On October 8, 2020, Eaton Vance Corp. (Eaton Vance) and Morgan Stanley announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Morgan Stanley will acquire Eaton Vance and its affiliates, including Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors. Eaton Vance’s Board of Directors and Voting Trustees believe this acquisition is in the best interests of our clients, business partners and employees.
Morgan Stanley and Eaton Vance expect the transaction to be completed no later than early in the second quarter. Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of necessary regulatory approvals and client consents, the transaction could take place as soon as March 1, 2021.
Why you should vote
Fund shareholders are being asked to vote to approve new investment advisory agreements and, where applicable, new investment sub-advisory agreements. Your vote is important because the acquisition may cause each Fund’s existing investment advisory and, where applicable, investment sub-advisory agreement to terminate. The Funds’ investment objectives, investment strategies, portfolio managers and brands are expected to remain the same upon closing of the transaction.
How to vote
Voting is easy and shareholders may vote online, by phone, by mail, or at the shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on your proxy card or voting instruction form to vote. Below are voting links for more detailed voting steps.
Eaton Vance Closed-End Fund Proxy Information and Voting Links
Eaton Vance Closed-End Fund Information1
- Eaton Vance Closed-End Fund Press Release
- Eaton Vance Closed-End Fund Proxy Statement (for Funds other than EFT, EVY, EFR and EVF)
If you have any questions or would like additional information please call 800-622-1569. To vote over the phone, refer to the phone number located on your proxy card.
If you have any questions or would like additional information please call (866) 416-0552. To vote over the phone, refer to the phone number located on your proxy card.
Eaton Vance Closed-End Fund Online Voting Options
Option 1: If you receive account statements from the funds’ transfer agent, AST, and the control number on your proxy card has 12 digits: CLICK HERE TO VOTE ONLINE
Option 2: If you hold shares of a fund through an intermediary and the control number on your voting instruction card has 16 digits: CLICK HERE TO VOTE ONLINE
Eaton Vance Open-End Fund Proxy Information and Voting Links
Eaton Vance Open-End Fund Information
If you have any questions or would like additional information please call 866-864-3926. To vote over the phone, refer to the phone number located on your proxy card.
Eaton Vance Open-End Fund Online Voting Options
Option 1: If you receive account statements directly from the fund, and/or the control number on your proxy card has 14 digits:
CLICK HERE TO VOTE ONLINE
Option 2: If you hold shares of a fund through an intermediary and the control number on your voting instruction card has 16 digits: CLICK HERE TO VOTE ONLINE
1 Relates to each of the closed-end funds sponsored by Eaton Vance except Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (EFF).
PLEASE READ YOUR OPEN-END FUND’S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. EACH FUND MAILED ITS DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS AS OF THE RELEVANT RECORD DATE. EACH FUND’S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELATED MATERIALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE, ON THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S WEBSITE.
