N-CSRS 1 sr53118mmit.htm DEUTSCHE MULTI-MARKET INCOME TRUST

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

Investment Company Act file number: 811-05689

 

Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154-0004

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 250-2500

 

Diane Kenneally

1 International Place

Boston, MA 02110

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

Date of fiscal year end: 11/30
   
Date of reporting period: 5/31/2018

 

ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
   

 

LOGO

May 31, 2018

Semiannual Report

to Shareholders

Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust

Ticker Symbol: KMM

 

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Contents

 

 

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide high current income consistent with prudent total return asset management.

Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered. There is a one time public offering and once issued, shares of closed-end funds are sold in the open market through a stock exchange. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the fund. Therefore, the fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.

Bond investments are subject to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks to varying degrees. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. Credit risk refers to the ability of an issuer to make timely payments of principal and interest. Investments in lower-quality (“junk bonds”) and non-rated securities present greater risk of loss than investments in higher-quality securities. Investing in derivatives entails special risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. Leverage results in additional risks and can magnify the effect of any gains or losses. Emerging markets tend to be more volatile and less liquid than the markets of more mature economies, and generally have less diverse and less mature economic structures and less stable political systems than those of developed countries. Investing in foreign securities presents certain risks, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic changes, and market risks.

The brand DWS represents DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA and any of its subsidiaries such as DWS Distributors, Inc. which offers investment products or DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. and RREEF America L.L.C. which offer advisory services.

NOT FDIC/NCUA INSURED     NO BANK GUARANTEE     MAY LOSE VALUE NOT A DEPOSIT     NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

 

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Performance Summary   May 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

Performance is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when sold, shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit dws.com for the Fund’s most recent month-end performance.

Fund specific data and performance are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended for trading purposes.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of 5/31/18         
Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust   6-Month     1-Year     5-Year     10-Year  
Based on Net Asset Value(a)     –0.61%       1.53%       3.97%       8.02%  
Based on Market Price(a)     0.65%       3.73%       3.16%       8.78%  
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index(b)     –3.38%       –0.56%       4.34%       6.67%  
BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Constrained Index(c)     0.02%       2.29%       4.88%       7.78%  
Morningstar Closed-End High Yield Bond Funds Category (based on Net Asset Value)(d)     0.54%       3.56%       5.40%       7.72%  

 

  Total returns shown for periods less than one year are not annualized.

 

(a)  Total return based on net asset value reflects changes in the Fund’s net asset value during each period. Total return based on market price reflects changes in market price. Each figure assumes that dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, were reinvested. These figures will differ depending upon the level of any discount from or premium to NAV at which the Fund’s shares traded during the period. Expenses of the Fund include management fee, interest expense and other fund expenses. Total returns shown take into account these fees and expenses. The expense ratio of the Fund for the six months ended May 31, 2018 was 1.76% (1.02% excluding interest expense).

 

(b)  The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Global Diversified Index is an unmanaged, unleveraged index that tracks total returns for U.S.-dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging-market sovereign entities, including Brady bonds, loans and Eurobonds, and quasi-sovereign entities. The index limits exposure to any one country.

 

(c)  The BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Constrained Index is a market value-weighted index of all domestic and Yankee high-yield bonds, including deferred interest bonds and payment-in-kind securities.

 

   Index returns do not reflect any fees or expenses and it is not possible to invest directly into an index.

 

(d)  Morningstar’s Closed-End High Yield Bond Funds category represents high-yield bond portfolios that concentrate on lower-quality bonds, which are riskier than those of higher-quality companies. These portfolios generally offer higher yields than other types of portfolios, but they are also more vulnerable to economic and credit risk. These portfolios primarily invest in U.S. high-income debt securities where at least 65% or more of bond assets are not rated or are rated by a major agency such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s at the level of BB (considered speculative for taxable bonds) and below. Morningstar figures represent the average of the total returns based on net asset value reported by all of the closed-end funds designated by Morningstar, Inc. as falling into the Closed-End High Yield Bond Funds category. Category returns assume reinvestment of all distributions. It is not possible to invest directly in a Morningstar category.

 

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Net Asset Value and Market Price 

 
      As of 5/31/18     As of 11/30/17  
Net Asset Value    $   9.03     $   9.30  
Market Price    $ 8.81     $   8.96  
Premium (discount)      (2.44 )%        (3.66 )% 

Prices and net asset value fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

 

Distribution Information        

Six Months as of 5/31/18:

  

Income Dividends

   $ .21  
May Income Dividend    $   .0325  
Current Annualized Distribution Rate (based on Net Asset Value)
as of 5/31/18
     4.32%  
Current Annualized Distribution Rate (based on Market Price)
as of 5/31/18
     4.43%  

 

  Current annualized distribution rate is the latest monthly dividend shown as an annualized percentage of net asset value/market price on May 31, 2018. Distribution rate simply measures the level of dividends and is not a complete measure of performance. Distribution rates are historical, not guaranteed and will fluctuate. Distributions do not include return of capital or other non-income sources.

Important Notice

On July 13, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the termination of the Fund, pursuant to which the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to shareholders no later than December 31, 2018. On July 11, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination for the Fund (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan, the “Cessation Date” for the Fund’s planned liquidation is expected to occur on or about November 9, 2018. As provided in the Plan, at the close of business on the Cessation Date, the Fund will cease to engage in any business activities, except for the purpose of liquidating and winding up its affairs, and the books of the Fund will be closed. Effective the business day following the Cessation Date, the Fund’s shares will not be transferable (except for the settlement of prior transactions), and it is anticipated that trading in the Fund’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange will cease. The Fund will subsequently seek to reduce all remaining portfolio securities to cash or cash equivalents and make a final liquidating distribution to shareholders on or about November 16, 2018. All Fund shareholders as of the close of business on the Cessation Date will be entitled to receive a liquidating distribution. The Cessation Date may be extended if necessary or appropriate in connection with the orderly liquidation of the Fund or to protect the interests of the Fund’s shareholders.

 

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Portfolio Management Team  

Gary Russell, CFA, Managing Director

Portfolio Manager of the Fund. Began managing the Fund in 2006.

 

Joined DWS in 1996. Served as the Head of the High Yield group in Europe and as an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager.

 

Prior to that, he spent four years at Citicorp as a research analyst and structurer of collateralized mortgage obligations. Prior to Citicorp, he served as an officer in the US Army from 1988 to 1991.

 

Head of US High Yield Bonds: New York.

 

BS, United States Military Academy (West Point); MBA, New York University, Stern School of Business.

Thomas R. Bouchard, Director

Portfolio Manager of the Fund. Began managing the Fund in 2016.

 

Joined DWS in 2006 with 6 years of industry experience. Prior to joining, served as a High Yield Investment Analyst at Flagship Capital Management. He also served as an officer in the US Army from 1989 to 1997.

 

Portfolio Manager for High Yield Strategies: New York.

 

BS, University of Wisconsin — Madison; MBA in Finance, Boston College; MA in Strategic Studies from US Army War College.

 

Portfolio Summary   (Unaudited)
Asset Allocation (As a % of Investment Portfolio)    5/31/18      11/30/17  
Corporate Bonds      77%        71%  
Loan Participations and Assignments      19%        19%  
Cash Equivalents      2%        6%  
Government & Agency Obligations      2%        3%  
Asset Backed      0%        1%  
Convertible Bonds      0%        0%  
       100%        100%  
Sector Diversification (As a % of Investment Portfolio
excluding Cash Equivalents)
   5/31/18      11/30/17  
Consumer Discretionary      25%        25%  
Materials      15%        15%  
Energy      14%        12%  
Telecommunication Services      8%        8%  
Industrials      8%        9%  
Health Care      8%        6%  
Utilities      7%        6%  
Information Technology      4%        4%  
Financials      3%        4%  
Consumer Staples      3%        5%  
Real Estate      3%        2%  
Emerging-Market Sovereign Bonds      2%        3%  
Asset-Backed      0%        1%  
       100%        100%  

 

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Quality (Excludes Cash Equivalents)    5/31/18      11/30/17  
AA      0%         
A             0%  
BBB      22%        18%  
BB      55%        56%  
B      21%        23%  
Below B      2%        2%  
Not Rated      0%        1%  
       100%        100%  

The quality ratings represent the higher of Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), Fitch Ratings, Inc. (“Fitch”) or Standard & Poor’s Corporation (“S&P”) credit ratings. The ratings of Moody’s, Fitch and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Credit quality measures a bond issuer’s ability to repay interest and principal in a timely manner. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. Credit quality does not remove market risk and is subject to change.

 

Interest Rate Sensitivity    5/31/18      11/30/17  
Effective Maturity      5.1 years        5.4 years  
Effective Duration      3.3 years        3.7 years  
Leverage (As a % of Total Assets)    5/31/18      11/30/17  
       11%        26%  

Effective maturity is the weighted average of the maturity date of bonds held by the Fund taking into consideration any available maturity shortening features.

Effective duration is an approximate measure of the Fund’s sensitivity to interest rate changes taking into consideration any maturity shortening features.

Leverage results in additional risks and can magnify the effect of any gains or losses to a greater extent than if leverage were not used.

Portfolio holdings and characteristics are subject to change.

For more complete details about the Fund’s investment portfolio, see page 7. A fact sheet is available on dws.com or upon request. Please see the Additional Information section on page 40 for contact information.

