Evotec (EVT) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025, at the principal office in Boston, MA, for five Eaton Vance closed-end funds.

• Main agenda is the election of Class I Trustees for each fund, with all nominees currently serving and recommended for re-election.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy, with detailed instructions provided for both record holders and those holding shares through intermediaries.

• Proxy materials, including the notice, statement, and reports, are available online for shareholder review.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of Trustees is the sole proposal, with specific nominees listed for each fund and voting classes.

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

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be received by February 23, 2026, for inclusion under Rule 14a-8.

Board of directors and corporate governance

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

• Trustees bring diverse backgrounds in investment management, finance, and governance, with detailed biographies and directorships disclosed.

• Board committees include Audit, Contract Review, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Closed-End Fund, and Governance, each with defined responsibilities.

• Board and committee meetings are held regularly, with high attendance and active participation.

• Board considers diversity in skills and backgrounds when evaluating candidates, with six of ten Trustees contributing gender and/or racial diversity.