Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (EVG) covers the reporting period of August 28, 2025. The registrant is a Massachusetts corporation trading on the NYSE. The filing addresses corporate governance changes under Item 8.01 (Other Events).
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on a Board of Trustees appointment and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is a leadership transition within the Board of Trustees:
- Effective Date: August 27, 2025.
- Appointment: Scott E. Wennerholm was appointed Chairperson of the Board for a four-year term.
- Predecessor: He replaces Susan J. Sutherland, who served as acting Chairperson since August 9, 2025, following the passing of the former Chairperson.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is limited to the announcement of the Board appointment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of Scott E. Wennerholm's appointment as Chairperson (August 27, 2025).
- Confirm the duration of the new Chairperson's term (4 years).
- Note the recent succession timeline: Former Chairperson passed away prior to August 9, 2025; Susan J. Sutherland served as acting Chairperson for approximately 18 days before the permanent appointment.
- Confirm that no financial results or operational metrics were disclosed in this specific filing.