 

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Investment Portfolio    as of May 31, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  
Corporate Bonds 84.7%    
Consumer Discretionary 20.7%    

1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Co.:

   

144A, 4.25%, 5/15/2024

    495,000       469,013  

144A, 4.625%, 1/15/2022

    140,000       139,818  

144A, 5.0%, 10/15/2025

    502,000       475,645  

Adient Global Holdings Ltd., 144A, 4.875%, 8/15/2026

    885,000       807,562  

Ally Financial, Inc.:

   

4.125%, 3/30/2020

    1,810,000       1,816,806  

4.25%, 4/15/2021

    575,000       579,312  

5.75%, 11/20/2025

    710,000       723,845  

Altice France SA:

   

144A, 6.0%, 5/15/2022

    1,070,000       1,065,987  

144A, 7.375%, 5/1/2026

    1,155,000       1,123,237  

Altice U.S. Finance I Corp., 144A, 5.5%, 5/15/2026

    385,000       369,715  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/2026

    350,000       340,812  

AMC Networks, Inc.:

   

4.75%, 8/1/2025

    410,000       384,375  

5.0%, 4/1/2024

    1,000,000       967,550  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.:

   

6.25%, 4/1/2025

    270,000       266,625  

6.25%, 3/15/2026

    210,000       203,217  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., 6.0%, 12/15/2024

    550,000       544,500  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.:

   

144A, 4.125%, 8/15/2025

    200,000       187,750  

144A, 4.375%, 8/15/2027

    210,000       194,250  

Ashton Woods U.S.A. LLC, 144A, 6.75%, 8/1/2025

    315,000       302,006  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 144A, 4.875%, 11/1/2025

    330,000       303,600  

Boyd Gaming Corp., 6.875%, 5/15/2023

    165,000       173,250  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC, 144A, 5.25%, 10/15/2025

    625,000       596,875  

Carlson Travel, Inc., 144A, 9.5%, 12/15/2024

    400,000       362,800  

CCO Holdings LLC:

   

144A, 5.0%, 2/1/2028

    835,000       772,375  

144A, 5.125%, 5/1/2027

    575,000       538,344  

144A, 5.5%, 5/1/2026

    1,400,000       1,351,420  

144A, 5.875%, 4/1/2024

    385,000       388,369  

144A, 5.875%, 5/1/2027

    550,000       540,719  

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC:

   

144A, 5.125%, 12/15/2021

    1,365,000       1,358,339  

144A, 7.5%, 4/1/2028

    400,000       400,500  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series A, 7.625%, 3/15/2020

    85,000       84,363  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

CSC Holdings LLC:

   

144A, 5.5%, 4/15/2027

    1,160,000       1,110,700  

144A, 6.625%, 10/15/2025

    200,000       206,500  

144A, 10.125%, 1/15/2023

    600,000       665,250  

144A, 10.875%, 10/15/2025

    529,000       612,979  

Cumberland Farms, Inc., 144A, 6.75%, 5/1/2025

    119,000       122,273  

Dana Financing Luxembourg Sarl:

   

144A, 5.75%, 4/15/2025

    740,000       733,525  

144A, 6.5%, 6/1/2026

    585,000       596,700  

DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/2022

    1,000,000       938,000  

Eldorado Resorts, Inc., 6.0%, 4/1/2025

    685,000       681,575  

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV:

   

4.5%, 4/15/2020

    400,000       402,120  

5.25%, 4/15/2023

    600,000       604,500  

GLP Capital LP:

   

5.25%, 6/1/2025

    315,000       315,561  

5.75%, 6/1/2028

    165,000       165,619  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 5.125%, 11/15/2023

    210,000       208,950  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 5.0%, 6/1/2022

    545,000       546,362  

Hanesbrands, Inc., 144A, 4.625%, 5/15/2024

    390,000       380,737  

HD Supply, Inc., 144A, 5.75%, 4/15/2024

    185,000       194,019  

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, 4.625%, 4/1/2025

    185,000       178,525  

KFC Holding Co., 144A, 4.75%, 6/1/2027

    270,000       253,800  

Lennar Corp.:

   

4.125%, 1/15/2022

    465,000       458,895  

4.75%, 11/15/2022

    500,000       497,550  

144A, 5.0%, 6/15/2027

    125,000       119,063  

144A, 5.25%, 6/1/2026

    429,000       420,420  

Lithia Motors, Inc., 144A, 5.25%, 8/1/2025

    385,000       378,262  

Mattel, Inc., 144A, 6.75%, 12/31/2025

    280,000       272,734  

Merlin Entertainments PLC, 144A, 5.75%, 6/15/2026

    200,000       201,376  

MGM Resorts International, 6.625%, 12/15/2021

    1,900,000       2,014,000  

NCL Corp., Ltd., 144A, 4.75%, 12/15/2021

    222,000       222,000  

Penn National Gaming, Inc., 144A, 5.625%, 1/15/2027

    390,000       372,450  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc., 5.5%, 5/15/2026

    330,000       325,050  

PulteGroup, Inc., 4.25%, 3/1/2021

    1,065,000       1,067,662  

Quebecor Media, Inc., 5.75%, 1/15/2023

    295,000       300,163  

Rivers Pittsburgh Borrower LP, 144A, 6.125%, 8/15/2021

    80,000       79,800  

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., 144A, 5.875%, 5/15/2021

    180,000       180,846  

Sirius XM Radio, Inc.:

   

144A, 3.875%, 8/1/2022

    950,000       916,797  

144A, 5.0%, 8/1/2027

    175,000       166,275  

144A, 5.375%, 7/15/2026

    530,000       513,437  

Staples, Inc., 144A, 8.5%, 9/15/2025

    275,000       255,063  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

Suburban Propane Partners LP, 5.75%, 3/1/2025

    150,000       143,625  

Tenneco, Inc., 5.0%, 7/15/2026

    360,000       328,392  

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/2025

    345,000       332,494  

TRI Pointe Group, Inc., 4.875%, 7/1/2021

    2,215,000       2,220,537  

UPC Holding BV, 144A, 5.5%, 1/15/2028

    685,000       626,775  

UPCB Finance IV Ltd., 144A, 5.375%, 1/15/2025

    1,075,000       1,032,000  

Viking Cruises Ltd., 144A, 5.875%, 9/15/2027

    885,000       827,475  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC:

   

144A, 5.25%, 1/15/2026

    390,000       365,625  

144A, 5.5%, 8/15/2026

    350,000       332,063  

WMG Acquisition Corp., 144A, 5.0%, 8/1/2023

    160,000       158,000  
   

 

 

 
    41,879,503  
Consumer Staples 1.9%    

Aramark Services, Inc.:

   

4.75%, 6/1/2026

    1,105,000       1,069,087  

5.125%, 1/15/2024

    220,000       223,410  

Chobani LLC, 144A, 7.5%, 4/15/2025

    85,000       81,813  

FAGE International SA, 144A, 5.625%, 8/15/2026

    235,000       217,375  

JBS U.S.A. LUX SA:

   

144A, 5.75%, 6/15/2025

    220,000       204,600  

144A, 7.25%, 6/1/2021

    775,000       783,719  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.:

   

144A, 5.75%, 3/15/2025

    120,000       115,800  

144A, 5.875%, 9/30/2027

    420,000       394,800  

Post Holdings, Inc.:

   

144A, 5.625%, 1/15/2028

    115,000       108,387  

144A, 5.75%, 3/1/2027

    270,000       261,141  

Simmons Foods, Inc., 144A, 5.75%, 11/1/2024

    465,000       395,250  
   

 

 

 
    3,855,382  
Energy 15.1%  

Andeavor:

   

4.75%, 12/15/2023

    180,000       188,017  

5.125%, 12/15/2026

    405,000       427,886  

Antero Midstream Partners LP, 5.375%, 9/15/2024

    265,000       259,700  

Antero Resources Corp.:

   

5.375%, 11/1/2021

    320,000       323,360  

5.625%, 6/1/2023

    210,000       213,150  

Blue Racer Midstream LLC, 144A, 6.125%, 11/15/2022

    235,000       239,164  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.:

   

6.25%, 4/15/2023

    135,000       136,688  

8.25%, 7/15/2025

    250,000       266,250  

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC:

   

5.125%, 6/30/2027

    375,000       372,656  

5.875%, 3/31/2025

    380,000       396,625  

7.0%, 6/30/2024

    510,000       558,455  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.:

   

4.875%, 4/15/2022

    1,250,000       1,215,625  

8.0%, 1/15/2025

    440,000       437,250  

8.0%, 6/15/2027

    405,000       401,962  

CNX Midstream Partners LP, 144A, 6.5%, 3/15/2026

    349,000       340,275  

Continental Resources, Inc., 5.0%, 9/15/2022

    1,880,000       1,908,516  

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP:

   

5.75%, 4/1/2025

    290,000       284,925  

6.25%, 4/1/2023

    145,000       147,538  

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 2.7%, 4/1/2019

    700,000       696,500  

Diamondback Energy, Inc., 4.75%, 11/1/2024

    230,000       221,950  

Endeavor Energy Resources LP:

   

144A, 5.5%, 1/30/2026

    110,000       107,800  

144A, 5.75%, 1/30/2028

    110,000       108,075  

Energy Transfer Equity LP, 7.5%, 10/15/2020

    2,000,000       2,155,000  

Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc., 144A, 7.375%, 5/15/2024

    180,000       188,550  

Genesis Energy LP:

   

6.25%, 5/15/2026

    650,000       611,000  

6.5%, 10/1/2025

    795,000       765,187  

Gulfport Energy Corp.:

   

6.0%, 10/15/2024

    145,000       136,300  

6.375%, 5/15/2025

    245,000       235,198  

6.375%, 1/15/2026

    410,000       391,550  

6.625%, 5/1/2023

    110,000       110,550  

Hess Infrastructure Partners LP, 144A, 5.625%, 2/15/2026

    390,000       391,950  

Hilcorp Energy I LP, 144A, 5.75%, 10/1/2025

    385,000       384,037  

Holly Energy Partners LP, 144A, 6.0%, 8/1/2024

    370,000       369,075  

Ithaca Energy, Inc., 144A, 8.125%, 7/1/2019

    215,000       214,731  

Jagged Peak Energy LLC, 144A, 5.875%, 5/1/2026

    151,000       149,113  

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 144A, 4.75%, 4/19/2027

    200,000       197,586  

Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/2023

    310,000       308,450  

MEG Energy Corp.:

