0000940394-20-001549.txt : 20201204 0000940394-20-001549.hdr.sgml : 20201204 20201204131217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000940394-20-001549 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20201204 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20201204 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20201204 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001177161 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21147 FILM NUMBER: 201369444 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174828260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE INSURED CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020708 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001074540 IRS NUMBER: 046880058 FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09141 FILM NUMBER: 201369429 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001074692 IRS NUMBER: 046880057 FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-09157 FILM NUMBER: 201369422 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001176984 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21142 FILM NUMBER: 201369428 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174828260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE INSURED MUNICIPAL BOND FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020702 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001177162 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21148 FILM NUMBER: 201369432 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 6174828260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE INSURED NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020708 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE LTD DURATION INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001222922 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21323 FILM NUMBER: 201369427 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE LIMITED DURATION INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030313 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE TAX ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001253327 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21400 FILM NUMBER: 201369437 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE TAX ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND INCOME FUND CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001270523 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21470 FILM NUMBER: 201369440 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001281926 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21519 FILM NUMBER: 201369441 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE TAX ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUN DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040226 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001287498 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21563 FILM NUMBER: 201369434 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EATON VANCE LOW DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040416 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001300391 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21614 FILM NUMBER: 201369423 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001308335 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21670 FILM NUMBER: 201369424 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001308927 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21676 FILM NUMBER: 201369435 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed BuyWrite Income Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041117 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001322436 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21735 FILM NUMBER: 201369438 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001322435 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21745 FILM NUMBER: 201369442 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001340736 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-21832 FILM NUMBER: 201369436 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Premium & Dividend Income Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Premium & Income Opportunities Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20051005 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001379438 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 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000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22269 FILM NUMBER: 201369431 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance National Municipal Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090126 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Strategy Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001480999 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22380 FILM NUMBER: 201369443 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-482-8260 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond & Option Strategies Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20100503 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Return Strategies Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20100428 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Absolute Return Fund DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20100114 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001563696 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-22777 FILM NUMBER: 201369430 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 BUSINESS PHONE: 800-225-6265 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO INTERNATIONAL PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance Municipal Income Term Trust DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121205 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Eaton Vance High Income 2021 Target Term Trust CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001665817 IRS NUMBER: 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Video Script

 

Tom Faust:

 

This is Tom Faust, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Vance.

 

As you may be aware, Eaton Vance has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Morgan Stanley, one of the world’s leading financial services firms. In connection with the proposed transaction, shareholders of each of the Eaton Vance, Parametric and Calvert mutual funds and closed-end funds are being asked to approve new investment advisory agreements. Approval will provide continuity of the Funds’ investment programs and help ensure that Fund operations continue uninterrupted after the close of the transaction.

 

Fund shareholders will soon receive proxy materials for shareholder meetings to consider the new agreements. The Funds’ Boards of Trustees have carefully considered all the proposals, and unanimously recommend that shareholders vote FOR each proposal.

 

In addition, owners of separate accounts and certain private funds managed by Eaton Vance Management, Parametric, Calvert and Atlanta Capital may be sent consent letters to permit the management of their investment strategies to continue uninterrupted following the close of the transaction. Depending on the terms of the individual investment management agreement, client consents may be required to be in writing.

 

Eaton Vance and Morgan Stanley share a deep commitment to putting the interests of our clients first. We believe our proposed combination does just that. Eaton Vance and Morgan Stanley Investment Management will together create one of the world’s largest and most important global asset managers, with approximately $1.2 trillion of assets under management and expertise spanning the global capital markets. Bringing Eaton Vance and Morgan Stanley Investment Management together creates a uniquely powerful set of investment solutions to serve both institutional and individual clients in the U.S. and internationally.

 

We encourage our Fund shareholders and separate account clients to read the proxy and consent materials carefully, and to vote in favor of the proposals by following the instructions provided.

 

Thank you for your support in this important matter.

 
 

 

 

We need your vote

 

Eaton Vance is being acquired by Morgan Stanley. Fund shareholders are being asked to approve new investment advisory agreements and, where applicable, new investment sub-advisory agreements to help ensure that the Funds continue to operate without interruption.

 

HOW TO VOTE

 

 

On October 8, 2020, Eaton Vance Corp. (Eaton Vance) and Morgan Stanley announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement under which Morgan Stanley will acquire Eaton Vance and its affiliates. Eaton Vance’s Board of Directors and Voting Trustees believe this acquisition is in the best interests of our clients, business partners and employees.

About the acquisition

 

·         Creates a $1.2 trillion global asset manager with complementary investment capabilities and distribution strengths

·         Expands breadth and depth of investment strategies, enhancing our commitment to providing world-class client solutions

·         Provides additional market opportunities for our investment teams in the U.S. and internationally

 

 

 

A message from Eaton Vance Chairman and CEO, Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

ICON PLACEHOLDER

 

Morgan Stanley Acquisition Press Release

 

 

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.

 
 

 

Closed-End Fund Proxy Information and Voting Links

 

Closed-End Fund Information1

 

CLOSED-END FUND PRESS RELEASE

 

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.

 

CLOSED-END FUND PROXY STATEMENT (FOR EFT, EVY, EFR AND EVF) 

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.

 

 

Closed-End Fund 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

 

 

1Relates to each of the closed-end funds sponsored by Eaton Vance except Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (EFF).

PLEASE READ YOUR FUND’S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. EACH FUND WILL MAIL ITS DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS AS OF THE RELEVANT RECORD DATE. EACH FUND’S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELATED MATERIALS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE, ON THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S WEBSITE.