Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is filed by the Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: ETJ), a Massachusetts-domiciled closed-end fund. The report covers events occurring on August 9, 2025, with the filing date of August 14, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event disclosure and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Board Leadership Change: Mr. Mark R. Fetting, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2025.
- Interim Leadership: Ms. Susan J. Sutherland is serving as the acting Chairperson of the Board.
- Board Composition: Effective August 12, 2025, the Board size was reduced from ten to nine members.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, financial outlook, or discussion of market risks. The primary focus is the administrative transition of the Board of Trustees following the death of the Chairperson.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the appointment timeline for a permanent Chairperson to replace Mr. Fetting.
- Verify if the reduction in Board size impacts the fund's governance structure or committee compositions.
- Monitor future filings for any changes in investment strategy or management resulting from the leadership transition.