Eaton Vance Limited Duration Fund (NYSE: EVV) reports board chair death

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund reported a change in its board leadership following the unexpected passing of Mr. Mark R. Fetting, who served as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, on August 9, 2025. The fund states that Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board. Effective August 12, 2025, the Board reduced its size from ten to nine members, reflecting this change in composition. The filing focuses on governance developments rather than the fund’s portfolio or financial results.

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Filing reports the board chair’s death, an acting chair appointment, and a small board-size reduction.

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund discloses that longtime Board Chairperson Mark R. Fetting unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025. In response, the fund reports that Susan J. Sutherland is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board, which provides immediate continuity in board leadership.

The Board also decided that, effective August 12, 2025, its size will be reduced from ten to nine members. This appears to be an administrative adjustment to reflect the current number of trustees, rather than a broader restructuring. The disclosure centers on governance and leadership, without addressing changes to investment strategy, distribution policy, or operations.

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 LIMITED DURATION INCOME FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	811-21323 (Commission File Number)	58-2667470 (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	EVV	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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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 LIMITED DURATION 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 Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) disclose in this 8-K filing?

The fund disclosed the unexpected passing of its Board Chairperson, Mark R. Fetting, on August 9, 2025, the appointment of Susan J. Sutherland as acting Chairperson, and a reduction in the size of the Board from ten to nine members effective August 12, 2025.

Who is serving as acting Chairperson of the Board for Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV)?

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

How did the Board size change at Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV)?

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

When did former Board Chairperson Mark R. Fetting pass away according to the EVV filing?

The filing states that former Chairperson Mark R. Fetting unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2025.

On which exchange are Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) shares listed?

The fund’s common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, are listed on the NYSE American LLC under the trading symbol EVV.

What type of security does Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (EVV) have registered under Section 12(b)?

The fund has Common Shares of Beneficial Interest with a par value of $0.01 registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.