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The news page for Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (EVM) provides coverage of official announcements and market-related developments tied to this municipal bond fund. EVM is an asset management vehicle in the financial services sector, and its news flow often reflects governance decisions, shareholder actions, and changes affecting its exchange-listed common shares of beneficial interest.
One key theme in EVM-related news is shareholder engagement. A notable example is the announcement that Saba Capital Management, L.P., identified as the largest shareholder of Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund and another Eaton Vance fund, entered into standstill agreements with Eaton Vance Management. This news item explains that, under these agreements, Eaton Vance Management recommended to each fund’s Board that the Boards approve, subject to shareholder approval, the liquidation and termination of each fund. The same report notes that Saba agreed to withdraw previously submitted proposals and trustee nominations and to abide by standstill provisions and voting commitments.
In addition to shareholder-related developments, EVM news can reflect governance changes at the Board of Trustees level. Form 8-K filings, which may be referenced in news coverage, describe events such as the unexpected passing of the Chairperson of the Board, the appointment of an acting Chairperson, subsequent Board size adjustments, and the later appointment of a new Chairperson for a defined term.
By following EVM news, readers can monitor how Board decisions, large shareholder agreements, and regulatory disclosures shape the fund’s path, including proposals for liquidation and termination and the status of its exchange listing. This page aggregates such updates so that investors and observers can review the fund’s historical and ongoing corporate and regulatory events in one place.
Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: EVM) and Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: ENX) announced shareholders have approved the liquidation and termination of both funds at their Annual Meeting on September 23, 2025.
The funds will begin liquidating their portfolios with the final trading day expected on October 24, 2025. A primary distribution of liquidation proceeds is planned for October 27, 2025, with the possibility of additional distributions. The funds will cease normal investment activities and trading on NYSE American LLC, focusing solely on winding down operations.
Shareholders also elected three Class II Trustee nominees: Cynthia E. Frost, Nancy Wiser Stefani, and Scott E. Wennerholm, who will oversee the liquidation process.
Saba Capital Management, the largest shareholder of Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE: EVM) and Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE: ENX), has reached standstill agreements with Eaton Vance Management. Under these agreements, Eaton Vance Management will recommend to each Fund's Board the liquidation and termination of both funds, subject to shareholder approval.
As part of the agreement, Saba Capital will withdraw its previously submitted proposals and trustee nominations for the Funds' 2025 annual meetings. The agreements include standard standstill provisions and voting commitments.
Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: EVM) and Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: ENX) have announced plans for liquidation and termination. The proposal requires shareholder approval at the 2025 Annual Meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025.
The Boards of Trustees and Eaton Vance Management have determined the liquidation is in the best interests of the Funds and shareholders. Notably, Saba Capital Management, a major shareholder, has agreed to withdraw its shareholder proposals and support the liquidation through standstill agreements.
Shareholders of record as of July 14, 2025, will receive proxy materials containing detailed information about the proposed liquidation.