   

144A, 6.375%, 1/30/2023

    650,000       586,625  

144A, 6.5%, 1/15/2025

    544,000       545,191  

Murphy Oil Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/2025

    565,000       563,587  

Murphy Oil U.S.A., Inc., 5.625%, 5/1/2027

    155,000       153,256  

Nabors Industries, Inc.:

   

5.5%, 1/15/2023

    200,000       196,000  

144A, 5.75%, 2/1/2025

    85,000       80,538  

Newfield Exploration Co., 5.375%, 1/1/2026

    95,000       97,731  

NGPL PipeCo LLC, 144A, 4.875%, 8/15/2027

    195,000       189,326  

NuStar Logistics LP, 5.625%, 4/28/2027

    570,000       542,925  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/2023

    30,000       30,450  

Parsley Energy LLC:

   

144A, 5.25%, 8/15/2025

    130,000       126,100  

144A, 5.375%, 1/15/2025

    205,000       202,438  

144A, 5.625%, 10/15/2027

    335,000       330,812  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10   |   Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

PDC Energy, Inc., 6.125%, 9/15/2024

    235,000       239,113  

Peabody Energy Corp.:

   

144A, 6.0%, 3/31/2022

    305,000       311,771  

144A, 6.375%, 3/31/2025

    415,000       430,562  

Pertamina Persero PT, 144A, 5.25%, 5/23/2021

    410,000       426,271  

Petrobras Global Finance BV, 6.125%, 1/17/2022

    330,000       345,510  

Precision Drilling Corp., 144A, 7.125%, 1/15/2026

    330,000       336,600  

QEP Resources, Inc., 5.625%, 3/1/2026

    255,000       243,525  

Range Resources Corp.:

   

4.875%, 5/15/2025

    440,000       413,600  

5.0%, 8/15/2022

    250,000       247,500  

5.875%, 7/1/2022

    245,000       246,837  

Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd. II, 144A, 5.298%, 9/30/2020

    615,600       629,759  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC:

   

5.625%, 2/1/2021

    980,000       1,027,523  

5.625%, 4/15/2023

    600,000       641,003  

5.875%, 6/30/2026

    560,000       607,321  

Seven Generations Energy Ltd., 144A, 5.375%, 9/30/2025

    160,000       154,400  

Southwestern Energy Co., 7.75%, 10/1/2027

    280,000       292,600  

Sunoco LP:

   

144A, 5.5%, 2/15/2026

    220,000       208,175  

144A, 5.875%, 3/15/2028

    45,000       42,278  

Targa Resources Partners LP:

   

144A, 5.0%, 1/15/2028

    540,000       507,438  

5.375%, 2/1/2027

    750,000       726,562  

144A, 5.875%, 4/15/2026

    178,000       178,835  

Trinidad Drilling Ltd., 144A, 6.625%, 2/15/2025

    125,000       119,063  

U.S.A. Compression Partners LP, 144A, 6.875%, 4/1/2026

    399,000       410,970  

Weatherford International Ltd.:

   

4.5%, 4/15/2022

    385,000       350,831  

7.75%, 6/15/2021

    620,000       629,300  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.:

   

5.75%, 3/15/2021

    320,000       326,400  

6.25%, 4/1/2023

    235,000       239,700  

144A, 6.625%, 1/15/2026

    330,000       337,837  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp.:

   

6.875%, 2/1/2025

    55,000       56,169  

144A, 6.875%, 2/1/2025

    265,000       270,631  

WPX Energy, Inc., 6.0%, 1/15/2022

    99,000       103,950  
   

 

 

 
    30,607,657  
Financials 3.6%    

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC:

   

3.95%, 2/1/2022

    790,000       793,252  

4.625%, 10/30/2020

    2,375,000       2,434,243  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

  Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust   |     11  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

Aircastle Ltd., 4.125%, 5/1/2024

    565,000       550,169  

CIT Group, Inc.:

   

3.875%, 2/19/2019

    737,500       740,266  

4.125%, 3/9/2021

    135,000       134,831  

5.0%, 8/15/2022

    1,300,000       1,321,125  

Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo SA, 144A, 4.75%, 2/8/2022

    500,000       506,755  

Lincoln Finance Ltd., 144A, 7.375%, 4/15/2021

    140,000       143,850  

National Savings Bank, 144A, 5.15%, 9/10/2019

    500,000       496,500  

Tempo Acquisition LLC, 144A, 6.75%, 6/1/2025

    170,000       164,738  
   

 

 

 
    7,285,729  
Health Care 5.7%  

Avantor, Inc., 144A, 6.0%, 10/1/2024

    130,000       129,350  

Centene Escrow I Corp., 144A, 5.375%, 6/1/2026

    120,000       121,284  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., 144A, 5.5%, 4/1/2026

    70,000       70,263  

DaVita, Inc.:

   

5.0%, 5/1/2025

    280,000       265,384  

5.125%, 7/15/2024

    280,000       273,000  

Endo Dac, 144A, 6.0%, 7/15/2023

    240,000       176,400  

Endo Finance LLC, 144A, 5.375%, 1/15/2023

    285,000       211,527  

Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance II, Inc., 144A, 6.5%, 9/15/2018

    170,000       171,526  

HCA, Inc.:

   

4.5%, 2/15/2027

    305,000       288,988  

4.75%, 5/1/2023

    1,000,000       1,006,250  

5.25%, 6/15/2026

    610,000       607,712  

6.5%, 2/15/2020

    1,700,000       1,776,500  

LifePoint Health, Inc.:

   

5.375%, 5/1/2024

    435,000       419,775  

5.5%, 12/1/2021

    385,000       386,444  

5.875%, 12/1/2023

    310,000       310,000  

Mallinckrodt International Finance SA, 144A, 5.625%, 10/15/2023

    165,000       136,331  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.:

   

4.375%, 10/1/2021

    1,000,000       990,000  

144A, 5.125%, 5/1/2025

    245,000       237,650  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV, 6.75%, 3/1/2028

    200,000       202,967  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.:

   

144A, 5.5%, 11/1/2025

    500,000       490,625  

144A, 5.875%, 5/15/2023

    360,000       340,200  

144A, 6.125%, 4/15/2025

    550,000       508,750  

144A, 6.5%, 3/15/2022

    250,000       259,800  

144A, 7.0%, 3/15/2024

    605,000       633,737  

144A, 7.5%, 7/15/2021

    1,455,000       1,482,281  
   

 

 

 
    11,496,744  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

12   |   Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  
Industrials 7.4%    

ADT Corp.:

   

3.5%, 7/15/2022

    190,000       174,800  

5.25%, 3/15/2020

    320,000       325,600  

6.25%, 10/15/2021

    580,000       597,400  

Air Lease Corp., 4.75%, 3/1/2020

    3,915,000       4,015,247  

Bombardier, Inc.:

   

144A, 5.75%, 3/15/2022

    480,000       480,600  

144A, 6.0%, 10/15/2022

    1,155,000       1,146,106  

Brand Industrial Services, Inc., 144A, 8.5%, 7/15/2025

    250,000       255,625  

Covanta Holding Corp.:

   

5.875%, 3/1/2024

    295,000       289,838  

5.875%, 7/1/2025

    205,000       197,630  

DAE Funding LLC:

   

144A, 4.5%, 8/1/2022

    26,000       24,830  

144A, 5.0%, 8/1/2024

    66,000       62,205  

DR Horton, Inc., 4.0%, 2/15/2020

    100,000       101,484  

FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.0%, 11/15/2022

    295,000       301,750  

GFL Environmental, Inc., 144A, 5.625%, 5/1/2022

    200,000       194,500  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 144A, 5.0%, 11/15/2025

    213,000       221,262  

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 144A, 4.125%, 9/15/2021

    730,000       722,700  

Masonite International Corp., 144A, 5.625%, 3/15/2023

    275,000       282,975  

Moog, Inc., 144A, 5.25%, 12/1/2022

    175,000       178,719  

Novelis Corp.:

   

144A, 5.875%, 9/30/2026

    330,000       323,433  

144A, 6.25%, 8/15/2024

    300,000       303,780  

Oshkosh Corp.:

   

5.375%, 3/1/2022

    217,500       223,346  

5.375%, 3/1/2025

    803,000       829,499  

Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd.:

   

144A, 4.5%, 3/15/2023

    430,000       409,575  

144A, 5.25%, 8/15/2022

    1,085,000       1,070,081  

144A, 5.5%, 2/15/2024

    585,000       574,031  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC, 144A, 9.25%, 5/15/2023

    8,000       8,464  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc., 144A, 5.375%, 1/15/2025

    220,000       214,225  

Standard Industries, Inc., 144A, 4.75%, 1/15/2028

    530,000       486,275  

Summit Materials LLC:

   

144A, 5.125%, 6/1/2025

    70,000       65,800  

6.125%, 7/15/2023

    355,000       358,550  

8.5%, 4/15/2022

    155,000       166,625  

Tennant Co., 5.625%, 5/1/2025

    65,000       65,163  

WESCO Distribution, Inc., 5.375%, 6/15/2024

    300,000       300,000  
   

 

 

 
    14,972,118  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

  Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust   |     13  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  
Information Technology 3.5%    

ACI Worldwide, Inc., 144A, 6.375%, 8/15/2020

    140,000       141,050  

Cardtronics, Inc., 144A, 5.5%, 5/1/2025

    220,000       200,750  

Change Healthcare Holdings LLC, 144A, 5.75%, 3/1/2025

    490,000       468,562  

Dell International LLC:

   

144A, 4.42%, 6/15/2021

    735,000       748,738  

144A, 5.875%, 6/15/2021

    235,000       241,257  

EMC Corp., 1.875%, 6/1/2018

    1,200,000       1,200,000  

First Data Corp., 144A, 7.0%, 12/1/2023

    355,000       371,933  

Jabil, Inc., 5.625%, 12/15/2020

    400,000       418,680  

NCR Corp.:

