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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act File Number: 811-09013

 

 

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

Maureen A. Gemma

Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110

(Name and Address of Agent for Services)

 

 

(617) 482-8260

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

June 30

Date of Fiscal Year End

June 30, 2020

Date of Reporting Period

 

 

 


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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust (EVF)

Annual Report

June 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

Important Note. Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website (funds.eatonvance.com/closed-end-fund-and-term-trust-documents.php), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website address to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. If you hold shares at the Fund’s transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (“AST”), you may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting AST. If you own your shares through a financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank), you must contact your financial intermediary to sign up.

You may elect to receive all future Fund shareholder reports in paper free of charge. If you hold shares at AST, you can inform AST that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling 1-866-439-6787. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you must contact your financial intermediary or follow instructions included with this disclosure, if applicable, to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with AST or to all funds held through your financial intermediary, as applicable.

 

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Registration. Effective December 31, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted certain regulatory changes that subject registered investment companies and advisers to regulation by the CFTC if a fund invests more than a prescribed level of its assets in certain CFTC-regulated instruments (including futures, certain options and swap agreements) or markets itself as providing investment exposure to such instruments. The investment adviser has claimed an exclusion from the definition of “commodity pool operator” under the Commodity Exchange Act with respect to its management of the Fund. Accordingly, neither the Fund nor the adviser with respect to the operation of the Fund is subject to CFTC regulation. Because of its management of other strategies, the Fund’s adviser is registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator. The adviser is also registered as a commodity trading advisor.

Fund shares are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested.


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Annual Report June 30, 2020

Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

     2  

Performance

     3  

Fund Profile

     4  

Endnotes and Additional Disclosures

     5  

Financial Statements

     6  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     43  

Federal Tax Information

     44  

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

     45  

Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval

     47  

Management and Organization

     51  

Important Notices

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance1

 

 

Economic and Market Conditions

The 12-month period ended June 30, 2020 was dominated by a black swan event in the second half of the period: The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China, which turned into a global pandemic that ended the longest-ever U.S. economic expansion and led to a dramatic decline in economic activity across the globe. The first half of the period was relatively benign. From the start of the period on July 1, 2019 through October 2019, loan prices declined modestly but stayed above $95, and loans saw renewed price appreciation in November and December.

Overall loan demand exceeded loan supply during the 12-month period, with institutional demand for structured loan products more than offsetting net outflows from retail loan products. Retail investors perceived loans — which have coupons that reset to London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), — to be less attractive in an environment where LIBOR was falling due to actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) to reduce its benchmark federal funds rate.

The first signs of trouble appeared in late January 2020, as coronavirus headlines rattled investors’ nerves across capital markets. Loan prices, however, continued to rise in January, and retail fund flows turned positive for the first time in 16 months. But in the last week of February, as investors digested the potential economic effects of the spreading pandemic, a broad selloff began across credit and equity markets.

March proved to be the worst month of the period for senior loans, and the second-worst month in the history of the asset class. The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index (the Index), a broad measure of the asset class, declined 12.37% against the backdrop of a global slide in capital markets. As investors withdrew $14.7 billion from retail loan funds during the month, the average price of loans in the Index bottomed for the period at $76.20 on March 23.

Beginning in the last week of March, however, the loan market turned a corner, as central banks around the world stepped in to shore up capital markets. The Fed, for its part, cut its benchmark federal funds rate to 0.00%-0.25% and announced other measures to help credit markets worldwide. In response, the loan market began a rally that would continue through the end of the period, with the Index returning 9.70% for the second quarter — one of its best-ever quarterly gains.

For the 12-month period as a whole, higher-quality BB-rated and B-rated loans generally outperformed lower-quality CCC-rated and D-rated issues, with BB-rated loans in the Index returning -1.72%, B-rated loans in the Index returning -1.14%, CCC-rated loans in the Index returning -13.07%, D-rated (defaulted) loans in the Index returning -45.66%, and the Index overall returning -1.99%. Issuer fundamentals deteriorated in response to the global economic slowdown, with the trailing 12-month default rate rising from 1.34% at the beginning of the period to 3.23% at period-end — approximately the market’s long-term average.

Fund Performance

For the 12-month period ended June 30, 2020, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the Fund) returned -5.64% at net asset value of its common shares (NAV), underperforming the -1.99% return of the Index.

The primary contributor to the Fund’s relative underperformance was its use of leverage during a period when the senior loan asset class delivered negative returns. The Index is not leveraged. The Fund uses leverage to achieve additional exposure to the loan market, thus magnifying exposure to the Fund’s underlying investments in both up and down market environments. Over longer periods, the use of leverage has been beneficial to the Fund’s total return performance at NAV and monthly distributions.

The Fund’s objective is to provide a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in senior loans of domestic and foreign borrowers that are denominated in U.S. dollars, euros, British pounds, Swiss francs, Canadian dollars and Australian dollars.

Loan selection and allocation by sector equally contributed to the Fund’s performance versus the Index for the 12-month period. Favorable selection in the leisure goods/activities/movies, cosmetics/toiletries, and business equipment and services sectors offset unfavorable selection in utilities and automotive. Overweighting the drugs sector, along with underweighting the air transport and the retailers (except food and drug) sectors — where business slowed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic — were the largest contributors to overall favorable sector allocation relative to the Index.

The Fund’s overall credit quality positioning versus the Index was a modest contributor to the Fund’s relative performance, and included a small out-of-Index allocation to high yield bonds, which contributed to the Fund’s relative performance in the period when high yield bonds generally outperformed senior loans.

 

 

See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated net of management fees and other expenses by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or market price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Performance at market price will differ from performance at NAV due to variations in the Fund’s market price versus NAV, which may reflect factors such as fluctuations in supply and demand for Fund shares, changes in Fund distributions, shifting market expectations for the Fund’s future returns and distribution rates, and other considerations affecting the trading prices of closed-end funds. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance for periods less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, current Fund performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to eatonvance.com.

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Performance2,3

 

Portfolio Managers John Redding, Andrew N. Sveen, CFA, Catherine C. McDermott, William E. Holt, CFA and Daniel P. McElaney, CFA

 

% Average Annual Total Returns    Inception Date      One Year     Five Years      Ten Years  

Fund at NAV

     10/30/1998        –5.64     3.91      5.68

Fund at Market Price

            –8.20       3.31        4.22  

 

S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index

            –1.99     2.89      4.17
% Premium/Discount to NAV4                               
             –14.03

 

Distributions5        

Total Distributions per share for the period

   $ 0.410  

Distribution Rate at NAV

     5.03

Distribution Rate at Market Price

     5.85
% Total Leverage6        

Auction Preferred Shares (APS)

     10.24

Borrowings

     25.87  

See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated net of management fees and other expenses by determining the percentage change in net asset value (NAV) or market price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Performance at market price will differ from performance at NAV due to variations in the Fund’s market price versus NAV, which may reflect factors such as fluctuations in supply and demand for Fund shares, changes in Fund distributions, shifting market expectations for the Fund’s future returns and distribution rates, and other considerations affecting the trading prices of closed-end funds. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance for periods less than or equal to one year is cumulative. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, current Fund performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month-end, please refer to eatonvance.com.

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Fund Profile

 

 

Top 10 Issuers (% of total investments)7

 

 

Asurion, LLC

     1.4

TransDigm, Inc.

     1.2  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.

     1.1  

PetSmart, Inc.

     1.1  

Tibco Software, Inc.

     1.1  

MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC

     1.1  

Banff Merger Sub, Inc.

     1.0  

Spin Holdco, Inc.

     1.0  

Hyland Software, Inc.

