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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.
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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
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A message from Eaton Vance Chairman and CEO, Thomas E. Faust Jr.
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ICON PLACEHOLDER
Proxy 101 and Frequently Asked questions |
ICON PLACEHOLDER
Morgan Stanley Acquisition Press Release
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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. | |
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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.
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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
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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
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Separately Managed Account (SMA) Consent Information
If you are an owner of separate accounts and/or certain private funds managed by Eaton Vance Management, Parametric, Calvert and Atlanta Capital you may be sent consent letters to permit the management of your 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.
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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.