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Board chair dies at Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (NYSE: EVF)

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Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust reported the unexpected passing of its Board Chairperson, Mr. Mark R. Fetting, on August 9, 2025. He had been serving as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, which oversees the closed-end fund.

Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is now serving as acting Chairperson of the Board, providing immediate leadership continuity. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, formally reflecting the vacancy created by Mr. Fetting’s death.

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  • The unexpected passing of Board Chairperson Mark R. Fetting on August 9, 2025 removes an experienced governance leader and may introduce short-term leadership uncertainty.

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Unexpected loss of the board chair introduces near-term governance uncertainty.

The trust discloses that Board Chairperson Mark R. Fetting unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. As chair of the Board of Trustees, he played a central role in overseeing the fund’s management and setting its governance agenda, so his death is a meaningful leadership change even though it does not directly alter the fund’s portfolio or finances.

The Board has appointed Susan J. Sutherland as acting Chairperson and reduced its size from ten to nine members effective August 12, 2025. This signals continuity in board operations, but longer-term leadership structure and any potential successor decisions would be addressed through future board actions and disclosures.

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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 9, 2025

EATON VANCE SENIOR INCOME TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Massachusetts

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

811-09013

(Commission File Number)

04-3435040

(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 EVF 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

 

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 SENIOR INCOME TRUST

 

 

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

 

Date:   August 14, 2025

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) report in this 8-K filing?

The trust reported that its Board Chairperson, Mark R. Fetting, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025, and outlined resulting changes to board leadership and size.

Who is currently leading the board of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF)?

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

How did the board structure of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) change?

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

Does this 8-K for Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) discuss any financial results?

No, the disclosure focuses on governance and board changes related to the unexpected passing of the Board Chairperson, not on financial performance.

What is the trading symbol and exchange for Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust?

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust’s common shares of beneficial interest trade under the symbol EVF on the NYSE.