Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934
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for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12
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on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
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previously with preliminary proxy materials.
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box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee
was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS FOR 2023 ANNUAL MEETING
Shareholder proposals meeting tests contained in the SEC’s proxy rules may, under certain conditions, be included in the Fund’s proxy statement for a particular annual shareholder meeting. Shareholder proposals intended for inclusion pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act in the Fund’s proxy statement for its 2023 annual meeting of Shareholders must be received by the Fund, at the address indicated on page 1 of this Proxy Statement, not later than March 23, 2023. In order
for a Shareholder proposal made outside of Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act or a shareholder nomination to be considered “timely” under the Fund’s by-laws, such proposal or nomination must be received by the Fund no earlier than May 12, 2023 and no later than June 11, 2023 at the address indicated on page 1 of this Proxy Statement. However, if the date of the 2023 annual meeting is more than thirty days before or more than sixty days after the anniversary date of this
year’s Annual Meeting, notice by the Shareholder to be timely must be so delivered not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. To be valid, any such proposal or nomination must include all the
information specified in the Fund’s by-laws and comply with all applicable legal requirements. The Fund’s by-laws include notice provisions that nominating/proposing Shareholders are required to satisfy when issuing a nomination or proposal. Each nominating/proposing Shareholder is required to, among other things: (a) update certain information upon request and/or upon the Record Date; (b) provide information about their “Associate(s)” (as defined in the by-laws); (c) provide a representation regarding whether it intends to be or is part of a group that intends to deliver a proxy statement
and/or otherwise solicit proxies or votes from Shareholders in support of such proposal or nomination; (d) provide a representation regarding whether it, together with any Associate(s), intends to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the outstanding shares required to approve the nomination and/or otherwise
to solicit proxies from shareholders in support of the nomination; and (e) provide a statement certifying as to the completeness and accuracy of the information provided. Timely receipt or delivery of a Shareholder proposal or Shareholder nomination does not guarantee that such proposal or nomination will be included in the Fund’s proxy statement or otherwise be eligible for presentation at the Shareholder meeting, given that such inclusion and presentation
are subject to various conditions and requirements, including those specified by applicable law and by the Fund’s by-laws. The Chairman of the Annual Meeting may refuse to acknowledge a nomination or other proposal by a Shareholder that is not made in the manner described above.
OTHER MATTERS AND DISCRETION OF ATTORNEYS NAMED IN THE PROXY
No business other than the matters described above is expected to come before the Annual Meeting, but should any other matter requiring a vote of Shareholders arise, including any question as to an adjournment, postponement and/or delay of the Annual Meeting, the persons named on the enclosed proxy card will vote on such matters according to their best judgment in the interests of the Fund.
SHAREHOLDERS ARE REQUESTED TO VOTE BY COMPLETING, DATING AND SIGNING
THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, WHICH
NEEDS NO POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES.
Peter J. Germain
Secretary
July 21, 2022
FEDERATED HERMES PREMIER MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
Investment Adviser
FEDERATED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
Administrator
FEDERATED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1001 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-3779
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY
In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund intends to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund resides (so-called “householding”), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund’s “householding” program covers their Semi-Annual and Annual Shareholder Reports and any proxy or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the “householding” program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent (“implied consent”) if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to “household” at least sixty (60) days before it begins “householding” and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund or its agent of the desire to “opt out” of “householding.” Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of “householding” at any time: shareholders who purchased shares through an intermediary should contact their representative; other shareholders may call the Fund at 1-800-730-6001 or contact the Fund at Federated Hermes Funds, 4000 Ericsson Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086-7561.
EXHIBIT A
(approved by the Audit Committee on May 9, 2022)
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee oversees the Fund’s financial reporting process on behalf of the Board of Trustees. The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a written charter adopted by the Board. The Board of Trustees, in its business judgment, has determined that all members of the Audit Committee are “independent” as defined in the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange.
The Fund’s management has the primary responsibility for the preparation, presentation and integrity of the Fund’s financial statements and the adequacy of their internal controls. The independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for planning and carrying out an audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and expressing an opinion based on the audit as to whether the Fund’s audited financial statements fairly present its financial position, results of operations and changes in net assets in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
In the performance of its oversight function, the Audit Committee has reviewed the Fund’s audited financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2021, and has discussed the financial statements with management and with Ernst & Young LLP, the Fund’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2021. The Audit Committee has received from the independent registered public accounting firm written disclosures pursuant to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standard No. 1301 and has discussed those matters with the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has also received from the independent registered public accounting firm the written disclosures pursuant to PCAOB Rule 3526 and has discussed with the independent registered public accounting firm its independence. The Audit Committee considered whether the provision of non-audit services by the independent registered public accounting firm is compatible with maintaining the independent registered public accounting firm’s independence.