     1.0  

Endo Luxembourg Finance Company I S.a.r.l.

     1.0  

Total

     11.0

Credit Quality (% of bonds, loans and asset-backed securities)8

 

 

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Top 10 Sectors (% of total investments)7    

 

 

Electronics/Electrical

     13.8

Health Care

     9.9  

Business Equipment and Services

     8.8  

Oil and Gas

     4.7  

Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies

     4.6  

Industrial Equipment

     3.9  

Aerospace and Defense

     3.2  

Drugs

     3.1  

Insurance

     3.1  

Radio and Television

     3.0  

Total

     58.1
 

 

See Endnotes and Additional Disclosures in this report.

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Endnotes and Additional Disclosures

 

1 

The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager(s) and are current only through the date stated at the top of this page. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and Eaton Vance and the Fund(s) disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions are based on many factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund. This commentary may contain statements that are not historical facts, referred to as “forward-looking statements.” The Fund’s actual future results may differ significantly from those stated in any forward-looking statement, depending on factors such as changes in securities or financial markets or general economic conditions, the volume of sales and purchases of Fund shares, the continuation of investment advisory, administrative and service contracts, and other risks discussed from time to time in the Fund’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

2 

S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index is an unmanaged index of the institutional leveraged loan market. S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”) and have been licensed for use. S&P® is a registered trademark of S&P DJI; Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); LSTA is a trademark of Loan Syndications and Trading Association, Inc. S&P DJI, Dow Jones, their respective affiliates and their third party licensors do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote the Fund, will not have any liability with respect thereto and do not have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P Dow Jones Indices. Unless otherwise stated, index returns do not reflect the effect of any applicable sales charges, commissions, expenses, taxes or leverage, as applicable. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

3 

Performance results reflect the effects of leverage. Included in the average annual total return at NAV for the five- and ten-year periods is the impact of the 2017 and 2019 tender and repurchase of a portion of the Fund’s APS at 95% and 92% of the Fund’s APS per share liquidation preference, respectively. Had these transactions not occurred, the total return at NAV would be lower for the Fund.

 

4 

The shares of the Fund often trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. The discount or premium may vary over time and may be higher or lower than what is quoted in this report. For up-to-date premium/discount information, please refer to https://funds.eatonvance.com/closed-end-fund-prices.php.

5 

The Distribution Rate is based on the Fund’s last regular distribution per share in the period (annualized) divided by the Fund’s NAV or market price at the end of the period. The Fund’s distributions may be comprised of amounts characterized for federal income tax purposes as qualified and non-qualified ordinary dividends, capital gains and nondividend distributions, also known as return of capital. For additional information about nondividend distributions, please refer to Eaton Vance Closed-End Fund Distribution Notices (19a) posted on our website, eatonvance.com. The Fund will determine the federal income tax character of distributions paid to a shareholder after the end of the calendar year. This is reported on the IRS form 1099-DIV and provided to the shareholder shortly after each year-end. For information about the tax character of distributions made in prior calendar years, please refer to Performance-Tax Character of Distributions on the Fund’s webpage available at eatonvance.com. The Fund’s distributions are determined by the investment adviser based on its current assessment of the Fund’s long-term return potential. Fund distributions may be affected by numerous factors including changes in Fund performance, the cost of financing for leverage, portfolio holdings, realized and projected returns, and other factors. As portfolio and market conditions change, the rate of distributions paid by the Fund could change.

 

6 

Leverage represents the liquidation value of the Fund’s APS and borrowings outstanding as a percentage of Fund net assets applicable to common shares plus APS and borrowings outstanding. Use of leverage creates an opportunity for income, but creates risks including greater price volatility. The cost of leverage rises and falls with changes in short-term interest rates. The Fund may be required to maintain prescribed asset coverage for its leverage and may be required to reduce its leverage at an inopportune time.

 

7 

Excludes cash and cash equivalents.

 

8 

Credit ratings are categorized using S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”). Ratings, which are subject to change, apply to the creditworthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not to the Fund or its shares. Credit ratings measure the quality of a bond based on the issuer’s creditworthiness, with ratings ranging from AAA, being the highest, to D, being the lowest based on S&P’s measures. Ratings of BBB or higher by S&P are considered to be investment-grade quality. Credit ratings are based largely on the ratings agency’s analysis at the time of rating. The rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition and does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. Holdings designated as “Not Rated” (if any) are not rated by S&P.

Fund profile subject to change due to active management.

Important Notice to Shareholders

Effective November 1, 2019, the Fund is managed by John Redding, Andrew N. Sveen, Catherine C. McDermott, William E. Holt and Daniel P. McElaney.

 

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

 

Senior Floating-Rate Loans — 138.0%(1)

 

Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Aerospace and Defense — 4.8%  
Aernnova Aerospace S.A.U.  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing February 22, 2027

    EUR       179     $ 165,850  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing February 26, 2027

    EUR       696       646,815  
AI Convoy (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 4.65%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing January 17, 2027

      1,824       1,747,800  
Dynasty Acquisition Co., Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.81%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing April 6, 2026

      794       684,663  

Term Loan, 3.81%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing April 6, 2026

      1,476       1,273,474  
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.  

Revolving Loan, 1.38%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.50%), Maturing July 19, 2021(2)

      161       153,712  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%, Floor 1.50%), Maturing July 18, 2020(3)

      209       161,615  
TransDigm, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing August 22, 2024

      1,198       1,086,421  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing December 9, 2025

      3,593       3,261,133  
WP CPP Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 30, 2025

            2,410       2,097,061  
                    $ 11,278,544  
Air Transport — 1.4%  
Delta Air Lines, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 29, 2023

      2,475     $ 2,435,400  
JetBlue Airways Corporation  

Term Loan, 6.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 12, 2024

      500       491,041  
Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, Maturing June 25, 2027(4)

            350       348,094  
                    $ 3,274,535  
Automotive — 3.7%  
Adient US, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing May 6, 2024(5)

      1,915     $ 1,849,030  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Automotive (continued)  
Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.55%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.38%), Maturing May 22, 2025

      368     $ 350,962  
Bright Bidco B.V.  

Term Loan, 4.57%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing June 30, 2024

      728       317,440  
Chassix, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.50%, (USD LIBOR + 5.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 15, 2023(5)

      634       459,469  
Dayco Products, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.61%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing May 19, 2023

      485       310,400  
Garrett LX III S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing September 27, 2025

    EUR       184       194,532  

Term Loan, 3.54%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing September 27, 2025

      123       114,830  
Tenneco, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing October 1, 2025

      3,527       3,086,146  
TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing June 30, 2022

    EUR       1,840       1,989,267  
                    $ 8,672,076  
Brokerage/Securities Dealers/Investment Houses — 1.1%  
Advisor Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing July 31, 2026

      2,570     $ 2,409,725  
OZ Management L.P.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing April 10, 2023

      11       11,008  
Resolute Investment Managers, Inc.  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 30, 2023

            250       218,750  
                    $ 2,639,483  
Building and Development — 2.5%  
ACProducts, Inc.  

Term Loan, 7.50%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 18, 2025

      199     $ 194,092  
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.44%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing July 31, 2026

      139       134,726  
 

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Portfolio of Investments — continued

 

 

Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Building and Development (continued)  
APi Group DE, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing October 1, 2026

      672     $ 651,896  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing January 2, 2025

      269       256,956  
Brookfield Property REIT, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing August 27, 2025

      1,442       1,204,174  
Core & Main L.P.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 1, 2024(5)

      514       491,610  
CPG International, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (12 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 5, 2024

      525       520,602  
NCI Building Systems, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.94%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing April 12, 2025

      344       328,243  
RE/MAX International, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing December 15, 2023

      887       864,597  
Werner FinCo L.P.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 24, 2024

      535       508,479  
WireCo WorldGroup, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.07%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing September 30, 2023

      411       341,013  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.07%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 9.00%), Maturing September 30, 2024

            575       439,875  
                    $ 5,936,263  
Business Equipment and Services — 13.6%  
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing April 11, 2025

      172     $ 160,781  
Airbnb, Inc.  

