Eaton Vance California Muni Bond (NYSE: EVM) names acting chair after death

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund reports the unexpected passing of its Board Chairperson, Mark R. Fetting, on August 9, 2025. Susan J. Sutherland is now serving as acting Chairperson of the Board, providing interim leadership. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, aligning its composition with the current number of trustees.

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Fund discloses chair’s death, names acting chair, trims board size.

The fund announces that Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. In response, Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson, which maintains a defined leadership role at the board level during the transition.

Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members. This change brings the number of seats in line with the current trustees and avoids a vacant position. The filing does not discuss any broader strategic or financial effects, so the development is primarily a governance and oversight update.

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 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21147 (Commission File Number)	54-2064463 (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	EVM	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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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 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 14, 2025 

FAQ

What event did Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (EVM) disclose?

The fund disclosed that Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025.

Who is now leading the Board of Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (EVM)?

Susan J. Sutherland is serving as the acting Chairperson of the Board, taking on the leadership role following Mark R. Fetting’s passing.

Did Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund change the size of its Board?

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

Does the 8-K filing for EVM describe any financial impacts or transactions?

No financial transactions or earnings data are described; the update focuses on Board leadership and board size changes following the Chairperson’s death.

What securities of Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund are listed and under what symbol?

The fund’s Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value, are listed on NYSE American LLC under the trading symbol EVM.