Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund Appoints New Chairperson

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On August 28, 2025, the Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund, a registered investment company, filed a Current Report (Form 8-K) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announcing the appointment of Scott E. Wennerholm as the new Chairperson of the Board, effective August 27, 2025. Wennerholm replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who served as acting Chairperson after the passing of the former Chairperson on August 9, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scott E. Wennerholm was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Board of the Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund for a term of 4 years, effective August 27, 2025.
  • Susan J. Sutherland served as acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025, following the passing of the former Chairperson.
  • The appointment was made through a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees, as stated in the Form 8-K filing.
  • The Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund, a Massachusetts-based investment company, is listed on the NYSE American LLC under the ticker symbol EIM.
  • The registrant is not an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Statistics:

  • 4 years: The term of appointment for Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board.
  • August 27, 2025: The effective date of the appointment of Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson.
  • August 9, 2025: The date on which the former Chairperson passed away.
  • 811-21142: The Commission File Number of the Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund.
  • 54-2064459: The IRS Employer Identification Number for the Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund.
  • (617) 482-8260: The registrant's telephone number, including area code.

Sources:

  • United States Securities and Exchange Commission. (August 28, 2025). FORM 8-K.
  • Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund. (n.d.). About Us.