Term Loan, 8.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 17, 2025

      375       391,875  
Allied Universal Holdco, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing July 10, 2026

      672       652,036  
AppLovin Corporation  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing August 15, 2025

      1,626       1,581,336  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing August 15, 2025

      299       294,013  
Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Business Equipment and Services (continued)  
Belfor Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing April 6, 2026

      248     $ 243,788  
BidFair MergeRight, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 15, 2027

      298       281,982  
Bracket Intermediate Holding Corp.  

Term Loan, 5.70%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing September 5, 2025

      418       387,289  
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.45%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing June 21, 2024

      1,743       1,602,011  
Cardtronics USA, Inc.  

Term Loan, Maturing June 29, 2027(4)

      275       272,250  
CCC Information Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 29, 2024

      1,469       1,420,723  
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.61%, (1 week USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing April 30, 2025

      389       372,725  
CM Acquisition Co.  

Term Loan, 11.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 10.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 26, 2023

      93       89,312  
Da Vinci Purchaser Corp.  

Term Loan, 5.24%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing January 8, 2027

      175       170,771  
Deerfield Dakota Holding, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 9, 2027

      1,750       1,703,517  
EAB Global, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.89%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing November 15, 2024

      611       577,336  
EIG Investors Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 9, 2023

      1,360       1,318,727  
Element Materials Technology Group US Holdings, Inc.            

Term Loan, 4.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 28, 2024

      171       159,563  
Garda World Security Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing October 30, 2026

      670       659,840  
IG Investment Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 23, 2025

      1,108       1,019,432  
IRI Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.61%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing December 1, 2025

      2,960       2,809,890  
 

 

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Portfolio of Investments — continued

 

 

Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Business Equipment and Services (continued)  
Kronos Incorporated  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing November 1, 2023

      2,758     $ 2,755,482  
KUEHG Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 21, 2025

      1,418       1,217,153  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 8.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 18, 2025

      200       155,000  
LGC Group Holdings, Ltd.  

Term Loan, Maturing January 22, 2027(4)

  EUR     225       243,719  
Loire Finco Luxembourg S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing April 21, 2027

      150       144,375  
Monitronics International, Inc.  

Term Loan, 7.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%, Floor 1.25%), Maturing March 29, 2024

      741       567,634  
PGX Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 29, 2023

      542       323,812  
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing May 1, 2025

      223       213,576  
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 23, 2026

      1,122       1,081,293  
Rockwood Service Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.56%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing January 23, 2027

      224       217,704  
Sabre GLBL, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing February 22, 2024

      464       428,620  
SMG US Midco 2, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.27%, (USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing January 23, 2025(5)

      122       108,451  
Spin Holdco, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 14, 2022

      3,929       3,775,529  
Tech Data Corporation  

Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2025(4)

      550       545,188  
Tempo Acquisition, LLC  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing May 1, 2024

      900       858,639  
Vestcom Parent Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing December 19, 2023

      241       226,525  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Business Equipment and Services (continued)  
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 14, 2022

      121     $ 116,817  
West Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing October 10, 2024

      2,147       1,848,208  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing October 10, 2024

      512       440,724  
Zephyr Bidco Limited  

Term Loan, 4.35%, (1 mo. GBP LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing July 23, 2025

    GBP       350       411,381  
                    $ 31,849,027  
Cable and Satellite Television — 2.5%  
Altice France S.A.  

Term Loan, 3.87%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.69%), Maturing January 31, 2026

      344     $ 330,505  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing August 14, 2026

      693       669,058  
Numericable Group S.A.  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing July 31, 2025

    EUR       218       234,885  
Telenet Financing USD, LLC  

Term Loan, 2.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing April 30, 2028

      1,825       1,726,255  
UPC Broadband Holding B.V.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing April 30, 2028

      400       382,500  
Virgin Media Bristol, LLC  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing January 31, 2028

      2,050       1,966,975  
Virgin Media SFA Finance Limited  

Term Loan, 2.50%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing January 31, 2029

    EUR       575       627,439  
                    $ 5,937,617  
Chemicals and Plastics — 3.9%  
Alpha 3 B.V.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 31, 2024

      639     $ 616,323  
Aruba Investments, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.32%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing February 2, 2022

      432       432,896  
Chemours Company (The)  

Term Loan, 2.50%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 2.00%, Floor 0.50%), Maturing April 3, 2025

    EUR       284       302,353  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

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Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Chemicals and Plastics (continued)  
Emerald Performance Materials, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 1, 2021

      172     $ 166,211  
Ferro Corporation  

Term Loan, 2.56%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing February 14, 2024

      157       152,716  

Term Loan, 2.56%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing February 14, 2024

      161       156,036  

Term Loan, 2.56%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing February 14, 2024

      194       188,102  
Flint Group GmbH  

Term Loan, 4.02%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing September 7, 2021

      70       60,601  
Flint Group US, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.02%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing September 7, 2021

      425       366,587  
Gemini HDPE, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.27%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing August 7, 2024

      723       690,941  
Hexion, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing July 1, 2026

  EUR     700       751,060  

Term Loan, 4.94%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing July 1, 2026

      347       337,838  
Illuminate Buyer, LLC  

Term Loan, Maturing June 16, 2027(4)

      375       370,078  
INEOS Enterprises Holdings US Finco, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 28, 2026

      102       98,512  
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing May 15, 2024

      223       209,942  
Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH  

Term Loan, 2.25%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing July 25, 2024

  EUR     358       388,308  

Term Loan, 2.31%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing July 25, 2024

      472       456,728  
PMHC II, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.33%, (USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing March 31, 2025(5)

      816       693,696  
PQ Corporation  

Term Loan, Maturing February 7, 2027(4)

      900       883,125  
Pregis TopCo Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing July 31, 2026

      299       288,612  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Chemicals and Plastics (continued)  
Rohm Holding GmbH  

Term Loan, 6.78%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing July 31, 2026

      1,674     $ 1,485,784  
Venator Materials Corporation  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing August 8, 2024

            170       159,125  
                    $ 9,255,574  
Conglomerates — 0.0%(6)  
Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 27, 2024

            101     $ 98,188  
                    $ 98,188  
Containers and Glass Products — 3.3%  
Berry Global, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing July 1, 2026

      446     $ 427,839  
BWAY Holding Company  

Term Loan, 4.56%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing April 3, 2024

      1,944       1,755,204  
Flex Acquisition Company, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing December 29, 2023

      1,684       1,618,252  

Term Loan, 4.68%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing June 29, 2025

      1,685       1,587,024  
Libbey Glass, Inc.  

DIP Loan, 6.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 11.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 1, 2021(2)

      108       108,572  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 9, 2021(7)

      458       93,920  
Pelican Products, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 1, 2025

      294       271,215  
Proampac PG Borrower, LLC  

Term Loan, Maturing November 20, 2023(4)

      1,250       1,197,916  
Ring Container Technologies Group, LLC  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing October 31, 2024

      389       372,148  
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.07%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing October 17, 2024

            366       351,184  
                    $ 7,783,274  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

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Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Cosmetics/Toiletries — 1.8%  
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (2 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 15, 2023

      3,656     $ 3,494,096  

Term Loan, 8.00%, (2 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 15, 2023

            741       734,144  
                    $ 4,228,240  
Drugs — 4.8%  
Aenova Holding GmbH  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing March 6, 2025

    EUR       1,400     $ 1,551,272  
Akorn, Inc.  

