Eaton Vance Dividend Fund Files 8-K for Governance Changes
Ticker: EVT · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 10, 2024 · CIK: 1253327
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, bylaws, fiscal-year
TL;DR
Eaton Vance Dividend Fund 8-K filed: governance/fiscal year change effective Oct 10.
AI Summary
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend 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 governance or operational structure, effective October 10, 2024.
Why It Matters
This filing signals potential changes in how the Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund is structured or governed, which could impact its operations and shareholder rights.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and reports changes to incorporation documents or fiscal year, not a material financial event.
Key Players & Entities
- EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND (company) — Registrant
- October 10, 2024 (date) — Date of report and earliest event
- 0000940394-24-000978 (filing_id) — Accession Number
- 811-21400 (company_id) — Commission File Number
- 54-2120233 (company_id) — IRS Employer Identification No.
- ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE (address) — Principal executive offices and mail address
- BOSTON (location) — City of principal executive offices
- MA (location) — State of principal executive offices
- 02109 (zip_code) — Zip code of principal executive offices
- 617-482-8260 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
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 occurred and are reported under Item 5.03.
Was there a change in the fund's fiscal year?
The filing indicates that a change in fiscal year is a possible reason for the 8-K filing, but does not explicitly confirm if a change occurred or what the new fiscal year end is.
What is the effective date of the reported changes?
The earliest event reported is dated October 10, 2024, which is also the date of the report.
What is the Commission File Number for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund?
The Commission File Number is 811-21400.
Where are the principal executive offices of the registrant located?
The principal executive offices are located at One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109.
Filing Stats: 499 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.7 · Accepted 2024-10-10 16:05:30
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value EVT NYSE Indicate by chec
Filing Documents
- evt8k.htm (8-K) — 14KB
- exhibit503_ex99z503.htm (EX-5.03) — 4KB
- 0000940394-24-000978.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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh Name: Deidre E. Walsh Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Date: October 10, 2024