Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Files Definitive Proxy Statement

TL;DR

EV Senior Income Trust filed proxy statement. Shareholders vote soon.

AI Summary

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on August 23, 2024, for the period ending October 9, 2024. The filing, designated as DEF 14A, is a standard regulatory document used to solicit shareholder votes. The company's principal executive offices are located at Two International Place, Boston, MA.

Why It Matters

This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines the proposals and information necessary for them to cast their votes on important company matters.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine regulatory filing (DEF 14A) and does not contain new financial performance data or significant strategic changes.

Key Numbers

• 20241009 — Period of Report (The proxy statement covers matters up to this date.)

Key Players & Entities

• EATON VANCE SENIOR INCOME TRUST (company) — Registrant
• 0000940394-24-000895 (filing_id) — Accession Number
• 20240823 (date) — Filing Date
• 02110 (zip_code) — Company Zip Code
• 617-482-8260 (phone_number) — Company Phone Number

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — 8 common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Shares"),
• $25,000 — value per share, liquidation preference $25,000 per share ("APS"), of the Fund outstand
• $10,001 — 0, 2024, Mr. Quinton beneficially owned $10,001-$50,000 of the Fund's equity securities
• $50,000 — Mr. Quinton beneficially owned $10,001-$50,000 of the Fund's equity securities. As of
• $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.
• $100,000 B — er $100,000 Scott E. Wennerholm Over $100,000 Board Meetings and Committees The Board

Filing Documents

• eaton4367841-def14a.htm (DEF 14A) — 180KB
• eaton4367841-def14a1x1x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 400KB
• eaton4367841-def14a1x2x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 261KB
• eaton4367841-def14a1x3x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 410KB
• eaton4367841-def14a1x4x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 260KB
• eaton4367841-cover1x1x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 24KB
• 0000940394-24-000895.txt ( ) — 4023KB
• evf-20240823.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• evf-20240823_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 23KB
• evf-20240823_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 2KB
• evf-20240823_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 3KB
• eaton4367841-def14a_htm.xml (XML) — 10KB

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 Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (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 Senior Income Trust August 23, 2024 Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts 02109 August 23, 2024 Dear Shareholder: You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the "Fund"), which will be held at the principal office of the Fund, One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). At the Annual Meeting, you will be asked to consider the election of Trustees of the Fund. The enclosed proxy statement contains additional information. I 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. I urge you to complete, sign and date the 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 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 Senior Income Trust NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be Held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024: The Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Proxy Statement, Proxy Card(s) and Shareholder Report 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 Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust, a Massachusetts business trust, will be held at the principal office of the Fund, One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) (the "Annual Meeting"), for the following purposes: (1) To elect Trustees of the Fund as outlined below: a. three Class II Trustees, Mark R. Fetting, Keith Quinton and Scott E. Wennerholm, to be elected by the holders of the Fund's Common Shares and Auction Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class. (2) To consider and act upon any other matters that may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any adjourned or postponed session thereof. Any such vote FOR or AGAINST the proposal will also authorize the persons named as proxies to vote accordingly FOR or AGAINST any such adjournment of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board of Trustees of the Fund has fixed the close of business on July 30, 2024 as the record date for the determination of the shareholders of the Fund entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Fund /s/ Nicholas S. Di Lorenzo Nicholas S. Di Lorenzo Secretary August 23, 2024 Boston, Massachusetts IMPORTANT Shareholders can help the Board of Trustees of the Fund avoid the necessity and additional expense to the Fund of further solicitations by promptly returning the enclosed proxy. The enclosed addressed envelope requires no postage if mailed in the United States and is intended for your convenience. Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts 02109 PROXY STATEMENT This proxy statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by the Board of Trustees of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the "Fund"). The proxies will be voted at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Fund and at any adjournments or postponements thereof (the "Annual Meeting"). The Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesda

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