DIP Loan, 10.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 9.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 17, 2020

      42       42,316  

Term Loan, 15.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 14.50%, Floor 1.00%), 14.75% cash, 0.75% PIK, Maturing April 16, 2021

      968       929,365  
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 30, 2024

      316       305,790  
Alkermes, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.45%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing March 27, 2023

      186       178,272  
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.69%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing May 4, 2025

      1,641       1,507,772  
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 5, 2023

      783       721,966  
Endo Luxembourg Finance Company I S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing April 29, 2024

      3,848       3,625,585  
Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing September 24, 2024

      1,284       964,942  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing February 24, 2025

      1,455       1,076,594  
Nidda Healthcare Holding AG  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing August 21, 2026

    EUR       275       298,342  
                    $ 11,202,216  
Ecological Services and Equipment — 1.2%  
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (1 week USD LIBOR + 2.25%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing November 10, 2023

      920     $ 911,643  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Ecological Services and Equipment (continued)  
EnergySolutions, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 9, 2025

      1,860     $ 1,724,892  
US Ecology Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing November 1, 2026

            124       121,266  
                    $ 2,757,801  
Electronics/Electrical — 22.1%  
Applied Systems, Inc.  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 19, 2025

      1,225     $ 1,228,062  
Aptean, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing April 23, 2026

      346       327,898  

Term Loan, Maturing April 23, 2026(4)

      1,000       985,000  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 8.50%), Maturing April 23, 2027

      650       626,015  
Astra Acquisition Corp.  

Term Loan, 6.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 1, 2027

      399       373,065  
Avast Software B.V.  

Term Loan, 3.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 29, 2023

      172       170,032  
Banff Merger Sub, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing October 2, 2025

      4,002       3,799,161  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing October 2, 2025

    EUR       123       134,700  
Buzz Merger Sub, Ltd.  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing January 29, 2027

      274       266,426  
Castle US Holding Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.06%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing January 29, 2027

      465       428,906  
Celestica, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing June 27, 2025

      105       98,962  
CentralSquare Technologies, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing August 29, 2025

      394       349,281  
Cohu, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing October 1, 2025

      344       326,681  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

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Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Electronics/Electrical (continued)  
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.35%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing April 22, 2027

      3,325     $ 3,279,281  
CPI International, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 26, 2024

      316       300,523  
Datto, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing April 2, 2026

      173       168,810  
ECI Macola/Max Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 5.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 27, 2024

      366       358,362  
Electro Rent Corporation  

Term Loan, 6.02%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing January 31, 2024

      2,523       2,466,670  
EXC Holdings III Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing December 2, 2024

      2,219       2,180,536  
Finastra USA, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 13, 2024(5)

      3,896       3,423,832  
Fiserv Investment Solutions, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.14%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing February 18, 2027

      275       269,844  
GlobalLogic Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing August 1, 2025

      194       186,684  
Hyland Software, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing July 1, 2024

      1,717       1,670,545  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 0.75%),
Maturing July 7, 2025

      2,031       2,010,563  
Infoblox, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing November 7, 2023

      878       866,676  
Informatica, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing February 25, 2027

  EUR     125       134,658  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.13%,
Maturing February 25, 2025(8)

      250       251,094  
MA FinanceCo., LLC  

Term Loan, 5.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 5, 2025

      850       833,000  
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing May 17, 2024

      574       540,482  
Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Electronics/Electrical (continued)  
MKS Instruments, Inc.  

Term Loan, 1.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.75%), Maturing February 2, 2026

      154     $ 148,937  
MTS Systems Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing July 5, 2023

      231       224,371  
Recorded Books, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.44%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing August 29, 2025

      425       414,597  
Refinitiv US Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing October 1, 2025

      790       774,138  
Renaissance Holding Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.01%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing May 30, 2025

      564       544,623  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.76%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%), Maturing May 29, 2026

      75       69,000  
SGS Cayman L.P.  

Term Loan, 6.38%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.38%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 23, 2021

      186       159,653  
SkillSoft Corporation  

DIP Loan, 8.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 14, 2020

      126       119,382  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 28, 2021(7)

      2,217       1,378,719  
Sparta Systems, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.81%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing August 21, 2024

      1,068       924,078  
STG-Fairway Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.57%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing January 31, 2027

      1,550       1,449,734  
SurveyMonkey, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.86%, (1 week USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing October 10, 2025

      468       454,275  
Sutherland Global Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.38%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.38%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 23, 2021

      798       685,860  
Switch, Ltd.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing June 27, 2024

      121       119,886  
Syncsort Incorporated  

Term Loan, 6.61%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.25%), Maturing August 16, 2024

      1,192       1,161,739  
Tibco Software, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing June 30, 2026

      2,488       2,391,339  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.25%), Maturing March 3, 2028

      1,750       1,690,937  
 

 

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Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Electronics/Electrical (continued)  
TTM Technologies, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.67%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing September 28, 2024

      127     $ 123,655  
Uber Technologies, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 4, 2025

      3,702       3,552,115  
Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The)  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing May 4, 2026

      769       746,250  

Term Loan, Maturing May 4, 2026(4)

      1,950       1,920,750  

Term Loan - Second Lien, Maturing May 3, 2027(4)

      125       123,750  
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing August 27, 2025

      359       351,794  
Verifone Systems, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.38%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing August 20, 2025

      567       479,535  
Veritas Bermuda, Ltd.  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 27, 2023

      2,026       1,879,202  
Vungle, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.50%), Maturing September 30, 2026

            1,823       1,786,111  
                    $ 51,730,179  
Equipment Leasing — 0.2%  
Boels Topholding B.V.  

Term Loan, Maturing February 5, 2027(4)

    EUR       275     $ 297,955  
IBC Capital Limited  

Term Loan, 4.06%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing September 11, 2023

            169       162,337  
                    $ 460,292  
Financial Intermediaries — 3.9%  
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing May 15, 2026

      198     $ 183,150  
Aretec Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing October 1, 2025

      3,347       3,078,780  
Citco Funding, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.57%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing September 28, 2023

      1,881       1,831,564  
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.44%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing August 9, 2026

      347       321,322  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Financial Intermediaries (continued)  
Ditech Holding Corporation  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing June 30, 2022(7)

      1,397     $ 579,623  
EIG Management Company, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing February 22, 2025

      122       119,133  
Evergood 4 ApS  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing February 6, 2025

    EUR       325       356,374  
Franklin Square Holdings L.P.  

Term Loan, 2.44%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing August 1, 2025

      246       238,256  
Greenhill & Co., Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.44%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing April 12, 2024

      490       465,500  
GreenSky Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 29, 2025

      225       220,500  
Harbourvest Partners, LLC  

Term Loan, 2.57%, (2 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing March 3, 2025

      448       433,707  
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing July 27, 2026

      248       238,200  
StepStone Group L.P.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 27, 2025

      293       285,919  
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.94%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing July 1, 2026

      539       523,976  
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing June 1, 2024

            222       216,345  
                    $ 9,092,349  
Food Products — 2.8%  
Alphabet Holding Company, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing September 26, 2024

      1,118     $ 1,054,348  
Atkins Nutritionals Holdings II, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 7, 2024

      170       166,126  
B&G Foods, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing October 10, 2026

      124       122,783  
Badger Buyer Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 30, 2024

      1,165       1,013,713  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Portfolio of Investments — continued

 

 

Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Food Products (continued)  
CHG PPC Parent, LLC  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing March 31, 2025

      221     $ 210,853  
Froneri International, Ltd.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing January 29, 2027

      975       920,563  
Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.87%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.69%), Maturing May 23, 2025

      835       798,076  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing May 23, 2025

      197       189,120  
HLF Financing S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing August 18, 2025

      342       331,108  
JBS USA Lux S.A.  

