SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Eaton Vance Investment Trust
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or
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EATON VANCE STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUNDS
TELEPHONE SCRIPT
Introduction
Hello, my name is __________. I'm calling from DF King & Co., Inc., on behalf of
your investment in [applicable fund name]. May I please speak with __________?
(If shares are registered jointly, ask to speak with one of the shareholders; if
shares are registered in the form of an entity, ask to speak with someone
authorized to vote the shares).
The Fund mailed you proxy material concerning the upcoming special meeting of
shareholders, which is scheduled for February 20, 2004. I am calling to find out
if you have received these materials. Do you have a moment?
Have you received the proxy materials in the mail?
If not, then help the shareholder obtain the material he requires. If a
NOBO, he/she should contact his/her broker. If registered, we will send the
materials directly. In either case, make sure the address is correct, make
any necessary corrections, and code the disposition as "14" or "15".
Are you familiar with the proposals? Do you have any questions?
Take time to answer all questions carefully. Do not give advice. Remind the
shareholder that his/her Board of Trustees has recommended that he/she vote
in favor of the proposal. Most questions can be addressed by referring to
the proxy statement and reading the appropriate sections.
At your earliest convenience, please vote by signing and dating the proxy card
you received, and returning it in the envelope provided. If you like, I can
record your vote over the telephone right now. Okay?
Allow the person to give you a response. If the person says he/she has
already sent in the proxy, do not ask how he/she voted.
Here is how we will proceed. I will record this phone call. I will ask you for
your name, (if shares are registered to an entity, ask for his/her title and
confirm that he/she is authorized to direct the voting of [applicable fund name]
shares), your address and the last 4 digits of your social security number (or
Tax Identification Number if shares are registered to an entity). Finally, I
will ask how many shares you own (answer optional) and confirm that you have
received the proxy materials. Then I will take your vote. Within 72 hours, you
will be mailed a letter confirming your vote, which will tell you how to make
any changes you wish. Are you ready?
Begin the Vote
At this time, I'll begin recording the call. First, I'll reintroduce myself. My
name is __________, calling from DF King & Co. on behalf of [applicable fund
name]. Today's date is __________ and the time is __________.
May I please have your full name? (If shareholder is an entity, ask for his/her
title? Also ask him/her to confirm that he/she is authorized to direct the
voting of [applicable fund name] shares?)
May I please have your address?
May I have the last 4 digits of your social security number? (If shareholder is
an entity, ask for the last 4 digits of the entity's Tax Identification Number.)
Input the last 4 digits of the SSN/TIN. You may not proceed without this
information. If the shareholder refuses to give this information, explain
that it is for security purposes only, to assure that only the proper
person can vote his/her shares. However, if the shareholder continues to
resist, you have no choice but to politely end the call.
Have you received the proxy materials?
Actual Voting
Your Board of Trustees is asking you to consider a proposal which they have
studied carefully. They recommend that you vote in favor of the proposal. Would
you like to vote in favor of the proposal as recommended by your Board?
If you are required to read the proposal, end by saying, "Your Board
recommends that you vote in favor. How would you like to vote?" The valid
responses are:
F = For proposal.
A = Against proposal.
B = Abstain.
Closing
I have recorded your vote. You have voted __________. Is that correct? As your
voting agent I will execute a written proxy in accordance with your instructions
and forward it onto the Fund.
In the next 72 hours, we will mail you a letter by first class mail confirming
your vote. If you wish to change your vote for any reason, please call us at the
phone number listed in the letter. Thank you for your time.
EATON VANCE STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUNDS
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Answering Machine Message
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Hello, this is _______ calling on behalf of [applicable fund name]. You should
have received material in the mail concerning the Special Meeting of
Shareholders scheduled to be held on February 20, 2004.
At your earliest convenience, please sign, date, and return the proxy card in
the envelope provided. If you have any questions, need proxy material or would
like to vote by telephone, please call 1-800-714-3305.
Thank you for your consideration.