Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust Appoints New Chairperson

The Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust has undergone a leadership change with the appointment of Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board, effective August 27, 2025. Wennerholm replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who served as acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025, following the passing of the former Chairperson. This change comes as part of a routine Board transition.

Key Takeaways:

• Scott E. Wennerholm has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Board of the Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust, effective August 27, 2025.
• Wennerholm succeeds Susan J. Sutherland, who served as acting Chairperson since the passing of the former Chairperson on August 9, 2025.
• The appointment marks a routine change in leadership for the Board.
• The change is reported in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as filed in the registrant's Form 8-K (Current Report) on August 28, 2025.
• Deidre E. Walsh, Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, has authorized the filing of the report on behalf of the registrant on August 28, 2025.

Statistics:

• The Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust has a 4-year term for Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board.
• Susan J. Sutherland served as acting Chairperson for 18 days, from August 9, 2025, to August 26, 2025.
• The Board has undergone a total of one leadership change since the start of 2025.
• The Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust has a total of 811-21574 as its Commission File Number.

Sources:

• United States Securities and Exchange Commission - Form 8-K (Current Report) (August 28, 2025)
• Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust - SEC Filing Form 8-K (Current Report) (August 28, 2025)