Evotec (EVT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 7, 2024, at the principal office in Boston, MA, for five Eaton Vance funds.

• Main agenda is the election of Class III Trustees for each fund, with specific nominees listed for each.

• Record date for voting eligibility is May 28, 2024; proxy materials are available online.

• 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; each fund votes separately, and votes are not aggregated.

• Nominees for each fund are current Trustees, and the Board recommends voting FOR all nominees.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2025 Annual Meeting must be received by February 24, 2025, for inclusion.

• Other business may be considered if properly presented at the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Each Board consists of ten noninterested Trustees, all serving staggered three-year terms.

• Trustees are selected based on experience, diversity of skills, and ability to contribute to effective oversight.

• The Board has six standing committees: Audit, Contract Review, Governance, Portfolio Management, Compliance Reports and Regulatory Matters, and Ad Hoc for Closed-End Fund Matters.

• Trustees are compensated via annual retainers and committee service fees, with the option to defer compensation.