), 5.500%, 1/1/2043	930,000
2,000,000		Jefferson County, AL Sewer System, Senior Lien Sewer Revenue Current Interest Warrants (Series 2013-A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.650%), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.500%, 10/1/2053	2,053,159
2,000,000		Jefferson County, AL Sewer System, Senior Lien Sewer Revenue Current Interest Warrants (Series 2013A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.450%), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.250%, 10/1/2048	2,051,159
790,000	3	Tuscaloosa County, AL IDA (Hunt Refining Co.), Gulf Opportunity Zone Refunding Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.250%, 5/1/2044	682,934
		TOTAL	6,027,252
		Alaska—0.0%
1,000,000	1,2	Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (Boys & Girls Home & Family Services, Inc.), Community Provider Revenue Bonds (Series 2007C), 6.000%, 12/1/2036	2,600
		Arizona—3.1%
650,000	3	Arizona State IDA (Basis Schools, Inc. Obligated Group), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2017D), 5.000%, 7/1/2051	579,690
500,000	3	Arizona State IDA (Basis Schools, Inc. Obligated Group), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2017G), 5.000%, 7/1/2051	445,916
1,000,000	3	Arizona State IDA (Doral Academy of Nevada FMMR), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 7/15/2049	895,018
1,750,000	3	Arizona State IDA (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada), Horizon, Inspirada and St. Rose Campus Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.750%, 7/15/2048	1,771,195
1,000,000		Chandler, AZ IDA (Intel Corp.), Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Series 2022-2) TOBs, 5.000%, Mandatory Tender 9/1/2027	1,034,152
1,000,000		Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Commercial Metals Corp.), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 4.000%, 10/15/2047	825,926
1,000,000	3	Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Paradise Schools), Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 7/1/2047	932,030
1,500,000		Phoenix, AZ IDA (GreatHearts Academies), Education Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.000%, 7/1/2044	1,503,902
1,000,000		Phoenix, AZ IDA (GreatHearts Academies), Education Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 7/1/2046	1,003,118

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Arizona—continued
$1,000,000	3	Pima County, AZ IDA (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 6.250%, 11/15/2035	$1,014,405
1,000,000	3	Pima County, AZ IDA (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 7.000%, 11/15/2057	1,013,898
3,000,000		Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2007), (Original Issue Yield: 5.100%), (Citigroup, Inc. GTD), 5.000%, 12/1/2037	3,060,874
430,000	3	Verrado Community Facilities District No. 1, AZ, District GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2013A), 6.000%, 7/15/2027	430,979
		TOTAL	14,511,103
		Arkansas—0.3%
1,250,000		Arkansas Development Finance Authority (United States Steel Corp.), Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.450%, 9/1/2052	1,226,619
		California—6.5%
4,445,000		California Health Facilities Financing Authority (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 8/15/2051	4,757,495
500,000	3	California Public Finance Authority (Kendal at Sonoma), Enso Village Senior Living Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 11/15/2046	427,597
750,000	3	California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.125%, 7/1/2044	753,624
565,000	3	California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2045	567,207
500,000	3	California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2047	502,721
2,000,000		California State Municipal Finance Authority (LINXS APM Project), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/31/2043	2,005,081
1,000,000	3	California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue (Bright Star Schools-Obligated Group), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 6/1/2037	973,103
500,000	3	California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue (Rocketship Public Schools), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017G), 5.000%, 6/1/2047	450,030
1,100,000	3	California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue (Summit Public Schools Obligated Group), (Series 2017), 5.000%, 6/1/2053	1,081,579
900,000		California State, Various Purpose UT GO Bonds, 5.250%, 9/1/2047	1,009,523
2,250,000	3	California Statewide Communities Development Authority (Loma Linda University Medical Center), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 12/1/2046	2,064,343

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		California—continued
$1,000,000		Community Facilities District No. 2017 of the County of Orange (CFD 2017-1 (Village of Esencia)), Improvement Area No.1 Special Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 8/15/2042	$1,022,029
5,000,000	4	Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Subordinate Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2021B-2), 0.000%, 6/1/2066	494,918
1,590,000		Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 6/1/2051	1,655,025
95,000		Irvine, CA (Irvine, CA Reassessment District No. 13-1), Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, 5.000%, 9/2/2028	95,996
365,000		Irvine, CA (Irvine, CA Reassessment District No. 13-1), Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, 5.000%, 9/2/2029	368,902
180,000		Irvine, CA (Irvine, CA Reassessment District No. 13-1), Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, 5.000%, 9/2/2030	181,907
1,000,000		Irvine, CA Community Facilities District No. 2013-3 (Great Park Improvement Area No.1), Special Tax Bonds (Series 2014), 5.000%, 9/1/2049	1,003,977
850,000		Los Angeles, CA Department of Airports (Los Angeles International Airport), Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 5/15/2047	862,561
2,500,000		M-S-R Energy Authority, CA, Gas Revenue Bonds (Series 2009A), (Citigroup, Inc. GTD), 7.000%, 11/1/2034	3,100,632
1,250,000		Orange County, CA Community Facilities District No.2016-1 (CFD 2016-1 (Village of Esencia)), Special Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 8/15/2041	1,270,662
1,000,000		Palomar Health, CA Revenue, (Series 2016), 5.000%, 11/1/2039	1,010,136
1,000,000		Roseville, CA Special Tax (Fiddyment Ranch CFD No. 1), Special Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 9/1/2034	1,044,070
1,255,000		Roseville, CA Special Tax (Fiddyment Ranch CFD No. 5), Special Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 9/1/2050	1,072,470
340,000	3	San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2020-1 (Mission Rock Facilities and Services), Development Special Tax Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 9/1/2051	270,292
500,000		San Francisco, CA City & County Redevelopment Financing Agency (Mission Bay South Redevelopment), Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Series 2016C), (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5.000%, 8/1/2041	518,259
1,200,000		Santa Margarita, CA Water District Community Facilities District No. 2013-1, Special Tax Bonds (Series 2013), (Original Issue Yield: 5.700%), 5.625%, 9/1/2043	1,206,129
990,000		Western Riverside Water & Wastewater Financing Authority, CA, Local Agency Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 9/1/2044	1,034,147
		TOTAL	30,804,415

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Colorado—6.7%
$750,000		Arista, CO Metropolitan District, Special Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/1/2038	$716,063
1,000,000		Banning Lewis Ranch Metropolitan District No.4, LT GO Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.750%, 12/1/2048	989,299
1,000,000		Banning Lewis Ranch Regional Metropolitan District, LT GO Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.375%, 12/1/2048	947,108
1,500,000		Base Village Metropolitan District No. 2, LT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.750%, 12/1/2046	1,500,757
1,250,000		Central Platte Valley, CO Metropolitan District, GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2013A), (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2023@100), 6.000%, 12/1/2038	1,274,385
500,000		Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (Aspen View Academy), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2061	377,690
2,000,000		Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (James Irwin Educational Foundation), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 9/1/2062	1,892,048
1,000,000	3	Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (Loveland Classical School), School Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2036	941,404
1,625,000		Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (Skyview Academy), Charter School Refunding & Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2014), 5.500%, 7/1/2049	1,613,687
1,000,000		Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (University Lab School), Charter School Refunding & Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), (Original Issue Yield: 5.020%), 5.000%, 12/15/2045	1,008,776
5,000,000		Colorado Health Facilities Authority (Advent Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 11/15/2050	4,542,375
1,500,000		Colorado Health Facilities Authority (Christian Living Communities), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2031	1,422,496
2,500,000		Colorado State Health Facilities Authority (Intermountain Healthcare), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 5/15/2052	2,613,503
500,000		Denver, CO Convention Center Hotel Authority, Senior Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 12/1/2040	487,594
1,000,000	3	Denver, CO Health & Hospital Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/1/2034	1,041,015
750,000		Eagle County, CO Air Terminal Corp., Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A), 6.000%, 5/1/2027	750,697
1,170,000		Hogback Metropolitan District, CO, LT GO Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 12/1/2051	993,553
1,500,000		Lakes at Centerra Metropolitan District No. 2, LT GO Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.125%, 12/1/2037	1,427,536

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Colorado—continued
$2,500,000		North Range, CO Metropolitan District No. 2, LT GO and Special Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.750%, 12/1/2047	$2,510,125
2,000,000		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	2,149,817
2,510,000		St. Vrain Lakes, CO Metropolitan District No.2, LT GO Senior Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/1/2037	2,423,373
		TOTAL	31,623,301
		Connecticut—1.2%
1,000,000		Connecticut Development Authority (Bombardier, Inc.), Airport Facility Revenue Bonds, 7.950%, 4/1/2026	998,754
1,500,000		Connecticut State (Connecticut State Special Transportation Fund), Special Tax Obligation Bonds Transportation Infrastructure Purpose (Series 2018B), 5.000%, 10/1/2038	1,617,809
1,835,000	3	Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut Gaming Authority, Priority Distribution Payment Refunding Bonds (Series 2015C), (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 6.250%, 2/1/2030	1,897,535
1,500,000		Steel Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Steelpoint Harbor Special Obligation Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 4/1/2051	1,109,628
		TOTAL	5,623,726
		Delaware—1.6%
2,000,000		Delaware EDA (Newark Charter School, Inc.), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 9/1/2051	1,660,645
3,000,000		Delaware Health Facilities Authority (Christiana Care Health Services), Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 10/1/2049	2,774,742
3,000,000	3	Millsboro, DE Special Obligations (Plantation Lakes Special Development District), Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 5.140%), 5.125%, 7/1/2038	2,912,368
		TOTAL	7,347,755
		District of Columbia—2.1%
1,000,000		District of Columbia (Friendship Public Charter School, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 6/1/2046	993,967
1,000,000		District of Columbia (Ingleside at Rock Creek), Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.250%), 5.000%, 7/1/2052	841,009
1,000,000		District of Columbia (KIPP DC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 7/1/2039	886,793
1,000,000		Metropolitan Washington, DC Airports Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 10/1/2047	1,016,008
3,000,000		Metropolitan Washington, DC Airports Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 10/1/2039	3,143,012

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		District of Columbia—continued
$1,700,000		Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Dedicated Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 7/15/2045	$1,610,022
1,180,000		Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Dedicated Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 7/15/2045	1,258,671
		TOTAL	9,749,482
		Florida—7.7%
1,245,000		Alta Lakes, FL CDD, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2019), 4.625%, 5/1/2049	1,071,314
130,000		Arborwood, FL CDD, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A-1), (Original Issue Yield: 6.900%), 6.900%, 5/1/2036	130,041
450,000		Artisan Lakes East CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2021-1), 4.000%, 5/1/2051	343,591
550,000		Artisan Lakes East CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2021-2), 4.000%, 5/1/2052	417,596
1,365,000		Boggy Branch CDD, FL, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2051	1,042,225
3,000,000		Broward County, FL (Broward County, FL Convention Center Hotel), First Tier Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), (Broward County, FL GTD), 5.500%, 1/1/2055	3,306,301
3,000,000	1,2,3	Collier County, FL IDA (Arlington of Naples), Continuing Care Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), (Original Issue Yield: 8.375%), 8.250%, 5/15/2049	1,740,000
1,000,000	3	Florida Development Finance Corp. (Glenridge on Palmer Ranch), Senior Living Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 5.000%, 6/1/2051	795,129
1,000,000		Florida Development Finance Corp. (Mayflower Retirement Community), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 6/1/2055	662,238
1,000,000		Florida Development Finance Corp. (Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc.), UFHealth Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 2/1/2052	907,352
1,000,000		Harbor Bay, FL CDD, Special Assessment District Area One (Series 2019A-1), (Original Issue Yield: 4.140%), 4.100%, 5/1/2048	794,992
265,000		Lakes of Sarasota CDD, Improvement Revenue Bonds Phase 1 Project (Series 2021A-1), 4.100%, 5/1/2051	210,921
550,000		Lakes of Sarasota CDD, Improvement Revenue Bonds Phase 1 Project (Series 2021A-2), (Original Issue Yield: 3.960%), 3.875%, 5/1/2031	519,572
555,000		Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Indigo Expansion Area Project), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 5/1/2049	433,661
1,000,000		Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Lakewood Centre North), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), (Original Issue Yield: 4.960%), 4.875%, 5/1/2045	915,355

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Florida—continued
$1,000,000		Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Lakewood National & Polo Run), Special Assessment Bonds, (Original Issue Yield: 5.400%), 5.375%, 5/1/2047	$977,713
750,000		Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Northeast Sector Phase-2B), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 4.000%, 5/1/2050	581,474
1,000,000		Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Northeast Sector Project—Phase 1B), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.450%, 5/1/2048	981,634
1,175,000		Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District, FL (Villages of Lakewood Ranch South), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), (Original Issue Yield: 5.160%), 5.125%, 5/1/2046	1,107,235
1,000,000		Lee County, FL IDA (Cypress Cove at Healthpark), Healthcare Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.250%, 10/1/2057	838,195
1,000,000		LT Ranch, FL CDD (LT Ranch, FL CDD Phase IIA Assessment Area), Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds Phase IIA (Series 2022-2), (Original Issue Yield: 5.740%), 5.700%, 5/1/2053	999,901
1,840,000		LT Ranch, FL CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 5/1/2050	1,411,683
745,000		Midtown Miami, FL CDD, Special Assessment & Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.250%), 5.000%, 5/1/2037	730,105
2,000,000	3	Polk County, FL IDA (Mineral Development, LLC), Secondary Phosphate Tailings Recovery Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 5.875%, 1/1/2033	2,003,509
145,000	1,2	Reunion East CDD, FL, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2002A-1), 7.375%, 5/1/2033	1
1,125,000		River Landing CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.360%), 4.350%, 5/1/2051	913,891
900,000		Rivers Edge III CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2051	687,819
1,250,000		Seminole County, FL IDA (Legacy Pointe at UCF), Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.750%, 11/15/2054	1,043,619
820,000		Southern Grove, FL CDD #5, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2048	639,797
585,000		Southern Grove, FL CDD #5, Special Assessment District Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 5/1/2043	478,419
500,000		St. Johns County, FL IDA (Vicar’s Landing), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 12/15/2050	354,554
495,000		Talavera, FL CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 4.350%, 5/1/2040	438,265
770,000		Talavera, FL CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 4.500%, 5/1/2050	645,852
900,000		Tolomato CDD, FL, Special Assessment Refunding Bonds (Series 2019C), 4.400%, 5/1/2040	811,035

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Florida—continued
$1,000,000		Tolomato CDD, FL, Special Assessment Refunding Bonds Subordinate Lien (Series 2019A-2), 4.250%, 5/1/2037	$914,945
175,000		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	156,517
190,000	1,2	Tolomato CDD, FL, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2015-3), 6.610%, 5/1/2040	2
1,400,000		Tradition CDD No. 9, Special Assessment Community Infrastructure Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2052	1,062,871
980,000		Verandah West, FL CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2013), (Original Issue Yield: 5.125%), 5.000%, 5/1/2033	979,960
1,500,000		Viera Stewardship District (Viera Stewardship District Village 2), Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 5/1/2053	1,130,660
2,000,000		Willow Walk, FL CDD, Special Assessment Bonds (Series 2015), 5.625%, 5/1/2045	2,002,253
1,355,000		Windward at Lakewood Ranch, FL CDD, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 4.250%, 5/1/2052	1,076,676
		TOTAL	36,258,873
		Georgia—0.8%
1,000,000		Atlanta, GA Water & Wastewater, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 11/1/2040	1,027,053
1,010,000		Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Convention Center Hotel Second Tier Revenue Bonds (Series 2021B), 5.000%, 1/1/2054	789,524
1,500,000		Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project M Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.250%, 7/1/2064	1,551,256
500,000		Rockdale County, GA Development Authority (Pratt Paper, LLC), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018), 4.000%, 1/1/2038	465,938
		TOTAL	3,833,771
		Guam—0.1%
500,000		Guam Government, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 11/1/2040	512,244
		Idaho—0.5%
3,000,000		Idaho Health Facilities Authority (Terraces of Boise), Exchange Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.550%, 10/1/2056	2,077,351
490,000		Idaho Health Facilities Authority (Terraces of Boise), Taxable Exchange Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021B), 8.000%, 10/1/2028	452,252
		TOTAL	2,529,603

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Illinois—10.5%
$1,000,000	Chicago, IL (Chicago, IL Sales Tax), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2002), (United States Treasury PRF 1/1/2025@100), 5.000%, 1/1/2032	$1,033,006
3,300,000	Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.650%), 7.000%, 12/1/2046	3,555,102
1,000,000	Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/1/2030	1,030,693
1,000,000	Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/1/2031	1,027,234
2,750,000	Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/1/2033	2,814,792
1,400,000	Chicago, IL Board of Education, UT GO Dedicated Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/1/2034	1,425,773
1,125,000	Chicago, IL O’Hare International Airport (TrIPs Obligated Group), Senior Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 7/1/2048	1,109,465
1,000,000	Chicago, IL O’Hare International Airport, General Airport Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.500%, 1/1/2055	1,061,005
4,000,000	Chicago, IL Transit Authority, Second Lien Sales Tax Receipts Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 12/1/2057	4,088,191
1,250,000	Chicago, IL, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023A), 5.500%, 1/1/2039	1,326,146
2,683,000	Chicago, IL, UT GO Exchanged Bonds (Series 2021B), 4.000%, 1/1/2038	2,388,678
1,333,000	Chicago, IL, UT GO Exchanged Bonds (Series 2021B), 4.000%, 1/1/2044	1,108,322
314,000	DuPage County, IL (Naperville Campus LLC), Special Tax Bonds (Series 2006), 5.625%, 3/1/2036	306,360
2,000,000	Illinois Finance Authority (Admiral at the Lake), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), (Original Issue Yield: 5.350%), 5.250%, 5/15/2042	1,362,305
1,100,000	Illinois Finance Authority (Lutheran Life Communities), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 11/1/2049	890,989
1,250,000	Illinois Finance Authority (Noble Network of Charter Schools), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 9/1/2032	1,264,289
1,100,000	Illinois Finance Authority (Rogers Park Montessori School Project), Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 6.125%, 2/1/2045	1,104,816
3,000,000	Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Toll Highway Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 1/1/2046	3,195,025
8,000,000	Illinois State, GO Bonds (Series 2017D), 5.000%, 11/1/2028	8,376,404
2,000,000	Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2013A), 5.000%, 4/1/2035	2,001,060
1,000,000	Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2020C), (Original Issue Yield: 4.340%), 4.000%, 10/1/2041	901,184
1,000,000	Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.500%, 3/1/2042	1,063,174

