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Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend (NYSE: ETO) appoints new Board Chair

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Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund 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 acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025 following the passing of the former Chairperson of the Board.

This change reflects a transition from interim to longer-term Board leadership for the fund, while maintaining continuity at the trustee level.

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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 TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Massachusetts

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

811-21519

(Commission File Number)

34-1982599

(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:

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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 ETO 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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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 TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND

 

 

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 Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (ETO) disclose?

The fund 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 of the Board at ETO?

Scott E. Wennerholm replaced Susan J. Sutherland, who had served as acting Chairperson of the Board since August 9, 2025.

Why was there an acting Chairperson at Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund?

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

How long is the new Chairperson’s term at Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund?

The Board appointed Scott E. Wennerholm as Chairperson for a 4-year term beginning August 27, 2025.

What SEC form did ETO use to report the change in Board Chairperson?

The change in Board leadership was reported on a Form 8-K under the item titled Other Events.

Who signed the report for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund?

The report was signed by Deidre E. Walsh, Vice President & Chief Legal Officer of the fund.

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