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Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Announces Leadership Change

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The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund recently experienced a significant leadership change following the unexpected passing of Chairperson of the Board, Mark R. Fetting, on August 9, 2025. Fetting's passing led to a reorganization of the Board, resulting in a reduction of its size from ten to nine members, effective August 12, 2025. Susan J. Sutherland has taken on the role of acting Chairperson, ensuring a smooth transition in the absence of Fetting. This change has been publicly disclosed through a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund has undergone a significant leadership change following the unexpected passing of Chairperson of the Board, Mark R. Fetting, on August 9, 2025.
  • The Board of Trustees has reduced its size from ten to nine members, effective August 12, 2025.
  • Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board.
  • The change has been disclosed through a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2025.
  • Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Deidre E. Walsh, signed the report on behalf of the registrant.
  • The fund does not have plans to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards.

Statistics:

  • August 9, 2025: Date of Mark R. Fetting's passing.
  • August 12, 2025: Effective date of the Board's decision to reduce its size from ten to nine members.
  • August 14, 2025: Date of the Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • 9 members: New size of the Board of Trustees.
  • 10 members: Original size of the Board of Trustees.

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, filed on August 14, 2025.

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