Term Loan, 3.07%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing May 1, 2026

            1,926       1,846,193  
                    $ 6,652,883  
Food Service — 0.4%  
IRB Holding Corp.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 5, 2025

      1,007     $ 933,280  
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing October 1, 2025

            99       91,605  
                    $ 1,024,885  
Food/Drug Retailers — 0.9%  
BW Gas & Convenience Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 6.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.25%), Maturing November 18, 2024

      1,793     $ 1,756,650  
L1R HB Finance Limited  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing August 9, 2024

    EUR       200       150,876  

Term Loan, 5.55%, (6 mo. GBP LIBOR + 5.25%), Maturing September 2, 2024

    GBP       200       166,399  
                    $ 2,073,925  
Forest Products — 0.2%  
Neenah, Inc.  

Term Loan, Maturing June 25, 2027(4)

            450     $ 447,750  
                    $ 447,750  
Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Health Care — 15.9%  
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing February 11, 2022

      114     $ 111,883  
Accelerated Health Systems, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing October 31, 2025

      246       235,169  
ADMI Corp.  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing April 30, 2025

      2,059       1,927,377  
Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing October 24, 2023

      370       251,947  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 11.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 10.00%, Floor 1.00%),
Maturing April 24, 2024

      225       101,250  
athenahealth, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.82%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing February 11, 2026

      3,382       3,278,146  
Avantor Funding, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 21, 2024

      207       202,215  
BioClinica Holding I, LP  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing October 20, 2023

      701       650,675  
BW NHHC Holdco, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.39%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing May 15, 2025

      1,061       827,536  
Certara L.P.  

Term Loan, 3.81%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing August 15, 2024

      485       453,281  
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.07%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing June 7, 2023

      4       3,732  
CryoLife, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing December 1, 2024

      219       213,616  
Ensemble RCM, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.44%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing August 3, 2026

      248       242,232  
Envision Healthcare Corporation  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing October 10, 2025

      2,390       1,606,329  
GHX Ultimate Parent Corporation  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 28, 2024

      438       425,583  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Portfolio of Investments — continued

 

 

Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Health Care (continued)  
Greatbatch Ltd.  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing October 27, 2022

      683     $ 675,342  
Hanger, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing March 6, 2025

      489       471,644  
Inovalon Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.19%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing April 2, 2025

      536       521,675  
IQVIA, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.75%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing March 7, 2024

      313       306,174  

Term Loan, 1.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.75%), Maturing January 17, 2025

      462       451,159  
Medical Solutions, LLC  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 14, 2024

      1,814       1,759,585  
MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 7, 2023

      4,071       3,871,372  
National Mentor Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing March 9, 2026

      14       13,549  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing March 9, 2026

      308       297,581  
Navicure, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing October 22, 2026

      449       434,287  
One Call Corporation  

Term Loan, 6.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 25, 2022

      1,000       866,577  
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics S.A.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing June 30, 2025

      2,283       2,137,909  
Parexel International Corporation  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing September 27, 2024

      673       640,306  
Phoenix Guarantor, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing March 5, 2026

      866       836,494  
Radiology Partners, Inc  

Term Loan, 5.67%, (USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing July 9, 2025(5)

      2,245       2,092,130  
RadNet, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 30, 2023

      2,702       2,588,907  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Health Care (continued)  
Sound Inpatient Physicians  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing June 27, 2025

      221     $ 212,048  
Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 3, 2024

      2,569       2,278,463  
Team Health Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 6, 2024

      1,336       1,037,278  
Tecomet, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.68%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing May 1, 2024

      488       464,314  
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 23, 2024

      1,980       1,765,787  
Verscend Holding Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing August 27, 2025

      364       354,981  
Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing July 2, 2025

      221       195,088  
Wink Holdco, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing December 2, 2024

            2,469       2,379,860  
                    $ 37,183,481  
Home Furnishings — 0.9%  
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC  

Term Loan, 8.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 10, 2023

      526     $ 521,617  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 10, 2023

            1,740       1,501,007  
                    $ 2,022,624  
Industrial Equipment — 6.2%  
AI Alpine AT Bidco GmbH  

Term Loan, 4.21%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing October 31, 2025

      99     $ 89,881  
Apex Tool Group, LLC  

Term Loan, 6.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.25%, Floor 1.25%), Maturing August 1, 2024

      2,103       1,893,054  
Carlisle Foodservice Products, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 20, 2025

      122       114,107  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Portfolio of Investments — continued

 

 

Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Industrial Equipment (continued)  
CPM Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.96%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing November 17, 2025

      2,226     $ 2,028,544  
Delachaux Group S.A.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing April 16, 2026

  EUR     175       188,871  

Term Loan, 5.36%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing April 16, 2026

      223       213,283  
DexKo Global, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing July 24, 2024

  EUR     146       151,862  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing July 24, 2024

  EUR     365       379,657  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 24, 2024

      388       365,302  
DXP Enterprises, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 29, 2023

      1,478       1,405,605  
Dynacast International, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 28, 2022

      574       473,597  
Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 19, 2024

      637       610,343  

Term Loan, 5.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 19, 2024

      148       142,948  
Gates Global, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing April 1, 2024

  EUR     411       442,591  
Hayward Industries, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing August 5, 2024

      215       206,612  
LTI Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing September 6, 2025

      719       611,350  

Term Loan, 4.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing July 24, 2026

      849       723,985  
Quimper AB  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing February 13, 2026

  EUR     850       916,776  
Robertshaw US Holding Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 28, 2025(5)

      1,214       1,010,915  
Thermon Industries, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing October 30, 2024

      123       119,153  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Industrial Equipment (continued)  
Titan Acquisition Limited  

Term Loan, 3.36%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing March 28, 2025

      2,138     $ 1,959,276  
Welbilt, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing October 23, 2025

            639       552,739  
                    $ 14,600,451  
Insurance — 4.8%  
Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.44%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing May 9, 2025

      223     $ 214,230  
AssuredPartners Capital, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 12, 2027

      224       221,071  
AssuredPartners, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing February 12, 2027

      697       667,770  
Asurion, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing August 4, 2022

      592       577,727  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 6.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%), Maturing August 4, 2025

      4,800       4,782,999  
FrontDoor, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.69%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing August 16, 2025

      221       214,983  
Hub International Limited  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 25, 2025

      3,346       3,311,362  
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing December 31, 2025

      566       536,404  
USI, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.31%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing December 2, 2026

            647       628,560  
                    $ 11,155,106  
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies — 7.3%  
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.08%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing April 22, 2026

      839     $ 613,643  
Amer Sports Oyj  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing March 30, 2026

    EUR       1,600       1,634,318  
 

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Portfolio of Investments — continued

 

 

Borrower/Tranche Description        Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies (continued)  
Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing August 27, 2026

      1,386     $ 1,317,554  
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing May 24, 2027

      2,057       1,964,898  

Term Loan, 6.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 24, 2027

      325       326,625  
Carnival Corporation  

Term Loan, Maturing June 30, 2025(4)

      625       606,250  
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.06%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing September 18, 2024

      1,851       1,578,850  
Crown Finance US, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.38%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 2.38%), Maturing February 28, 2025

  EUR     801       724,246  

Term Loan, 3.32%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing February 28, 2025

      792       599,777  

Term Loan, 3.57%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing September 30, 2026

      695       520,566  
Delta 2 (LUX) S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 3.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 1, 2024

      447       426,914  
Emerald Expositions Holding, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing May 22, 2024

      514       458,773  
Etraveli Holding AB  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing August 2, 2024

  EUR     425       385,173  
Lindblad Expeditions, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing March 27, 2025

      172       147,298  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing March 27, 2025

      689       589,191  
Motion Finco S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 4.32%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing November 4, 2026

      32       28,964  

Term Loan, 4.32%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing November 13, 2026

      242       220,378  
Playtika Holding Corp.  

