Eaton Vance Global Dividend Fund Proxy Statement Filed
Ticker: ETO · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Dec 30, 2024 · CIK: 1281926
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, shareholder-meeting, fund-governance
Related Tickers: EVG
TL;DR
EVG proxy filing out - shareholder vote coming up on fund governance.
AI Summary
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (EVG) filed a DEF 14A on December 30, 2024, for the period ending February 6, 2025. The filing pertains to the fund's proxy statement, which typically includes information about upcoming shareholder meetings, director elections, and other corporate governance matters. The fund is managed by Eaton Vance Management and is located at One Post Office Square, Boston, MA.
Why It Matters
This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines important decisions to be made at the fund's annual meeting, impacting investment strategy and fund management.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — DEF 14A filings are routine disclosures and do not typically represent immediate financial risk.
Key Numbers
- 20250206 — Period of Report (Indicates the end date for which the proxy statement is relevant.)
- 20241230 — Filing Date (The date the DEF 14A was officially submitted to the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (company) — Filer of the DEF 14A
- Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (company) — Related entity with a different Central Index Key
- Eaton Vance Management (company) — Fund manager
- One Post Office Square, Boston, MA (location) — Business and mailing address for the funds
FAQ
What specific proposals will be voted on at the shareholder meeting?
The DEF 14A filing itself does not detail the specific proposals; it is a statement that precedes the definitive proxy materials which will contain these details.
Who are the nominees for the Board of Directors?
The DEF 14A filing does not list the director nominees; these details are typically found in the definitive proxy statement that follows this filing.
When is the shareholder meeting scheduled to take place?
The filing indicates the 'CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT' is 20250206, suggesting the meeting or related activities will occur around this date, but a specific meeting date is not provided in this document.
What is the primary purpose of a DEF 14A filing?
A DEF 14A filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement, used to solicit proxies from shareholders for an upcoming shareholder meeting.
What is the ticker symbol for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund?
While not explicitly stated in the provided text, the entity name 'EVG:EatonVanceTaxAdvantagedGlobalDividendOpportunitiesFundMember' suggests 'EVG' is likely the ticker symbol.
Filing Stats: 4,561 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.2 · Accepted 2024-12-30 14:51:22
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — f common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Shares"),
- $10,001 — Mr. Quinton beneficially owned between $10,001-$50,000 of Tax-Advantaged Global Divide
- $50,000 — nton beneficially owned between $10,001-$50,000 of Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Oppor
- $100,000 M — erested Trustees Alan C. Bowser Over $100,000 Mark R. Fetting Over $100,000 Cynthia
- $100,000 — Over $100,000 Mark R. Fetting Over $100,000 Cynthia E. Frost Over $100,000 Geo
- $100,000 K — Over $100,000 Valerie A. Mosley Over $100,000 Keith Quinton Over $100,000 Marcus L.
Filing Documents
- eaton4419671-def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 193KB
- eaton4419671-proxy1x1x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 301KB
- eaton4419671-proxy1x1x2.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 187KB
- eaton4419671-proxy1x1x3.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 298KB
- eaton4419671-proxy1x1x4.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 185KB
- eaton4419671-cover1x1x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 24KB
- 0000940394-24-001125.txt ( ) — 3112KB
- evg-20241230.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- evg-20241230_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 26KB
- evg-20241230_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 4KB
- evg-20241230_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 28KB
- eaton4419671-def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 13KB
From the Filing
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Definitive Additional Materials Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12 false Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) 0001281926 (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): No fee required Fee paid previously with preliminary materials Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11 Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts 02109 December 30, 2024 Dear Shareholder: You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of your Fund(s), which will be held at the principal office of each Fund, One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). At the Annual Meeting, you will be asked to consider the election of Trustees of your Fund(s). The enclosed proxy statement contains additional information. We hope that you will be able to attend the Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend and regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that your shares be represented. We urge you to complete, sign and date The applicable enclosed proxy card and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope as soon as possible to ensure that your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting. Sincerely, /s/ Kenneth A. Topping Kenneth A. Topping President Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund /s/ R. Kelly Williams, Jr. R. Kelly Williams, Jr. President Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT - PLEASE RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD PROMPTLY. It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend, you are requested to complete, date, sign and return the applicable enclosed proxy card as soon as possible. You may withdraw your proxy if you attend the Annual Meeting and desire to vote at the Annual Meeting. Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on Thursday, February 6, 2025: The Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Proxy Statement, Proxy Card(s) and Shareholder Report(s) are available on the Eaton Vance website at https://funds.eatonvance.com/closed-end-fund-and-term-trust-documents.php. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of each of the above registered investment companies, each a Massachusetts business trust (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds"), will be held at the principal office of each Fund, One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) (the "Annual Meeting"), for the following purposes: (1) To elect Trustees of each Fund as outlined below: a. For Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund, three Class II Trustees, Alan C. Bowser, George J. Gorman and Keith Quinton, to be elected by shareholders of the Fund; and b. For Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund, three Class III Trustees, George J. Gorman, Marcus L. Smith and Susan J. Sutherland, to be elected by shareholders of the Fund. (2) To consider and act upon any other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any adjourned or postponed session thereof. Although each Fund is holding a separate Annual Meeting, the meetings will be held concurrently. Shareholders of each Fund will vote separately. Any such vote FOR or AGAINST a proposal will also authorize the persons named as proxies to vote accordingly FOR or AGAINST any such adjournment of the Annual Meeting. The Board of Trustees of each Fund has fixed the close of business on November 26, 2024 as the record date for the determination of the shareholders of a Fund entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. By Order of the Boards of Trustees of the Funds /s/ Nicholas S. Di Lorenzo Nicholas S. Di Lorenzo Secretary December 30, 2024 Boston, Massachusetts