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Illinois—continued
$2,025,000		Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series June 2013), (Original Issue Yield: 5.650%), 5.500%, 7/1/2038	$2,032,843
1,000,000		Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (Series of February 2014), (Original Issue Yield: 5.040%), 5.000%, 2/1/2039	1,004,335
600,000		Illinois State, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 3/1/2046	605,907
2,000,000		Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, IL, McCormick Place Expansion Project Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.500%, 6/15/2053	2,015,204
2,000,000	4	Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, IL, McCormick Place Expansion Project Bonds (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.250%), 0.000%, 12/15/2056	305,555
1,000,000		Sales Tax Securitization Corp., IL, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 1/1/2030	1,073,159
		TOTAL	49,471,016
		Indiana—0.2%
915,000		Indiana State Finance Authority (KIPP Indianapolis), Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 7/1/2055	825,790
		Iowa—1.4%
898,697		Iowa Finance Authority (Deerfield Retirement Community, Inc.), Lifespace GTD Senior Living Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014A), (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2024@100), 5.400%, 11/15/2046	924,310
1,430,000		Iowa Finance Authority (Iowa Fertilizer Co. LLC), Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 12/1/2050	1,392,217
2,930,000		Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., IA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Senior Current Interest Bonds (Series 2021A-2 Class 1), 4.000%, 6/1/2049	2,554,434
475,000		Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., IA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Senior Current Interest Bonds (Series 2021B-1 Class 2), 4.000%, 6/1/2049	464,318
1,060,000		Xenia Rural Water District, Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes (Series 2016), (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2026@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2041	1,141,043
		TOTAL	6,476,322
		Kentucky—0.5%
375,000		Henderson, KY (Pratt Paper, LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 4.700%, 1/1/2052	352,449
1,000,000		Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Miralea), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 5/15/2046	750,813
2,000,000		Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Miralea), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 5/15/2051	1,449,357
		TOTAL	2,552,619

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Louisiana—1.0%
$1,000,000		Calcasieu Parish, LA Memorial Hospital Service District (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital), Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 12/1/2039	$926,673
30,000		Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (Ochsner Clinic Foundation), Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), (United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2026@100), 5.000%, 5/15/2047	31,685
970,000		Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (Ochsner Clinic Foundation), Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 5/15/2047	978,279
1,000,000		St. James Parish, LA (NuStar Logistics LP), Revenue Bonds (Series 2008) TOBs, 6.100%, Mandatory Tender 6/1/2030	1,074,871
1,500,000		Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., LA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds (Series 2013A), 5.250%, 5/15/2035	1,504,844
		TOTAL	4,516,352
		Maine—0.6%
1,000,000		Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority (Northern Light Health Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 7/1/2046	900,236
2,000,000	3	Maine State Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2005R-3), 5.250%, 1/1/2025	1,996,057
		TOTAL	2,896,293
		Maryland—2.0%
955,000		Baltimore, MD (East Baltimore Research Park), Special Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 9/1/2038	956,859
500,000		Baltimore, MD (Harbor Point), Special Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), (Original Issue Yield: 5.160%), 5.125%, 6/1/2043	494,437
1,860,000		Frederick County, MD (Jefferson Technology Park), Tax Increment & Special Tax Limited Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2020B), 4.625%, 7/1/2043	1,778,174
1,060,000		Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (CONSOL Energy, Inc.), Port Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2010), 5.750%, 9/1/2025	1,069,919
1,000,000		Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Port Covington District), Special Obligation Bonds (Series 2020), 4.000%, 9/1/2050	801,855
200,000		Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Ports America Chesapeake, Inc.), Transportation Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 6/1/2032	211,015
450,000		Maryland State Economic Development Corp. (Ports America Chesapeake, Inc.), Transportation Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 6/1/2035	469,417

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Maryland—continued
$1,000,000	3	Prince Georges County, MD (Westphalia Town Center), Special Obligation Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 5.330%), 5.250%, 7/1/2048	$965,039
1,000,000		Prince Georges County, MD Revenue Authority (Suitland-Naylor Road Project), Special Obligation Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2046	1,000,937
1,000,000		Rockville, MD Mayor & City Council Economic Development Revenue (Ingleside at King Farm), Economic Development Revenue Bonds (Series 2017B), 5.000%, 11/1/2042	882,215
1,000,000		Westminster, MD (Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.300%), 6.250%, 7/1/2044	1,007,618
		TOTAL	9,637,485
		Massachusetts—0.5%
1,250,000		Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO Consolidated Loan Bonds (Series 2020E), 5.000%, 11/1/2050	1,335,441
1,000,000	3	Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Newbridge on the Charles), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 10/1/2057	927,325
		TOTAL	2,262,766
		Michigan—1.3%
1,000,000		Detroit, MI, UT GO Bonds (Series 2020), 5.500%, 4/1/2050	1,006,558
2,000,000		Michigan State Finance Authority (Detroit, MI Public Lighting Authority), Local Government Loan Program Revenue Bonds (Series 2014B), 5.000%, 7/1/2044	1,989,306
1,000,000		Michigan State Finance Authority (Great Lakes, MI Water Authority Sewage Disposal System), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 C-7), (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5.000%, 7/1/2032	1,018,918
1,000,000		Michigan State Finance Authority (Great Lakes, MI Water Authority Water Supply System), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 D-6), (National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation INS), 5.000%, 7/1/2036	1,014,487
1,500,000		Plymouth, MI Educational Center Charter School, Public School Academy Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, 5.625%, 11/1/2035	915,000
		TOTAL	5,944,269
		Minnesota—2.4%
750,000		Baytown Township, MN (St. Croix Preparatory Academy), Charter School Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016A), 4.000%, 8/1/2041	600,867
1,100,000		Baytown Township, MN (St. Croix Preparatory Academy), Charter School Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016A), 4.250%, 8/1/2046	872,665

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Minnesota—continued
$1,700,000		Forest Lake, MN (Lakes International Language Academy), Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.750%, 8/1/2044	$1,704,468
1,000,000		Forest Lake, MN (Lakes International Language Academy), Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.375%, 8/1/2050	956,477
3,000,000	3	Minneapolis, MN Charter School Lease Revenue (Twin Cities International School), (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.150%), 5.000%, 12/1/2047	2,760,252
2,000,000		St. Cloud, MN Charter School (Stride Academy), Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 4/1/2046	1,467,217
2,000,000		St. Paul and Ramsey County, MN Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Twin Cities Academy), Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.375%, 7/1/2050	1,858,181
325,000		Winona, MN Port Authority (Bluffview Montessori School Project), Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 4.500%, 6/1/2036	273,201
750,000		Winona, MN Port Authority (Bluffview Montessori School Project), Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 4.750%, 6/1/2046	597,444
		TOTAL	11,090,772
		Missouri—0.5%
400,000		Cape Girardeau County, MO IDA (SoutheastHEALTH Obligated Group), Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 3/1/2046	335,472
2,000,000	3	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	1,432,213
1,000,000		Kirkwood, MO IDA (Aberdeen Heights Project), Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.250%, 5/15/2050	820,584
		TOTAL	2,588,269
		Montana—0.4%
900,000		Kalispell, MT Housing and Healthcare Facilities (Immanuel Lutheran Corp.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.250%, 5/15/2047	731,775
1,425,000		Kalispell, MT Housing and Healthcare Facilities (Immanuel Lutheran Corp.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.250%, 5/15/2052	1,126,638
		TOTAL	1,858,413
		Nevada—1.5%
905,000	3	Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry (Doral Academy of Nevada CS), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/15/2047	835,474
1,000,000	3	Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry (Somerset Academy of Las Vegas), Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/15/2038	959,838

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Nevada—continued
$910,000		Las Vegas, NV (Summerlin Village 24 SID No. 812), Local Improvement Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/1/2035	$913,065
500,000		Las Vegas, NV (Summerlin Village 25 SID No. 815), Local Improvement Bonds (Series 2020), 5.000%, 12/1/2049	464,492
1,500,000		Las Vegas, NV Redevelopment Agency, Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 6/15/2045	1,517,648
775,000		Las Vegas, NV SID #611 (Sunstone Phase I and II), Local Improvement Bonds (Series 2020), (Original Issue Yield: 4.170%), 4.125%, 6/1/2050	635,268
1,195,000		Las Vegas, NV SID No. 814 (Summerlin Villages 21 & 24A), Local Improvement Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 6/1/2049	988,095
660,000		North Las Vegas, NV SID No. 64 (Valley Vista), Local Improvement Bonds (Series 2019), 4.625%, 6/1/2049	592,026
		TOTAL	6,905,906
		New Hampshire—0.1%
100,000		National Finance Authority, NH (Covanta Energy Corp.), Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020B) TOBs, 3.750%, Mandatory Tender 7/2/2040	76,672
1,252,180	1,2,3	New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority (Hillside Village), Revenue Bonds (Series 20017A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 6.125%, 7/1/2052	275,480
		TOTAL	352,152
		New Jersey—3.8%
1,280,000		New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), Motor Vehicle Surcharge Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2033	1,356,324
180,000		New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Bonds (Series 2015 WW), (United States Treasury PRF 6/15/2025@100), 5.250%, 6/15/2040	187,769
3,075,000		New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Bonds (Series 2015 WW), 5.250%, 6/15/2040	3,214,634
185,000		New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Refunding Bonds (Series 2018EEE), (United States Treasury PRF 12/15/2028@100), 5.000%, 6/15/2043	207,264
315,000		New Jersey EDA (New Jersey State), School Facilities Construction Refunding Bonds (Series 2018EEE), 5.000%, 6/15/2043	323,996
1,335,000		New Jersey EDA (Port Newark Container Terminal LLC), Special Facilities Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 10/1/2047	1,307,201
1,000,000		New Jersey EDA (UMM Energy Partners LLC), Energy Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2012A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.190%), 5.125%, 6/15/2043	1,000,052
2,500,000		New Jersey EDA (United Airlines, Inc.), Special Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 1999), 5.250%, 9/15/2029	2,483,812

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		New Jersey—continued
$1,000,000		New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey State), Transportation System Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/15/2034	$1,067,904
750,000		New Jersey State, Covid-19 GO Emergency Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 6/1/2032	808,299
1,000,000		Newark, NJ, Mass Transit Access Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 6.000%, 11/15/2062	1,121,081
500,000		South Jersey Port Corp., Subordinate Marine Terminal Revenue Bonds (Series 2017B), 5.000%, 1/1/2048	503,008
4,610,000		Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Subordinate Refunding Bonds (Series 2018B), 5.000%, 6/1/2046	4,557,798
		TOTAL	18,139,142
		New York—4.5%
1,000,000	3	Build NYC Resource Corporation (Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.500%, 9/1/2045	996,669
1,000,000		Build NYC Resource Corporation (KIPP NYC Canal West), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.250%, 7/1/2062	1,003,671
4,915,000	4	Glen Cove, NY Local Economic Assistance Corp. (Garvies Point Public Improvement Project), Capital Appreciation Revenue Bonds (Series 2016B), (Original Issue Yield: 6.000%), 0.000%, 1/1/2045	1,208,686
1,000,000	3	Monroe County, NY IDC (True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 6/1/2059	962,898
1,365,028		Nassau County, NY IDA (Amsterdam at Harborside), Continuing Care Retirement Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2021B), 5.000%, 1/1/2058	655,871
500,000		New York City, NY Transitional Finance Authority, Future Tax Secured Subordinate Bonds (Series 2020C-1), 4.000%, 5/1/2045	478,833
1,000,000		New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through Bonds (Series 201A-2B), 5.000%, 6/1/2051	924,603
1,000,000	3	New York Liberty Development Corporation (3 World Trade Center), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 Class 2), 5.375%, 11/15/2040	970,477
1,500,000		New York State Dormitory Authority (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 3/15/2049	1,407,170
1,000,000		New York State Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 11/15/2060	919,772
665,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (American Airlines, Inc.), Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 3.000%, 8/1/2031	592,300

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		New York—continued
$2,000,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (American Airlines, Inc.), Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 8/1/2026	$2,000,842
455,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (American Airlines, Inc.), Special Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 8/1/2031	455,410
1,000,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (Delta Air Lines, Inc.), LaGuardia Airport Terminals Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 1/1/2033	1,030,116
1,500,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (Delta Air Lines, Inc.), LaGuardia Airport Terminals Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), (Original Issue Yield: 4.550%), 4.375%, 10/1/2045	1,358,835
1,000,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (Empire State Thruway Partners LLC), Exempt Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 10/31/2046	846,860
865,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 12/1/2042	757,294
1,800,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2020C), 4.000%, 12/1/2042	1,615,578
1,000,000		New York Transportation Development Corporation (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 12/1/2041	1,019,469
1,000,000		Niagara Area Development Corporation, NY (Covanta Energy Corp.), Solid Waste Disposal Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 4.750%, 11/1/2042	865,042
1,000,000		TSASC, Inc. NY, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Senior Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 6/1/2041	1,017,905
		TOTAL	21,088,301
		Ohio—3.6%
10,700,000		Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds (Series 2020B-2 Class 2), 5.000%, 6/1/2055	9,716,263
1,000,000		Cuyahoga County, OH Hospital Authority (MetroHealth System), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.500%, 2/15/2057	1,020,261
2,000,000		Muskingum County, OH (Genesis Healthcare Corp.), Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2013), (Original Issue Yield: 5.080%), 5.000%, 2/15/2044	1,796,993
1,800,000	3	Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (AMG Vanadium LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 7/1/2049	1,563,107
1,000,000		Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (Pratt Paper, LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 4.500%, 1/15/2048	929,229

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Ohio—continued
$1,125,000	Ohio State Hospital Revenue (University Hospitals Health System, Inc.), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 1/15/2041	$1,146,073
1,000,000	Ohio State Treasurer (Portsmouth Gateway Group LLC), Private Activity Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 6/30/2053	957,986
	TOTAL	17,129,912
	Oklahoma—0.8%
2,315,000	Oklahoma Development Finance Authority (OU Medicine), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2018B), 5.500%, 8/15/2057	2,091,368
1,750,000	Tulsa County, OK Industrial Authority (Montereau, Inc.), Senior Living Community Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.250%, 11/15/2045	1,697,926
	TOTAL	3,789,294
	Oregon—0.4%
440,000	Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst, Inc.), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series2018A), 5.000%, 5/15/2038	405,554
635,000	Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst, Inc.), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series2018A), 5.000%, 5/15/2043	556,451
400,000	Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst, Inc.), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series2018A), 5.000%, 5/15/2048	337,816
500,000	Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst, Inc.), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series2018A), 5.000%, 5/15/2052	413,640
	TOTAL	1,713,461
	Pennsylvania—3.2%
2,000,000	Bucks County, PA IDA (School Lane Charter School), (Series 2016A), 5.125%, 3/15/2046	2,024,739
500,000	Butler County, PA Hospital Authority (Butler Health System), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2035	504,788
1,200,000	Chester County, PA IDA (Avon Grove Charter School), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/15/2047	1,190,236
800,000	Chester County, PA IDA (Avon Grove Charter School), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/15/2051	785,466
1,000,000	Clairton Municipal Authority, PA, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.050%), 5.000%, 12/1/2042	1,000,441
3,000,000	Lehigh County, PA General Purpose Authority (Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 4.000%, 6/1/2057	2,387,104
2,000,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (National Gypsum Co.), Exempt Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2014), 5.500%, 11/1/2044	2,007,711

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Pennsylvania—continued
$1,250,000		Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement), Tax-Exempt Private Activity Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/31/2038	$1,247,125
2,000,000		Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (The Penndot Major Bridges Package One Project), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 6.000%, 6/30/2061	2,171,671
705,000		Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development (PresbyHomes Germantown/Morrisville), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.625%, 7/1/2035	719,234
1,000,000		Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 10/1/2052	1,031,557
		TOTAL	15,070,072
		Puerto Rico—6.8%
2,844,771	4	Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, GO CVI Bonds, 0.000%, 11/1/2043	1,223,251
1,000,000		Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2037	852,540
3,000,000		Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2041	2,469,129
1,000,000		Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2046	792,987
4,000,000	1,2	Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds (Series 2010 XX), (Original Issue Yield: 5.400%), 5.250%, 7/1/2040	2,800,000
995,000	1,2	Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), (Original Issue Yield: 5.080%), 5.050%, 7/1/2042	691,525
195,000	1,2	Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.070%), 7.000%, 7/1/2040	140,400
2,500,000	1,2	Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.120%), 7.000%, 7/1/2043	1,800,000
310,000	1,2	Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), 7.000%, 7/1/2033	222,425
6,764,000	4	Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Capital Appreciation Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-1), 0.000%, 7/1/2051	1,267,777
15,340,000		Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.154%), 5.000%, 7/1/2058	14,194,102
6,000,000		Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-2), 4.784%, 7/1/2058	5,348,180
		TOTAL	31,802,316
		Rhode Island—0.7%
500,000		Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp. (Lifespan Obligated Group), Hospital Financing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 5/15/2039	501,521

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Rhode Island—continued
$2,730,000		Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., RI, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2015B), 5.000%, 6/1/2050	$2,654,981
		TOTAL	3,156,502
		South Carolina—0.7%
1,000,000		Berkeley County, SC (Nexton Improvement District), Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), (Original Issue Yield: 4.280%), 4.250%, 11/1/2040	842,775
1,150,000	3	South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Green Charter Schools), Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 6/1/2046	855,212
1,000,000		South Carolina Jobs-EDA (South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes), Residential Care Facilities Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 4/1/2038	920,258
1,000,000		South Carolina Jobs-EDA (South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes), Residential Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 4/1/2052	828,727
		TOTAL	3,446,972
		South Dakota—0.4%
1,000,000		Sioux Falls, SD Health Facilities Revenue (Dow Rummel Village), (Series 2017), (Original Issue Yield: 5.050%), 5.000%, 11/1/2042	864,626
1,000,000		Sioux Falls, SD Health Facilities Revenue (Dow Rummel Village), (Series 2017), (Original Issue Yield: 5.200%), 5.125%, 11/1/2047	849,379
		TOTAL	1,714,005
		Tennessee—0.1%
1,200,000	1,2	Blount County, TN Health and Educational Facilities Board (Asbury, Inc.), Revenue Refunding and Improvement Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 1/1/2047	720,000
		Texas—7.3%
1,100,000		Arlington, TX Higher Education Finance Corp. (Uplift Education), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 12/1/2046	1,102,007
500,000		Austin, TX Airport System, Airport System Revenue Bonds (Series 2014), 5.000%, 11/15/2044	503,037
250,000		Austin, TX Convention Center Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel First Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 1/1/2034	255,457
250,000		Austin, TX Convention Center Enterprises, Inc., Convention Center Hotel Second Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017B), 5.000%, 1/1/2034	248,678
1,000,000		Board of Managers, Joint Guadalupe County-City of Seguin, TX, Hospital Mortgage Revenue Refunding & Improvement Bonds (Series 2015), (Original Issue Yield: 5.080%), 5.000%, 12/1/2045	899,809
2,000,000		Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Idea Public Schools), 6.000%, 8/15/2043	2,018,105

