Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (NYSE: EFT) appoints new Board Chair

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust reported a Board leadership change. Effective August 27, 2025, the Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a 4-year term. He replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who had been serving as acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025, following the passing of the prior Chairperson. This update reflects a formalization of the Board’s leadership structure rather than a change to the trust’s investment strategy or operations.

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 FLOATING-RATE INCOME TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21574 (Commission File Number)	56-2459786 (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	EFT	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 FLOATING-RATE INCOME 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 Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) disclose?

The trust disclosed that, effective August 27, 2025, its Board of Trustees appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a 4-year term.

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

Scott E. Wennerholm replaced Susan J. Sutherland, who had been acting Chairperson of the Board since August 9, 2025, following the passing of the former Chairperson.

How long is the Chairperson’s term at Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT)?

The Board appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson of the Board for a 4-year term.

Does this 8-K for Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) include financial results?

No. The 8-K focuses on an Other Events item describing a change in the Chairperson of the Board, not on financial performance.

When was the Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (EFT) 8-K filed?

The report is dated August 28, 2025, and describes an event effective August 27, 2025.

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

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