Board chair dies at Eaton Vance California Trust (NYSE: CEV) leadership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust reported that its Board chairperson, Mark R. Fetting, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. Susan J. Sutherland is now serving as acting Chairperson of the Board. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, reflecting the vacancy created by Mr. Fetting’s passing.

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• Unexpected loss of board chairperson: The sudden passing of Mark R. Fetting on August 9, 2025 removes an experienced Chairperson and creates near-term governance transition risk.

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Unexpected death of the board chair prompts interim leadership shift.

The trust disclosed that Board chairperson Mark R. Fetting unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. In response, Susan J. Sutherland has assumed the role of acting Chairperson of the Board. This represents an abrupt change in board leadership for the fund.

Effective August 12, 2025, the Board size was reduced from ten to nine members, aligning the formal board structure with the current number of trustees. The filing does not describe further governance changes, so the main implications center on leadership transition and continuity at the board level.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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FAQ

What did Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV) disclose in this 8-K?

The trust disclosed that its Board chairperson, Mark R. Fetting, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025, and that it has made related changes to board leadership and size.

Who is now leading the board of Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust (CEV)?

Susan J. Sutherland is serving as the acting Chairperson of the Board following the unexpected passing of Mark R. Fetting.

How did the board composition of CEV change after the chairperson’s death?

Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members to reflect the vacancy created by Mark R. Fetting’s passing.

Does this filing mention any changes to CEV’s investment strategy or financial results?

No, the disclosure focuses on board leadership and size changes following the passing of the Chairperson, without discussing investment strategy or financial performance.

What is the trading symbol and listing venue for Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust?

Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust’s common shares of beneficial interest trade under the symbol CEV on the NYSE American LLC.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2025

EATON VANCE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-09157 (Commission File Number)	04-6880057 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Post Office Square Boston, Massachusetts (Address of principal executive offices)		02109 (Zip Code)

(617) 482-8260
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

□ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

□ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

□ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

□ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Titles of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value	CEV	NYSE American LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company □

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected 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. □

Item 8.01 Other Events

Mr. Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the registrant (the “Board”), unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board. Effective as of August 12, 2025, the Board has reduced the size of the Board from ten to nine members.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EATON VANCE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 14, 2025