Board chair death prompts leadership shift at Eaton Vance (NYSE: EVG)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund reported a change in its board leadership following the unexpected passing of Board Chairperson Mark R. Fetting on August 9, 2025. Susan J. Sutherland is now serving as acting Chairperson of the Board. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, reflecting this vacancy and updating the fund’s governance structure.

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 SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21563 (Commission File Number)	20-2135837 (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	EVG	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 SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 14, 2025

FAQ

What did Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG) disclose in this 8-K filing?

The fund disclosed that its Board Chairperson, Mark R. Fetting, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025, and that it has implemented interim leadership and board size changes.

Who was Mark R. Fetting at Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG)?

Mark R. Fetting served as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund before his unexpected passing on August 9, 2025.

Who is serving as acting Chairperson for Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG)?

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

How did the board composition of Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG) change?

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

Does this EVG filing discuss any financial results or transactions?

The filing focuses on governance changes related to board leadership and size and does not describe financial results or major transactions.

What stock exchange lists Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG)?

The fund’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01, trade under the symbol EVG on the NYSE.