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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Reference Number:
Re: Your investment in one or more Eaton Vance Funds
Dear Shareholder:
We have been trying to get in touch with you regarding a very important matter pertaining to your investment in the Eaton Vance Funds. This matter relates to an important operating initiative for the Funds which requires your response.
It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call will only take a few moments of your time.
Please contact us toll-free at 1-866-963-6125 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST on Saturday. Please respond as soon as possible. At the time of the call, please use the Reference Number listed above.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT – PLEASE VOTE NOW!
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals to approve new investment advisory agreements and, where applicable, new investment sub-advisory agreements with respect to your Funds. Shareholders are being asked to vote to approve the new agreements.
This letter was sent because you held shares in one or more Eaton Vance funds as of the record date, December 11, 2020. To date, we have not received your vote.
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!
YOUR FUND BOARD(S) UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE "FOR" THE PROPOSALS
VOTING NOW
HELPS MINIMIZE PROXY COSTS,
HELPS AVOID UNNECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS AND
ELIMINATES PHONE CALLS TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Please vote using one of these options:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website or scan the QR code shown on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number located in the box and follow the on-screen instructions.
| 2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the toll-free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number located in the box and follow the recorded instructions.
| 3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the proxy card and then return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The proxy materials we sent contain important information regarding proposals you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully. If you have questions regarding the proposals, or need assistance with voting, please call Computershare Fund Services, the funds’ proxy solicitor, toll free at 1-866-864-3926.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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This is Tom Faust, Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Vance and a Trustee of the Eaton Vance and Parametric Mutual Funds. I hope this call finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe.
We need your help.
At a meeting on February 18, Fund shareholders will be asked to act upon their Trustees’ recommendation to approve new investment advisory agreements in connection with the proposed acquisition of Eaton Vance by Morgan Stanley. By combining the investment capabilities and resources of Eaton Vance and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, we seek to better serve Fund shareholders and our other clients.
To date, we have not yet received your vote. By voting today, you help ensure that the proposals relating to your Fund can be acted upon at the upcoming meeting. To vote, please call 866-864-3926. That’s 866-864-3926. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote Monday through Friday until 11 pm Eastern and Saturday until 6 pm.
Thank you for your assistance in this important matter.
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Level One Script:
This is Tom Faust, Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Vance and a Trustee of the Eaton Vance and Parametric Mutual Funds. I hope this call finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe.
You should have recently received proxy materials requesting your vote to support the Trustees’ recommendation to approve new investment advisory agreements in connection with the proposed acquisition of Eaton Vance by Morgan Stanley. By combining the investment capabilities and resources of Eaton Vance and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, we seek to better serve Fund shareholders and our other clients.
To date, we have not yet received your vote. By voting today, you help ensure that the proposals relating to your Fund are acted upon in a timely manner.
To vote, please call 866-864-3926. That’s 866-864-3926. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote Monday through Friday until 11 pm Eastern and Saturday until 6 pm.
Thank you for your assistance in this important matter.
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Level Two Script:
This is Tom Faust, Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Vance and a Trustee of the Eaton Vance and Parametric Mutual Funds. I hope this call finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe.
At a meeting on February 18, Fund shareholders will be asked to act upon the Trustees’ recommendation to approve new investment advisory agreements in connection with the proposed acquisition of Eaton Vance by Morgan Stanley. By combining the investment capabilities and resources of Eaton Vance and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, we seek to better serve Fund shareholders and our other clients.
To date, we have not yet received your vote. By voting today, you help ensure that the proposals relating to your Fund can be acted upon at the upcoming meeting.
To vote, please call 866-864-3926. That’s 866-864-3926. A proxy specialist will be happy to take your vote Monday through Friday until 11 pm Eastern and Saturday until 6 pm.
Thank you for your assistance in this important matter.