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Texas—continued
$500,000		Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Idea Public Schools), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2012), 5.000%, 8/15/2042	$500,307
1,000,000		Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Idea Public Schools), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), (Texas Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program GTD), 4.000%, 8/15/2047	918,869
1,000,000		Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Idea Public Schools), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014), (Texas Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program GTD), 5.000%, 8/15/2039	1,012,182
2,000,000		Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, TX (Uplift Education), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 12/1/2050	1,999,992
1,527,000		Decatur, TX Hospital Authority (Wise Regional Health System), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2021C), 4.000%, 9/1/2044	1,217,830
515,000		Decatur, TX Hospital Authority (Wise Regional Health System), Revenue Bonds, (United States Treasury PRF 9/1/2023@100), 6.375%, 9/1/2042	522,710
1,500,000		Houston, TX Airport System (United Airlines, Inc.), Airport System Special Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2021 B-1), 4.000%, 7/15/2041	1,288,177
1,500,000		Houston, TX Airport System (United Airlines, Inc.), Special Facilities Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2011), (Original Issue Yield: 6.875%), 6.625%, 7/15/2038	1,500,081
2,000,000		Lavernia, TX Higher Education Finance Corporation (Meridian World School), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), (United States Treasury PRF 8/15/2024@100), 5.500%, 8/15/2045	2,060,157
1,500,000	3	Mission, TX Economic Development Corporation (Natgasoline), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 4.716%), 4.625%, 10/1/2031	1,463,125
2,000,000		New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Brazos Presbyterian Homes Holding, Inc.), Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 1/1/2042	1,824,387
1,528,893		New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Buckingham Senior Living Community), Retirement Facilities Revenue Exchange Bonds (Series 2021B), 2.000%, 11/15/2061	662,914
2,000,000	3	New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Jubilee Academic Center), Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 8/15/2051	1,455,127
700,000		New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (MRC Crestview), Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2024@102), 5.000%, 11/15/2046	731,741
1,000,000		New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (MRC Langford), Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.500%, 11/15/2046	828,551

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Texas—continued
$600,000		North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 1/1/2039	$619,872
335,000		North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021B), 4.000%, 1/1/2041	316,930
2,000,000		Red River, TX HFDC (MRC The Crossings), Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), (United States Treasury PRF 11/15/2024@100), 8.000%, 11/15/2049	2,151,321
1,000,000		Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Baylor Scott & White Health Care System), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2022D), 5.500%, 11/15/2047	1,103,714
2,655,000		Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Buckner Senior Living-Ventana Project), Retirement Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.770%), 6.750%, 11/15/2052	2,658,477
1,500,000		Tarrant County, TX Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (MRC Stevenson Oaks Project), Retirement Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 6.875%, 11/15/2055	1,384,320
2,000,000		Texas Private Activity Bonds Surface Transportation Corporation (Blueridge Transportation Group, LLC SH 288 Toll Lanes), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 12/31/2050	1,925,284
1,195,000		Texas State Transportation Commission (State Highway 249 System), First Tier Toll Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 8/1/2057	1,173,979
		TOTAL	34,347,140
		Utah—0.4%
2,000,000	3	Utah State Charter School Finance Authority (Freedom Academy Foundation), Charter School Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), (Original Issue Yield: 5.300%), 5.250%, 6/15/2037	1,931,609
		Vermont—0.2%
1,000,000	3	Vermont EDA (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.), Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2013) TOBs, 4.625%, Mandatory Tender 4/3/2028	961,161
		Virginia—2.4%
1,800,000		Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District, VA, First Tier General Resolution Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2051	1,809,695
1,500,000	3	Embrey Mill Community Development Authority, VA, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), (United States Treasury PRF 3/1/2025@100), 5.600%, 3/1/2045	1,562,871
2,680,000		Fairfax County, VA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2020), 5.000%, 10/1/2039	2,988,125
1,000,000		Norfolk, VA Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Harbor’s Edge), Fort Norfolk Retirement Community Revenue Bond (Series 2019B), 5.250%, 1/1/2054	800,965

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		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Virginia—continued
$4,250,000		Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., VA, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds (Series 2007B-1), (Original Issue Yield: 5.120%), 5.000%, 6/1/2047	$3,961,564
370,000		Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Covanta Energy Corp.), Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2018) TOBs, 5.000%, Mandatory Tender 7/1/2038	343,729
		TOTAL	11,466,949
		Washington—4.5%
2,000,000		Energy Northwest, WA (Bonneville WA Power Administration), Columbia Generating Station Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 7/1/2042	1,966,273
1,000,000		Port of Seattle, WA IDC (Delta Air Lines, Inc.), Special Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2012), (Original Issue Yield: 5.310%), 5.000%, 4/1/2030	1,000,506
10,000,000		Seattle, WA Municipal Light & Power, Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 4.000%, 1/1/2047	9,475,774
1,000,000		Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority (Virginia Mason Medical Center), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 8/15/2037	1,004,823
1,000,000	3	Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Heron’s Key Senior Living), Nonprofit Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.050%), 7.000%, 7/1/2050	1,070,196
1,000,000	3	Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Heron’s Key Senior Living), Nonprofit Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 7.000%, 7/1/2045	1,070,196
2,500,000	3	Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Rockwood Retirement Communities), Nonprofit Housing Revenue & Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), (United States Treasury PRF 1/1/2024@100), 7.500%, 1/1/2049	2,581,881
3,000,000		Washington State, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 2/1/2046	3,250,174
		TOTAL	21,419,823
		Wisconsin—3.2%
2,800,000	3	Public Finance Authority, WI (American Dream at Meadowlands), Limited Obligation PILOT Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 7.000%, 12/1/2050	2,409,543
1,375,000	3	Public Finance Authority, WI (Eno River Academy), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 6/15/2054	1,213,339
2,000,000		Public Finance Authority, WI (Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel), Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel Acquisition Project (Senior Lien Series 2022A), 5.000%, 2/1/2062	1,895,571
2,000,000	3	Public Finance Authority, WI (LVHN CHP JV, LLC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 7.500%, 12/1/2052	1,901,042
1,750,000		Public Finance Authority, WI (Mountain Island Charter School), Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 7/1/2047	1,695,435

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Wisconsin—continued
$1,000,000		Public Finance Authority, WI (National Gypsum Co.), Exempt Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 4.000%, 8/1/2035	$870,390
3,000,000	3	Public Finance Authority, WI (Southminster), Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 10/1/2053	2,425,589
1,500,000		Public Finance Authority, WI Revenue (Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project), Senior Revenue Bonds (Series 2021) Green Bonds, 4.000%, 3/31/2056	1,157,176
800,000		Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority (ProHealth Care, Inc.), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 8/15/2039	806,624
1,000,000		Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority (St. Camillus Health System, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 11/1/2046	806,581
		TOTAL	15,181,290
		TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $496,650,761)	460,507,117
	5	SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—0.9%
		Alabama—0.2%
700,000		Columbia, AL IDB PCRB (Alabama Power Co.), (Series 1998) Daily VRDNs, 2.780%, 3/1/2023	700,000
300,000		Columbia, AL IDB PCRB (Alabama Power Co.), (Series 2014-A) Daily VRDNs, 2.750%, 3/1/2023	300,000
		TOTAL	1,000,000
		Florida—0.0%
200,000		Broward County, FL (Florida Power & Light Co.), (Series 2015) Daily VRDNs, 2.850%, 3/1/2023	200,000
		Michigan—0.0%
100,000		Michigan Strategic Fund (Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.), (Series 2007) Daily VRDNs, 2.580%, 3/1/2023	100,000
		Multi State—0.7%
2,100,000		Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust, PUTTERs 3a-7 (VMTP 5027) Daily VRDNs, (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 3.670%, 3/1/2023	2,100,000

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Principal Amount			Value
	5	SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—continued
		Multi State—continued
$1,000,000		Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund, PUTTERs 3a-7 (Series 5039) (VMFP Series C) Daily VRDNs, (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LIQ), 3.670%, 3/1/2023	$1,000,000
		TOTAL	3,100,000
		TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (IDENTIFIED COST $4,400,000)	4,400,000
		TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—98.7% (IDENTIFIED COST $501,050,761)6	$464,907,117
		OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—1.3%7	5,923,555
		TOTAL NET ASSETS—100%	$470,830,672

Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 11.9% of the Fund’s portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.

1

Security in default.

2

Non-income-producing security.

3

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 February 28, 2023, these restricted securities amounted to $61,733,241, which represented 13.1% of total net assets.

4

Zero coupon bond.

5

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.

6

The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $500,210,579.

7

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2023.

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.

As of February 28, 2023, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value.

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The following acronym(s) are used throughout this portfolio: 

CDD	—Community Development District
EDA	—Economic Development Authority
GO	—General Obligation
GTD	—Guaranteed
HFDC	—Health Facility Development Corporation
IDA	—Industrial Development Authority
IDB	—Industrial Development Bond
IDC	—Industrial Development Corporation
INS	—Insured
LIQ	—Liquidity Agreement
LT	—Limited Tax
PCRB	—Pollution Control Revenue Bonds
PILOT	—Payment in Lieu of Taxes
PRF	—Pre-refunded
PUTTERs	—Puttable Tax-Exempt Receipts
SID	—Special Improvement District
TOBs	—Tender Option Bonds
UT	—Unlimited Tax
VMTP	—Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred
VRDNs	—Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$8.14	$9.40	$8.90	$9.30	$8.88	$8.98
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1	0.13	0.28	0.31	0.33	0.33	0.34
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.25)	(1.26)	0.50	(0.41)	0.43	(0.10)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.12)	(0.98)	0.81	(0.08)	0.76	0.24
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.15)	(0.28)	(0.31)	(0.32)	(0.34)	(0.34)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$7.87	$8.14	$9.40	$8.90	$9.30	$8.88
Total Return2	(1.50)%	(10.60)%	9.19%	(0.78)%	8.76%	2.71%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3	0.89%4,5	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%5	0.89%5	0.90%5
Net investment income	3.89%4	3.16%	3.35%	3.69%	3.77%	3.81%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6	0.18%4	0.16%	0.15%	0.15%	0.16%	0.15%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$161,152	$178,383	$224,522	$204,461	$218,050	$222,108
Portfolio turnover7	11%	27%	12%	27%	11%	24%

1

Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

2

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

3

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

4

Computed on an annualized basis.

5

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.89% for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and 0.89%, 0.89% and 0.90% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.

6

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

7

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class C Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$8.13	$9.39	$8.90	$9.29	$8.87	$8.97
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1	0.10	0.21	0.24	0.26	0.27	0.27
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.26)	(1.25)	0.49	(0.39)	0.42	(0.10)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.16)	(1.04)	0.73	(0.13)	0.69	0.17
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.12)	(0.22)	(0.24)	(0.26)	(0.27)	(0.27)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$7.85	$8.13	$9.39	$8.90	$9.29	$8.87
Total Return2	(1.98)%	(11.26)%	8.27%	(1.41)%	7.97%	1.94%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3	1.64%4,5	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%5	1.64%5	1.65%5
Net investment income	3.13%4	2.41%	2.62%	2.93%	3.01%	3.06%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6	0.18%4	0.16%	0.15%	0.15%	0.16%	0.15%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$15,492	$18,017	$25,061	$31,350	$48,130	$50,262
Portfolio turnover7	11%	27%	12%	27%	11%	24%

1

Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

2

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

3

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

4

Computed on an annualized basis.

5

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 1.64% for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and 1.64%, 1.64% and 1.65% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.

6

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

7

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class F Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$8.14	$9.39	$8.90	$9.30	$8.88	$8.98
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1	0.12	0.28	0.31	0.33	0.33	0.34
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.25)	(1.25)	0.49	(0.41)	0.42	(0.10)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.13)	(0.97)	0.80	(0.08)	0.75	0.24
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.15)	(0.28)	(0.31)	(0.32)	(0.33)	(0.34)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$7.86	$8.14	$9.39	$8.90	$9.30	$8.88
Total Return2	(1.62)%	(10.49)%	9.08%	(0.77)%	8.76%	2.71%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3	0.89%4,5	0.89%	0.89%	0.89%5	0.89%5	0.90%5
Net investment income	3.88%4	3.16%	3.35%	3.69%	3.76%	3.81%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6	0.18%4	0.16%	0.15%	0.15%	0.16%	0.15%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$117,157	$147,878	$189,045	$182,765	$195,691	$194,464
Portfolio turnover7	11%	27%	12%	27%	11%	24%

1

Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

2

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

3

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

4

Computed on an annualized basis.

5

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.89% for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and 0.89%, 0.89% and 0.90% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.

6

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

7

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	2020		2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$8.12	$9.38	$8.89	$9.29	$8.87		$8.97
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income1	0.18	0.30	0.33	0.35	0.36		0.36
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.29)	(1.26)	0.49	(0.40)	0.42		(0.10)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.11)	(0.96)	0.82	(0.05)	0.78		0.26
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.16)	(0.30)	(0.33)	(0.35)	(0.36)		(0.36)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$7.85	$8.12	$9.38	$8.89	$9.29		$8.87
Total Return2	(1.38)%	(10.39)%	9.37%	(0.53)%	9.04%		2.97%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3	0.64%4,5	0.64%	0.64%	0.64%5	0.64%5		0.65%5
Net investment income	4.13%4	3.41%	3.59%	3.93%	4.01%		4.06%
Expense waiver/reimbursement6	0.18%4	0.16%	0.15%	0.15%	0.16%		0.15%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$177,029	$179,629	$174,234	$129,832	$155,444		$155,902
Portfolio turnover7	11%	27%	12%	27%	11%		24%

1

Per share numbers have been calculated using the average shares method.

2

Based on net asset value. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

3

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

4

Computed on an annualized basis.

5

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.64% for the six months ended February 28, 2023 and 0.64%, 0.64% and 0.65% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.

6

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

7

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Assets:
Investment in securities, at value (identified cost $501,050,761)		$464,907,117
Cash		135,644
Income receivable		6,375,157
Receivable for shares sold		39,214
TOTAL ASSETS		471,457,132
Liabilities:
Payable for shares redeemed	$395,315
Payable for portfolio accounting fees	115,207
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)	55,718
Payable for transfer agent fee	37,674
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5)	9,186
Payable for investment adviser fee (Note 5)	5,379
Payable for administrative fee (Note 5)	389
Payable for Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)	253
Accrued expenses (Note 5)	7,339
TOTAL LIABILITIES		626,460
Net assets for 59,912,744 shares outstanding		$470,830,672
Net Assets Consists of:
Paid-in capital		$556,567,938
Total distributable earnings (loss)		(85,737,266)
TOTAL NET ASSETS		$470,830,672

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities–continued

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
Class A Shares:
Net asset value per share ($161,152,370 ÷ 20,489,567 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$7.87
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $7.87)	$8.24
Redemption proceeds per share	$7.87
Class C Shares:
Net asset value per share ($15,492,278 ÷ 1,972,524 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$7.85
Offering price per share	$7.85
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $7.85)	$7.77
Class F Shares:
Net asset value per share ($117,156,747 ÷ 14,900,272 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$7.86
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $7.86)	$7.94
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $7.86)	$7.78
Institutional Shares:
Net asset value per share ($177,029,277 ÷ 22,550,381 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$7.85
Offering price per share	$7.85
Redemption proceeds per share	$7.85

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Investment Income:
Interest			$11,461,637
Expenses:
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)		$1,438,846
Administrative fee (Note 5)		189,789
Custodian fees		10,575
Transfer agent fees		139,192
Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)		2,205
Auditing fees		17,090
Legal fees		4,849
Distribution services fee (Note 5)		63,431
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)		384,586
Portfolio accounting fees		101,173
Share registration costs		41,936
Printing and postage		16,396
Miscellaneous (Note 5)		16,666
TOTAL EXPENSES		2,426,734
Waiver and Reduction:
Waiver of investment adviser fee (Note 5)	$(432,197)
Reduction of custodian fees (Note 6)	(535)
TOTAL WAIVER AND REDUCTION		(432,732)
Net expenses			1,994,002
Net investment income			9,467,635
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:
Net realized loss on investments			(9,053,376)
Net realized gain on futures contracts			163,391
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments			(9,468,655)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and futures contracts			(18,358,640)
Change in net assets resulting from operations			$(8,891,005)

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended 8/31/2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income	$9,467,635	$18,368,847
Net realized gain (loss)	(8,889,985)	(2,915,507)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	(9,468,655)	(79,417,295)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	(8,891,005)	(63,963,955)
Distributions to Shareholders:
Class A Shares	(3,090,184)	(6,581,627)
Class B Shares1	(7,965)	(26,755)
Class C Shares	(249,972)	(549,883)
Class F Shares	(2,405,307)	(5,534,200)
Institutional Shares	(3,473,408)	(5,882,954)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS	(9,226,836)	(18,575,419)
Share Transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares	81,162,866	141,639,561
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	8,792,947	17,668,836
Cost of shares redeemed	(125,643,210)	(166,512,281)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(35,687,397)	(7,203,884)
Change in net assets	(53,805,238)	(89,743,258)
Net Assets:
Beginning of period	524,635,910	614,379,168
End of period	$470,830,672	$524,635,910

1

On February 3, 2023, Class B Shares were converted into Class A Shares.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class F Shares and Institutional Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of current income which is generally exempt from the federal regular income tax. Interest income from the Fund’s investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals and state and local taxes.

At the close of business on February 3, 2023, Class B Shares were converted into the Fund’s existing Class A Shares pursuant to a Plan of Conversion approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). The conversion occurred on a tax-free basis. The cash value of a shareholder’s investment was not changed as a result of the share class conversion. No action was required by shareholders to effect the conversion.

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).

Investment Valuation

In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:

◾ Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”).

◾ 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.

◾ 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.

◾ Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.

◾ 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.

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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 Trustees have 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. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income, if any, 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. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that select classes will bear certain expenses unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reduction of $432,732 is disclosed in Note 5 and Note 6. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.

Other Service Fees

The Fund may pay other service fees up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Prior to their conversion to Class A Shares at the close of business on February 3, 2023, the Class B Shares were also subject to these fees. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for other service fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, other service fees for the Fund were as follows: 

	Other Service Fees Incurred
Class A Shares	$205,083
Class B Shares	679
Class C Shares	20,465
Class F Shares	158,359
TOTAL	$384,586

Federal Taxes

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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, tax years 2019 through 2022 remain subject to examination by the Fund’s major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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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.

Futures Contracts

The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to manage duration risk. 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 clearing house, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures contracts, guarantees the futures contracts against default.

At February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding futures contracts.

The average notional value of short futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the period was $4,232,679. This is based on amounts held as of each month-end throughout the six-month period.

Restricted Securities

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.

