Eaton Vance closed-end funds exempt Control Share Acquisitions after MA court ruling

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund

MA Superior Court ruled that Control Share By-Law violates Section 18(i) of the 1940 Act.
Board voted to exempt all prior and new purchases from Control Share By-Law until further notice.
Litigation with Saba Capital Master Fund ongoing; four funds (EVF, EFR, EFT, EVV) are parties.
Exemption applies to 23 Eaton Vance closed-end funds including EVG, EOI, EOS, EVV, and others.
Board will monitor legal developments and may take further actions as appropriate.

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