Eaton Vance Funds File DEF 14A Proxy Statement

Ticker: EFR · Form: DEF 14A · Filed: Jun 24, 2024 · CIK: 1258623

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: proxy-statement, annual-meeting, shareholder-voting

TL;DR

Eaton Vance funds filed their proxy statement - vote for trustees & auditors.

AI Summary

Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust, along with several other Eaton Vance funds, has filed a DEF 14A proxy statement. This filing is routine and relates to the annual meeting of shareholders, where proposals such as the election of trustees and the ratification of independent auditors will be presented. The specific details of the proposals and voting matters are outlined within the full document.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information regarding upcoming votes, including the election of directors and auditor ratification, allowing them to make informed decisions.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a standard DEF 14A filing for proxy solicitation, not indicating any unusual financial events or risks.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What is the purpose of this DEF 14A filing?

The purpose of this DEF 14A filing is to provide shareholders with information required for the solicitation of proxies for an upcoming annual meeting, including details on proposals to be voted upon.

Which Eaton Vance funds are mentioned in this filing?

The filing mentions Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund, Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund, and Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund.

What type of meeting is this proxy statement for?

This proxy statement is for the annual meeting of shareholders.

What are typical proposals included in such a filing?

Typical proposals in such filings include the election of trustees and the ratification of the appointment of independent auditors.

Is this a preliminary or definitive proxy statement?

The filing is marked as a 'Definitive Proxy Statement'.

Filing Stats: 4,572 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 11.8 · Accepted 2024-06-24 13:52:27

Key Financial Figures

Filing Documents

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 flase Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (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 the appropriate box): No fee required. Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i) (1) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total fee paid: Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount previously paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed: Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts 02109 June 24, 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 Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). At this 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 enclosed proxy card and return it in the enclosed postage-paid envelope as soon as possible to assure that your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting. Sincerely, /s/ Kenneth A. Topping /s/ R. Kelly Williams, Jr. Kenneth A. Topping R. Kelly Williams, Jr. President President Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income 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 Senior Floating-Rate Trust Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income 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 Wednesday, August 7, 2024: 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 (collectively, the "Funds"), will be held at the principal office of each Fund, One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) (the "Annual Meeting"), for the fol

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