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Additional information on restricted securities held at February 28, 2023, is as follows: 

Security	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost	Value
Arizona State IDA (Basis Schools, Inc. Obligated Group), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2017D), 5.000%, 7/1/2051	10/12/2017	$658,564	$579,690
Arizona State IDA (Basis Schools, Inc. Obligated Group), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2017G), 5.000%, 7/1/2051	12/15/2017	$510,731	$445,916
Arizona State IDA (Doral Academy of Nevada FMMR), Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 7/15/2049	4/3/2019	$1,029,502	$895,018
Arizona State IDA (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada), Horizon, Inspirada and St. Rose Campus Education Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.750%, 7/15/2048	12/14/2018	$1,782,109	$1,771,195
Build NYC Resource Corporation (Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.500%, 9/1/2045	1/14/2016	$1,000,000	$996,669
California Public Finance Authority (Kendal at Sonoma), Enso Village Senior Living Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 11/15/2046	5/27/2021	$525,787	$427,597
California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.125%, 7/1/2044	6/13/2014	$750,000	$753,624
California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 7/1/2045	8/27/2015	$572,440	$567,207
California School Finance Authority (KIPP LA), School Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2047	8/4/2017	$529,926	$502,721
California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue (Bright Star Schools-Obligated Group), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 6/1/2037	4/20/2020	$1,006,429	$973,103
California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue (Rocketship Public Schools), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017G), 5.000%, 6/1/2047	12/4/2017	$509,766	$450,030
California State School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue (Summit Public Schools Obligated Group), (Series 2017), 5.000%, 6/1/2053	10/5/2017	$1,146,392	$1,081,579
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (Loma Linda University Medical Center ), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 12/1/2046	5/19/2020	$2,256,474	$2,064,343
Collier County, FL IDA (Arlington of Naples), Continuing Care Community Revenue Bonds (Series 2013A), (Original Issue Yield: 8.375%), 8.250%, 5/15/2049	12/16/2013	$2,959,945	$1,740,000
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority (Loveland Classical School), School Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 7/1/2036	4/17/2020	$946,760	$941,404
Denver, CO Health & Hospital Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/1/2034	8/23/2017	$1,055,255	$1,041,015

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Security	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost	Value
Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry (Doral Academy of Nevada CS), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/15/2047	8/31/2017	$912,531	$835,474
Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry (Somerset Academy of Las Vegas), Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/15/2038	11/8/2022	$936,840	$959,838
Embrey Mill Community Development Authority, VA, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), (United States Treasury PRF 3/1/2025@100), 5.600%, 3/1/2045	10/22/2015	$1,500,000	$1,562,871
Florida Development Finance Corp. (Glenridge on Palmer Ranch), Senior Living Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 5.000%, 6/1/2051	5/13/2021	$1,100,715	$795,129
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	1/10/2018	$1,976,834	$1,432,213
Maine State Finance Authority Solid Waste Disposal (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.), Revenue Bonds (Series 2005R-3), 5.250%, 1/1/2025	1/27/2017	$2,000,000	$1,996,057
Maricopa County, AZ, IDA (Paradise Schools), Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 7/1/2047	10/6/2016	$1,022,140	$932,030
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Newbridge on the Charles), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 10/1/2057	12/7/2017	$1,045,898	$927,325
Millsboro, DE Special Obligations (Plantation Lakes Special Development District), Special Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 5.140%), 5.125%, 7/1/2038	5/22/2020	$2,862,540	$2,912,368
Minneapolis, MN Charter School Lease Revenue (Twin Cities International School), (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.150%), 5.000%, 12/1/2047	12/8/2017	$2,937,343	$2,760,252
Mission, TX Economic Development Corporation (Natgasoline), Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 4.716%), 4.625%, 10/1/2031	10/30/2018	$1,490,410	$1,463,125
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut Gaming Authority, Priority Distribution Payment Refunding Bonds (Series 2015C), (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 6.250%, 2/1/2030	11/25/2015	$1,822,243	$1,897,535
Monroe County, NY IDC (True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 6/1/2059	7/9/2020	$1,098,517	$962,898
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority (Hillside Village), Revenue Bonds (Series 20017A), (Original Issue Yield: 6.375%), 6.125%, 7/1/2052	6/18/2017	$996,117	$275,480
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation (Jubilee Academic Center), Education Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 8/15/2051	1/24/2023	$1,551,280	$1,455,127

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Security	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost	Value
New York Liberty Development Corporation (3 World Trade Center), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 Class 2), 5.375%, 11/15/2040	10/29/2014	$1,000,000	$970,477
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (AMG Vanadium LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 7/1/2049	6/27/2019	$1,871,246	$1,563,107
Pima County, AZ Industrial Development Authority (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 6.250%, 11/15/2035	10/6/2022	$1,000,000	$1,014,405
Pima County, AZ Industrial Development Authority (La Posada at Pusch Ridge), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 7.000%, 11/15/2057	10/6/2022	$1,000,000	$1,013,898
Polk County, FL IDA (Mineral Development, LLC), Secondary Phosphate Tailings Recovery Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 5.875%, 1/1/2033	10/23/2020	$2,000,000	$2,003,509
Prince Georges County, MD (Westphalia Town Center), Special Obligation Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 5.330%), 5.250%, 7/1/2048	11/16/2018	$988,897	$965,039
Public Finance Authority, WI (American Dream at Meadowlands), Limited Obligation PILOT Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 7.000%, 12/1/2050	6/22/2017	$2,842,100	$2,409,543
Public Finance Authority, WI (Eno River Academy), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 6/15/2054	6/12/2020	$1,402,744	$1,213,339
Public Finance Authority, WI (LVHN CHP JV, LLC), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 7.500%, 12/1/2052	2/2/2023	$2,000,000	$1,901,042
Public Finance Authority, WI (Southminster), Retirement Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 10/1/2053	11/15/2022	$2,416,980	$2,425,589
San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2020-1 (Mission Rock Facilities and Services), Development Special Tax Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 9/1/2051	5/7/2021	$371,788	$270,292
South Carolina Jobs-EDA (Green Charter Schools), Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 6/1/2046	1/31/2023	$891,951	$855,212
Tuscaloosa County, AL IDA (Hunt Refining Co.), Gulf Opportunity Zone Refunding Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.250%, 5/1/2044	4/17/2019	$790,000	$682,934
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority (Freedom Academy Foundation), Charter School Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017), (Original Issue Yield: 5.300%), 5.250%, 6/15/2037	4/27/2020	$1,866,231	$1,931,609
Vermont EDA (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.), Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 2013) TOBs, 4.625%, Mandatory Tender 4/3/2028	3/28/2018	$1,000,000	$961,161
Verrado Community Facilities District No. 1, AZ, District GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2013A), 6.000%, 7/15/2027	7/3/2013	$430,867	$430,979

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Security	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost	Value
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Heron’s Key Senior Living), Nonprofit Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), (Original Issue Yield: 7.050%), 7.000%, 7/1/2050	7/22/2015	$993,882	$1,070,196
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Heron’s Key Senior Living), Nonprofit Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 7.000%, 7/1/2045	7/22/2015	$1,003,160	$1,070,196
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Rockwood Retirement Communities), Nonprofit Housing Revenue & Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), (United States Treasury PRF 1/1/2024@100), 7.500%, 1/1/2049	1/31/2014	$2,500,000	$2,581,881

Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 

Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
	Interest Rate Contracts
Futures Contracts	$163,391

Other

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.

3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The following tables summarize share activity: 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023			Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class A Shares:	Shares		Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	1,528,681	$12,087,049		2,405,984	$21,416,895
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	367,330	2,891,239		695,169	6,146,216
Conversion of Class B Shares to Class A Shares1	76,188	620,168		—	—
Shares redeemed	(3,399,043)	(26,534,832)		(5,082,228)	(44,103,087)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(1,426,844)		$(10,936,376)	(1,981,075)	$(16,539,976)

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	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class B Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	22	$173	57	$503
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	869	6,791	2,664	23,695
Conversion of Class B Shares to Class A Shares1	(76,382)	(620,168)	—	—
Shares redeemed	(14,164)	(109,995)	(74,700)	(660,346)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS B SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(89,655)	$(723,199)	(71,979)	$(636,148)

 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class C Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	248,987	$1,956,049	379,619	$3,396,520
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	31,571	248,268	61,815	546,301
Shares redeemed	(524,377)	(4,127,974)	(895,366)	(7,797,708)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS C SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(243,819)	$(1,923,657)	(453,932)	$(3,854,887)

 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class F Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	482,542	$3,781,130	892,888	$7,812,091
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	286,862	2,255,698	591,804	5,229,555
Shares redeemed	(4,041,202)	(31,290,228)	(3,436,655)	(29,422,978)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS F SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(3,271,798)	$(25,253,400)	(1,951,963)	$(16,381,332)

 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Institutional Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	8,063,011	$62,718,297	12,699,199	$109,013,552
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	431,698	3,390,951	649,045	5,723,069
Shares redeemed	(8,052,964)	(62,960,013)	(9,815,095)	(84,528,162)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS	441,745	$3,149,235	3,533,149	$30,208,459
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(4,590,371)	$(35,687,397)	(925,800)	$(7,203,884)

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On February 3, 2023, Class B Shares were converted to Class A Shares.

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4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION

At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $500,210,579. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $35,303,462. This consists of unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $6,231,746 and unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $41,535,208.

At August 31, 2022, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $41,399,460 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: 

Short-Term	Long-Term	Total
$14,956,210	$26,443,250	$41,399,460

5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net 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 February 28, 2023, the Adviser voluntarily waived $432,197 of its fee.

Administrative 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: 

Administrative Fee	Average Daily Net Assets of the Investment Complex
0.100%	on assets up to $50 billion
0.075%	on assets over $50 billion

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 February 28, 2023, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.079% of average daily net assets of the Fund.

In addition, FAS may charge certain out-of-pocket expenses to the Fund.

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Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC: 

	Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares	0.05%
Class C Shares	0.75%
Class F Shares	0.05%

Prior to their conversion to Class A Shares at the close of business on February 3, 2023, the Class B Shares were also subject to the Plan at 0.75% of average daily net assets of the Class B Shares.

Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows: 

	Distribution Services Fee Incurred
Class B Shares	$2,035
Class C Shares	61,396
TOTAL	$63,431

For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSC retained $8,456 of fees paid by the Fund. When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s Class A Shares and Class F Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however, each may begin to incur this fee upon approval by the Trustees.

Sales Charges

Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSC retained $1,854 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $476, $86, $1,990 and $23,892 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class A Shares, Class B Shares, Class C Shares and Class F Shares, respectively.

Other Service Fees

For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSSC received $7,015 of the other service fees disclosed in Note 2.

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Expense Limitation

The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) on their own initiative have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights, excluding interest expense, extraordinary expenses, and proxy-related expenses paid by the Fund, if any) paid by the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Class F Shares and Institutional Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.89%, 1.64%, 0.89% and 0.64% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2023; or (b) the date of the Fund’s next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.

Interfund Transactions

During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $32,650,000 and $30,125,000, 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.

6. EXPENSE REDUCTION

Through arrangements with the Fund’s custodian, net credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce custody expenses. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s expenses were reduced by $535 under these arrangements.

7. Investment TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2023, were as follows: 

Purchases	$49,482,087
Sales	$84,129,334

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8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

The Fund has 54.6% of its portfolio invested in lower rated and comparable quality unrated high-yield securities. Investments in higher yield securities may be subject to a greater degree of credit risk and the risk tends to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer may be significantly higher for the holders of high yielding securities because such securities are generally unsecured and often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

9. LINE OF CREDIT

The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes Funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement dated June 22, 2022. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding. The Fund’s ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (a) the highest, on any day, of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the published secured overnight financing rate plus an assigned percentage, and (iii) 0.0%, plus (b) a margin. Any fund eligible to borrow under the LOC pays its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders’ commitment that has not been utilized, quarterly in arrears and at maturity. As of February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.

10. INTERFUND LENDING

Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2023, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the program was not utilized.

11. Indemnifications

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

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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.

12. OTHER MATTERS

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in China in late 2019 and subsequently spread globally. As of the date of the issuance of these financial statements, this coronavirus has resulted in, and may continue to result in, closed borders, enhanced health screenings, disruptions to healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, and disruptions to supply chains, workflow operations and consumer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this coronavirus has resulted in substantial economic volatility. Health crises caused by outbreaks, such as the coronavirus outbreak, may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks. The impact of this outbreak, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could continue to negatively affect the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, individual companies (including certain Fund service providers and issuers of the Fund’s investments) and the markets in general in significant and unforeseen ways. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions in response to the pandemic, including significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, that may affect the instruments in which the Fund invests or the issuers of such investments. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund’s performance.

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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or other service fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher. 

	Beginning Account Value 9/1/2022	Ending Account Value 2/28/2023	Expenses Paid During Period1
Actual:
Class A Shares	$1,000	$985.00	$4.38
Class C Shares	$1,000	$980.20	$8.05
Class F Shares	$1,000	$983.80	$4.38
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$986.20	$3.15
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses):
Class A Shares	$1,000	$1,020.38	$4.46
Class C Shares	$1,000	$1,016.66	$8.20
Class F Shares	$1,000	$1,020.38	$4.46
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$1,021.62	$3.21

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Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows: 

Class A Shares	0.89%
Class C Shares	1.64%
Class F Shares	0.89%
Institutional Shares	0.64%

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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022

Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund”)

At its meetings in May 2022 (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 between the Fund and Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”) (the “Contract”) 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 presenting on the topics discussed below. The Board considered the CCO’s independent written evaluation (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

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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: the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates; Federated Hermes’ business and operations; the Adviser’s investment philosophy, personnel and processes; the Fund’s investment objectives and strategies; the Fund’s short-term and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, and relative to the Fund’s particular investment program and a group of its peer funds and/or its benchmark, as appropriate); the Fund’s fees and expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund (both in absolute terms and relative to a group of its peer funds), with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations (if any); the financial condition of Federated Hermes; the Adviser’s profitability with respect to the Fund; distribution and sales activity for the Fund; and 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 determining to approve the Contract. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board observed that the following factors may be relevant to an adviser’s fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: (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 fee and expense structures, including a comparison of management fees paid to the adviser with those paid by similar funds both internally and externally as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients of the 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 noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure requirements

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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 review 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 to considering the above-referenced factors, the Board was mindful of 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 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 in the marketplace there are a range of investment options available to the Fund’s shareholders 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.

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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 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 Federated Hermes’ ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. 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.

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 significant acquisition of Hermes Fund Managers Limited by Federated Hermes, which has deepened the organization’s investment management expertise and capabilities and expanded the investment process for all of the Federated Hermes Funds to have access to analytical resources related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors and issuer engagement on ESG matters. The Board considered Federated Hermes’ oversight of the securities lending program for the Federated Hermes Funds that engage in securities lending and noted the income earned by the Federated Hermes Funds that participate in such program. In addition, 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 Fund and other Federated Hermes Funds. In this regard, the Board took into account Federated Hermes’ communications with the Board in light of the pandemic. 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 to an increase in the scope of Federated Hermes’ oversight in this regard, including in connection with the designation of the Federated Hermes Funds’ investment advisers as the administrators of the Federated Hermes Funds’ liquidity risk management program.

The Board also considered the implementation of Federated Hermes’ business continuity plans and recognized steps taken by Federated Hermes to continue to provide the same nature, extent and quality of services to the Federated Hermes Funds during the pandemic. 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, including changes associated with the pandemic.

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, which include the general right to exchange investments between the same class of shares without the incurrence of additional sales charges.

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 include, among other items, information on the Fund’s

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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 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, in evaluating such comparisons, that 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021, the Fund’s performance for the one-year and three-year periods was above the median of the Performance Peer Group, and the Fund’s performance was at the median of the Performance Peer Group for the five-year period. 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.

Fund Expenses

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, net advisory fee rates, total expense ratios and each element of the Fund’s total expense ratio (i.e., gross and net advisory fees, administrative fees, custody fees, portfolio accounting fees and transfer agency fees) relative to an appropriate group of peer funds compiled by Federated Hermes from the category of peer funds selected by Morningstar (the “Expense Peer Group”). The Board received a description of the methodology used to select the Expense Peer Group from the overall Morningstar category. The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the fees and expenses of the broader group of funds in the overall Morningstar category.

While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving too much weight to comparative information concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds with comparable investment programs, the Board noted that it found the use of such comparisons to be relevant to its evaluation. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar registered funds more heavily than non-registered fund products or services because such comparisons are believed to be more relevant. The Board considered that other registered funds

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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 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 above the median of the Expense Peer Group, but 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 fees charged by Federated Hermes for providing advisory services 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 and fund liquidity; (vi) different administrative responsibilities; (vii) different degrees of risk associated with management; and (viii) 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.

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.

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Profitability

The Board received and considered profitability information furnished by Federated Hermes, as requested by the CCO. 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 that, although there is no single best method to allocate expenses, the methodologies used by Federated Hermes are reasonable.

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 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.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information about the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated Hermes Funds, such as: personnel, processes and tools for portfolio management, including the use of market data on which portfolio managers make investment decisions; trading operations; ESG integration and issuer engagement on ESG matters; shareholder services; compliance; business continuity; cybersecurity; internal audit and risk management functions; and technology that supports the provision of investment management services. The Board noted that Federated Hermes’ investments in these areas are extensive and are designed to provide enhanced services to the Federated Hermes Funds and their shareholders. The Board considered that the benefits of these investments are likely to be shared

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with the family of Federated Hermes Funds as a whole. In addition, the Board considered that fee waivers and expense reimbursements are another means for potential economies of scale to be shared with shareholders and can provide protection from an increase in expenses if a Federated Hermes Fund’s assets decline. The Board considered that, in order for the Federated Hermes Funds to remain competitive in the marketplace, Federated Hermes has frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the Federated Hermes Funds and has disclosed to shareholders and/or reported to the Board its intention to do so (or continue to do so) in the future. The Board also considered Federated Hermes’ reductions in contractual management fees for certain Federated Hermes Funds during the prior year, including in response to the CCO’s recommendations in the prior year’s CCO Fee Evaluation Report, which have resulted in benefits being realized by shareholders.

The Board also considered reports on adviser-paid fees (commonly referred to as “revenue sharing”) that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May Meetings. The Board considered that Federated Hermes and the CCO believe that this information should be viewed to determine if there was an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or to apply breakpoints at higher levels, and should not be viewed to evaluate the reasonableness of advisory fees. The Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which is compounded by the lack of any uniform methodology or pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with breakpoints that serve to reduce the fees as a fund attains a certain size.

Other Benefits

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 contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated Hermes Funds’ administrator and distributor). In this regard, the Board considered that certain of 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 any indirect benefit that Federated Hermes may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute portfolio trades for the Federated Hermes Funds.

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Conclusions

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 for future reporting to the Board or further consideration by management 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. With respect to the factors that were deemed to be relevant, the Board’s determination to approve the continuation of the Contract reflects its view that Federated Hermes’ performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the determination to approve the continuation of the existing arrangement.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program–
Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) for Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund (the “Fund” and, collectively with the other non-money market open-end funds advised by Federated Hermes, the “Federated Hermes Funds”). The Program seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. “Liquidity risk” is defined under the Liquidity Rule as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has approved the designation of each Federated Hermes Fund’s investment adviser as the administrator for the Program (the “Administrator”) with respect to that Fund. The Administrator, in turn, has delegated day-to-day responsibility for the administration of the Program to multiple Liquidity Risk Management Committees, which are comprised of representatives from certain divisions within Federated Hermes.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); (4) to the extent a Fund does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that generally will be invested in highly liquid investments (an “HLIM”); (5) if a Fund has established an HLIM, the periodic review (no less frequently than annually) of the HLIM and the adoption of policies and procedures for responding to a shortfall of the Fund’s highly liquid investments below its HLIM; and (6) periodic reporting to the Board.