   

5.875%, 12/15/2021

    75,000       75,968  

6.375%, 12/15/2023

    190,000       195,417  

Netflix, Inc.:

   

5.875%, 2/15/2025

    450,000       462,982  

144A, 5.875%, 11/15/2028

    212,000       213,124  

Nielsen Co. Luxembourg SARL, 144A, 5.0%, 2/1/2025

    350,000       337,750  

NXP BV, 144A, 4.125%, 6/1/2021

    990,000       997,524  

Riverbed Technology, Inc., 144A, 8.875%, 3/1/2023

    155,000       145,313  

TTM Technologies, Inc., 144A, 5.625%, 10/1/2025

    410,000       400,775  

Western Digital Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/2026

    445,000       437,769  
   

 

 

 
    7,057,592  
Materials 12.7%    

AK Steel Corp.:

   

6.375%, 10/15/2025

    230,000       214,475  

7.0%, 3/15/2027

    815,000       778,325  

7.5%, 7/15/2023

    800,000       841,000  

Anglo American Capital PLC:

   

144A, 3.75%, 4/10/2022

    400,000       397,940  

144A, 4.125%, 9/27/2022

    500,000       503,759  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC:

   

144A, 6.0%, 2/15/2025

    530,000       519,400  

144A, 7.25%, 5/15/2024

    435,000       454,031  

Ball Corp., 4.375%, 12/15/2020

    155,000       157,630  

Berry Global, Inc., 5.5%, 5/15/2022

    600,000       610,500  

BWAY Holding Co., 144A, 5.5%, 4/15/2024

    850,000       839,375  

Cascades, Inc., 144A, 5.5%, 7/15/2022

    185,000       184,538  

Chemours Co.:

   

5.375%, 5/15/2027

    525,000       510,562  

6.625%, 5/15/2023

    205,000       215,307  

7.0%, 5/15/2025

    95,000       101,888  

Clearwater Paper Corp., 144A, 5.375%, 2/1/2025

    175,000       157,500  

Constellium NV:

   

144A, 5.875%, 2/15/2026

    814,000       775,335  

144A, 6.625%, 3/1/2025

    350,000       348,688  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

14   |   Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

Eagle Intermediate Global Holding BV, 144A, 7.5%, 5/1/2025

    195,000       198,959  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 144A, 6.5%, 3/1/2024

    200,000       190,000  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.:

   

3.55%, 3/1/2022

    550,000       531,437  

3.875%, 3/15/2023

    350,000       336,441  

5.4%, 11/14/2034

    120,000       110,400  

Greif, Inc., 7.75%, 8/1/2019

    870,000       904,800  

Hexion, Inc.:

   

6.625%, 4/15/2020

    190,000       179,313  

144A, 10.375%, 2/1/2022

    100,000       98,125  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.:

   

144A, 7.25%, 1/15/2023

    425,000       438,813  

144A, 7.625%, 1/15/2025

    115,000       120,750  

Huntsman International LLC, 5.125%, 11/15/2022

    800,000       824,000  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 5.875%, 5/15/2024

    295,000       303,113  

Mercer International, Inc., 6.5%, 2/1/2024

    250,000       256,875  

NOVA Chemicals Corp.:

   

144A, 4.875%, 6/1/2024

    880,000       841,500  

144A, 5.25%, 6/1/2027

    560,000       530,600  

Nufarm Australia Ltd., 144A, 5.75%, 4/30/2026

    215,000       208,421  

OCI NV, 144A, 6.625%, 4/15/2023

    388,000       398,864  

Plastipak Holdings, Inc., 144A, 6.25%, 10/15/2025

    410,000       391,550  

Platform Specialty Products Corp., 144A, 5.875%, 12/1/2025

    906,000       872,025  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.:

   

144A, 5.125%, 7/15/2023

    625,000       614,062  

5.75%, 10/15/2020

    3,605,081       3,627,612  

6.875%, 2/15/2021

    263,368       266,002  

144A, 7.0%, 7/15/2024

    75,000       76,965  

Teck Resources Ltd.:

   

3.75%, 2/1/2023

    1,000,000       966,260  

4.75%, 1/15/2022

    1,700,000       1,717,527  

144A, 8.5%, 6/1/2024

    115,000       127,219  

Tronox, Inc., 144A, 6.5%, 4/15/2026

    363,000       358,009  

United States Steel Corp.:

   

6.25%, 3/15/2026

    117,000       115,941  

6.875%, 8/15/2025

    645,000       659,641  

Volcan Cia Minera SAA, 144A, 5.375%, 2/2/2022

    1,565,000       1,580,650  

WR Grace & Co-Conn:

   

144A, 5.125%, 10/1/2021

    105,000       108,150  

144A, 5.625%, 10/1/2024

    55,000       56,925  
   

 

 

 
    25,621,202  
Real Estate 3.1%    

CyrusOne LP:

   

(REIT), 5.0%, 3/15/2024

    505,000       505,631  

(REIT), 5.375%, 3/15/2027

    720,000       723,600  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

  Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust   |     15  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

Equinix, Inc.:

   

(REIT), 5.375%, 1/1/2022

    240,000       246,900  

(REIT), 5.375%, 4/1/2023

    995,000       1,017,388  

(REIT), 5.375%, 5/15/2027

    255,000       256,033  

(REIT), 5.875%, 1/15/2026

    180,000       183,375  

Howard Hughes Corp., 144A, 5.375%, 3/15/2025

    455,000       439,644  

Iron Mountain, Inc.:

   

144A, (REIT), 4.375%, 6/1/2021

    220,000       221,991  

144A, (REIT), 5.25%, 3/15/2028

    725,000       682,406  

MPT Operating Partnership LP:

   

(REIT), 5.0%, 10/15/2027

    385,000       361,923  

(REIT), 5.25%, 8/1/2026

    70,000       67,900  

(REIT), 6.375%, 3/1/2024

    390,000       409,500  

SBA Communications Corp., 144A, (REIT), 4.0%, 10/1/2022

    570,000       547,200  

VEREIT Operating Partnership LP:

   

(REIT), 4.125%, 6/1/2021

    455,000       462,516  

(REIT), 4.875%, 6/1/2026

    165,000       164,547  
   

 

 

 
    6,290,554  
Telecommunication Services 8.1%    

CenturyLink, Inc.:

   

Series V, 5.625%, 4/1/2020

    145,000       146,813  

Series T, 5.8%, 3/15/2022

    550,000       543,262  

Series S, 6.45%, 6/15/2021

    600,000       614,280  

Series W, 6.75%, 12/1/2023

    705,000       703,237  

Series Y, 7.5%, 4/1/2024

    590,000       606,608  

CommScope, Inc., 144A, 5.0%, 6/15/2021

    350,000       351,750  

Digicel Ltd., REG S, 6.0%, 4/15/2021

    390,000       357,338  

Frontier Communications Corp.:

   

7.125%, 1/15/2023

    870,000       638,362  

10.5%, 9/15/2022

    220,000       198,000  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 7.625%, 6/15/2021

    335,000       356,775  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA, 144A, 8.0%, 2/15/2024

    725,000       766,687  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.:

   

5.375%, 8/15/2022

    750,000       750,000  

5.375%, 1/15/2024

    210,000       204,750  

6.125%, 1/15/2021

    230,000       232,588  

Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/2032

    290,000       312,113  

Sprint Communications, Inc.:

   

144A, 7.0%, 3/1/2020

    320,000       334,480  

7.0%, 8/15/2020

    2,000,000       2,070,300  

Sprint Corp.:

   

7.125%, 6/15/2024

    1,325,000       1,334,937  

7.25%, 9/15/2021

    1,700,000       1,759,500  

7.625%, 3/1/2026

    215,000       220,913  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

16   |   Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust  


    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  

Sprint Spectrum Co., LLC, 144A, 3.36%, 3/20/2023

    179,375       178,030  

T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc.:

   

6.0%, 4/15/2024

    575,000       597,310  

6.375%, 3/1/2025

    542,000       566,336  

6.5%, 1/15/2026

    20,000       20,875  

Telesat Canada, 144A, 8.875%, 11/15/2024

    310,000       337,125  

ViaSat, Inc., 144A, 5.625%, 9/15/2025

    140,000       131,250  

Zayo Group LLC:

   

144A, 5.75%, 1/15/2027

    950,000       919,125  

6.0%, 4/1/2023

    590,000       598,112  

6.375%, 5/15/2025

    500,000       506,875  
   

 

 

 
    16,357,731  
Utilities 2.9%    

AmeriGas Partners LP:

   

5.5%, 5/20/2025

    485,000       470,765  

5.75%, 5/20/2027

    520,000       490,100  

Calpine Corp.:

   

144A, 5.25%, 6/1/2026

    275,000       259,875  

5.75%, 1/15/2025

    160,000       145,600  

NGL Energy Partners LP, 5.125%, 7/15/2019

    245,000       245,000  

NRG Energy, Inc.:

   

144A, 5.75%, 1/15/2028

    600,000       592,500  

6.25%, 7/15/2022

    1,800,000       1,854,000  

7.25%, 5/15/2026

    570,000       611,325  

Vistra Energy Corp.:

   

7.375%, 11/1/2022

    350,000       367,640  

7.625%, 11/1/2024

    485,000       520,769  

144A, 8.125%, 1/30/2026

    195,000       213,769  
   

 

 

 
        5,771,343  
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $172,530,255)       171,195,555  
Asset-Backed 0.6%  
Miscellaneous    

Apidos CLO XXI, “C”, Series 2015-21A, 144A, 3-month USD-LIBOR + 3.550%, 5.905%**, 7/18/2027 (Cost $1,104,075)

