Karpus Management Amends Eaton Vance Muni Bond Fund Filing

TL;DR

Karpus Management filed a 13D/A for Eaton Vance Muni Bond Fund, adding new group members. Watch for potential strategy changes.

AI Summary

On April 15, 2024, Karpus Management, Inc. filed an amendment (SC 13D/A) regarding their holdings in Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund. The filing indicates a change in the group members associated with the filing, including Arthur Charles Regan, Daniel & Kristine Lippincott JTWROS, and Dr. Daniel C. Robeson, and Robert Vanderhoof. Karpus Management, Inc. is the filer, with Daniel L. Lippincott listed as President and Chief Investment Officer.

Why It Matters

This amendment signals a potential shift in the ownership structure or investment strategy concerning the Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund, which could impact its market performance and investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in beneficial ownership filings can indicate shifts in investment strategies or potential activist involvement, requiring closer monitoring.

Key Players & Entities

• Karpus Management, Inc. (company) — Filer of the SC 13D/A
• Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (company) — Subject company of the filing
• Arthur Charles Regan (person) — Group member listed in the filing
• Daniel & Kristine Lippincott JTWROS (person) — Group member listed in the filing
• Dr. Daniel C. Robeson (person) — Group member listed in the filing
• Robert Vanderhoof (person) — Group member listed in the filing
• Daniel L. Lippincott (person) — President and Chief Investment Officer of Karpus Management, Inc.

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $144,312,580 — cially owned by Karpus is approximately $144,312,580.17, excluding brokerage commissions. Th
• $50,578 — tine Lippincott JTWROS is approximately $50,578, excluding brokerage commissions. Ite
• $10.43 — UNTS) Purchase of Common Stock 650 $10.43 3/8/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.36 — 024 Purchase of Common Stock 6,800 $10.36 3/12/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.37 — 024 Purchase of Common Stock 9,500 $10.37 3/13/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.31 — 24 Purchase of Common Stock 11,400 $10.31 3/14/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.27 — /2024 Purchase of Common Stock 100 $10.27 3/15/2024 Sale of Common Stock (20
• $10.33 — 024 Purchase of Common Stock 5,000 $10.33 3/22/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.16 — 024 Purchase of Common Stock 3,650 $10.16 4/1/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.09 — 024 Purchase of Common Stock 9,839 $10.09 4/2/2024 Sale of Common Stock (19,1
• $10.08 — /2024 Sale of Common Stock (19,155) $10.08 4/3/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.10 — 24 Purchase of Common Stock 28,413 $10.10 4/4/2024 Purchase of Common Stock
• $10.05 — 024 Purchase of Common Stock 6,270 $10.05 4/5/2024

Filing Documents

• karpus-sch13d_18820.htm (SC 13D/A) — 264KB
• exh99-1_18820.htm (EX-99.1) — 37KB
• 0001072613-24-000382.txt ( ) — 303KB

Contracts,

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With respect to the Issuer . Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following: On April 11, 2024, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement in which, among other things, (a) the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer and (b) the Reporting Persons agreed to solicit proxies or written consents for the election of the Nominees at the Annual Meeting. The Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Material

Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits . Item 7 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows: 99.1 Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement. CUSIP No.27827X101 13D Page 10 of 11 Pages SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: April 15, 2024 KARPUS MANAGEMENT, INC. By: /s/ Daniel L. Lippincott Name: Daniel L. Lippincott Title: President and Chief Investment Officer DANIEL AND KRISTINE LIPPINCOTT JTWROS By: /s/ Daniel L. Lippincott Name: Daniel L. Lippincott By: /s/ Daniel L. Lippincott Name: Daniel L. Lippincott , as Attorney-in-Fact for Kristine Lippincott DR. DANIEL C. ROBESON By: /s/ Dr. Daniel C. Robeson Name: Dr. Daniel C. Robeson ARTHUR CHARLES REGAN By: /s/ Arthur Charles Regan Name: Arthur Charles Regan ROBERT VANDERHOOF By: /s/ Robert Vanderhoof Name: Robert Vanderhoof CUSIP No. 27827X101 13D Page 11 of 11 Pages SCHEDULE A Executive Officers & Directors of Karpus Management, Inc., d/b/a Karpus Investment Management Name Position & Present Principal Occupation

Business

Owned Kathleen Finnerty Crane Chief Financial Officer 183 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534 17,000 Shares Thomas Michael Duffy Senior Vice President and Director of Operations 183 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534 0 Shares Daniel Lee Lippincott President and Chief Investment Officer 183 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534 5,000 Shares Brett David Gardner Senior Vice President 183 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534 8,950 Shares Jodi Lee Hedberg Chief Compliance Officer 183 Sully’s Trail, Pittsford, New York 14534 0 Shares Thomas Wayne Griffin Director 17 East Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 80 0 Shares Carlos Manuel Yuste Director 17 East Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 0 Shares SCHEDULE B Transactions in the Shares since the amended 13D filing on March 7, 2024. Nature of the Transaction Shares Purchased/(Sold) Price Per Share($) Date of Purchase / Sale KARPUS MANAGEMENT, INC., D/B/A/ KARPUS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (THROUGH THE ACCOUNTS) Purchase of Common Stock 650 $10.43 3/8/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 6,800 $10.36 3/12/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 9,500 $10.37 3/13/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 11,400 $10.31 3/14/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 100 $10.27 3/15/2024 Sale of Common Stock (200) $10.37 3/19/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 5,000 $10.33 3/22/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 2,500 $10.33 3/25/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 38,768 $10.27 3/28/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 3,650 $10.16 4/1/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 9,839 $10.09 4/2/2024 Sale of Common Stock (19,155) $10.08 4/3/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 28,413 $10.10 4/4/2024 Purchase of Common Stock 6,270 $10.05 4/5/2024

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