• Live Feeds
    • Press Releases
    • Insider Trading
    • FDA Approvals
    • Analyst Ratings
    • Insider Trading
    • SEC filings
    • Market insights
  • Analyst Ratings
  • Alerts
  • Subscriptions
  • Settings
  • RSS Feeds
Quantisnow Logo
  • Live Feeds
    • Press Releases
    • Insider Trading
    • FDA Approvals
    • Analyst Ratings
    • Insider Trading
    • SEC filings
    • Market insights
  • Analyst Ratings
  • Alerts
  • Subscriptions
  • Settings
  • RSS Feeds
Dashboard
    Quantisnow Logo

    © 2025 quantisnow.com
    Democratizing insights since 2022

    Services
    Live news feedsRSS FeedsAlerts
    Company
    AboutQuantisnow PlusContactJobs
    Legal
    Terms of usePrivacy policyCookie policy

    SEC Form SC 13D/A filed

    3/12/21 4:14:29 PM ET
    $EFF
    Get the next $EFF alert in real time by email
    SC 13D/A 1 sc13da710769003_03122021.htm AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D

    UNITED STATES

    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

    Washington, D.C. 20549

    SCHEDULE 13D

    (Rule 13d-101)

    INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT

    TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO

    § 240.13d-2(a)

    (Amendment No. 7)1

    Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund

    (Name of Issuer)

    Common Shares, par value $0.01 per share

    (Title of Class of Securities)

    278284104

    (CUSIP Number)

     

    Saba Capital Management, L.P.

    405 Lexington Avenue

    58th Floor

    New York, New York 10174

    Attention: Michael D'Angelo

    (212) 542-4635

     

    Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

    1325 Avenue of the Americas

    New York, New York 10019

    Attention: Adam W. Finerman, Esq.

    (212) 451-2300

    (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

    Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

     

    March 12, 2021

    (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

     

    If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ☒.

    Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

     

     

     

    1              The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

    The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

     

    CUSIP No. 278284104

      1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
             
            Saba Capital Management, L.P.  
      2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
            (b) ☐
               
      3   SEC USE ONLY    
               
               
      4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
             
            OO (see Item 3)  
      5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
           
               
      6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
             
            Delaware  
    NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
    SHARES          
    BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
    OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
    EACH          
    REPORTING         1,338,141  
    PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
             
              - 0 -  
        10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
               
              1,338,141  
      11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
             
            1,338,141  
      12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
           
               
      13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
             
            17.6%1  
      14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
             
            PN; IA  

      

     

    1 The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 7,606,422 shares of common stock outstanding as of 11/30/2020, as disclosed in the company’s Form N-CSR filed 1/26/2021.

    2

    CUSIP No. 278284104

      1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
             
            Boaz R. Weinstein  
      2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
            (b) ☐
               
      3   SEC USE ONLY    
               
               
      4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
             
            OO (see Item 3)  
      5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
           
               
      6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
             
            United States  
    NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
    SHARES          
    BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
    OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
    EACH          
    REPORTING         1,338,141  
    PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
             
              - 0 -  
        10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
               
              1,338,141  
      11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
             
            1,338,141  
      12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
           
               
      13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
             
            17.6%2  
      14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
             
            IN  

      

     

    2 The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 7,606,422 shares of common stock outstanding as of 11/30/2020, as disclosed in the company’s Form N-CSR filed 01/26/2021.

    3

    CUSIP No. 278284104

     

      1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
             
            Saba Capital Management GP, LLC  
      2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☐
            (b) ☐
               
      3   SEC USE ONLY    
               
               
      4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
             
            OO (see Item 3)  
      5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
           
               
      6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
             
            Delaware  
    NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
    SHARES          
    BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
    OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
    EACH          
    REPORTING         1,338,141  
    PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
             
              - 0 -  
        10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
               
              1,338,141  
      11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
             
            1,338,141  
      12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
           
               
      13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
             
            17.6%3  
      14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
             
            IN  

      

     

    3 The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 7,606,422 shares of common stock outstanding as of 11/30/2020, as disclosed in the company’s Form N-CSR filed 01/26/2021.