Based on the reviews and discussions described above, the Audit Committee authorized the inclusion of the Fund’s audited financial statements in the Fund’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Respectfully submitted:
G. Thomas Hough, Audit Committee Chair
Maureen Lally-Green, Audit Committee Member
Thomas M. O’Neill, Audit Committee Member
P. Jerome Richey, Audit Committee Member
Federated Hermes Funds
4000 Ericsson Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086-7561
Contact us at FederatedInvestors.com
or call 1-800-341-7400.
CUSIP 31423P108
CUSIP 31423P504
35225 (7/22)
© 2022 Federated Hermes, Inc.
EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE
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888-506-0062 (Toll Free)
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FEDERATED HERMES PREMIER MUNICIPAL
INCOME FUND
PROXY FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
COMMON SHARES
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS
that the undersigned Shareholders of Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), hereby designate and
appoint George F. Magera, Edward C. Bartley, Mark R. Thompson, and Kary Moore, or any one of them, as proxies to act at the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held telephonically on September 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and at
any adjournment thereof. Due to COVID-19 and the associated health risks, the Annual Meeting will take place telephonically. Shareholders
may access the Annual Meeting by calling 888-506-0062 (Toll Free) or 973-528-0011 (International).
The attorneys named will vote
the shares represented by this proxy in accordance with the choices made on this ballot. If no choice is indicated, this proxy will be
voted “For” approval of the Proposal. Discretionary authority is hereby conferred as to all other matters as may properly
come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FEDERATED HERMES PREMIER MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND. THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER
DIRECTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED “FOR” THE PROPOSAL.
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THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED ON THE REVERSE SIDE
EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE
IS IMPORTANT
Important Notice Regarding the Availability
of Proxy Materials for the
Annual Shareholders Meeting to Be Held on
September 9, 2022.
The Proxy Statement for this meeting is available
at:
http://www.federatedinvestors.com/teamsite-file-server/public/daf/pdf/regulatory/proxy/35225.pdf
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B Authorized Signatures ─ This section must
be completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below
Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s)
on this proxy card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator,
trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature.
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EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE
IS IMPORTANT
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EASY VOTING OPTIONS: |
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VOTE BY MAIL
Vote, sign and date this Proxy
Card and return in the
postage-paid envelope |
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VOTE IN PERSON
Attend Shareholder Meeting
Via Teleconference
on September 9, 2022
888-506-0062 (Toll Free)
973-528-0011 (International) |
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mailing.
FEDERATED HERMES PREMIER MUNICIPAL
INCOME FUND
PROXY FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
PREFERRED SHARES
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS
that the undersigned Shareholders of Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (the “Fund”), hereby designate and
appoint George F. Magera, Edward C. Bartley, Mark R. Thompson, and Kary Moore, or any one of them, as proxies to act at the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held telephonically on September 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and at
any adjournment thereof. Due to COVID-19 and the associated health risks, the Annual Meeting will take place telephonically. Shareholders
may access the Annual Meeting by calling 888-506-0062 (Toll Free) or 973-528-0011 (International).
The attorneys named will vote
the shares represented by this proxy in accordance with the choices made on this ballot. If no choice is indicated, this proxy will be
voted “For” approval of all Proposals. Discretionary authority is hereby conferred as to all other matters as may properly
come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FEDERATED HERMES PREMIER MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND. THIS PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER
DIRECTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED “FOR” THE PROPOSALS.
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THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED ON THE REVERSE SIDE
EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE
IS IMPORTANT
Important Notice Regarding the Availability
of Proxy Materials for the
Annual Shareholders Meeting to Be Held on
September 9, 2022.
The Proxy Statement for this meeting is available
at:
http://www.federatedinvestors.com/teamsite-file-server/public/daf/pdf/regulatory/proxy/35225.pdf
Please detach at perforation before
mailing.
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Proposal The Board of Trustees recommends that you vote FOR all the proposals below. |
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To elect two Class I Trustees of the Fund.
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For All Except |
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01. Maureen Lally-Green |
02. Thomas M. O’Neill |
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To elect two Trustees of the Fund.
Nominees: |
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04. John S. Walsh |
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provided. ____________________________________________________
B. Authorized Signatures ─ This section must be
completed for your vote to be counted. ─ Sign and Date Below
Note: Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s)
on this proxy card, and date it. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator,
trustee, officer of corporation or other entity or in another representative capacity, please give the full title under the signature.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) ─ Please print date below |
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