Term Loan, 7.07%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.00%), Maturing December 10, 2024

      1,536       1,538,504  
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing March 31, 2024

      554       494,944  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies (continued)  
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 14, 2025

      237     $ 224,706  
Travel Leaders Group, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing January 25, 2024

      441       303,188  
UFC Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 29, 2026

      1,020       974,730  

Term Loan, 5.25%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 29, 2026

      100       95,833  
Vue International Bidco PLC  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing July 3, 2026

    EUR       1,333       1,300,302  
                    $ 17,075,625  
Lodging and Casinos — 3.4%  
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.86%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.75%), Maturing October 19, 2024

      469     $ 447,455  
Boyd Gaming Corporation  

Term Loan, 2.36%, (1 week USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing September 15, 2023

      304       287,892  
CityCenter Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing April 18, 2024

      1,541       1,404,726  
Eldorado Resorts, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.25%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 17, 2024

      202       201,452  
Golden Nugget, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.25%, (USD LIBOR + 2.50%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing October 4, 2023(5)

      2,255       1,868,234  
GVC Holdings (Gibraltar) Limited  

Term Loan, 3.31%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing March 29, 2024

      513       495,226  
Hanjin International Corp.  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing October 18, 2020

      250       230,000  
Playa Resorts Holding B.V.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing April 29, 2024

      2,118       1,813,314  
Stars Group Holdings B.V. (The)  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing July 10, 2025

    EUR       269       301,453  

Term Loan, 3.81%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing July 10, 2025

            949       945,337  
                    $ 7,995,089  
 

 

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Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Nonferrous Metals/Minerals — 0.6%  
CD&R Hydra Buyer, Inc.  

Term Loan, 7.50%, (0.00% Cash, 7.50% PIK), Maturing August 15, 2021(3)(8)

      80     $ 62,260  
Murray Energy Corporation  

DIP Loan, 13.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 11.00%, Floor 2.00%), Maturing July 31, 2020

      257       147,548  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing October 17, 2022(7)

      922       22,471  
Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corporation  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing February 28, 2021(7)

      449       31,462  
Oxbow Carbon, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing January 4, 2023

      626       610,483  
Rain Carbon GmbH  

Term Loan, 3.00%, (6 mo. EURIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing January 16, 2025

    EUR       450       465,129  
                    $ 1,339,353  
Oil and Gas — 6.4%  
Ameriforge Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 14.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 13.00%, Floor 1.00%), 9.00% cash, 5.00% PIK, Maturing June 8, 2022

      332     $ 290,474  
Apergy Corporation  

Term Loan, 2.69%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing May 9, 2025

      112       106,998  

Term Loan, 6.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 28, 2027

      2,100       2,044,875  
Blackstone CQP Holdco L.P.  

Term Loan, 3.81%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing September 30, 2024

      3,470       3,337,947  
Centurion Pipeline Company, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing September 29, 2025

      123       117,636  
CITGO Holding, Inc.  

Term Loan, 8.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 1, 2023

      1,124       1,073,480  
CITGO Petroleum Corporation  

Term Loan, 6.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 28, 2024

      2,215       2,131,586  
Delek US Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing March 31, 2025

      617       576,754  

Term Loan, 6.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 31, 2025

      274       264,483  
Fieldwood Energy, LLC  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 11, 2022(7)

      1,338       272,161  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Oil and Gas (continued)  
Matador Bidco S.a.r.l.  

Term Loan, 4.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing October 15, 2026

      1,887     $ 1,811,408  
McDermott Technology Americas, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing June 30, 2024

      11       10,242  

Term Loan, 4.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%), Maturing June 30, 2025

      161       144,231  
Prairie ECI Acquiror L.P.  

Term Loan, 4.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing March 11, 2026

      1,841       1,675,021  

Term Loan, 5.06%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%), Maturing March 11, 2026

      225       204,750  
PSC Industrial Holdings Corp.  

Term Loan, 4.98%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing October 11, 2024

      341       308,831  
RDV Resources Properties, LLC  

Term Loan, 7.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 29, 2024(3)

      223       136,014  
Sunrise Oil & Gas Properties, LLC  

Term Loan - First Lien, 8.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 17, 2023

      38       36,291  

Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 17, 2023

      39       32,854  

Term Loan - Third Lien, 8.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 17, 2023

      45       31,668  
UGI Energy Services, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing August 13, 2026

            470       456,730  
                    $ 15,064,434  
Publishing — 1.0%  
Ascend Learning, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 12, 2024

      535     $ 514,483  
Getty Images, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.69%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%), Maturing February 19, 2026

      780       698,661  
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.  

Term Loan, 5.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 3, 2023

      19       14,046  
LSC Communications, Inc.  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing September 30, 2022(7)

      385       37,497  
 

 

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Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Publishing (continued)  
Nielsen Finance, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 4, 2025

      400     $ 397,500  
ProQuest, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing October 23, 2026

      697       677,782  
Tweddle Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing September 17, 2023

            94       79,492  
                    $ 2,419,461  
Radio and Television — 4.5%  
AP NMT Acquisition B.V.  

Term Loan, 7.20%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.75%), Maturing August 13, 2021

      1,496     $ 1,478,266  
Cumulus Media New Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.82%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%), Maturing March 31, 2026

      1,498       1,411,983  
Diamond Sports Group, LLC  

Term Loan, 3.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%), Maturing August 24, 2026

      1,414       1,157,968  
Entravision Communications Corporation  

Term Loan, 2.93%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing November 29, 2024

      379       355,606  
Gray Television, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.42%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing February 7, 2024

      116       112,198  

Term Loan, 2.67%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing January 2, 2026

      276       268,080  
Hubbard Radio, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 28, 2025

      270       242,764  
iHeartCommunications, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), Maturing May 1, 2026

      821       759,993  
Mission Broadcasting, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.42%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing January 17, 2024

      156       148,794  
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing January 17, 2024

      607       578,384  

Term Loan, 2.92%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), Maturing September 18, 2026

      240       229,049  
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.69%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing September 30, 2026

      298       284,910  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Radio and Television (continued)  
Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.25%), Maturing December 17, 2026

      2,180     $ 2,087,324  
Univision Communications, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 13, 2026

            1,564       1,494,317  
                    $ 10,609,636  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) — 4.1%  
Apro, LLC  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 14, 2026

      213     $ 208,945  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing November 16, 2026

      61       60,042  
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.25%, (USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing August 21, 2022(5)

      1,047       367,409  
Bass Pro Group, LLC  

Term Loan, 6.07%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing September 25, 2024

      2,603       2,515,494  
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing February 3, 2024

      376       365,025  
Coinamatic Canada, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 14, 2022

      21       20,458  
David’s Bridal, Inc.  