    1,125,000       1,125,988  
Government & Agency Obligations 1.8%    
Other Government Related (b) 0.1%    

Southern Gas Corridor CJSC, 144A, 6.875%, 3/24/2026

    230,000       249,550  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  
Sovereign Bonds 1.7%    

KazAgro National Management Holding JSC, 144A, 4.625%, 5/24/2023

    1,250,000       1,208,000  

Republic of Argentina-Inflation Linked Bond, 5.83%, 12/31/2033

  ARS 654       203  

Republic of Armenia, 144A, 7.15%, 3/26/2025

    500,000       532,775  

Republic of Costa Rica, 144A, 7.158%, 3/12/2045

    400,000       385,280  

Republic of Hungary, Series 19/A, 6.5%, 6/24/2019

  HUF     51,600,000       200,907  

Republic of Sri Lanka, 144A, 5.125%, 4/11/2019

    1,000,000       1,002,524  

ZAR Sovereign Capital Fund Pty Ltd., 144A, 3.903%, 6/24/2020

    185,000       184,878  
   

 

 

 
        3,514,567  
Total Government & Agency Obligations (Cost $3,798,502)       3,764,117  
Loan Participations and Assignments 21.1%    
Senior Loans***    

Consumer Discretionary 5.6%

   

1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Co., Term Loan B3, 1-month USD-LIBOR + 2.250%, 4.23%, 2/16/2024

    1,517,731       1,518,679  

Altice U.S. Finance I Corp., Term Loan, 1-month USD-LIBOR + 2.250%, 4.23%, 7/28/2025

    1,472,311       1,468,815  

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, Term Loan B2, 1-month USD-LIBOR + 1.750%, 3.71%, 10/25/2023

    2,689,260       2,704,535  

Quebecor Media, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3-month USD-LIBOR + 2.250%, 4.593%, 8/17/2020

    3,151,224       3,159,102  

Visteon Corp.:

   

Term Loan, 1-month USD-LIBOR + 2.000%, 3.918%, 3/24/2024

    1,428,571       1,435,050  

Term Loan, 3-month USD-LIBOR + 2.000%, 4.355%, 3/24/2024

    1,071,429       1,076,287  
   

 

 

 
    11,362,468  
Consumer Staples 1.6%    

Albertson’s LLC, Term Loan B6, 3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000%, 5.319%, 6/22/2023

    1,221,935       1,210,126  

Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, Term Loan B, 1-month USD LIBOR + 1.750%, 3.659%, 2/2/2024

    2,024,540       2,037,750  
   

 

 

 
    3,247,876  
Energy 0.0%    

MEG Energy Corp., Term Loan B, 3-month USD LIBOR + 3.500%, 5.81%, 12/31/2023

    28,500       28,664  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  
Health Care 2.5%    

Community Health Systems, Inc.:

   

Term Loan G, 3-month USD LIBOR + 3.000%, 5.307%, 12/31/2019

    195,315       194,595  

Term Loan H, 3-month USD LIBOR + 3.250%, 5.557%, 1/27/2021

    340,176       331,864  

DaVita, Inc., Term Loan B, 1-month USD LIBOR + 2.750%, 4.73%, 6/24/2021

    3,853,850       3,893,352  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Term Loan B, 1-month USD LIBOR + 3.500%, 5.42%, 4/1/2022

    628,334       630,260  
   

 

 

 
    5,050,071  
Industrials 1.7%    

Sabre GLBL Inc., Term Loan B, 1-month USD LIBOR + 2.000%, 3.98%, 2/22/2024

    1,625,786       1,627,818  

TransDigm, Inc.:

   

Term Loan F, 1-week USD LIBOR + 2.750%, 4.73%, 6/9/2023

    1,146,903       1,145,974  

Term Loan F, 3-month USD LIBOR + 2.750%, 5.052%, 6/9/2023

    600,616       600,130  
   

 

 

 
      3,373,922  
Information Technology 1.2%    

First Data Corp., Term Loan, 1-month USD LIBOR + 2.000%, 3.965%, 4/26/2024

    2,463,238       2,464,778  
Materials 2.4%    

Berry Global, Inc.:

   

Term Loan O, 1-month USD LIBOR + 2.000%, 3.929%, 2/8/2020

    1,718,582       1,724,150  

Term Loan P, 1-month USD LIBOR + 2.000%, 3.929%, 1/6/2021

    1,098,075       1,102,023  

MacDermid, Inc., Term Loan B6, 1-month USD LIBOR + 3.000%, 4.98%, 6/7/2023

    1,419,299       1,426,395  

PolyOne Corp., Term Loan B4, 1-month USD LIBOR + 1.750%, 3.679%, 11/11/2022

    571,841       574,789  
   

 

 

 
      4,827,357  
Telecommunication Services 1.1%    

Level 3 Financing, Inc., Term Loan B, 1-month USD LIBOR + 2.250%, 4.211%, 2/22/2024

    2,290,000       2,295,095  
Utilities 5.0%    

Calpine Corp., Term Loan B5, 3-month USD LIBOR + 2.500%, 4.81%, 1/15/2024

    6,170,512       6,182,082  

NRG Energy, Inc., Term Loan B, 3-month USD LIBOR + 1.750%, 4.052%, 6/30/2023

    3,886,754       3,890,193  
   

 

 

 
              10,072,275  
Total Loan Participations and Assignments (Cost $42,615,187)       42,722,506  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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    Principal
Amount ($)(a)
    Value ($)  
Convertible Bond 0.3%    
Materials    

GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., 3-month USD-LIBOR + 14.0%, 15.709% PIK**, 10/18/2025 (c) (Cost $510,269)

    509,742       629,022  
    Shares     Value ($)  
Common Stocks 0.0%    
Industrials 0.0%    

Quad Graphics, Inc.

    139       2,748  
Materials 0.0%    

GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.* (c)

    118,633       26,692  

GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. 144A* (c)

    649       146  
   

 

 

 
              26,838  
Total Common Stocks (Cost $107,744)       29,586  
Warrant 0.0%    
Materials    

Hercules Trust II, Expiration Date 3/31/2029* (c) (Cost $87,876)

    400       14,488  
Cash Equivalents 2.1%    

DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 1.78% (d) (Cost $4,269,369)

    4,269,369       4,269,369  
    % of Net
Assets
    Value ($)  
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $225,023,277)     110.6       223,750,631  
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     1.5       2,961,924  
Notes Payable     (12.1     (24,500,000

 

 
Net Assets     100.0       202,212,555  

A summary of the Fund’s transactions with affiliated investments during the period ended May 31, 2018 are as follows:

 

Value ($) at
11/30/2017
    Purchases
Cost ($)
    Sales
Proceeds ($)
    Net
Real-
ized
Gain/
(Loss)
($)
   

Net

Change in

Unreal-
ized
Appreci-
ation
(Depreci-
ation) ($)

    Income
($)
    Capital
Gain
Distri-
butions
($)
    Number of
Shares at
5/31/2018
    Value ($) at
5/31/2018
 
  DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, 1.78% (d)  
  15,417,519       68,126,969       79,275,119                   112,612             4,269,369       4,269,369  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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* Non-income producing security.

 

** Variable or floating rate security. These securities are shown at their current rate as of May 31, 2018. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated within the description above. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but adjust periodically based on current market conditions, prepayment of underlying positions and/or other variables.

 

*** Senior loans in the Fund’s portfolio generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional payment. As a result, the actual remaining maturity of senior loans in the Fund’s portfolio may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown in this report. Senior loans pay interest at a rate which may be fixed or may vary based on a published reference rate and spread and are shown at their current rate as of May 31, 2018.

 

(a) Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

 

(b) Government-backed debt issued by financial companies or government sponsored enterprises.

 

(c) Investment was valued using significant unobservable inputs.

 

(d) Affiliated fund managed by DWS Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.

CJSC: Closed Joint Stock Company

CLO: Collateralized Loan Obligation

JSC: Joint Stock Company

LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate

OJSC: Open Joint Stock Company

PIK: Denotes that all or a portion of the income is paid in-kind in the form of additional principal.

REG S: Securities sold under Regulation S may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.

REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust

 

Currency Abbreviations     
ARS Argentine Peso   HUF Hungarian Forint

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Fair Value Measurements

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of May 31, 2018 in valuing the Fund’s investments. For information on the Fund’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to Note A in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

Assets   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Fixed Income Investments (f)        

Corporate Bonds

  $     $ 171,195,555     $     $ 171,195,555  

Asset-Backed

          1,125,988             1,125,988  

Government & Agency Obligations

          3,764,117             3,764,117  

Loan Participations and Assignments

          42,722,506             42,722,506  

Convertible Bond

                629,022       629,022  
Common Stocks     2,748             26,838       29,586  
Warrant                 14,488       14,488  
Short-Term Investment     4,269,369                   4,269,369  
Total   $ 4,272,117     $ 218,808,166     $ 670,348     $ 223,750,631  

There have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the period ended May 31, 2018.

