Eaton Vance Funds File Proxy Statements

Ticker: EVG · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Dec 30, 2024 · CIK: 1287498

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, fund-management, corporate-governance

TL;DR

Proxy statements filed for Eaton Vance funds, shareholders vote soon.

AI Summary

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund and Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund are filing their DEF 14A proxy statements, with the report period ending February 6, 2025. Both funds are managed by Eaton Vance and are based in Boston, MA. The filings are for the fiscal year ending October 31.

Why It Matters

These filings provide shareholders with crucial information regarding voting matters, executive compensation, and other corporate governance details for the upcoming annual meeting.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — DEF 14A filings are routine disclosures and do not inherently represent new financial risks.

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FAQ

What is the primary purpose of a DEF 14A filing?

A DEF 14A filing is a Definitive Proxy Statement used to solicit shareholder votes on important matters, such as the election of directors, executive compensation, and other corporate actions.

Which Eaton Vance funds are involved in this filing?

The filing involves the Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund and the Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund.

What is the fiscal year end for these funds?

The fiscal year end for both funds is October 31.

Where are the principal business addresses for these funds?

The principal business addresses for both funds are located at One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109.

When is the conformed period of report for this filing?

The conformed period of report for this filing is February 6, 2025.

Filing Stats: 4,561 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.2 · Accepted 2024-12-30 14:51:22

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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

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