Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund Discloses Passing of Chairperson and Reduction in Board Size

Strategic Insights -

The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund has filed a FORM 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, disclosing the unexpected passing of Chairman Mark R. Fetting on August 9, 2025. As a result, Susan J. Sutherland has taken on the role of acting Chairperson of the Board. In addition, the Board has reduced its size from ten to nine members, effective August 12, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund has filed a FORM 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, disclosing the passing of Chairman Mark R. Fetting.
  • Susan J. Sutherland has taken on the role of acting Chairperson of the Board following the unexpected passing of Mr. Fetting on August 9, 2025.
  • The Board has reduced its size from ten to nine members, effective August 12, 2025.
  • The registrant has checked the box indicating that it is an emerging growth company under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933.
  • The registrant has done so electing not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Statistics:

  • Number of members reduced: 1
  • Date of unexpected passing: August 9, 2025
  • Date of reduction in Board size: August 12, 2025
  • Size of Board before reduction: 10 members
  • Size of Board after reduction: 9 members

Sources:

  • UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, FORM 8-K (Current Report), filed by EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND, Sec. 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, dated August 14, 2025.