 

(f) See Investment Portfolio for additional detailed categorizations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

as of May 31, 2018 (Unaudited)        
Assets        
Investments in non-affiliated securities, at value (cost $220,753,908)   $ 219,481,262  
Investment in DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund (cost $4,269,369)     4,269,369  
Foreign currency, at value (cost $509,337)     489,191  
Interest receivable     2,828,530  
Foreign taxes recoverable     2,181  
Other assets     3,903  
Total assets     227,074,436  
Liabilities        
Cash overdraft     12,177  
Notes payable     24,500,000  
Accrued management fee     143,810  
Accrued Trustees’ fees     4,449  
Other accrued expenses and payables     201,445  
Total liabilities     24,861,881  
Net assets, at value   $ 202,212,555  
Net Assets Consist of        
Undistributed net investment income     996,181  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

    (1,272,646

Foreign currency

    (20,749
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (19,961,871
Paid-in capital     222,471,640  
Net assets, at value   $ 202,212,555  
Net Asset Value        
Net asset value per share
($202,212,555 ÷ 22,393,262 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited shares authorized)
  $ 9.03  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Operations

 

for the six months ended May 31, 2018 (Unaudited)        
Investment Income        
Income:  
Interest   $ 6,407,385  
Dividends     83  
Income distributions — DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund     112,612  
Other income     8,350  
Total income     6,528,430  
Expenses:  
Management fee     870,172  
Services to shareholders     8,358  
Custodian fee     17,912  
Professional fees     57,018  
Reports to shareholders     39,762  
Trustees’ fees and expenses     8,554  
Interest expense     750,490  
Stock Exchange listing fees     11,830  
Other     33,166  
Total expenses     1,797,262  
Net investment income     4,731,168  
Net realized gain (loss) from:  
Investments     767,863  
Foreign currency     (440
      767,423  
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (6,959,424
Foreign currency     (28,928
      (6,988,352
Net gain (loss)     (6,220,929
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ (1,489,761

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Cash Flows

 

for the six months ended May 31, 2018 (Unaudited)        

Increase (Decrease) in Cash:

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

       
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   $ (1,489,761
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  

Purchases of long-term investments

    (26,587,894

Net purchases, sales and maturities of short-term investments

    11,148,151  

Net amortization of premium/(accretion of discount)

    62,481  

Proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term investments

    64,676,944  

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

    312,123  

(Increase) decrease in other assets

    3,925  

(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold

    224,040  

(Increase) decrease in receivable for investments sold — when issued

    759,538  

Increase (decrease) in interest on notes payable

    (231,968

Increase (decrease) in payable for investments purchased — when issued securities

    (2,497,422

Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses and payables

    14,498  

Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

    6,959,424  

Net realized (gain) loss from investments

    (767,863
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 52,586,216  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities        
Net increase (decrease) in cash overdraft     12,177  
Net increase (decrease) in notes payable     (48,000,000
Distributions paid     (4,646,613
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities   $ (52,634,436
Increase (decrease) in cash     (48,220
Cash at beginning of period (including foreign currency)     537,411  
Cash at end of period (including foreign currency)   $ 489,191  
Supplemental disclosure        
Interest paid on notes   $ (982,458

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets  

Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2018
(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended
November 30,

2017

 
Operations:    
Net investment income   $ 4,731,168     $ 9,864,180  
Net realized gain (loss)     767,423       2,227,958  
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (6,988,352     3,052,329  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (1,489,761     15,144,467  
Distributions to shareholders from:    
Net investment income     (4,646,613     (9,405,205
Total distributions     (4,646,613     (9,405,205
Increase (decrease) in net assets     (6,136,374     5,739,262  
Net assets at beginning of period     208,348,929       202,609,667  
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $996,181 and $911,626, respectively)   $ 202,212,555     $ 208,348,929  
Other Information                
Shares outstanding at beginning of period     22,393,262       22,393,262  
Shares outstanding at end of period     22,393,262       22,393,262  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

    Six Months
Ended 5/31/18
    Years Ended November 30,  
          (Unaudited)     2017     2016     2015     2014     2013  
Selected Per Share Data                                                
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 9.30     $ 9.05     $ 8.87     $ 9.79     $ 9.98     $ 10.29  
Income (loss) from investment operations:            

Net investment incomea

    .21       .44       .49       .54       .64       .70  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (.27     .23       .18       (.92     (.16     (.13

Total from investment operations

    (.06     .67       .67       (.38     .48       .57  
Less distributions from:            

Net investment income

    (.21     (.42     (.51     (.58     (.68     (.88

Return of capital

                (.00 )***      (.03            

Total distributions

    (.21     (.42     (.51     (.61     (.68     (.88
NAV accretion resulting from repurchases of shares at a discount to NAVa                 .02       .07       .01        
Net asset value, end of period   $ 9.03     $ 9.30     $ 9.05     $ 8.87     $ 9.79     $ 9.98  
Market price, end of period   $ 8.81     $ 8.96     $ 8.42     $ 7.36     $ 8.79     $ 9.41  
Total Return                                                
Based on net asset value (%)b     (.61 )**      7.74       8.54       (2.42     5.53       5.58  
Based on market price (%)b     .65 **      11.57       21.71       (9.82     .49       (2.53
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data  
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)     202       208       203       202       238       245  
Ratio of expenses (including interest expense) (%)     1.76 *      1.97       1.76       1.51       1.52       1.60  
Ratio of expenses (excluding interest expense) (%)     1.02 *      1.17       1.09       1.02       1.01       1.00  
Ratio of net investment income (%)     4.62 *      4.75       5.52       5.77       6.37       6.89  
Portfolio turnover rate (%)     11       41       36       50       82       76  
Total debt outstanding end of period ($ thousands)     24,500       72,500       73,000       83,000       99,000       109,000  
Asset coverage per $1,000 of debtc     9,254       3,874       3,775       3,438       3,401       3,244  

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

b  Total return based on net asset value reflects changes in the Fund’s net asset value during each period. Total return based on market price reflects changes in market price. Each figure assumes that dividend and capital gain distributions, if any, were reinvested. These figures will differ depending upon the level of any discount from or premium to NAV at which the Fund’s shares trade during the period.

 

c  Asset coverage equals the total net assets plus borrowings of the Fund divided by the borrowings outstanding at period end.

 

*  Annualized ** Not annualized *** Amount is less than $.005.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements   (Unaudited)

A. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a closed-end, diversified management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

On July 13, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the termination of the Fund, pursuant to which the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to shareholders no later than December 31, 2018. On July 11, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination for the Fund (the “Plan”) Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to shareholders on or about November 16, 2018.

The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund qualifies as an investment company under Topic 946 of Accounting Standards Codification of U.S. GAAP. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation. Investments are stated at value determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. Level 2 includes other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities.

Debt securities and loan participations and assignments are valued at prices supplied by independent pricing services approved by the Fund’s Board. Such services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, prepayment speeds and other data, as well as broker quotes. If the pricing services are unable to provide valuations, debt securities are valued at the average of the most recent reliable bid quotations or evaluated prices, as applicable, obtained from broker-dealers and loan participations and assignments are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask quotations or evaluated prices, as

 

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applicable, obtained from broker-dealers. Certain securities may be valued on the basis of a price provided by a single source or broker-dealer. No active trading market may exist for some senior loans and they may be subject to restrictions on resale. The inability to dispose of senior loans in a timely fashion could result in losses. These securities are generally categorized as Level 2.

Equity securities are valued at the most recent sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange (U.S. or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which they trade. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on the relevant market or, if a mean cannot be determined, at the most recent bid quotation. Equity securities are generally categorized as Level 1 securities.

Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each business day and are categorized as Level 1.

Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued in a manner that is intended to reflect their fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Board and are generally categorized as Level 3. In accordance with the Fund’s valuation procedures, factors considered in determining value may include, but are not limited to, the type of the security; the size of the holding; the initial cost of the security; the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition; the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies; quotations or evaluated prices from broker-dealers and/or pricing services; information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities); an analysis of the company’s or issuer’s financial statements; an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold; and with respect to debt securities, the maturity, coupon, creditworthiness, currency denomination and the movement of the market in which the security is normally traded. The value determined under these procedures may differ from published values for the same securities.

Disclosure about the classification of fair value measurements is included in a table following the Fund’s Investment Portfolio.

Foreign Currency Translations. The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of the transactions.

 

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Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the acquisition and disposition of foreign currencies, and the difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed, but is included with net realized and unrealized gain/appreciation and loss/depreciation on investments.

When-Issued/Delayed Delivery Securities. The Fund may purchase or sell securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase or sell a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the transaction is reflected in the net asset value. The price of such security and the date when the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. At the time the Fund enters into a purchase transaction, it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Additionally, the Fund may be required to post securities and/or cash collateral in accordance with the terms of the commitment.

Certain risks may arise upon entering into when-issued or delayed delivery transactions from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.

Loan Participations and Assignments. Loan Participations and Assignments are portions of loans originated by banks and sold in pieces to investors. Floating-rate loans (“Loans”) in which the Fund invests are arranged between the borrower and one or more financial institutions (“Lenders”). These Loans may take the form of Senior Loans, which are corporate obligations often issued in connection with recapitalizations, acquisitions, leveraged buy outs and refinancing. The Fund invests in such Loans in the form of participations in Loans (“Participations”) or assignments of all or a portion of Loans from third parties (“Assignments”). Participations typically result in the Fund having a contractual relationship with only the Lender, not with the borrower. The Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled from the Lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the Lender of the payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, the Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the Loan, or any rights of set off against the borrower, and the Fund will not benefit directly from any collateral

 

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supporting the Loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of both the borrower and the Lender that is selling the Participation. Assignments typically result in the Fund having a direct contractual relationship with the borrower, and the Fund may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement. Loans held by the Fund are generally in the form of Assignments, but the Fund may also invest in Participations. If affiliates of the Advisor participate in the primary and secondary market for senior loans, legal limitations may restrict the Fund’s ability to participate in restructuring or acquiring some senior loans. All Loans involve interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk, including the potential default or insolvency of the borrower.

Federal Income Taxes. The Fund’s policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.

At November 30, 2017, the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $19,670,000, which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains indefinitely or until the liquidation of the Fund, including short-term losses ($6,022,000) and long-term losses ($13,648,000).

At November 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $274,613,789. The net unrealized appreciation for all investments based on tax cost was $4,628,085. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $6,681,103 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which was an excess of tax cost over value of $2,053,018.

The Fund has reviewed the tax positions for the open tax years as of November 30, 2017 and has determined that no provision for income tax and/or uncertain tax provisions is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain open subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Distribution of Income and Gains. Distributions from net investment income of the Fund are declared and distributed to shareholders monthly. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually. The Fund may also make additional distributions for tax purposes if necessary.