At its meetings in May 2022, the Board received and reviewed a written report (the “Report”) from the Federated Hermes Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Risk Officer, on behalf of the Administrator, concerning the operation of the Program for the period from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (the “Period”). The Report addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness, including, where applicable, the operation of any HLIM established for a Federated Hermes Fund and each Federated Hermes Fund’s access to other available funding sources such as the Federated Hermes Funds’ interfund lending facility, redemptions in-kind, reverse repurchase agreement transactions, redemptions

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delayed beyond the normal T+1 settlement, but within seven days of the redemption request, and committed lines of credit. There were no material changes to the Program during the Period. The Report summarized the operation of the Program and the information and factors considered by the Administrator in assessing whether the Program has been adequately and effectively implemented with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds. Such information and factors included, among other things:

◾ confirmation that it was not necessary for the Fund to utilize, and the Fund did not utilize, alternative funding sources during the Period;

◾ the periodic classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories and the methodologies and inputs used to classify the investments, including the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trade size;

◾ the analysis received from a third-party liquidity assessment vendor that is taken into account in the process of determining the liquidity classifications of the Fund’s investments and the results of an evaluation of the services performed by the vendor in support of this process;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested primarily in highly liquid investments during the Period and, therefore, was not required to establish, and has not established, an HLIM and the procedures for monitoring the status of the Fund as investing primarily in highly liquid investments;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested no more than 15% of its assets in illiquid investments during the Period and the procedures for monitoring this limit;

◾ the fact that there were no liquidity events during the Period, that materially affected the Fund’s liquidity risk;

◾ the impact on liquidity and management of liquidity risk caused by extended non-U.S. market closures and confirmation that there were no issues for any of the affected Federated Hermes Funds in meeting shareholder redemptions at any time during these temporary non-U.S. market closures;

◾ circumstances during the Period under which the Administrator convened meetings of the Liquidity Risk Management Committees more frequently than normal to conduct enhanced liquidity risk monitoring, including prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Based on this review, the Administrator concluded that the Program is operating effectively to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, and that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and, as applicable, respond to the Fund’s liquidity developments.

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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 such 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 FederatedInvestors.com/FundInformation. Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

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 FederatedInvestors.com.

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Mutual 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 mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

 
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/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as 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 1-800-341-7400, Option #4.

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Federated Hermes Municipal High Yield Advantage Fund
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

Contact us atFederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

CUSIP 313923864
CUSIP 313923849
CUSIP 313923831
CUSIP 313923815

8040407 (4/23)

© 2023 Federated Hermes, Inc.

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

February 28, 2023

 

 

Share Class | Ticker A | OMIAX F | OMIFX Institutional | OMIIX

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund

Fund Established 1990

A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,

We are pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. 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, FederatedInvestors.com 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

CONTENTS 

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table	1
Portfolio of Investments	2
Financial Highlights	9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	12
Statement of Operations	14
Statement of Changes in Net Assets	15
Notes to Financial Statements	16
Shareholder Expense Example	26
Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022	28
Liquidity Risk Management Program– Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness	38
Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities	40
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule	40

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)

At February 28, 2023, the Fund’s sector composition1 was as follows: 

Sector Composition	Percentage of Total Net Assets
Hospital	17.7%
General Obligation—Local	13.7%
Higher Education	11.7%
General Obligation—State	11.2%
Dedicated Tax	8.3%
Toll Road	7.4%
Public Power	6.0%
Pre-Refunded	5.2%
Water & Sewer	4.4%
General Obligation- State Appropriation	3.5%
Other2	10.5%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3	0.4%
TOTAL	100%

1

Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, 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. Pre-refunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.

2

For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 89.1% of the Fund’s total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”

3

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2023 (unaudited) 

Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—96.2%
	Ohio—93.2%
$1,000,000	Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township Hospital District (Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Akron), Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.120%), 4.000%, 11/15/2042	$938,943
325,000	Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township Hospital District (Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Akron), Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2002A), 5.000%, 11/15/2038	346,174
1,000,000	Akron, Bath & Copley, OH Joint Township Hospital District (Summa Health System), Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.250%, 11/15/2041	1,014,104
900,000	Allen County, OH (Bon Secours Mercy Health), Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, 4.000%, 8/1/2047	825,287
1,000,000	Allen County, OH (Bon Secours Mercy Health), Hospital Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 11/1/2043	1,015,507
1,000,000	American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (American Municipal Power, Prairie State Energy Campus Project), Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 2/15/2042	1,004,684
2,250,000	American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (American Municipal Power, Prairie State Energy Campus Project), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 2/15/2029	2,282,377
1,000,000	American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (American Municipal Power, Prairie State Energy Campus Project), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019C), 4.000%, 2/15/2039	974,977
1,000,000	American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (AMP—Combined Hydroelectric Projects), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 2/15/2029	1,105,292
750,000	American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (AMP Fremont Energy), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 2/15/2034	842,928
2,000,000	Bowling Green State University, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 6/1/2044	2,057,411
2,000,000	Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, OH, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds (Series 2020B-2 Class 2), 5.000%, 6/1/2055	1,816,124
1,255,000	Cleveland Heights & University Heights, OH City School District, School Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2014), (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2023@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2051	1,260,724
250,000	Cleveland, OH (Cleveland, OH Water), Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2020FF), 5.000%, 1/1/2033	283,811
1,000,000	Cleveland, OH Income Tax (Cleveland, OH), Subordinate Lien Income Tax Public Facilities Improvements Refunding Bonds (Series 2017B), 5.000%, 10/1/2030	1,104,489

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Ohio—continued
$1,000,000	Cleveland, OH Municipal School District, School Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2015A), (Ohio School District Credit Enhancement GTD)/(United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2023@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2033	$1,004,561
1,000,000	Cleveland, OH, Various Purpose GO Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 12/1/2051	1,080,772
2,000,000	Columbus, OH City School District, School Facilities Construction & Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 12/1/2047	2,058,745
1,000,000	Columbus, OH Sewer System, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2014), 5.000%, 6/1/2031	1,030,360
1,270,000	Columbus, OH, UT GO Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 4/1/2039	1,398,176
250,000	Columbus, OH, UT GO Various Purpose Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 4/1/2038	281,006
1,270,000	Cuyahoga County, OH Hospital Authority (MetroHealth System), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.500%, 2/15/2057	1,295,731
1,405,000	Cuyahoga County, OH Sales Tax, Ballpark Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 1/1/2034	1,471,024
1,000,000	Cuyahoga County, OH, Certificates of Participation Convention Hotel Project (Series 2014), 5.000%, 12/1/2036	1,006,816
2,000,000	Fairfield County, OH, LT GO Bonds (Series 2015), 4.000%, 12/1/2040	1,984,974
1,000,000	Franklin County, OH (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 4.000%, 12/1/2046	907,911
2,000,000	Franklin County, OH (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/1/2047	2,035,557
1,000,000	Franklin County, OH Convention Facilities Authority (Greater Columbus Convention Center Hotel), Hotel Project Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 12/1/2044	933,259
2,000,000	Franklin County, OH Convention Facilities Authority, Tax & Lease Revenue Anticipation & Refunding Bonds (Series 2014), (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2024@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2035	2,066,238
1,000,000	Franklin County, OH Health Care Facilities (Friendship Village of Dublin, OH, Inc.), Refunding & Improvement Bonds (Series 2014), 5.000%, 11/15/2044	1,000,087
1,000,000	Franklin County, OH Hospital Facility Authority (Nationwide Children’s Hospital), Hospital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 11/1/2029	1,089,184
1,000,000	Franklin County, OH Hospital Facility Authority (OhioHealth Corp,), Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 5/15/2040	1,011,451
3,015,000	Franklin County, OH Sales Tax Revenue, Various Purpose Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 6/1/2048	3,196,197
2,000,000	Hamilton County, OH (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center), Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2019CC), 5.000%, 11/15/2041	2,234,165

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Ohio—continued
$500,000		Hamilton County, OH (Life Enriching Communities), Healthcare Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2036	$486,127
500,000		Hamilton County, OH (Life Enriching Communities), Healthcare Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 1/1/2051	436,964
2,000,000		Hamilton County, OH Convention Facilities Authority, Convention Facilities Authority Revenue & Refunding Bonds (Series 2014), 5.000%, 12/1/2032	2,005,136
1,075,000		Hamilton County, OH, LT GO Improvement and Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/1/2033	1,166,939
1,000,000		Hamilton County, OH, LT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 12/1/2037	1,059,638
1,000,000		Kent State University, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 5/1/2050	1,060,646
1,000,000		Middleburg Heights, OH (Southwest General Health Center), Hospital Facilities Improvement and Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 8/1/2047	870,612
1,000,000		Montgomery County, OH Hospital Authority (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group), Hospital Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 8/1/2051	888,958
1,200,000	1	Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (AMG Vanadium LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 7/1/2049	1,042,071
500,000		Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (Pratt Paper, LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 4.250%, 1/15/2038	479,198
500,000		Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (Pratt Paper, LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 4.500%, 1/15/2048	464,614
1,000,000		Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority (American Electric Power Co., Inc.), Air Quality Revenue Bonds (Series 2007B) TOBs, 2.500%, Mandatory Tender 10/1/2029	873,049
200,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Ashtabula County Medical Center), Healthcare Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.250%, 1/1/2052	202,324
1,000,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Case Western Reserve University, OH), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 12/1/2040	1,037,106
1,000,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Denison University), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 11/1/2044	1,067,002
1,000,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Judson Obligated Group), Healthcare Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 12/1/2050	893,995
2,000,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Kenyon College, OH), Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 7/1/2041	2,040,078

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Ohio—continued
$1,000,000	Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (University of Dayton), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.240%), 4.000%, 2/1/2052	$903,959
345,000	Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Xavier University), Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 4.000%, 5/1/2037	334,460
1,025,000	Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Xavier University), Higher Educational Facility Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 4.000%, 5/1/2039	963,652
3,325,000	Ohio State Treasurer (Portsmouth Gateway Group LLC), Private Activity Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/31/2039	3,308,404
350,000	Ohio State Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 2/15/2028	377,898
2,000,000	Ohio State Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 2/15/2046	2,158,545
1,400,000	Ohio State Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 2/15/2051	1,497,409
355,000	Ohio State Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Turnpike Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 1998A), (National Re Holdings Corp. INS), 5.500%, 2/15/2024	362,731
500,000	Ohio State University, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 12/1/2048	474,724
1,000,000	Ohio State Water Development Authority Pollution Control Facilities (Ohio State Water Development Authority), Loan Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 12/1/2046	962,243
1,000,000	Ohio State Water Development Authority, Water Development Revenue Bonds (Fresh Water Series 2016B), 5.000%, 6/1/2037	1,054,579
1,000,000	Ohio State, Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation Bonds Adult Correctional Building Fund Project (Series 2019B), 5.000%, 10/1/2032	1,174,040
750,000	Ohio State, Capital Facilities Lease-Appropriation Bonds Adult Correctional Building Fund (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 10/1/2034	810,881
1,460,000	Ohio State, Capital Facilities Lease-Appropriation Bonds Adult Correctional Building Fund (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 10/1/2035	1,569,469
1,835,000	Ohio State, Common Schools UT GO Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 6/15/2033	2,076,276
3,000,000	Ohio State, Higher Education UT GO Bonds (Series 2015C), 5.000%, 11/1/2033	3,117,928
3,000,000	Ohio State, Higher Education UT GO Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 5/1/2035	3,207,159
1,100,000	Ohio State, Higher Education UT GO Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 5/1/2036	1,154,235
1,000,000	Ohio State, Infrastructure Improvement UT GO Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 3/1/2042	1,120,337

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Ohio—continued
$1,500,000		Olentangy, OH Local School District, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 12/1/2030	$1,573,384
470,000		River Valley, OH Local School District, UT GO School Facilities Bonds, (School District Credit Program GTD), 5.250%, 11/1/2023	475,620
1,135,000		Shaker Heights, OH, UT GO Bonds, 4.000%, 12/1/2052	1,059,312
1,000,000		Toledo, OH Water System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 5.000%, 11/15/2033	1,139,873
1,000,000		Toledo, OH Water System, Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds (Series 2013), (United States Treasury PRF 5/15/2023@100), 5.000%, 11/15/2032	1,003,733
555,000		Toledo, OH, LT GO Various Purpose Improvement Bonds (Series 2022), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.500%, 12/1/2042	620,242
1,000,000		University of Akron, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2016A), 5.000%, 1/1/2036	1,020,359
1,000,000		University of Cincinnati, OH, General Receipts Bonds (Series 2014C), 5.000%, 6/1/2041	1,014,852
760,000		Winton Woods, OH School District, UT GO Classroom Facilities Refunding Bonds (Series 2022), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 4.000%, 11/1/2049	695,961
500,000		Worthington City, OH City School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2023), 5.500%, 12/1/2054	559,250
		TOTAL	95,825,018
		Puerto Rico—2.6%
1,000,000		Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2037	852,540
2,000,000		Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.154%), 5.000%, 7/1/2058	1,850,600
		TOTAL	2,703,140
		Virgin Islands—0.4%
345,000		Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation, VI, Matching Fund Securitization Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 10/1/2039	338,617
		TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $104,046,427)	98,866,775
	2	SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—3.4%
		Ohio—3.4%
1,800,000		Allen County, OH (Bon Secours Mercy Health), (Series 2010C) Daily VRDNs, (BMO Harris Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.650%, 3/1/2023	1,800,000
350,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Cleveland Clinic), (Series 2008 B-4) Daily VRDNs, (Barclays Bank plc LIQ), 2.600%, 3/1/2023	350,000

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Principal Amount			Value
	2	SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—continued
		Ohio—continued
$1,370,000		Ohio State Higher Educational Facility Commission (Cleveland Clinic), (Series 2013B-2) Daily VRDNs, (Bank of New York Mellon, N.A. LIQ), 2.480%, 3/1/2023	$1,370,000
		TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (IDENTIFIED COST $3,520,000)	3,520,000
		TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—99.6% (IDENTIFIED COST $107,566,427)3	102,386,775
		OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—0.4%4	430,196
		TOTAL NET ASSETS—100%	$102,816,971

Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 5.1% of the Fund’s portfolio as calculated based upon total market value. 

1

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 February 28, 2023, this restricted security amounted to $1,042,071, which represented 1.0% of total net assets.

2

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.

3

The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $107,556,108.

4

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2023.

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.

As of February 28, 2023, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value.

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The following acronym(s) are used throughout this portfolio: 

GO	—General Obligation
GTD	—Guaranteed
INS	—Insured
LIQ	—Liquidity Agreement
LOC	—Letter of Credit
LT	—Limited Tax
PRF	—Pre-refunded
TOBs	—Tender Option Bonds
UT	—Unlimited Tax
VRDNs	—Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$10.32	$11.50	$11.40	$11.44	$10.95	$11.23
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.13	0.27	0.25	0.26	0.30	0.32
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.14)	(1.21)	0.09	(0.02)	0.49	(0.29)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.01)	(0.94)	0.34	0.24	0.79	0.03
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.12)	(0.23)	(0.24)	(0.26)	(0.30)	(0.31)
Distributions from net realized gain	—	(0.01)	—	(0.02)	—	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.12)	(0.24)	(0.24)	(0.28)	(0.30)	(0.31)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$10.19	$10.32	$11.50	$11.40	$11.44	$10.95
Total Return1	(0.04)%	(8.22)%	2.99%	2.17%	7.32%	0.27%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses2	0.77%3	0.77%	0.77%	0.77%4	0.77%4	0.77%4
Net investment income	2.46%3	2.09%	2.08%	2.27%	2.67%	2.81%
Expense waiver/reimbursement5	0.26%3	0.19%	0.19%	0.19%	0.19%	0.17%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$20,055	$22,235	$44,097	$58,253	$57,065	$53,438
Portfolio turnover6	8%	17%	5%	8%	15%	9%

1

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

2

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

3

Computed on an annualized basis.

4

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.77%, 0.77% and 0.77% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, after taking into account these expense reductions.

5

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

6

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class F Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$10.32	$11.51	$11.40	$11.44	$10.95	$11.23
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.12	0.21	0.22	0.24	0.28	0.29
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.13)	(1.18)	0.11	(0.02)	0.49	(0.28)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.01)	(0.97)	0.33	0.22	0.77	0.01
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.12)	(0.21)	(0.22)	(0.24)	(0.28)	(0.29)
Distributions from net realized gain	—	(0.01)	—	(0.02)	—	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.12)	(0.22)	(0.22)	(0.26)	(0.28)	(0.29)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$10.19	$10.32	$11.51	$11.40	$11.44	$10.95
Total Return1	(0.12)%	(8.44)%	2.93%	2.01%	7.15%	0.12%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses2	0.92%3	0.92%	0.92%	0.92%4	0.92%4	0.92%4
Net investment income	2.31%3	1.94%	1.93%	2.12%	2.53%	2.66%
Expense waiver/reimbursement5	0.51%3	0.44%	0.44%	0.44%	0.44%	0.42%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$53,274	$58,194	$74,669	$81,508	$87,597	$92,665
Portfolio turnover6	8%	17%	5%	8%	15%	9%

1

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

2

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

3

Computed on an annualized basis.

4

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.92%, 0.92% and 0.92% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, after taking into account these expense reductions.

5

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

6

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31
		2022	2021	20201
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$10.32	$11.51	$11.40	$11.06
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.14	0.26	0.26	0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.13)	(1.18)	0.11	0.35
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	0.01	(0.92)	0.37	0.43
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.14)	(0.26)	(0.26)	(0.09)
Distributions from net realized gain	—	(0.01)	—	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.14)	(0.27)	(0.26)	(0.09)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$10.19	$10.32	$11.51	$11.40
Total Return2	0.09%	(8.07)%	3.32%	3.90%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses3	0.52%4	0.52%	0.52%	0.52%4,5
Net investment income	2.70%4	2.34%	2.32%	2.40%4
Expense waiver/reimbursement6	0.26%4	0.19%	0.19%	0.24%4
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$29,488	$42,461	$37,120	$6,652
Portfolio turnover7	8%	17%	5%	8%8

1

Reflects operations for the period from April 28, 2020 (date of initial investment) to August 31, 2020.

2

Based on net asset value. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

3

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

4

Computed on an annualized basis.

5

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.52% for the period ended August 31, 2020, after taking into account this expense reduction.

