Eaton Vance Fund Reports Bylaw/Fiscal Year Change
Ticker: EVG · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 10, 2024 · CIK: 1287498
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, filing-update
TL;DR
Eaton Vance fund changed its bylaws or fiscal year. Keep an eye on reporting changes.
AI Summary
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified 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, with its fiscal year ending on October 31st.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a potential change in the operational or reporting structure of the Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund, which could impact how investors track its performance and financial status.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and relates to corporate governance or reporting, not a direct financial event like an acquisition or earnings miss.
Key Numbers
- 811-21563 — Commission File Number (Identifies the fund's SEC filing record.)
- 20-2135837 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Tax identification number for the fund.)
Key Players & Entities
- Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (company) — Registrant
- October 10, 2024 (date) — Report Date
- October 31 (date) — Fiscal Year End
- 02109 (dollar_amount) — ZIP Code
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.
Was there a change in the fund's fiscal year end date?
The filing indicates the fiscal year ends on October 31st, and this report is related to potential changes concerning it.
When was the earliest event reported in this filing?
The earliest event reported is dated October 10, 2024.
What is the principal executive office address of the fund?
The principal executive offices are located at One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109.
What is the fund's telephone number?
The fund's telephone number is (617) 482-8260.
Filing Stats: 502 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.7 · Accepted 2024-10-10 16:08:38
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value EVG NYSE Indicate by chec
Filing Documents
- evg8k.htm (8-K) — 14KB
- exhibit503_ex99z503.htm (EX-5.03) — 4KB
- 0000940394-24-000992.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 SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh Name: Deidre E. Walsh Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Date: October 10, 2024