Term Loan, 11.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 10.00%, Floor 1.00%), 6.00% cash, 5.00% PIK, Maturing June 23, 2023

      139       119,826  

Term Loan, 7.00%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing June 30, 2023

      162       119,354  
Hoya Midco, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.57%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%), Maturing June 30, 2024

      969       814,261  
LSF9 Atlantis Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 7.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 1, 2023

      437       362,063  
PetSmart, Inc.  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 11, 2022

      4,115       4,073,487  
PFS Holding Corporation  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing January 31, 2021(7)

      1,023       393,959  
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc.  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 30, 2021(7)

      236       40,163  
 

 

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Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) (continued)  
Radio Systems Corporation  

Term Loan, 5.00%, (USD Prime + 1.75%), Maturing May 2, 2024

            194     $ 193,697  
                    $ 9,654,183  
Steel — 0.8%  
GrafTech Finance, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 12, 2025

      1,050     $ 1,018,093  
Neenah Foundry Company  

Term Loan, 6.76%, (2 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%), Maturing December 13, 2022

      327       286,472  
Phoenix Services International, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing March 1, 2025

      391       352,144  
Zekelman Industries, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing January 24, 2027

            299       288,028  
                    $ 1,944,737  
Surface Transport — 1.2%  
Agro Merchants NAI Holdings, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing December 6, 2024

      21     $ 20,630  
Hertz Corporation (The)  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing June 30, 2023(7)

      469       417,578  
Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 31, 2022

      455       426,248  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 31, 2022

      1,863       1,743,287  
XPO Logistics, Inc.  

Term Loan, 2.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing February 24, 2025

            275       269,271  
                    $ 2,877,014  
Telecommunications — 4.3%  
Colorado Buyer, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.00%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 1, 2024

      2,138     $ 1,642,824  
Digicel International Finance Limited  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing May 28, 2024

      1,851       1,554,792  
Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.  

Term Loan, 8.72%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.50%), Maturing January 6, 2023

      1,228       853,486  
Borrower/Tranche Description          Principal
Amount*
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Telecommunications (continued)  
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.  

DIP Loan, 5.05%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing July 14, 2021(2)

      444     $ 451,984  

Term Loan, 8.00%, (USD Prime + 4.75%), Maturing November 27, 2023

      650       650,610  

Term Loan, 8.75%, (USD Prime + 5.50%), Maturing January 2, 2024

      850       854,857  
IPC Corp.  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing August 6, 2021

      557       437,142  
Onvoy, LLC  

Term Loan, 5.50%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.50%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing February 10, 2024

      1,802       1,712,174  
Syniverse Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 6.87%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.00%), Maturing March 9, 2023

      464       333,144  
Ziggo Financing Partnership  

Term Loan, 2.68%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.50%), Maturing April 30, 2028

            1,700       1,610,750  
                    $ 10,101,763  
Utilities — 1.5%  
Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 3.75%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%, Floor 0.75%), Maturing August 1, 2025

      561     $ 543,857  
Calpine Construction Finance Company L.P.  

Term Loan, 2.18%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), Maturing January 15, 2025

      434       418,673  
Calpine Corporation  

Term Loan, 2.43%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.25%), Maturing April 5, 2026

      421       406,850  
Lightstone Holdco, LLC  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 30, 2024

      30       25,673  

Term Loan, 4.75%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.75%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing January 30, 2024

      533       455,183  
Longview Power, LLC  

Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 13, 2021(7)

      1,313       198,610  
USIC Holdings, Inc.  

Term Loan, 4.25%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.25%, Floor 1.00%), Maturing December 8, 2023

            1,498       1,432,267  
                    $ 3,481,113  

Total Senior Floating-Rate Loans
(identified cost $348,318,624)

                  $ 323,919,171  
 

 

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Corporate Bonds & Notes — 5.2%

 

Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Aerospace and Defense — 0.1%  
TransDigm, Inc.  

6.50%, 7/15/24

    $ 223     $ 215,172  

7.50%, 3/15/27

            120       115,532  
                    $ 330,704  
Automotive — 0.2%  
Ford Motor Co.  

9.00%, 4/22/25

    $ 70     $ 75,818  
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC  

5.125%, 6/16/25

      219       220,047  
Navistar International Corp.  

6.625%, 11/1/25(9)

            141       133,965  
                    $ 429,830  
Building and Development — 0.1%  
Hillman Group, Inc. (The)  

6.375%, 7/15/22(9)

    $ 12     $ 11,118  
Reliance Intermediate Holdings, L.P.  

6.50%, 4/1/23(9)

      13       13,112  
Standard Industries, Inc.  

6.00%, 10/15/25(9)

      30       30,972  

5.00%, 2/15/27(9)

            271       275,175  
                    $ 330,377  
Business Equipment and Services — 0.5%  
EIG Investors Corp.  

10.875%, 2/1/24

    $ 417     $ 406,010  
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC/
Prime Finance, Inc.
                 

5.25%, 4/15/24(9)

      325       333,159  

5.75%, 4/15/26(9)

      325       337,542  
ServiceMaster Co., LLC (The)  

7.45%, 8/15/27

            187       203,037  
                    $ 1,279,748  
Cable and Satellite Television — 0.3%  
Altice France S.A.  

8.125%, 2/1/27(9)

    $ 212     $ 232,383  
CSC Holdings, LLC  

4.125%, 12/1/30(9)

      200       198,512  
Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Cable and Satellite Television (continued)  
CCO Holdings, LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.  

5.375%, 5/1/25(9)

    $ 26     $ 26,718  

5.75%, 2/15/26(9)

      13       13,475  
CSC Holdings, LLC  

5.875%, 9/15/22

      5       5,236  

5.25%, 6/1/24

      5       5,322  

5.75%, 1/15/30(9)

      254       265,657  
DISH DBS Corp.  

6.75%, 6/1/21

      3       3,061  
TEGNA, Inc.  

5.00%, 9/15/29(9)

            32       30,181  
                    $ 780,545  
Conglomerates — 0.0%(6)  
Spectrum Brands, Inc.  

5.75%, 7/15/25

    $ 30     $ 30,882  

5.00%, 10/1/29(9)

            9       8,919  
                    $ 39,801  
Consumer Products — 0.0%(6)  
Central Garden & Pet Co.  

6.125%, 11/15/23

          $ 15     $ 15,355  
                    $ 15,355  
Containers and Glass Products — 0.2%  
Berry Global, Inc.  

6.00%, 10/15/22

    $ 4     $ 4,017  
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer, LLC  

7.00%, 7/15/24(9)

            417       419,150  
                    $ 423,167  
Distribution & Wholesale — 0.0%(6)  
Performance Food Group, Inc.  

5.50%, 10/15/27(9)

          $ 30     $ 29,005  
                    $ 29,005  
Diversified Financial Services — 0.1%  
GEMS MENASA Cayman, Ltd./GEMS
Education Delaware, LLC
                 

7.125%, 7/31/26(9)

          $ 200     $ 190,459  
                    $ 190,459  
 

 

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Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Drugs — 0.2%  
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.  

8.50%, 1/31/27(9)

    $ 59     $ 62,730  
Bausch Health Companies., Inc.  

7.00%, 1/15/28(9)

            327       337,363  
                    $ 400,093  
Ecological Services and Equipment — 0.1%  
Covanta Holding Corp.  

5.875%, 3/1/24

    $ 10     $ 10,124  
GFL Environmental, Inc.  

8.50%, 5/1/27(9)

            250       272,454  
                    $ 282,578  
Electronics/Electrical — 0.0%(6)  
Sensata Technologies, Inc.  

4.375%, 2/15/30(9)

          $ 21     $ 20,843  
                    $ 20,843  
Financial Intermediaries — 0.1%  
Icahn Enterprises, L.P./Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.  