The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences primarily

 

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relate to certain securities sold at a loss and premium amortization on debt securities. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

Statement of Cash Flows. Information on financial transactions which have been settled through the receipt and disbursement of cash is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. The cash amount shown in the Statement of Cash Flows represents the cash overdraft and foreign currency position at the Fund’s custodian bank at May 31, 2018.

Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. 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 been made. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis net of foreign withholding taxes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date net of foreign withholding taxes. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. Proceeds from litigation payments, if any, are included in net realized gain (loss) from investments. All premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted for financial reporting purposes, with the exception of securities in default of principal.

B. Purchases and Sales of Securities

During the year ended May 31, 2018 purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) aggregated $26,587,894 and $64,676,944, respectively.

C. Related Parties

Management Agreement. Under the Investment Management Agreement with DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (formerly Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.) (“DIMA” or the “Advisor”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (“DWS Group”), the Advisor directs the investments of the

 

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Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Investment Management Agreement. The management fee payable under the Investment Management Agreement is equal to an annual rate of 0.85% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly.

Service Provider Fees. DWS Service Company (“DSC”), an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent for the Fund. Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DSC and DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”), DSC has delegated certain transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent functions to DST. DSC compensates DST out of the shareholder servicing fee it receives from the Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 2018, the amount charged to the Fund by DSC aggregated $4,914, of which $1,466 is unpaid.

Typesetting and Filing Service Fees. Under an agreement with DIMA, DIMA is compensated for providing certain pre-press and regulatory filing services to the Fund. For the six months ended May 31, 2018, the amount charged to the Fund by DIMA included in the Statement of Operations under “Reports to shareholders” aggregated $7,432, all of which is unpaid.

Trustees’ Fees and Expenses. The Fund paid retainer fees to each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor, plus specified amounts to the Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and to each committee Chairperson.

Affiliated Cash Management Vehicle. The Fund may invest uninvested cash balances in DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund, which is managed by the Advisor. The Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund. DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund does not pay the Advisor an investment management fee. DWS Central Cash Management Government Fund seeks maximum current income to the extent consistent with stability of principal.

D. Investing in High-Yield Debt Securities

High-yield debt securities or junk bonds are generally regarded as speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. The Fund’s performance could be hurt if an issuer of a debt security suffers an adverse change in financial condition that results in the issuer not making timely payments of interest or principal, a security downgrade or an inability to meet a financial obligation. High-yield

 

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debt securities’ total return and yield may generally be expected to fluctuate more than the total return and yield of investment-grade debt securities. A real or perceived economic downturn or an increase in market interest rates could cause a decline in the value of high-yield debt securities, and/or result in increased portfolio turnover, which could result in a decline in net asset value of the fund, reduce liquidity for certain investments and/or increase costs. High-yield debt securities are often thinly traded and can be more difficult to sell and value accurately than investment-grade debt securities as there may be no established secondary market. Investments in high yield debt securities could increase liquidity risk for the fund. In addition, the market for high-yield debt securities can experience sudden and sharp volatility which is generally associated more with investments in stocks.

E. Investing in Emerging Markets

Investing in emerging markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in developed markets. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation or deflation, repatriation restrictions on income and capital, and future adverse political, social and economic developments. Moreover, securities issued in these markets may be less liquid, subject to government ownership controls or delayed settlements, and may have prices that are more volatile or less easily assessed than those of comparable securities of issuers in developed markets.

F. Borrowings

During the period covered by the report, the Fund was party to a secured revolving line of credit with a commercial bank (the “Lender”) in an amount up to $50,000,000 ($125,000,000 prior to May 1, 2018) (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility automatically renews for a six-month period on each day unless it is terminated by either party or not extended by the Lender in accordance with its terms.

On June 27, 2018, in anticipation of the Fund’s pending liquidation, the Fund eliminated its financial leverage facility by paying back its bank line of credit and terminating its leverage agreement.

Loans under the Credit Facility, at the option of the Fund and subject to certain conditions, typically bear interest with reference to LIBOR (a “LIBOR Loan”) or, less frequently, with reference to a base rate (a “Base Rate Loan”). Each LIBOR Loan shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable LIBOR rate (as defined in the Credit Facility) plus 0.85%. As a general matter, each Base Rate Loan shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greatest of certain specified rates as set forth in the Credit Facility. In addition, a commitment fee was charged to the

 

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Fund on the unused portion of the credit lines and is included with “interest expense” in the Statement of Operations.

At May 31, 2018 under the Credit Facility, the outstanding loans balance was $24,500,000. The weighted average outstanding daily balance of all loans during the six months ended May 31, 2018 was approximately $54,190,000, with a weighted average annualized borrowing cost of 2.78%. The borrowings were valued at cost, which approximates fair value.

Leverage involves risks and special considerations for the Fund’s stockholders, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of, and dividends on, the Fund’s shares than a comparable portfolio without leverage; the risk that fluctuations in interest rates on such borrowings will reduce the return to stockholders; and the effect of leverage in a declining market, which is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value of the Fund’s shares than if the Fund were not leveraged, which may result in a greater decline in the market price of the Fund’s shares.

Changes in the value of the Fund’s portfolio will be borne by the stockholders. If there is a net decrease (or increase) in the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio, leverage will decrease (or increase) the net asset value per share to a greater extent than if leverage were not used. It is also possible that the Fund will be required to sell assets at a time when it would otherwise not do so, possibly at a loss, in order to meet payment obligations on borrowings to comply with asset coverage or other restrictions imposed by the Lender. The Fund is subject to certain restrictions on its investments, including asset coverage and portfolio composition requirements, under the terms of the Credit Facility. Such restrictions and covenants contained in the Credit Facility impose asset coverage and portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed on the Fund by the 1940 Act.

There is no assurance that the Fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.

G. Share Repurchases

The Board has authorized the Fund to effect periodic repurchases of its outstanding shares in the open market from time to time when the Fund’s shares trade at a discount to their net asset value. There were no shares repurchased during the six months ended May 31, 2018 and the year ended November 30, 2017.

On September 20, 2017, the Fund announced that the Fund’s Board of Trustees extended the Fund’s existing repurchase program for an additional 12-month period. The Fund may continue to purchase outstanding shares of common stocks in open-market transactions over

 

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the period from December 1, 2017 until November 30, 2018, when the Fund’s shares trade at a discount to net asset value. The Board’s authorization of the repurchase program extension follows the previous repurchase program, which commenced on December 1, 2016 and ran until November 30, 2017.

Liquidation and Dissolution of the Fund

On July 13, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the termination of the

Fund, pursuant to which the Fund will make a liquidating distribution to

shareholders no later than December 31, 2018.

On July 11, 2018, the Board of Trustees approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination for the Fund the “Plan”) related to the previously approved liquidation of the Fund to occur on or before December 31, 2018. Under the terms of the Plan, the “Cessation Date” for the Fund’s planned liquidation is expected to occur on or about November 9, 2018. As provided in the Plan, at the close of business on the Cessation Date, the Fund will cease to engage in any business activities, except for the purpose of liquidating and winding up its affairs, and the books of the Fund will be closed. Effective the business day following the Cessation Date, the Fund’s shares will not be transferable (except for the settlement of prior transactions), and it is anticipated that trading in the Fund’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange will cease. The Fund will subsequently seek to reduce all remaining portfolio securities to cash or cash equivalents and make a final liquidating distribution to shareholders on or about November 16, 2018. All Fund shareholders as of the close of business on the Cessation Date will be entitled to receive a liquidating distribution. The Cessation Date may be extended if necessary or appropriate in connection with the orderly liquidation of the Fund or to protect the interests of the Fund’s shareholders.

On June 27, 2018, the Fund eliminated its financial leverage by paying back its bank line of credit and terminating its leverage agreement. In addition, prior to the Cessation Date and subject to portfolio management’s discretion, the Fund intends to begin the process of converting its portfolio securities to more liquid investments, including cash or cash equivalents. As the Fund begins to transition its portfolio to more liquid investments, its net investment income may decline, which, in turn, may reduce its remaining regular monthly dividends. The Fund’s last anticipated regular monthly dividend will be for the month of October. The Fund does not expect to pay its regular November monthly dividend. Any net investment income earned in November would consequently be included as part of the Fund’s final liquidating distribution to shareholders.

 

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Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan

The Board of Trustees of the Fund has established a Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) for shareholders that elect to have all dividends and distributions automatically reinvested in shares of the Fund (each a “Participant”). DST Systems, Inc. (the “Plan Agent”) has been appointed by the Fund’s Board of Trustees to act as agent for each Participant.

A summary of the Plan is set forth below. Shareholders may obtain a copy of the entire Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan by visiting the Fund’s Web site at dws.com or by calling (800) 294-4366.

If you wish to participate in the Plan and your shares are held in your own name, contact DWS Service Company (the “Transfer Agent”) at P.O. Box 219066, Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9066 or (800) 294-4366 for the appropriate form. Current shareholders may join the Plan by either enrolling their shares with the Transfer Agent or making an initial cash deposit of at least $250 with the Transfer Agent. First-time investors in the Fund may join the Plan by making an initial cash deposit of at least $250 with the Transfer Agent. Initial cash deposits will be invested within approximately 30 days. If your shares are held in the name of a broker or other nominee, you should contact the broker or nominee in whose name your shares are held to determine whether and how you may participate in the Plan.

The Transfer Agent will establish a Dividend Investment Account (the “Account”) for each Participant in the Plan. The Transfer Agent will credit to the Account of each Participant any cash dividends and capital gains distributions (collectively, “Distributions”) paid on shares of the Fund (the “Shares”) and any voluntary cash contributions made pursuant to the Plan. Shares in a Participant’s Account are transferable upon proper written instructions to the Transfer Agent.

