Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE: EIM) details board chair change and size reduction

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund reported a leadership change on its Board of Trustees. Mr. Mark R. Fetting, who had been serving as Chairperson of the Board, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is now serving as acting Chairperson of the Board. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board also reduced its size from ten to nine members, reflecting this change in composition.

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 MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21142 (Commission File Number)	54-2064459 (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	EIM	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).

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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

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 MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 14, 2025

FAQ

What board change did Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (EIM) disclose in this 8-K?

The fund disclosed that Mr. Mark R. Fetting, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025, and that Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson.

How did the size of Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund’s (EIM) Board change?

Effective August 12, 2025, the Board of Trustees was reduced from ten to nine members.

Who is currently acting as Chairperson of the Board for Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (EIM)?

Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.

What event triggered this Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (EIM) 8-K filing?

The filing was triggered by the unexpected passing of Mr. Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, on August 9, 2025.

Does this 8-K from Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (EIM) discuss financial results or earnings?

No, this 8-K focuses on an "Other Events" item related to Board leadership and size, not on financial results or earnings.