Eaton Vance (NYSE: EVT) names acting chair after board leader’s death

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Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund reported that its Board Chairperson, Mr. Mark R. Fetting, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is now serving as acting Chairperson of the Board, providing interim leadership for the fund’s governing body. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, reflecting this change in composition. The filing does not discuss any changes to the fund’s operations or investment strategy, focusing solely on this governance update.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

1 item

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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FAQ

What governance change did Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) report?

The fund reported that its Board Chairperson, Mr. Mark R. Fetting, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025, and that the Board size was reduced from ten to nine members effective August 12, 2025.

Who is currently leading the Board of Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT)?

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

How did the Board size change at Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT)?

Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, reflecting the change after the passing of the prior Chairperson.

Does this 8-K for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) mention any changes to investment strategy?

No, the disclosure focuses on the Board Chairperson’s passing, the appointment of an acting Chairperson, and the reduction in Board size.

What type of SEC filing did Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT) submit for this event?

The fund submitted a Form 8-K under the section titled Item 8.01 Other Events to report the Board Chairperson’s passing and related Board changes.

Who signed the report for Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (EVT)?

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

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21400 (Commission File Number)	54-2120233 (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	EVT	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).

Emerging growth company □

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 TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

By: /s/ Deidre E. Walsh

Name: Deidre E. Walsh

Title: Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Date:   August 14, 2025