Eaton Vance Fund Reports Governance Changes
Ticker: ETV · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 10, 2024 · CIK: 1322436
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, bylaws, fund-filing
TL;DR
Eaton Vance fund changed its bylaws/articles. Effective Oct 10.
AI Summary
On October 10, 2024, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund filed an 8-K 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 as of October 10, 2024.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a potential shift in the fund's operational framework or legal structure, which could impact its investment strategy or shareholder rights.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is procedural and does not indicate immediate financial distress or significant operational disruption.
Key Numbers
- 811-21735 — SEC File Number (Identifies the fund's registration with the SEC.)
Key Players & Entities
- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (company) — Registrant
- October 10, 2024 (date) — Effective date of change
- Massachusetts (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
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 a potential change in fiscal year as a possible reason for the 8-K filing, but does not confirm it.
What is the effective date of these changes?
The earliest event reported is dated October 10, 2024, and the date as of which the change is reported is also October 10, 2024.
Where is the principal executive office of the fund located?
The principal executive offices are located at One Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109.
What is the fund's IRS Employer Identification Number?
The fund's IRS Employer Identification Number is 20-2787471.
Filing Stats: 499 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.8 · Accepted 2024-10-10 16:08:12
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value ETV NYSE Indicate by chec
Filing Documents
- etv8k.htm (8-K) — 14KB
- exhibit503_ex99z503.htm (EX-5.03) — 4KB
- 0000940394-24-000990.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-MANAGED BUY-WRITE OPPORTUNITIES FUND By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh Name: Deidre E. Walsh Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Date: October 10, 2024