Board leadership change at Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate (NYSE: EFR)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust reported a change in its board leadership. Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a four-year term. He replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who had been acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025 following the passing of the former Chairperson. This reflects a move from interim to longer-term leadership at the board level.

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 28, 2025

EATON VANCE SENIOR FLOATING-RATE TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21411 (Commission File Number)	35-2216382 (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)

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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	EFR	NYSE

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).

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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

Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the registrant (the “Board”) appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a term of 4 years, replacing Susan J. Sutherland, who has served as acting Chairperson of the Board since August 9, 2025 following the passing of the former Chairperson of the Board.

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 SENIOR FLOATING-RATE TRUST

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 28, 2025

FAQ

What board change did Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (EFR) disclose?

The trust disclosed that its Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board, effective August 27, 2025.

Who is the new Chairperson of the Board at Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (EFR)?

Scott E. Wennerholm has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust.

How long is the new Chairperson’s term at Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (EFR)?

Scott E. Wennerholm was appointed as Chairperson of the Board for a four-year term.

Who did Scott E. Wennerholm replace as Chairperson at Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (EFR)?

He replaced Susan J. Sutherland, who had been serving as acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025.

Why was there an acting Chairperson at Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (EFR)?

Susan J. Sutherland became acting Chairperson on August 9, 2025, following the passing of the former Chairperson of the Board.

What is the trading symbol and exchange for Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust?

The trust’s common shares of beneficial interest trade under the symbol EFR on the NYSE.