6

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

7

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

8

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Assets:
Investment in securities, at value (identified cost $107,566,427)		$102,386,775
Cash		13,806
Income receivable		1,074,967
Receivable for shares sold		7,291
TOTAL ASSETS		103,482,839
Liabilities:
Payable for investments purchased	$560,050
Payable for shares redeemed	2,224
Payable for portfolio accounting fees	77,601
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)	14,278
Payable for distribution services fee (Note 5)	6,232
Payable for investment adviser fee (Note 5)	323
Payable for Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)	172
Payable for administrative fee (Note 5)	118
Accrued expenses (Note 5)	4,870
TOTAL LIABILITIES		665,868
Net assets for 10,091,889 shares outstanding		$102,816,971
Net Assets Consists of:
Paid-in capital		$110,098,284
Total distributable earnings (loss)		(7,281,313)
TOTAL NET ASSETS		$102,816,971

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities–continued

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
Class A Shares:
Net asset value per share ($20,055,403 ÷ 1,968,926 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$10.19
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $10.19)	$10.67
Redemption proceeds per share	$10.19
Class F Shares:
Net asset value per share ($53,273,747 ÷ 5,228,445 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$10.19
Offering price per share (100/99.00 of $10.19)	$10.29
Redemption proceeds per share (99.00/100 of $10.19)	$10.09
Institutional Shares:
Net asset value per share ($29,487,821 ÷ 2,894,518 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized	$10.19
Offering price per share	$10.19
Redemption proceeds per share	$10.19

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Investment Income:
Interest			$1,786,897
Expenses:
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)		$221,389
Administrative fee (Note 5)		43,909
Custodian fees		3,866
Transfer agent fees		32,667
Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)		1,217
Auditing fees		15,834
Legal fees		4,987
Distribution services fee (Note 5)		109,287
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)		93,760
Portfolio accounting fees		63,879
Share registration costs		24,760
Printing and postage		11,329
Miscellaneous (Note 5)		12,421
TOTAL EXPENSES		639,305
Waivers:
Waiver of investment adviser fee (Note 5)	$(145,740)
Waiver of other operating expenses (Note 5)	(68,211)
TOTAL WAIVERS		(213,951)
Net expenses			425,354
Net investment income			1,361,543
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:
Net realized loss on investments			(1,229,590)
Net realized gain on futures contracts			50,542
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments			(403,996)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and future contracts			(1,583,044)
Change in net assets resulting from operations			$(221,501)

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended 8/31/2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income	$1,361,543	$3,015,874
Net realized loss	(1,179,048)	(1,019,749)
Net change in unrealized depreciation	(403,996)	(14,369,714)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	(221,501)	(12,373,589)
Distributions to Shareholders:
Class A Shares	(251,143)	(552,543)
Class F Shares	(627,443)	(1,400,409)
Institutional Shares	(471,384)	(1,266,437)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS	(1,349,970)	(3,219,389)
Share Transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares	10,880,068	31,918,130
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	963,612	2,100,853
Cost of shares redeemed	(30,344,767)	(51,422,496)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(18,501,087)	(17,403,513)
Change in net assets	(20,072,558)	(32,996,491)
Net Assets:
Beginning of period	122,889,529	155,886,020
End of period	$102,816,971	$122,889,529

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of the Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers three classes of shares: Class A Shares, Class F Shares and Institutional Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the State of Ohio and Ohio municipalities. Interest income from the Fund’s investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals.

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).

Investment Valuation

In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:

◾ Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by Federated Investment Management Company (the ”Adviser”).

◾ 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.

◾ Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.

◾ 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.

◾ 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

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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 shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income, if any, 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. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that select classes will bear certain expenses unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waivers of $213,951 is disclosed in various locations in Note 5. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.

Other Service Fees

The Fund may pay other service fees up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares and Class F Shares to unaffiliated financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for other service fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, other service fees for the Fund were as follows: 

	Other Service Fees Incurred
Class A Shares	$25,549
Class F Shares	68,211
TOTAL	$93,760

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, tax years 2019 through 2022 remain subject to examination by the Fund’s major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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.

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Restricted Securities

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 February 28, 2023, is as follows: 

Security	Acquisition Date	Acquisition Cost	Market Value
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (AMG Vanadium LLC), Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 7/1/2049	6/27/2019	$1,247,497	$1,042,071

Futures Contracts

The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to manage duration risk and yield curve risk. 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 clearing house, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures contracts, guarantees the futures contracts against default.

At February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding futures contracts.

The average notional value of short futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the period was $339,487. This is based on amounts held as of each month end throughout the fiscal period.

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Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 

Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
	Futures Contracts
Interest rate contracts	$50,542

Other

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.

3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The following tables summarize share activity: 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class A Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	246,396	$2,501,833	472,579	$5,211,841
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	24,700	250,494	50,245	547,960
Shares redeemed	(456,948)	(4,625,617)	(2,200,936)	(24,906,469)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(185,852)	$(1,873,290)	(1,678,112)	$(19,146,668)

 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class F Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	77,527	$792,434	65,755	$720,839
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	58,388	592,339	121,617	1,328,567
Shares redeemed	(545,321)	(5,541,288)	(1,037,865)	(11,235,840)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS F SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(409,406)	$(4,156,515)	(850,493)	$(9,186,434)

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	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Institutional Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	753,767	$7,585,801	2,294,482	$25,985,450
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	11,907	120,779	20,562	224,326
Shares redeemed	(1,985,668)	(20,177,862)	(1,426,618)	(15,280,187)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(1,219,994)	$(12,471,282)	888,426	$10,929,589
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(1,815,252)	$(18,501,087)	(1,640,179)	$(17,403,513)

4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION

At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $107,556,108. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $5,169,333. This consists of unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $117,332 and unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $5,286,665.

Under current tax rules, capital losses on securities transactions realized after October 31 may be deferred, in whole or in part, and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of August 31, 2022, for federal income tax purposes, post-October losses of $1,065,422 were deferred to September 1, 2022.

5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund 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 February 28, 2023, the Adviser voluntarily waived $145,740 of its fee.

Administrative 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: 

Administrative Fee	Average Daily Net Assets of the Investment Complex
0.100%	on assets up to $50 billion
0.075%	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 February 28, 2023, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.079% of average daily net assets of the Fund.

In addition, FAS may charge certain out-of-pocket expenses to the Fund.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares and Class F Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at the following percentages of average daily net assets annually, to compensate FSC: 

	Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets of Class
Class A Shares	0.05%
Class F Shares	0.40%

Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, distribution services fees for the Fund were as follows: 

	Distribution Services Fees Incurred	Distribution Services Fees Waived
Class F Shares	$109,287	$(68,211)

When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSC retained $41,075 of fees paid by the Fund. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s Class A shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however it may begin to incur this fee upon approval of the Trustees.

Sales Charges

Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSC retained $1,031 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares. FSC also retained $65 and $3,270 of CDSC relating to redemptions of Class A Shares and Class F Shares, respectively.

Other Service Fees

For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSSC received $737 of the other service fees disclosed in Note 2.

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Interfund Transactions

During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund engaged in purchase and sales transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees and/or common Officers. These purchase and sales transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $21,200,000 and $18,580,000, respectively. Net realized gain (loss) recognized on these transactions was $0.

Expense Limitation

The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) on their own initiative have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights, excluding interest expense, extraordinary expenses, and proxy-related expenses paid by the Fund, if any) paid by the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class F Shares and Institutional Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.77%, 0.92% and 0.52% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2023; or (b) the date of the Fund’s next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.

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.

6. Investment TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2023, were as follows: 

Purchases	$8,532,699
Sales	$28,091,584

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2023, 4.8% of the securities in the Portfolio of Investments are backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies.

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8. LINE OF CREDIT

The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes Funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement dated June 22, 2022. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding. The Fund’s ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (a) the highest, on any day, of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the published secured overnight financing rate plus an assigned percentage, and (iii) 0.0%, plus (b) a margin. Any fund eligible to borrow under the LOC pays its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders’ commitment that has not been utilized, quarterly in arrears and at maturity. As of February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.

9. INTERFUND LENDING

Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2023, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the program was not utilized.

10. Indemnifications

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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11. OTHER MATTERS

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in China in late 2019 and subsequently spread globally. As of the date of the issuance of these financial statements, this coronavirus has resulted in, and may continue to result in, closed borders, enhanced health screenings, disruptions to healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, and disruptions to supply chains, workflow operations and consumer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this coronavirus has resulted in substantial economic volatility. Health crises caused by outbreaks, such as the coronavirus outbreak, may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks. The impact of this outbreak, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could continue to negatively affect the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, individual companies (including certain Fund service providers and issuers of the Fund’s investments) and the markets in general in significant and unforeseen ways. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions in response to the pandemic, including significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, that may affect the instruments in which the Fund invests or the issuers of such investments. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund’s performance.

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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or other service fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher. 

	Beginning Account Value 9/1/2022	Ending Account Value 2/28/2023	Expenses Paid During Period1
Actual:
Class A Shares	$1,000	$999.60	$3.82
Class F Shares	$1,000	$998.80	$4.56
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$1,000.90	$2.58
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses):
Class A Shares	$1,000	$1,020.98	$3.86
Class F Shares	$1,000	$1,020.23	$4.61
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$1,022.22	$2.61

1

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows: 

Class A Shares	0.77%
Class F Shares	0.92%
Institutional Shares	0.52%

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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022

Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”)

At its meetings in May 2022 (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 between the Fund and Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”) (the “Contract”) 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 presenting on the topics discussed below. The Board considered the CCO’s independent written evaluation (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

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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: the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates; Federated Hermes’ business and operations; the Adviser’s investment philosophy, personnel and processes; the Fund’s investment objectives and strategies; the Fund’s short-term and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, and relative to the Fund’s particular investment program and a group of its peer funds and/or its benchmark, as appropriate); the Fund’s fees and expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund (both in absolute terms and relative to a group of its peer funds), with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations (if any); the financial condition of Federated Hermes; the Adviser’s profitability with respect to the Fund; distribution and sales activity for the Fund; and 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 determining to approve the Contract. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board observed that the following factors may be relevant to an adviser’s fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: (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 fee and expense structures, including a comparison of management fees paid to the adviser with those paid by similar funds both internally and externally as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients of the 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 noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure requirements

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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 review 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 to considering the above-referenced factors, the Board was mindful of 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 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 in the marketplace there are a range of investment options available to the Fund’s shareholders 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.

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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 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 Federated Hermes’ ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. 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.

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 significant acquisition of Hermes Fund Managers Limited by Federated Hermes, which has deepened the organization’s investment management expertise and capabilities and expanded the investment process for all of the Federated Hermes Funds to have access to analytical resources related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors and issuer engagement on ESG matters. The Board considered Federated Hermes’ oversight of the securities lending program for the Federated Hermes Funds that engage in securities lending and noted the income earned by the Federated Hermes Funds that participate in such program. In addition, 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 Fund and other Federated Hermes Funds. In this regard, the Board took into account Federated Hermes’ communications with the Board in light of the pandemic. 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 to an increase in the scope of Federated Hermes’ oversight in this regard, including in connection with the designation of the Federated Hermes Funds’ investment advisers as the administrators of the Federated Hermes Funds’ liquidity risk management program.

The Board also considered the implementation of Federated Hermes’ business continuity plans and recognized steps taken by Federated Hermes to continue to provide the same nature, extent and quality of services to the Federated Hermes Funds during the pandemic. 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, including changes associated with the pandemic.

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, which include the general right to exchange investments between the same class of shares without the incurrence of additional sales charges.

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 include, among other items, information on the Fund’s

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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 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, in evaluating such comparisons, that 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021, the Fund’s performance for the one-year period was above the median of the Performance Peer Group, and the Fund’s performance fell below the median of the Performance Peer Group for the three-year and five-year periods. 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.

Fund Expenses

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, net advisory fee rates, total expense ratios and each element of the Fund’s total expense ratio (i.e., gross and net advisory fees, administrative fees, custody fees, portfolio accounting fees and transfer agency fees) relative to an appropriate group of peer funds compiled by Federated Hermes from the category of peer funds selected by Morningstar (the “Expense Peer Group”). The Board received a description of the methodology used to select the Expense Peer Group from the overall Morningstar category. The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the fees and expenses of the broader group of funds in the overall Morningstar category.

While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving too much weight to comparative information concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds with comparable investment programs, the Board noted that it found the use of such comparisons to be relevant to its evaluation. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar registered funds more heavily than non-registered fund products or services because such comparisons are believed to be more relevant. The Board considered that other registered funds

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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 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 was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.

The Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by Federated Hermes for providing advisory services 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 and fund liquidity; (vi) different administrative responsibilities; (vii) different degrees of risk associated with management; and (viii) 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.

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.

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Profitability

The Board received and considered profitability information furnished by Federated Hermes, as requested by the CCO. 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 that, although there is no single best method to allocate expenses, the methodologies used by Federated Hermes are reasonable.

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 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.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information about the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated Hermes Funds, such as: personnel, processes and tools for portfolio management, including the use of market data on which portfolio managers make investment decisions; trading operations; ESG integration and issuer engagement on ESG matters; shareholder services; compliance; business continuity; cybersecurity; internal audit and risk management functions; and technology that supports the provision of investment management services. The Board noted that Federated Hermes’ investments in these areas are extensive and are designed to provide enhanced services to the Federated Hermes Funds and their shareholders. The Board considered that the benefits of these investments are likely to be shared

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with the family of Federated Hermes Funds as a whole. In addition, the Board considered that fee waivers and expense reimbursements are another means for potential economies of scale to be shared with shareholders and can provide protection from an increase in expenses if a Federated Hermes Fund’s assets decline. The Board considered that, in order for the Federated Hermes Funds to remain competitive in the marketplace, Federated Hermes has frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the Federated Hermes Funds and has disclosed to shareholders and/or reported to the Board its intention to do so (or continue to do so) in the future. The Board also considered Federated Hermes’ reductions in contractual management fees for certain Federated Hermes Funds during the prior year, including in response to the CCO’s recommendations in the prior year’s CCO Fee Evaluation Report, which have resulted in benefits being realized by shareholders.

The Board also considered reports on adviser-paid fees (commonly referred to as “revenue sharing”) that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May Meetings. The Board considered that Federated Hermes and the CCO believe that this information should be viewed to determine if there was an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or to apply breakpoints at higher levels, and should not be viewed to evaluate the reasonableness of advisory fees. The Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which is compounded by the lack of any uniform methodology or pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with breakpoints that serve to reduce the fees as a fund attains a certain size.

Other Benefits

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 contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated Hermes Funds’ administrator and distributor). In this regard, the Board considered that certain of 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 any indirect benefit that Federated Hermes may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute portfolio trades for the Federated Hermes Funds.

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Conclusions

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 for future reporting to the Board or further consideration by management 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. With respect to the factors that were deemed to be relevant, the Board’s determination to approve the continuation of the Contract reflects its view that Federated Hermes’ performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the determination to approve the continuation of the existing arrangement.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program–
Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) for Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund” and, collectively with the other non-money market open-end funds advised by Federated Hermes, the “Federated Hermes Funds”). The Program seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. “Liquidity risk” is defined under the Liquidity Rule as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has approved the designation of each Federated Hermes Fund’s investment adviser as the administrator for the Program (the “Administrator”) with respect to that Fund. The Administrator, in turn, has delegated day-to-day responsibility for the administration of the Program to multiple Liquidity Risk Management Committees, which are comprised of representatives from certain divisions within Federated Hermes.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); (4) to the extent a Fund does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that generally will be invested in highly liquid investments (an “HLIM”); (5) if a Fund has established an HLIM, the periodic review (no less frequently than annually) of the HLIM and the adoption of policies and procedures for responding to a shortfall of the Fund’s highly liquid investments below its HLIM; and (6) periodic reporting to the Board.

At its meetings in May 2022, the Board received and reviewed a written report (the “Report”) from the Federated Hermes Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Risk Officer, on behalf of the Administrator, concerning the operation of the Program for the period from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (the “Period”). The Report addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness, including, where applicable, the operation of any HLIM established for a Federated Hermes Fund and each Federated Hermes Fund’s access to other available funding sources such as the Federated Hermes Funds’ interfund lending facility, redemptions in-kind, reverse repurchase agreement transactions, redemptions

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delayed beyond the normal T+1 settlement, but within seven days of the redemption request, and committed lines of credit. There were no material changes to the Program during the Period. The Report summarized the operation of the Program and the information and factors considered by the Administrator in assessing whether the Program has been adequately and effectively implemented with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds. Such information and factors included, among other things:

◾ confirmation that it was not necessary for the Fund to utilize, and the Fund did not utilize, alternative funding sources during the Period;

◾ the periodic classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories and the methodologies and inputs used to classify the investments, including the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trade size;

◾ the analysis received from a third-party liquidity assessment vendor that is taken into account in the process of determining the liquidity classifications of the Fund’s investments and the results of an evaluation of the services performed by the vendor in support of this process;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested primarily in highly liquid investments during the Period and, therefore, was not required to establish, and has not established, an HLIM and the procedures for monitoring the status of the Fund as investing primarily in highly liquid investments;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested no more than 15% of its assets in illiquid investments during the Period and the procedures for monitoring this limit;

◾ the fact that there were no liquidity events during the Period, that materially affected the Fund’s liquidity risk;

◾ the impact on liquidity and management of liquidity risk caused by extended non-U.S. market closures and confirmation that there were no issues for any of the affected Federated Hermes Funds in meeting shareholder redemptions at any time during these temporary non-U.S. market closures;

◾ circumstances during the Period under which the Administrator convened meetings of the Liquidity Risk Management Committees more frequently than normal to conduct enhanced liquidity risk monitoring, including prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Based on this review, the Administrator concluded that the Program is operating effectively to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, and that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and, as applicable, respond to the Fund’s liquidity developments.

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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 such 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 FederatedInvestors.com/FundInformation. Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

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 FederatedInvestors.com.

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Mutual 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 mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

 
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/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as 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 1-800-341-7400, Option #4.

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Federated Hermes Ohio Municipal Income Fund
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

Contact us atFederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

CUSIP 313923823
CUSIP 313923609
CUSIP 313923765

2032305 (4/23)

© 2023 Federated Hermes, Inc.

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

February 28, 2023

 

 

Share Class | Ticker A | PAMFX Institutional | PAMIX

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund

Fund Established 1990

A Portfolio of Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust

Dear Valued Shareholder,

We are pleased to present the Semi-Annual Shareholder Report for your fund covering the period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. 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, FederatedInvestors.com 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

CONTENTS 

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table	1
Portfolio of Investments	2
Financial Highlights	9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities	11
Statement of Operations	12
Statement of Changes in Net Assets	13
Notes to Financial Statements	14
Shareholder Expense Example	23
Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022	25
Liquidity Risk Management Program– Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness	35
Voting Proxies on Fund Portfolio Securities	37
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule	37

Portfolio of Investments Summary Table (unaudited)

At February 28, 2023, the Fund’s sector composition1 was as follows: 

Sector Composition	Percentage of Total Net Assets
Hospital	16.8%
General Obligation—Local	16.6%
Toll Road	13.2%
Water & Sewer	10.0%
Higher Education	8.3%
Airport	5.9%
Senior Care	5.3%
General Obligation—State	4.9%
Dedicated Tax	3.9%
Refunded	2.5%
Other2	11.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net3	1.0%
TOTAL	100%

1

Sector classifications, and the assignment of holdings to such sectors, are based upon the economic sector and/or revenue source of the underlying obligor, 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. Pre-refunded securities are those whose debt service is paid from escrowed assets, usually U.S. government securities.

2

For purposes of this table, sector classifications constitute 87.4% of the Fund’s total net assets. Remaining sectors have been aggregated under the designation “Other.”