    4

    CUSIP No. 278284104

    Item 1.SECURITY AND ISSUER

    This Amendment No. 7 amends and supplements the statement on Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on October 23, 2019, as amended by Amendment No. 1 filed December 2, 2019, Amendment No. 2 filed October 21, 2020, Amendment No. 3 filed November 3, 2020, and Amendment No. 4 filed January 11, 2021, Amendment No. 5 filed on January 11, 2021 and Amendment No. 6 filed on February 18, 2021; with respect to the Common Shares of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund. This Amendment No. 7 amends Item 2 and Item 4 as set forth below.

     

    Item 2.Identity and background

    Item 2 is hereby amended to add the following:

     

    As discussed in greater detail in Item 4 below, in connection with the withdrawal of Saba Capital’s (i) nomination of trustee candidates, and (ii) proposal to terminate the Investment Advisory and Administration Agreement between the Issuer and Eaton Vance Management (the “Proposal”) at the 2021 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), Aditya Bindal, Frederic Gabriel and Thomas H. McGlade are no longer members of the Section 13(d) group and shall cease to be Reporting Persons immediately upon the filing of this Amendment No. 7 to the Schedule 13D. The remaining Reporting Persons will continue filing statements on Schedule 13D with respect to their beneficial ownership of securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. 

     

    Item 4.Purpose of Transaction

    Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

     

    On March 11, 2021 the Issuer’s board of directors (the “Board”) approved a plan of liquidation and termination of the Fund. Therefore, Saba Capital has determined to withdraw (i) its nominations of Aditya Bindal, Frederic Gabriel and Thomas McGlade for election to the Board, and (ii) the Proposal, each in connection with the Annual Meeting.

    5

    CUSIP No. 278284104


    SIGNATURES

    After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his or its knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

    Date: March 12, 2021

     

      SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
       
         
      By:

    /s/ Michael D’Angelo

        Name: Michael D’Angelo
        Title: Chief Compliance Officer

     

     

      SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GP, LLC
       
      By:

    /s/ Michael D’Angelo

        Name: Michael D’Angelo
        Title: Authorized Signatory

     

     

      BOAZ R. WEINSTEIN
       
      By:

    /s/ Michael D’Angelo

        Name: Michael D’Angelo
        Title: Attorney-in-fact*

     

    6

    Get the next $EFF alert in real time by email

    Chat with this insight

    Save time and jump to the most important pieces.

    Recent Analyst Ratings for
    $EFF

    DatePrice TargetRatingAnalyst
    More analyst ratings

    $EFF
    Press Releases

    Fastest customizable press release news feed in the world

    See more
    • Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

      BOSTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (NYSE:EFF) (the "Fund") announced today the results of the annual meeting of shareholders held on May 14, 2021.  Shareholders voted to approve the liquidation and termination of the Fund pursuant to the Plan of Liquidation and Termination (the "Plan") adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund.  Shareholders also voted to elect four Class II trustees. Liquidation.  The Fund expects that, on June 18, 2021 (the "Effective Date"), the proportionate interests of shareholders in the net assets of the Fund will be fixed on the basis of their respective holdings at the close of business on the Effective Date.  The Fun

      5/14/21 4:01:00 PM ET
      $EFF
    • Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds

      BOSTON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 5/3/2021       Ex-Date – 5/12/2021       Record – 5/13/2021       Payable – 5/20/2021   Municipal Bond Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution  Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 4/30/21 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0471 - $13.35 4.23% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0477 - $13.73 4.17% Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust EVY $0.0458 - $14.93 3.68%     Taxable Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution  Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 4/

      5/3/21 4:14:00 PM ET
      $ETG
      $EXG
      $CEV
      $EFL
      Investment Managers
      Finance
      Finance Companies
      Finance/Investors Services
    • Results of Special Shareholder Meeting of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund

