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BOSTON, January 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE American: EIM) (the "Fund") announced today the extension of the Fund’s cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for up to 5% of its outstanding common shares at a price per share equal to 98% of its net asset value ("NAV") per share, determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the day the Tender Offer expires. The Tender Offer, which was previously scheduled to expire on January 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, will be extended to January 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Also, shareholders may withdraw tendered shares at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 10, 2025.
The Fund has extended the Tender Offer in light of the recent executive order providing for the closure of federal agencies and offices on January 9, 2025 and the related closure of NYSE Group markets on that date.
The information agent for the Tender Offer is EQ Fund Solutions, LLC. Any questions with regard to the Tender Offer may be directed to the information agent toll-free at 1-877-732-3614.
About the Fund
Except for sales of shares pursuant to a tender offer, common shares of the Fund are available for purchase or sale only through secondary market trading at their current market price. Shares of closed-end funds (such as the Fund) often trade at a discount from their NAV. The market price of Fund shares may vary from NAV based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors’ expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund’s investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors’ confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. Fund shares are not FDIC-insured and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank. The Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing in the Fund, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund’s investment objective, strategies, risks, charges and expenses.
Eaton Vance is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley.
About Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.6 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2024. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.