3

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2023 (unaudited) 

Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—97.4%
		Pennsylvania—91.9%
$1,000,000		Allegheny County, PA Airport Authority (Pittsburgh International Airport), Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 1/1/2040	$927,373
1,000,000		Allegheny County, PA Airport Authority (Pittsburgh International Airport), Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 1/1/2051	1,018,034
1,000,000		Allegheny County, PA Airport Authority (Pittsburgh International Airport), Airport Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 1/1/2056	1,016,202
530,000		Allegheny County, PA Higher Education Building Authority (Carnegie Mellon University), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 8/1/2027	577,836
2,000,000		Allegheny County, PA Hospital Development Authority (Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 4/1/2047	2,026,994
860,000	1	Allegheny County, PA Hospital Development Authority (UPMC Health System), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017D-2) FRNs, 4.120% (SIFMA 7-day +0.700%), Mandatory Tender 5/15/2027	836,419
1,000,000		Allegheny County, PA Sanitation Authority, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/1/2040	1,031,338
2,000,000		Allegheny County, PA Sanitation Authority, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 12/1/2045	2,060,569
1,000,000		Allegheny County, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series C-77), 5.000%, 11/1/2043	1,066,689
2,000,000		Allegheny County, PA, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series C-76), 5.000%, 11/1/2041	2,095,771
1,450,000		Bucks County, PA IDA (Pennswood Village), Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 10/1/2037	1,426,368
1,000,000		Canon McMillan, PA School District, GO Bonds (Series 2017), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS)/(Pennsylvania School District Intercept Program GTD), 5.000%, 12/1/2041	1,055,951
1,000,000		Capital Region Water, PA, Water Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 7/15/2032	1,098,360
500,000		Centre County, PA Hospital Authority (Mount Nittany Medical Center), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 11/15/2042	508,572
500,000		Centre County, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 7/1/2035	560,801
1,000,000		Chartiers Valley, PA School District, UT GO Bonds (Series 2015B), (United States Treasury PRF 4/15/2025@100), 5.000%, 10/15/2040	1,039,729

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Pennsylvania—continued
$1,000,000	Chester County, PA HEFA (Main Line Health Systems), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 10/1/2052	$1,028,621
1,250,000	Chester County, PA IDA (Avon Grove Charter School), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.820%), 4.750%, 12/15/2037	1,233,178
2,000,000	Clairton Municipal Authority, PA, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2012B), 5.000%, 12/1/2037	2,001,150
3,000,000	Commonwealth Financing Authority of PA (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Tobacco Master Settlement Payment Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), (Original Issue Yield: 4.035%), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 4.000%, 6/1/2039	2,918,070
2,000,000	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Bonds (2nd Series 2016), 5.000%, 9/15/2026	2,142,646
1,000,000	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, UT GO Refunding Bonds (Series 2019), 5.000%, 7/15/2029	1,129,144
90,000	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	92,889
365,000	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	376,718
450,000	Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 1/1/2038	451,764
1,000,000	Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Dickinson College), Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), 5.000%, 5/1/2030	1,044,465
2,000,000	Cumberland County, PA Municipal Authority (Penn State Health Obligated Group), Revenue Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 11/1/2044	1,841,426
1,700,000	Delaware County, PA Authority (Haverford College), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 10/1/2042	1,777,112
1,000,000	Delaware County, PA Authority (Villanova University), Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 8/1/2045	1,024,445
1,250,000	Delaware County, PA Regional Water Quality Control Authority, Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 5/1/2040	1,280,669
1,750,000	Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 7/1/2042	1,818,229
1,130,000	Delaware River Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 1/1/2033	1,255,802
250,000	Delaware River Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 1/1/2038	269,603
200,000	Delaware River Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 1/1/2039	214,775
500,000	Delaware River Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 1/1/2040	534,181

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Pennsylvania—continued
$1,000,000	DuBois Hospital Authority (Penn Highlands Healthcare), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2020), 4.000%, 7/15/2050	$853,352
1,000,000	Erie, PA Water Authority, Water Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), (United States Treasury PRF 12/1/2026@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2043	1,076,455
2,260,000	Geisinger Authority, PA Health System (Geisinger Health System), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.000%, 6/1/2041	2,280,307
1,500,000	Great Valley School District, PA, GO Bonds (Series 2022), (Pennsylvania School District Intercept Program GTD), 4.000%, 9/1/2040	1,520,118
785,000	Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority (Masonic Villages), Health Center Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 11/1/2035	796,044
1,000,000	Lancaster County, PA Solid Waste Management Authority, GTD Authority Bonds (Series 2013B), (Dauphin County, PA GTD), 5.000%, 12/15/2033	1,012,594
1,000,000	Lancaster, PA IDA (Landis Homes Retirement Community), Health Center Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 7/1/2051	744,327
1,000,000	Lancaster, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2018), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 4.000%, 11/1/2043	972,469
1,000,000	Lehigh County, PA General Purpose Authority (Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School), Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 4.000%, 6/1/2052	820,066
1,000,000	Luzerne County, PA, UT GO GTD Bonds (Series 2017A), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 12/15/2029	1,084,009
1,260,000	Monroe County, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 7/15/2036	1,274,395
1,500,000	Montgomery County, PA Higher Education & Health Authority Hospital (Thomas Jefferson University), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2019), 4.000%, 9/1/2049	1,339,406
1,000,000	Montgomery County, PA IDA (ACTS Retirement Life Communities, Inc.), Retirement Communities Revenue Bonds (Series 2020C), 5.000%, 11/15/2045	947,941
2,000,000	Montgomery County, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 7/1/2039	2,192,278
1,000,000	Montgomery County, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2022), 5.000%, 7/1/2033	1,191,024
1,000,000	Mount Lebanon, PA Hospital Authority (St. Clair Memorial Hospital), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 7/1/2038	1,047,985
1,750,000	Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority (Lafayette College), College Refunding and Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 11/1/2047	1,819,357
1,000,000	Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority (St. Luke’s University Health Network), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A), 4.000%, 8/15/2040	908,012

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Pennsylvania—continued
$1,000,000	Northampton County, PA General Purpose Authority (St. Luke’s University Health Network), Hospital Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), (Original Issue Yield: 4.090%), 4.000%, 8/15/2048	$882,066
1,000,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (National Gypsum Co.), Exempt Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2014), 5.500%, 11/1/2044	1,003,855
2,000,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement), Tax-Exempt Private Activity Revenue Bonds (Series 2015), 5.000%, 6/30/2042	1,935,136
2,200,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Presbyterian Homes Obligated Group, PA), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2021), 4.000%, 7/1/2046	1,774,022
1,000,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (The Penndot Major Bridges Package One Project), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 5.750%, 6/30/2048	1,063,428
1,000,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (The Penndot Major Bridges Package One Project), Revenue Bonds (Series 2022), 6.000%, 6/30/2061	1,085,836
1,500,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (UPMC Health System), Revenue Bonds (Series 2014A), 5.000%, 2/1/2045	1,513,014
2,000,000	Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Junior GTD Parking Revenue Bonds (Series 2013B-1), (Dauphin County, PA GTD), 6.000%, 7/1/2053	2,010,622
1,950,000	Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority (University of Pennsylvania Health System), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 8/15/2042	2,016,002
500,000	Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority (University of Pennsylvania), Revenue Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 8/15/2046	525,120
1,250,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 12/1/2044	1,303,619
1,000,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2015B), 5.000%, 12/1/2045	1,019,247
2,000,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2018A), 5.000%, 12/1/2048	2,068,721
1,000,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), 5.000%, 12/1/2044	1,054,892
400,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), 5.000%, 12/1/2036	446,914
500,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds (Series 2022B), 5.000%, 12/1/2037	555,540
1,000,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. GTD), 4.000%, 12/1/2049	977,180

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Principal Amount		Value
	MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
	Pennsylvania—continued
$2,500,000	Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Subordinate Revenue Bonds (Series 2021A), 4.000%, 12/1/2046	$2,308,016
1,000,000	Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 9/1/2035	1,090,904
1,000,000	Philadelphia, PA Airport System, Airport Revenue and Refunding Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 7/1/2047	1,027,038
1,000,000	Philadelphia, PA Airport System, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A), 4.000%, 7/1/2040	971,262
2,000,000	Philadelphia, PA Airport System, Refunding Revenue Bonds (Series 2017B), 5.000%, 7/1/2047	2,022,556
1,270,000	Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development (PresbyHomes Germantown/Morrisville), Senior Living Revenue Bonds (Series 2005A), 5.625%, 7/1/2035	1,295,641
2,000,000	Philadelphia, PA Gas Works, 1998 General Ordinance-Fifteenth Series Revenue Refunding Bonds, 5.000%, 8/1/2042	2,045,262
1,000,000	Philadelphia, PA School District, LT GO Bonds (Series 2018B), (Pennsylvania School District Intercept Program GTD), 5.000%, 9/1/2043	1,047,720
1,000,000	Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2019B), 5.000%, 11/1/2049	1,043,567
1,010,000	Philadelphia, PA Water & Wastewater System, Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A), 5.000%, 11/1/2040	1,081,876
500,000	Philadelphia, PA, GO Bonds (Series 2019B), 5.000%, 2/1/2038	529,747
1,000,000	Philadelphia, PA, GO Bonds (Series 2021A), 5.000%, 5/1/2034	1,112,199
1,000,000	Philadelphia, PA, UT GO Bonds (Series 2017A), 5.000%, 8/1/2033	1,068,935
655,000	Pittsburgh & Allegheny County, PA Sports & Exhibition Authority, Parking System Revenue Bonds (Series 2017), 5.000%, 12/15/2037	696,191
390,000	Pittsburgh, PA Public Parking Authority, Parking System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015A), (United States Treasury PRF 6/1/2025@100), 5.000%, 12/1/2025	405,751
610,000	Pittsburgh, PA Public Parking Authority, Parking System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series 2015A), 5.000%, 12/1/2025	627,409
1,500,000	Pittsburgh, PA Water & Sewer Authority, Water and Sewer System First Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2019A), (Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. INS), 5.000%, 9/1/2044	1,585,020
1,000,000	Scranton, PA School District, GO Bonds (Series 2017E), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 5.000%, 12/1/2035	1,075,375
1,750,000	St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), Revenue Refunding Bonds (Remarket 1/9/18), 5.000%, 11/15/2028	1,906,464
1,000,000	Swarthmore Borough Authority, PA (Swarthmore College), Revenue Bonds (Series 2018), 5.000%, 9/15/2048	1,056,466

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Principal Amount			Value
		MUNICIPAL BONDS—continued
		Pennsylvania—continued
$1,000,000		Union County, PA Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority (Bucknell University), University Revenue Bonds (Series 2015B), 5.000%, 4/1/2032	$1,025,200
740,000		Westmoreland County, PA Municipal Authority, Municipal Service Revenue Bonds (Series 2016), (Build America Mutual Assurance INS), 5.000%, 8/15/2042	753,802
		TOTAL	109,673,647
		Puerto Rico—4.8%
2,000,000		Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2037	1,705,080
1,000,000		Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, UT GO Restructured Bonds (Series 2022A), 4.000%, 7/1/2041	823,043
2,000,000		Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A), (Original Issue Yield: 5.154%), 5.000%, 7/1/2058	1,850,600
500,000		Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-1), 4.750%, 7/1/2053	446,941
1,000,000		Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Bonds (Series 2019A-2), 4.784%, 7/1/2058	891,364
		TOTAL	5,717,028
		Virgin Islands—0.7%
750,000		Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corporation, VI, Matching Fund Securitization Bonds (Series 2022A), 5.000%, 10/1/2032	772,032
		TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (IDENTIFIED COST $121,834,128)	116,162,707
	1	SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS—1.6%
		Pennsylvania—1.6%
750,000		Delaware County, PA IDA (United Parcel Service, Inc.), (Series 2015) Daily VRDNs, (United Parcel Service, Inc. GTD), 2.800%, 3/1/2023	750,000
150,000		Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority (Masonic Villages), (Series D of 2008) Daily VRDNs, (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.650%, 3/1/2023	150,000
1,050,000		Southcentral PA, General Authority (Wellspan Health Obligated Group), (Series 2019E) Daily VRDNs, (U.S. Bank, N.A. LIQ), 2.630%, 3/1/2023	1,050,000
		TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (IDENTIFIED COST $1,950,000)	1,950,000
		TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES—99.0% (IDENTIFIED COST $123,784,128)2	118,112,707
		OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET—1.0%3	1,231,891
		TOTAL NET ASSETS—100%	$119,344,598

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Securities that are subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) represent 9.1% of the Fund’s portfolio as calculated based upon total market value.

1

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.

2

The cost of investments for federal tax purposes amounts to $123,781,009.

3

Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at February 28, 2023.

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.

As of February 28, 2023, all investments of the Fund utilized Level 2 inputs in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value.

The following acronym(s) are used throughout this portfolio: 

FRNs	—Floating Rate Notes
GO	—General Obligation
GTD	—Guaranteed
HEFA	—Health and Education Facilities Authority
IDA	—Industrial Development Authority
INS	—Insured
LIQ	—Liquidity Agreement
LOC	—Letter of Credit
LT	—Limited Tax
PRF	—Pre-refunded
SIFMA	—Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
UT	—Unlimited Tax
VRDNs	—Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Class A Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,
		2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$9.99	$11.22	$11.08	$11.19	$10.69	$10.96
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.14	0.24	0.25	0.27	0.31	0.32
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.15)	(1.20)	0.14	(0.03)	0.51	(0.27)
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.01)	(0.96)	0.39	0.24	0.82	0.05
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.13)	(0.24)	(0.24)	(0.27)	(0.31)	(0.32)
Distributions from net realized gain	—	(0.03)	(0.01)	(0.08)	(0.01)	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.13)	(0.27)	(0.25)	(0.35)	(0.32)	(0.32)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$9.85	$9.99	$11.22	$11.08	$11.19	$10.69
Total Return1	(0.13)%	(8.63)%	3.60%	2.21%	7.85%	0.51%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses2	0.76%3	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%4	0.76%4	0.76%4
Net investment income	2.67%3	2.28%	2.27%	2.46%	2.85%	2.98%
Expense waiver/reimbursement5	0.23%3	0.19%	0.17%	0.18%	0.17%	0.14%
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$102,730	$116,884	$150,106	$155,137	$159,471	$163,819
Portfolio turnover6	11%	16%	11%	8%	16%	21%

1

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

2

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

3

Computed on an annualized basis.

4

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratios are 0.76%, 0.76% and 0.76% for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, after taking into account these expense reductions.

5

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

6

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Financial Highlights–Institutional Shares

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period) 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended August 31,		Period Ended 8/31/20201
		2022	2021
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period	$9.99	$11.22	$11.08	$10.73
Income From Investment Operations:
Net investment income	0.15	0.27	0.28	0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	(0.15)	(1.20)	0.14	0.36
TOTAL FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS	(0.00)2	(0.93)	0.42	0.45
Less Distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.14)	(0.27)	(0.27)	(0.10)
Distributions from net realized gain	—	(0.03)	(0.01)	—
TOTAL DISTRIBUTIONS	(0.14)	(0.30)	(0.28)	(0.10)
Net Asset Value, End of Period	$9.85	$9.99	$11.22	$11.08
Total Return3	(0.01)%	(8.42)%	3.83%	4.15%
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Net expenses4	0.53%5	0.53%	0.53%	0.53%5,6
Net investment income	2.90%5	2.53%	2.49%	2.60%5
Expense waiver/reimbursement7	0.21%5	0.17%	0.15%	0.20%5
Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)	$16,615	$13,202	$10,033	$1,847
Portfolio turnover8	11%	16%	11%	8%9

1

Reflects operations for the period from April 28, 2020 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2020.

2

Represents less than $0.01.

3

Based on net asset value. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

4

Amount does not reflect net expenses incurred by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

5

Computed on an annualized basis.

6

The net expense ratio is calculated without reduction for expense offset arrangements. The net expense ratio is 0.53% for the period ended August 31, 2020, after taking into account this expense reduction.

7

This expense decrease is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income ratios shown above. Amount does not reflect expense waiver/reimbursement recorded by investment companies in which the Fund may invest.

8

Securities that mature are considered sales for purposes of this calculation.

9

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the Fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Assets:
Investment in securities, at value (identified cost $123,784,128)		$118,112,707
Cash		18,671
Income receivable		1,345,921
Receivable for shares sold		34,910
Prepaid expenses		9,549
TOTAL ASSETS		119,521,758
Liabilities:
Payable for shares redeemed	$68,826
Payable for portfolio accounting fees	76,522
Payable for other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)	20,714
Payable for transfer agent fee	10,365
Payable for investment adviser fee (Note 5)	588
Payable for Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)	145
TOTAL LIABILITIES		177,160
Net assets for 12,112,455 shares outstanding		$119,344,598
Net Assets Consists of:
Paid-in capital		$126,943,199
Total distributable earnings (loss)		(7,598,601)
TOTAL NET ASSETS		$119,344,598
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:
Class A Shares:
Net asset value per share ($102,729,732 ÷ 10,425,419 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized		$9.85
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of $9.85)		$10.31
Redemption proceeds per share		$9.85
Institutional Shares:
Net asset value per share ($16,614,866 ÷ 1,687,036 shares outstanding), no par value, unlimited shares authorized		$9.85
Offering price per share		$9.85
Redemption proceeds per share		$9.85

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

 

Investment Income:
Interest			$2,114,844
Expenses:
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)		$246,370
Administrative fee (Note 5)		48,849
Custodian fees		4,216
Transfer agent fees		35,842
Directors’/Trustees’ fees (Note 5)		1,208
Auditing fees		15,834
Legal fees		4,786
Other service fees (Notes 2 and 5)		134,514
Portfolio accounting fees		59,736
Share registration costs		19,205
Printing and postage		10,358
Miscellaneous (Note 5)		12,328
TOTAL EXPENSES		593,246
Waiver and Reimbursement:
Waiver of investment adviser fee (Note 5)	$(129,358)
Reimbursement of other operating expenses (Notes 2 and 5)	(10,761)
TOTAL WAIVER AND REIMBURSEMENT		(140,119)
Net expenses			453,127
Net investment income			1,661,717
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts:
Net realized loss on investments			(1,074,230)
Net realized gain on futures contracts			60,308
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments			(832,608)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and futures contracts			(1,846,530)
Change in net assets resulting from operations			$(184,813)

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

	Six Months Ended (unaudited) 2/28/2023	Year Ended 8/31/2022
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Operations:
Net investment income	$1,661,717	$3,386,145
Net realized loss	(1,013,922)	(873,215)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	(832,608)	(15,782,377)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	(184,813)	(13,269,447)
Distributions to Shareholders:
Class A Shares	(1,384,251)	(3,494,988)
Institutional Shares	(222,932)	(323,954)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS	(1,607,183)	(3,818,942)
Share Transactions:
Proceeds from sale of shares	11,757,548	12,923,188
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	1,218,810	2,781,018
Cost of shares redeemed	(21,925,361)	(28,669,405)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(8,949,003)	(12,965,199)
Change in net assets	(10,740,999)	(30,053,588)
Net Assets:
Beginning of period	130,085,597	160,139,185
End of period	$119,344,598	$130,085,597

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2023 (unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), a non-diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. Each portfolio pays its own expenses. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class A and Institutional Shares. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting, except on class-specific matters. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income exempt from federal regular income tax (federal regular income tax does not include the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)) and the personal income taxes imposed by the State of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania municipalities. Interest income from the Fund’s investments may be subject to the federal AMT for individuals.