If, on the valuation date for a Distribution, Shares are trading at a discount from net asset value per Share, the Plan Agent shall apply the amount of such Distribution payable to a Participant (less a Participant’s pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to open-market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of such Distribution) to the purchase on the open market of Shares for a Participant’s Account. If, on the valuation date for a Distribution, Shares are trading at a premium over net asset value per Share, the Fund will issue on the payment date, Shares valued at net asset value per Share on the valuation date to the Transfer Agent in the aggregate amount of the funds credited to a Participant’s Account. The Fund will increase the price at which Shares

 

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may be issued under the Plan to 95% of the fair market value of the Shares on the valuation date if the net asset value per Share of the Shares on the valuation date is less than 95% of the fair market value of the Shares on the valuation date. The valuation date will be the payment date for Distributions. Open-market purchases will be made on or shortly after the valuation date for Distributions, and in no event more than 30 days after such date except where temporary curtailment or suspension of purchase is necessary to comply with applicable provisions of federal securities law.

A Participant may from time to time make voluntary cash contributions to his or her Account in a minimum amount of $100 in any month (with a $36,000 annual limit) for the purchase on the open market of Shares for the Participant’s Account. Such voluntary contributions will be invested by the Plan Agent on or shortly after the 15th of each month and in no event more than 30 days after such dates, except where temporary curtailment or suspension of purchase is necessary to comply with applicable provisions of federal securities law. Voluntary cash contributions received from a Participant on or prior to the fifth day preceding the 15th of each month will be applied by the Plan Agent to the purchase of additional Shares as of that investment date. No interest will be paid on voluntary cash contributions held until investment. Consequently, Participants are strongly urged to ensure that their payments are received by the Transfer Agent on or prior to the fifth day preceding the 15th of any month. Voluntary cash contributions should be made in U.S. dollars and be sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid only to the following address (deliveries to any other address do not constitute valid delivery):

Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust

Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan

c/o DWS Service Company

P.O. Box 219066

Kansas City, MO 64121-9066

(800) 294-4366

Participants may withdraw their entire voluntary cash contribution by written notice received by the Transfer Agent not less than 48 hours before such payment is to be invested.

The cost of Shares acquired for each Participant’s Account in connection with the Plan shall be determined by the average cost per Share, including brokerage commissions, of the Shares acquired. There will be no brokerage charges with respect to Shares issued directly by the Fund as a result of Distributions. However, each Participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to open market purchases.

 

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The reinvestment of Distributions does not relieve the Participant of any tax that many be payable on the Distributions. The Transfer Agent will report to each Participant the taxable amount of Distributions credited to his or her Account. Participants will be treated for federal income tax purposes as receiving the amount of the Distributions made by the Fund, which amount generally will be either equal to the amount of the cash distribution the Participant would have received if the Participant had elected to receive cash or, for Shares issued by the Fund, the fair market value of the Shares issued to the Participant.

The Fund may amend the Plan at any time or times but, only by mailing to each Participant appropriate written notice at least 90 days prior to the effective date thereof except when necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law or the rules or policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority in which case such amendment shall be effective as soon as practicable. The Plan also may be terminated by the Fund.

Shareholders may withdraw from the Plan at any time by giving the Transfer Agent a written notice. A notice of withdrawal will be effective immediately following receipt of the notice by the Transfer Agent provided the notice is received by the Transfer Agent at least ten calendar days prior to the record date for the Distribution; otherwise such withdrawal will be effective after the investment of the current Distribution. When a Participant withdraws from the Plan, or when the Plan is terminated by the Fund, the Participant will receive a certificate for full Shares in the Account, plus a check for any fractional Shares based on market price; or, if a Participant so desires, the Transfer Agent will notify the Plan Agent to sell his or her Shares in the Plan and send the proceeds to the Participant, less brokerage commissions.

All correspondence and inquiries concerning the Plan, and requests for additional information about the Plan, should be directed to DWS Service Company at P.O. Box 219066, Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9066 or (800) 294-4366.

 

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Additional Information

 

Automated Information Line   

DWS Closed-End Fund Info Line

 

(800) 349-4281

Web Site   

dws.com

 

Obtain fact sheets, financial reports, press releases and webcasts when available.

Written Correspondence   

DWS

 

Attn: Secretary of the DWS Funds

One International Place, 12th Floor

Boston, MA 02110

Legal Counsel   

Vedder Price P.C.

 

222 North LaSalle Street

Chicago, IL 60601

Dividend Reinvestment

Plan Agent

  

DST Systems, Inc.

 

333 W. 11th Street, 5th Floor

Kansas City, MO 64105

Shareholder Service Agent and Transfer Agent   

DWS Service Company

 

P.O. Box 219066

Kansas City, MO 64121-9066

 

(800) 294-4366

Custodian   

State Street Bank and Trust Company

 

State Street Financial Center

One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   

Ernst & Young LLP

 

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116

Proxy Voting    The Fund’s policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the Fund voted proxies
related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available on our Web site —
dws.com/en-us/resources/proxy-voting — or on the SEC’s Web site — sec.gov. To obtain a written copy of the Fund’s policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at
(800) 728-3337.
Portfolio Holdings    Following the Fund’s fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. This form will be available on the SEC’s Web site at sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330. The Fund’s portfolio holdings as of the month-end are posted on dws.com on or after the last day of the following month. More frequent posting of portfolio holdings information may be made from time to time on dws.com.

 

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Investment Management   

DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (“DIMA” or the “Advisor”), which is part of the DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (“DWS Group”), is the investment advisor for the Fund. DIMA and its predecessors have more than 90 years of experience managing mutual funds and DIMA provides a full range of investment advisory services to both institutional and retail clients. DIMA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of DWS Group.

 

DWS Group is a global organization that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources, including hundreds of portfolio managers and analysts and an office network that reaches the world’s major investment centers. This well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide variety of experience and investment insight across industries, regions, asset classes and investing styles.

NYSE Symbol    KMM
CUSIP Number    25160E 102

 

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Privacy Statement

 

FACTS   What Does DWS Do With Your Personal Information?
Why?   Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
What?  

The types of personal information we collect and share can include:

 

Social Security number

 

Account balances

 

Purchase and transaction history

 

Bank account information

 

Contact information such as mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number

How?   All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information, the reasons DWS chooses to share and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share your personal
information
  Does DWS share?   Can you limit
this sharing?
 
For our everyday business purposes
such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders or legal investigations
  Yes     No  
For our marketing purposes — to offer our products and services to you   Yes     No  
For joint marketing with other financial companies   No     We do not share  
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your transactions and experiences   No     We do not share  
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your creditworthiness   No     We do not share  
For non-affiliates to market to you   No     We do not share  

 

Questions?   Call (800) 728-3337 or e-mail us at service@dws.com

 

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Who we are    
Who is providing this notice?   DWS Distributors, Inc; DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc.; DWS Trust Company; the DWS Funds
What we do    
How does DWS protect my personal information?   To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.
How does DWS collect my personal information?  

We collect your personal information, for example, when you:

 

—  open an account

 

—  give us your contact information

 

—  provide bank account information for ACH or wire transactions

 

—  tell us where to send money

 

—  seek advice about your investments

Why can’t I limit all sharing?  

Federal law gives you the right to limit only

 

sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes

 

— information about your creditworthiness

 

affiliates from using your information to market to you

 

sharing for non-affiliates to market to you

 

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

Definitions    
Affiliates   Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial or non-financial companies. Our affiliates include financial companies with the DWS or Deutsche Bank (“DB”) name, such as DB AG Frankfurt.
Non-affiliates   Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and non-financial companies. Non-affiliates we share with include account service providers, service quality monitoring services, mailing service providers and verification services to help in the fight against money laundering and fraud.
Joint marketing   A formal agreement between non-affiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you. DWS does not jointly market.

Rev. 3/2018, as amended 7/2018

 

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LOGO

DMMIT-3

(R-027923-7 7/18)

   
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
   
  Not applicable
   
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
   

  (a) (b)   (c) (d)  

 

Period

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

Average Price Paid

per Share

Total Number of

Shares Purchased as

Part of Publicly Announced

Plans or Programs

Maximum Number of

Shares that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs

         
December 1 through December 31                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
January 1 through January 31                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
February 1 through February 28                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
March 1 through March 31                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
April 1 through April 30                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
May 1 through May 31                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
         
Total                             -     $                         -                                           -    n/a
         
The Fund may from time to time repurchase shares in the open market.
 
On September 20, 2017, the Fund announced that the Fund's Board of Trustees extended the Fund's existing open market share repurchase program for an additional 12 month period.  The Fund may continue to purchase outstanding shares of common stock in open-market transactions over the period December 1, 2017 until November 30, 2018, when the Fund's shares trade at a discount to net asset value.  The Board's authorization of the repurchase program extension follows the previous repurchase program, which commenced on December 1, 2016 and ran until November 30, 2017.

 

   
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
   
  There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Fund’s Board. The primary function of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to identify and recommend individuals for membership on the Board and oversee the administration of the Board Governance Guidelines. Shareholders may recommend candidates for Board positions by forwarding their correspondence by U.S. mail or courier service to Keith R. Fox, DWS Funds Board Chair, c/o Thomas R. Hiller, Ropes & Gray LLP, Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199-3600.
   
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
   
  (a) The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
   
  (b) There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.
   
ITEM 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
   
  Not applicable
   
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS
   
  (a)(1) Not applicable
   
  (a)(2) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
   
  (b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
       

 

 

 

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: Deutsche Multi-Market Income Trust
   
   
By:

/s/Hepsen Uzcan

Hepsen Uzcan

President

   
Date: 7/30/2018

 

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/Hepsen Uzcan

Hepsen Uzcan

President

   
Date: 7/30/2018
   
   
   
By:

/s/Diane Kenneally

Diane Kenneally

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

   
Date: 7/30/2018