Eaton Vance Fund Reports Bylaw/Fiscal Year Change
Ticker: ETJ · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 10, 2024 · CIK: 1395325
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (ETJ) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, filing-update
TL;DR
EVG just filed an 8-K for a change in bylaws or fiscal year effective 10/10/24.
AI Summary
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund filed an 8-K on October 10, 2024, to report amendments to its articles of incorporation or bylaws, or a change in its fiscal year. The filing indicates a change in the fund's structure or reporting period, effective October 10, 2024.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a potential change in the operational or reporting structure of the Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund, which could impact how investors receive information or how the fund is managed.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not indicate any immediate financial distress or significant operational risk.
Key Numbers
- 811-22044 — SEC File Number (Identifies the fund's registration with the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (company) — Registrant
- October 10, 2024 (date) — Date of report and effective date of change
- Massachusetts (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
FAQ
What specific amendments were made to the articles of incorporation or bylaws?
The filing does not specify the exact amendments made to the articles of incorporation or bylaws, only that such amendments were reported.
What is the new fiscal year end, if changed?
The filing states the fiscal year end is 1231, and does not indicate a change in this filing.
What is the reason for the change reported in the 8-K?
The filing does not provide a specific reason for the reported change in articles of incorporation or bylaws, or fiscal year.
When was the change effective?
The change reported in the 8-K was effective as of October 10, 2024.
Is this filing related to a merger or acquisition?
No, the filing explicitly states it is for 'Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year' and does not mention any merger or acquisition.
Filing Stats: 502 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.9 · Accepted 2024-10-10 16:07:38
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value ETJ NYSE Indicate by chec
Filing Documents
- etj8k.htm (8-K) — 14KB
- exhibit503_ex99z503.htm (EX-5.03) — 4KB
- 0000940394-24-000988.txt ( ) — 19KB
03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On January 26, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) voted to exempt, on a going forward basis, all prior and, until further notice, new acquisitions of Fund shares that otherwise might be deemed “Control Share Acquisitions” under the Fund’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) from the provisions of the By-Laws addressing “Control Share Acquisitions” (the “Control Share Provisions”). On October 10, 2024, the Board adopted Amendment No. 1 to the By-Laws to formally eliminate the Control Share Provisions and to make certain related conforming changes. A copy of Amendment No. 1 to the By-Laws is attached hereto as Exhibit 5.03 and incorporated by reference herein.
01 Financial Statements
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 5.03 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Fund, effective as of October 10, 2024 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. EATON VANCE RISK-MANAGED DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME FUND By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh Name: Deidre E. Walsh Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Date: October 10, 2024