      BOSTON, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At a special meeting of shareholders held on March 19, 2021 (the "Special Meeting"), shareholders of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (NYSE: EFF) (the "Fund") were asked to approve a new investment advisory agreement for the Fund with Eaton Vance Management ("EVM"), the Fund's investment adviser.  A quorum was not present at the Special Meeting.  As announced on March 11, 2021, the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board"), after considering various options for the Fund, determined to approve a plan of liquidation and termination of the Fund.  The liquidation and termination pursuant to the plan will be submitted to Fund shareholders for approva

      3/24/21 4:11:00 PM ET
      $EFF

    $EFF
    SEC Filings

    See more
    • SEC Form N-CEN/A filed by Eaton vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (Amendment)

      N-CEN/A - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Filer)

      11/19/21 4:20:47 PM ET
      $EFF
    • SEC Form NPORT-P/A filed by Eaton vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (Amendment)

      NPORT-P/A - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Filer)

      10/28/21 12:50:28 PM ET
      $EFF
    • SEC Form NPORT-P filed by Eaton vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund

      NPORT-P - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Filer)

      10/26/21 4:01:50 PM ET
      $EFF

    $EFF
    Insider Trading

    Insider transactions reveal critical sentiment about the company from key stakeholders. See them live in this feed.

    See more
    • SEC Form 4 filed by G Laurie Hylton

      4 - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Issuer)

      3/22/21 6:24:56 PM ET
      $EFF
    • SEC Form 4: L.P. Management, Capital Saba sold $2,929,498 worth of Common Stock (186,221 units at $15.73)

      4 - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Issuer)

      2/19/21 11:43:01 AM ET
      $EFF
    • SEC Form 4 filed by F Peter Borish

      4 - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Issuer)

      2/17/21 2:46:18 PM ET
      $EFF

    $EFF
    Financials

    Live finance-specific insights

    See more
    • Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds

      BOSTON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 5/3/2021       Ex-Date – 5/12/2021       Record – 5/13/2021       Payable – 5/20/2021   Municipal Bond Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution  Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 4/30/21 Distribution Rate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0471 - $13.35 4.23% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0477 - $13.73 4.17% Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust EVY $0.0458 - $14.93 3.68%     Taxable Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution  Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 4/

      5/3/21 4:14:00 PM ET
      $ETG
      $EXG
      $CEV
      $EFL
      Investment Managers
      Finance
      Finance Companies
      Finance/Investors Services
    • Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund Announces Board Approval of Plan of Liquidation and Termination

      BOSTON, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (NYSE: EFF) (the "Fund") announced today that the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved a plan of liquidation and termination of the Fund.  The liquidation and termination pursuant to the plan will be submitted to Fund shareholders for approval at the Fund's annual meeting of shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which is scheduled to be held on May 14, 2021.  The Board recommends that shareholders vote for the liquidation and termination at the Annual Meeting.  The Board has set a record date of March 1, 2021 (the "Record Date") for determining those shareholders of the Fund entitled to notice of,

      3/11/21 4:16:00 PM ET
      $EFF
    • Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds

      BOSTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Declaration – 12/1/2020       Ex-Date – 12/10/2020       Record – 12/11/2020       Payable – 12/18/2020 Municipal Bond Funds: Fund Ticker Distribution  Change From Prior Distribution Closing Market Price – 11/30/20 DistributionRate at Market Price Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust CEV $0.0471 - $13.48 4.19% Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust EVN $0.0477 - $13.25 4.32% Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust EVY $0.0458 - $13.70 4.01% Taxable Funds: Fund Ticker Dis

      12/1/20 7:02:00 PM ET
      $EFL
      $ETJ
      $ETB
      $EFF
      Trusts Except Educational Religious and Charitable
      Finance
      Finance Companies
      Investment Bankers/Brokers/Service

    $EFF
    Large Ownership Changes

    This live feed shows all institutional transactions in real time.

    See more
    • SEC Form SC 13D/A filed

      SC 13D/A - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Subject)

      3/12/21 4:14:29 PM ET
      $EFF
    • SEC Form SC 13D/A filed

      SC 13D/A - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Subject)

      2/18/21 12:05:11 PM ET
      $EFF
    • SEC Form SC 13G/A filed

      SC 13G/A - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund (0001573698) (Subject)

      2/16/21 3:31:23 PM ET
      $EFF