Eaton Vance Fund Reports Governance Change
Ticker: ETO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 10, 2024 · CIK: 1281926
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, filing-update, bylaws
TL;DR
Eaton Vance fund changed its bylaws/fiscal year, filing 8-K on 10/10/24.
AI Summary
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities 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 company's reporting structure or governance, with the fiscal year ending October 31st.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a potential shift in the fund's operational or legal framework, which could impact its structure and reporting obligations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not indicate immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.
Key Numbers
- 811-21519 — Commission File Number (Identifies the fund's filing with the SEC)
- 34-1982599 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification for the fund)
Key Players & Entities
- Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (company) — Registrant
- October 10, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Massachusetts (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- One Post Office Square (address) — Principal executive offices
- Boston (location) — City of principal executive offices
- 02109 (zip_code) — Zip code of principal executive offices
- 617-482-8260 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
- 1031 (date) — Fiscal year end
FAQ
What specific amendments were made to the articles of incorporation or bylaws?
The filing does not specify the exact nature of the amendments, only that they are the subject of this 8-K report.
What is the new fiscal year end date, if changed?
The filing indicates the fiscal year ends on October 31st, but does not explicitly state if this is a change from a previous date.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported was on October 10, 2024.
Where are the principal executive offices of the registrant located?
The principal executive offices are located at One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109.
What is the Commission File Number for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund?
The Commission File Number is 811-21519.
Filing Stats: 502 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12 · Accepted 2024-10-10 16:06:43
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value ETO NYSE Indicate by chec
Filing Documents
- eto8k.htm (8-K) — 14KB
- exhibit503_ex99z503.htm (EX-5.03) — 4KB
- 0000940394-24-000984.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 TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh Name: Deidre E. Walsh Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Date: October 10, 2024