Evotec (EVT) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026, at the principal office in Boston, MA, for five Eaton Vance funds.

• Main agenda is the election of Class II Trustees for each fund, with voting by shareholders of record as of June 2, 2026.

• Proxy materials, including the proxy statement and shareholder reports, are available online and by request.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy even if not attending in person; proxies are revocable.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of Trustees is the sole proposal, with specific nominees for each fund and share class.

• Shareholders may also act on any other matters properly brought before the meeting.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be submitted by February 23, 2027, for inclusion.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Each fund's board consists of nine noninterested Trustees, divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms.

• Trustees have diverse backgrounds in investment management, academia, and corporate governance.

• Board committees include Audit, Contract Review, Governance, Portfolio Management, Compliance, and Closed-End Fund Committees.

• Board and committee meetings are held regularly, with all Trustees attending at least 75% of meetings in 2025.

• Governance Committee considers diversity and overall board composition in nominating Trustees.