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).

Investment Valuation

In calculating its net asset value (NAV), the Fund generally values investments as follows:

◾ Fixed-income securities are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”).

◾ 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.

◾ Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts are fair valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Adviser.

◾ 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.

◾ 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

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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 shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions of net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. Amortization/accretion of premium and discount is included in investment income. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that select classes will bear certain expenses unique to those classes. The detail of the total fund expense waiver and reimbursement of $140,119 is disclosed in various locations in this Note 2 and Note 5. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.

Other Service Fees

The Fund may pay other service fees up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares to financial intermediaries or to Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC) for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSSC may voluntarily reimburse the Fund for other service fees. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, other service fees for the Fund were as follows: 

	Other Service Fees Incurred	Other Service Fees Reimbursed
Class A Shares	$134,514	$(10,761)

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, tax years 2019 through 2022 remain subject to examination by the Fund’s major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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.

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Restricted Securities

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.

Futures Contracts

The Fund purchases and sells financial futures contracts to manage duration 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 clearing house, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures contracts, guarantees the futures contracts against default.

At February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding futures contracts.

The average notional value of short futures contracts held by the Fund throughout the period was $788,482. This is based on amounts held as of each month end throughout the six-month period.

Additional Disclosure Related to Derivative Instruments

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 

Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
	Futures Contracts
Interest rate contracts	$60,308

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Other

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.

3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The following tables summarize share activity: 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Class A Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	646,342	$6,421,616	557,906	$5,957,192
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	110,255	1,081,685	247,867	2,635,953
Shares redeemed	(2,027,634)	(20,009,842)	(2,486,593)	(26,075,229)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM CLASS A SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(1,271,037)	$(12,506,541)	(1,680,820)	$(17,482,084)

 

	Six Months Ended 2/28/2023		Year Ended 8/31/2022
Institutional Shares:	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Shares sold	545,809	$5,335,932	660,811	$6,965,996
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared	13,970	137,125	13,772	145,065
Shares redeemed	(194,552)	(1,915,519)	(247,316)	(2,594,176)
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM INSTITUTIONAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS	365,227	$3,557,538	427,267	$4,516,885
NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM TOTAL FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS	(905,810)	$(8,949,003)	(1,253,553)	$(12,965,199)

4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION

At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $123,781,009. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $5,668,302. This consists of unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $235,217 and unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $5,903,519.

Under current tax rules, capital losses on securities transactions realized after October 31 may be deferred, in whole or in part, and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of August 31, 2022, for federal income tax purposes, post-October losses of $967,792 were deferred to September 1, 2022.

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5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

The advisory agreement between the Fund and the Adviser provides for an annual fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, the Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee and/or reimburse certain operating expenses of the Fund 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 February 28, 2023, the Adviser voluntarily waived $129,358 of its fee.

Administrative 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: 

Administrative Fee	Average Daily Net Assets of the Investment Complex
0.100%	on assets up to $50 billion
0.075%	on assets over $50 billion

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 February 28, 2023, the annualized fee paid to FAS was 0.079% of average daily net assets of the Fund.

In addition, FAS may charge certain out-of-pocket expenses to the Fund.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses at 0.05% of average daily net assets annually to compensate FSC. Subject to the terms described in the Expense Limitation note, FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee.

When FSC receives fees, it may pay some or all of them to financial intermediaries whose customers purchase shares. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s Class A Shares did not incur a distribution services fee; however it may begin to incur this fee upon approval of the Trustees.

Other Service Fees

For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSSC received $11,974 and reimbursed $10,761 of other service fees disclosed in Note 2.

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Sales Charges

Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) do not represent expenses of the Fund. They are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance, as applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, FSC retained $835 in sales charges from the sale of Class A Shares.

Interfund Transactions

During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $24,150,000 and $23,850,00, respectively. Net realized gain (loss) recognized on these transactions was $0.

Expense Limitation

The Adviser and certain of its affiliates (which may include FSC, FAS and FSSC) on their own initiative have agreed to waive certain amounts of their respective fees and/or reimburse expenses. Total annual fund operating expenses (as shown in the financial highlights, excluding interest expense, extraordinary expenses and proxy-related expenses paid by the Fund, if any) paid by the Fund’s Class A Shares and Institutional Shares (after the voluntary waivers and reimbursements) will not exceed 0.76% and 0.53% (the “Fee Limit”), respectively, up to but not including the later of (the “Termination Date”): (a) November 1, 2023; or (b) the date of the Fund’s next effective Prospectus. While the Adviser and its applicable affiliates currently do not anticipate terminating or increasing these arrangements prior to the Termination Date, these arrangements may only be terminated or the Fee Limit increased prior to the Termination Date with the agreement of the Trustees.

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.

6. EXPENSE REDUCTION

Through arrangements with the Fund’s custodian, net credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce custody expenses. For the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund’s expenses were reduced by $83 under these arrangements.

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7. Investment TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the six months ended February 28, 2023, were as follows: 

Purchases	$13,280,848
Sales	$21,524,588

8. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

Since the Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it will be more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, at February 28, 2023, 14.3% of the securities in the Portfolio of Investments are backed by letters of credit or bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies.

9. LINE OF CREDIT

The Fund participates with certain other Federated Hermes Funds, on a several basis, in an up to $500,000,000 unsecured, 364-day, committed, revolving line of credit (LOC) agreement dated June 22, 2022. The LOC was made available to temporarily finance the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Fund, failed trades, payment of dividends, settlement of trades and for other short-term, temporary or emergency general business purposes. The Fund cannot borrow under the LOC if an inter-fund loan is outstanding. The Fund’s ability to borrow under the LOC also is subject to the limitations of the Act and various conditions precedent that must be satisfied before the Fund can borrow. Loans under the LOC are charged interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (a) the highest, on any day, of (i) the federal funds effective rate, (ii) the published secured overnight financing rate plus an assigned percentage, and (iii) 0.0%, plus (b) a margin. Any fund eligible to borrow under the LOC pays its pro rata share of a commitment fee based on the amount of the lenders’ commitment that has not been utilized, quarterly in arrears and at maturity. As of February 28, 2023, the Fund had no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the Fund did not utilize the LOC.

10. INTERFUND LENDING

Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Fund, along with other funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc., may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating affiliated funds. As of February 28, 2023, there were no outstanding loans. During the six months ended February 28, 2023, the program was not utilized.

11. Indemnifications

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

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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.

12. OTHER mATTERS

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus was first detected in China in late 2019 and subsequently spread globally. As of the date of the issuance of these financial statements, this coronavirus has resulted in, and may continue to result in, closed borders, enhanced health screenings, disruptions to healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, and disruptions to supply chains, workflow operations and consumer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this coronavirus has resulted in substantial economic volatility. Health crises caused by outbreaks, such as the coronavirus outbreak, may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks. The impact of this outbreak, and other epidemics and pandemics that may arise in the future, could continue to negatively affect the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, individual companies (including certain Fund service providers and issuers of the Fund’s investments) and the markets in general in significant and unforeseen ways. In addition, governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions in response to the pandemic, including significant fiscal and monetary policy changes, that may affect the instruments in which the Fund invests or the issuers of such investments. Any such impact could adversely affect the Fund's performance.

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Shareholder Expense Example (unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, distribution (12b-1) fees and/or other service fees and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

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Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase or redemption payments. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher. 

	Beginning Account Value 9/1/2022	Ending Account Value 2/28/2023	Expenses Paid During Period1
Actual:
Class A Shares	$1,000	$998.70	$3.77
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$999.90	$2.63
Hypothetical (assuming a 5% return before expenses):
Class A Shares	$1,000	$1,021.03	$3.81
Institutional Shares	$1,000	$1,022.17	$2.66

1

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half-year period). The annualized net expense ratios are as follows: 

Class A Shares	0.76%
Institutional Shares	0.53%

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Evaluation and Approval of Advisory Contract–May 2022

Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”)

At its meetings in May 2022 (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 between the Fund and Federated Investment Management Company (the “Adviser”) (the “Contract”) 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 presenting on the topics discussed below. The Board considered the CCO’s independent written evaluation (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

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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: the nature, quality and extent of the advisory and other services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and its affiliates; Federated Hermes’ business and operations; the Adviser’s investment philosophy, personnel and processes; the Fund’s investment objectives and strategies; the Fund’s short-term and long-term performance (in absolute terms, both on a gross basis and net of expenses, and relative to the Fund’s particular investment program and a group of its peer funds and/or its benchmark, as appropriate); the Fund’s fees and expenses, including the advisory fee and the overall expense structure of the Fund (both in absolute terms and relative to a group of its peer funds), with due regard for contractual or voluntary expense limitations (if any); the financial condition of Federated Hermes; the Adviser’s profitability with respect to the Fund; distribution and sales activity for the Fund; and 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 determining to approve the Contract. Using these judicial decisions as a guide, the Board observed that the following factors may be relevant to an adviser’s fiduciary duty with respect to its receipt of compensation from a fund: (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 fee and expense structures, including a comparison of management fees paid to the adviser with those paid by similar funds both internally and externally as well as management fees charged to institutional and other advisory clients of the 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 noted that the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) disclosure requirements

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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 review 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 to considering the above-referenced factors, the Board was mindful of 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 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 in the marketplace there are a range of investment options available to the Fund’s shareholders 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.

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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 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 Federated Hermes’ ability and experience in attracting and retaining qualified personnel to service the Fund. 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.

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 significant acquisition of Hermes Fund Managers Limited by Federated Hermes, which has deepened the organization’s investment management expertise and capabilities and expanded the investment process for all of the Federated Hermes Funds to have access to analytical resources related to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors and issuer engagement on ESG matters. The Board considered Federated Hermes’ oversight of the securities lending program for the Federated Hermes Funds that engage in securities lending and noted the income earned by the Federated Hermes Funds that participate in such program. In addition, 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 Fund and other Federated Hermes Funds. In this regard, the Board took into account Federated Hermes’ communications with the Board in light of the pandemic. 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 to an increase in the scope of Federated Hermes’ oversight in this regard, including in connection with the designation of the Federated Hermes Funds’ investment advisers as the administrators of the Federated Hermes Funds’ liquidity risk management program.

The Board also considered the implementation of Federated Hermes’ business continuity plans and recognized steps taken by Federated Hermes to continue to provide the same nature, extent and quality of services to the Federated Hermes Funds during the pandemic. 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, including changes associated with the pandemic.

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, which include the general right to exchange investments between the same class of shares without the incurrence of additional sales charges.

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 include, among other items, information on the Fund’s

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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 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, in evaluating such comparisons, that 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.

For the periods ended December 31, 2021, the Fund’s performance for the three-year period was above the median of the Performance Peer Group, and the Fund’s performance fell below the median of the Performance Peer Group for the one-year and five-year periods. 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.

Fund Expenses

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, net advisory fee rates, total expense ratios and each element of the Fund’s total expense ratio (i.e., gross and net advisory fees, administrative fees, custody fees, portfolio accounting fees and transfer agency fees) relative to an appropriate group of peer funds compiled by Federated Hermes from the category of peer funds selected by Morningstar (the “Expense Peer Group”). The Board received a description of the methodology used to select the Expense Peer Group from the overall Morningstar category. The Board also reviewed comparative information regarding the fees and expenses of the broader group of funds in the overall Morningstar category.

While mindful that courts have cautioned against giving too much weight to comparative information concerning fees charged by other advisers for managing funds with comparable investment programs, the Board noted that it found the use of such comparisons to be relevant to its evaluation. The Board focused on comparisons with other similar registered funds more heavily than non-registered fund products or services because such comparisons are believed to be more relevant. The Board considered that other registered funds

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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 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 was satisfied that the overall expense structure of the Fund remained competitive.

The Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by Federated Hermes for providing advisory services 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 and fund liquidity; (vi) different administrative responsibilities; (vii) different degrees of risk associated with management; and (viii) 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.

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.

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Profitability

The Board received and considered profitability information furnished by Federated Hermes, as requested by the CCO. 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 that, although there is no single best method to allocate expenses, the methodologies used by Federated Hermes are reasonable.

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 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.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information about the notion of possible realization of “economies of scale” as a fund grows larger, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that Federated Hermes has made significant and long-term investments in areas that support all of the Federated Hermes Funds, such as: personnel, processes and tools for portfolio management, including the use of market data on which portfolio managers make investment decisions; trading operations; ESG integration and issuer engagement on ESG matters; shareholder services; compliance; business continuity; cybersecurity; internal audit and risk management functions; and technology that supports the provision of investment management services. The Board noted that Federated Hermes’ investments in these areas are extensive and are designed to provide enhanced services to the Federated Hermes Funds and their shareholders. The Board considered that the benefits of these investments are likely to be shared

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with the family of Federated Hermes Funds as a whole. In addition, the Board considered that fee waivers and expense reimbursements are another means for potential economies of scale to be shared with shareholders and can provide protection from an increase in expenses if a Federated Hermes Fund’s assets decline. The Board considered that, in order for the Federated Hermes Funds to remain competitive in the marketplace, Federated Hermes has frequently waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses for the Federated Hermes Funds and has disclosed to shareholders and/or reported to the Board its intention to do so (or continue to do so) in the future. The Board also considered Federated Hermes’ reductions in contractual management fees for certain Federated Hermes Funds during the prior year, including in response to the CCO’s recommendations in the prior year’s CCO Fee Evaluation Report, which have resulted in benefits being realized by shareholders.

The Board also considered reports on adviser-paid fees (commonly referred to as “revenue sharing”) that were provided to the Board throughout the year and in connection with the May Meetings. The Board considered that Federated Hermes and the CCO believe that this information should be viewed to determine if there was an incentive to either not apply breakpoints, or to apply breakpoints at higher levels, and should not be viewed to evaluate the reasonableness of advisory fees. The Board also noted the absence of any applicable regulatory or industry guidelines on this subject, which is compounded by the lack of any uniform methodology or pattern with respect to structuring fund advisory fees with breakpoints that serve to reduce the fees as a fund attains a certain size.

Other Benefits

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 contracts (e.g., for serving as the Federated Hermes Funds’ administrator and distributor). In this regard, the Board considered that certain of 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 any indirect benefit that Federated Hermes may derive from its receipt of research services from brokers who execute portfolio trades for the Federated Hermes Funds.

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Conclusions

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 for future reporting to the Board or further consideration by management 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. With respect to the factors that were deemed to be relevant, the Board’s determination to approve the continuation of the Contract reflects its view that Federated Hermes’ performance and actions provided a satisfactory basis to support the determination to approve the continuation of the existing arrangement.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program–
Annual Evaluation of Adequacy and Effectiveness

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), Federated Hermes Municipal Securities Income Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) for Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund” and, collectively with the other non-money market open-end funds advised by Federated Hermes, the “Federated Hermes Funds”). The Program seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk. “Liquidity risk” is defined under the Liquidity Rule as the risk that the Fund is unable to meet redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has approved the designation of each Federated Hermes Fund’s investment adviser as the administrator for the Program (the “Administrator”) with respect to that Fund. The Administrator, in turn, has delegated day-to-day responsibility for the administration of the Program to multiple Liquidity Risk Management Committees, which are comprised of representatives from certain divisions within Federated Hermes.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence the Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); (4) to the extent a Fund does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that generally will be invested in highly liquid investments (an “HLIM”); (5) if a Fund has established an HLIM, the periodic review (no less frequently than annually) of the HLIM and the adoption of policies and procedures for responding to a shortfall of the Fund’s highly liquid investments below its HLIM; and (6) periodic reporting to the Board.

At its meetings in May 2022, the Board received and reviewed a written report (the “Report”) from the Federated Hermes Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Risk Officer, on behalf of the Administrator, concerning the operation of the Program for the period from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 (the “Period”). The Report addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness, including, where applicable, the operation of any HLIM established for a Federated Hermes Fund and each Federated Hermes Fund’s access to other available funding sources such as the Federated Hermes Funds’ interfund lending facility, redemptions in-kind, reverse repurchase agreement transactions, redemptions

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delayed beyond the normal T+1 settlement, but within seven days of the redemption request, and committed lines of credit. There were no material changes to the Program during the Period. The Report summarized the operation of the Program and the information and factors considered by the Administrator in assessing whether the Program has been adequately and effectively implemented with respect to the Federated Hermes Funds. Such information and factors included, among other things:

◾ confirmation that it was not necessary for the Fund to utilize, and the Fund did not utilize, alternative funding sources during the Period;

◾ the periodic classifications of the Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories and the methodologies and inputs used to classify the investments, including the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trade size;

◾ the analysis received from a third-party liquidity assessment vendor that is taken into account in the process of determining the liquidity classifications of the Fund’s investments and the results of an evaluation of the services performed by the vendor in support of this process;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested primarily in highly liquid investments during the Period and, therefore, was not required to establish, and has not established, an HLIM and the procedures for monitoring the status of the Fund as investing primarily in highly liquid investments;

◾ the fact that the Fund invested no more than 15% of its assets in illiquid investments during the Period and the procedures for monitoring this limit;

◾ the fact that there were no liquidity events during the Period, that materially affected the Fund’s liquidity risk;

◾ the impact on liquidity and management of liquidity risk caused by extended non-U.S. market closures and confirmation that there were no issues for any of the affected Federated Hermes Funds in meeting shareholder redemptions at any time during these temporary non-U.S. market closures;

◾ circumstances during the Period under which the Administrator convened meetings of the Liquidity Risk Management Committees more frequently than normal to conduct enhanced liquidity risk monitoring, including prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Based on this review, the Administrator concluded that the Program is operating effectively to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, and that the Program has been and continues to be adequately and effectively implemented to monitor and, as applicable, respond to the Fund’s liquidity developments.

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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 such 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 FederatedInvestors.com/FundInformation. Form N-PX filings are also available at the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedule

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 FederatedInvestors.com.

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Mutual 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 mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This Report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s Prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

 
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/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as 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 1-800-341-7400, Option #4.

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Federated Hermes Pennsylvania Municipal Income Fund
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561

Contact us atFederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.

Federated Securities Corp., Distributor

CUSIP 313923708
CUSIP 313923757

2032304 (4/23)

© 2023 Federated Hermes, Inc.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics

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. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not Applicable

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not Applicable

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

Not Applicable

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No Changes to Report

Item 11. 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 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not Applicable

Item 13. Exhibits

(a)(1) Code of Ethics- Not Applicable to this Report.

(a)(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.

(a)(3) Not Applicable.

(b) Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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 Municipal Securities Income Trust

By /S/ Lori A. Hensler

Lori A. Hensler

Principal Financial Officer

Date April 21, 2023

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 April 21, 2023

By /S/ Lori A. Hensler

Lori A. Hensler

Principal Financial Officer

Date April 21, 2023