6.25%, 2/1/22

    $ 7     $ 7,033  

6.25%, 5/15/26

      271       272,008  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.  

Series S, 6.75% to 2/1/24(10)(11)

      35       37,699  
Navient Corp.  

5.00%, 10/26/20

            10       9,973  
                    $ 326,713  
Food Products — 0.2%  
Del Monte Foods, Inc.  

11.875%, 5/15/25(9)

    $ 500     $ 505,937  
JBS USA LUX S.A./JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.  

5.50%, 1/15/30(9)

            68       69,815  
                    $ 575,752  
Food/Drug Retailers — 0.2%  
Fresh Market, Inc. (The)  

9.75%, 5/1/23(9)

          $ 575     $ 501,688  
                    $ 501,688  
Health Care — 0.1%  
Centene Corp.  

4.75%, 5/15/22

    $ 7     $ 7,112  
Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Health Care (continued)  
HCA, Inc.  

5.875%, 2/15/26

    $ 7     $ 7,693  
Hologic, Inc.  

4.375%, 10/15/25(9)

      10       10,124  
MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC  

7.125%, 6/1/24(9)

      162       151,265  
Tenet Healthcare Corp.  

8.125%, 4/1/22

            20       21,036  
                    $ 197,230  
Insurance — 0.2%  
AssuredPartners, Inc.  

7.00%, 8/15/25(9)

          $ 417     $ 418,299  
                    $ 418,299  
Internet Software & Services — 0.1%  
Netflix, Inc.  

5.375%, 11/15/29(9)

    $ 105     $ 115,471  
Riverbed Technology, Inc.  

8.875%, 3/1/23(9)

            11       6,737  
                    $ 122,208  
Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies — 0.1%  
Sabre GLBL, Inc.  

5.375%, 4/15/23(9)

    $ 10     $ 9,361  
Viking Cruises, Ltd.  

6.25%, 5/15/25(9)

      20       11,473  

5.875%, 9/15/27(9)

            373       222,937  
                    $ 243,771  
Lodging and Casinos — 0.4%  
Caesars Resort Collection, LLC/CRC Finco, Inc.  

5.25%, 10/15/25(9)

    $ 271     $ 236,179  
ESH Hospitality, Inc.  

5.25%, 5/1/25(9)

      9       8,721  

4.625%, 10/1/27(9)

      19       17,892  
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership,
L.P./MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.
 

5.625%, 5/1/24

      5       5,213  
MGM Resorts International  

7.75%, 3/15/22

      10       10,194  
 

 

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Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Lodging and Casinos (continued)  
RHP Hotel Properties, L.P./RHP Finance Corp.  

5.00%, 4/15/23

    $ 10     $ 9,485  
Stars Group Holdings B.V./Stars Group US
Co-Borrower, LLC
                 

7.00%, 7/15/26(9)

      417       440,534  
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.  

5.25%, 5/15/27(9)

            237       205,391  
                    $ 933,609  
Oil and Gas — 0.7%  
Antero Resources Corp.  

5.375%, 11/1/21

    $ 26     $ 24,136  
Centennial Resource Production, LLC  

6.875%, 4/1/27(9)

      417       222,222  
Energy Transfer Operating, L.P.  

5.875%, 1/15/24

      15       16,789  
Hilcorp Energy I, L.P./Hilcorp Finance Co.  

6.25%, 11/1/28(9)

      228       183,782  
Neptune Energy Bondco PLC  

6.625%, 5/15/25(9)

      463       404,252  
Newfield Exploration Co.  

5.625%, 7/1/24

      42       39,936  
Precision Drilling Corp.  

6.50%, 12/15/21

      322       301,005  
Seven Generations Energy, Ltd.  

6.75%, 5/1/23(9)

      25       24,091  

6.875%, 6/30/23(9)

      15       14,567  
Tervita Corp.  

7.625%, 12/1/21(9)

            425       334,821  
                    $ 1,565,601  
Packaging & Containers — 0.2%  
ARD Finance S.A.  

6.50%, (6.50% cash or 7.25% PIK), 6/30/27(9)(12)

 

  $ 220     $ 218,034  
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings
USA, Inc.
 

4.125%, 8/15/26(9)

            200       198,234  
                    $ 416,268  
Radio and Television — 0.2%  
Diamond Sports Group, LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.  

5.375%, 8/15/26(9)

    $ 53     $ 38,686  
iHeartCommunications, Inc.  

6.375%, 5/1/26

      102       101,523  

8.375%, 5/1/27

      185       170,256  
Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Radio and Television (continued)  
Nielsen Co. Luxembourg S.a.r.l. (The)  

5.50%, 10/1/21(9)

    $ 10     $ 10,035  
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.  

4.125%, 7/1/30(9)

      39       38,618  
Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.  

8.875%, 12/15/27(9)

            156       149,955  
                    $ 509,073  
Software and Services — 0.0%(6)  
IHS Markit, Ltd.  

5.00%, 11/1/22(9)

          $ 25     $ 26,847  
                    $ 26,847  
Steel — 0.2%  
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.  

7.875%, 8/15/23

          $ 463     $ 475,202  
                    $ 475,202  
Surface Transport — 0.2%  
DAE Funding, LLC  

5.00%, 8/1/24(9)

    $ 344     $ 323,572  
XPO Logistics, Inc.  

6.50%, 6/15/22(9)

            22       22,076  
                    $ 345,648  
Telecommunications — 0.4%  
CenturyLink, Inc.  

6.75%, 12/1/23

    $ 15     $ 16,161  
Connect Finco S.a.r.l./Connect US Finco, LLC  

6.75%, 10/1/26(9)

      200       189,380  
Digicel International Finance, Ltd./Digicel
Holdings Bermuda, Ltd.
                 

8.75%, 5/25/24(9)

      275       269,500  
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.  

5.50%, 8/1/23(7)

      10       5,722  

8.50%, 10/15/24(7)(9)

      139       84,018  
Level 3 Financing, Inc.  

5.375%, 1/15/24

      10       10,111  
Sprint Communications, Inc.  

7.00%, 8/15/20

      49       49,281  

6.00%, 11/15/22

      3       3,168  
Sprint Corp.  

7.25%, 9/15/21

      110       115,446  

7.625%, 2/15/25

      100       115,591  
 

 

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Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Telecommunications (continued)  
T-Mobile USA, Inc.  

6.375%, 3/1/25

    $ 15     $ 15,428  

6.50%, 1/15/26

            45       47,078  
                    $ 920,884  
Utilities — 0.1%  
Vistra Energy Corp.  

8.125%, 1/30/26(9)

    $ 10     $ 10,456  
Vistra Operations Co., LLC  

5.00%, 7/31/27(9)

      93       94,651  

4.30%, 7/15/29(9)

            15       15,780  
                    $ 120,887  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $13,164,645)

                  $ 12,252,185  
Asset-Backed Securities — 8.0%

 

Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Allegany Park CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2019-1A, Class E, 8.609%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.78%), 1/20/33(9)(13)

    $ 450     $ 424,469  
Ares LII CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2019-52A, Class E, 7.648%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.55%), 4/22/31(9)(13)

      500       461,108  
Ares XXXIIR CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2014-32RA, Class D, 6.242%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.85%), 5/15/30(9)(13)

      1,000       868,946  
Ares XXXIV CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2015-2A, Class ER, 7.626%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.85%), 4/17/33(9)(13)

      550       498,158  
Bardot CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2019-2A, Class E, 8.048%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.95%), 10/22/32(9)(13)

      500       462,849  
Benefit Street Partners CLO XIX, Ltd.  

Series 2019-19A, Class E, 8.898%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.02%), 1/15/33(9)(13)

      750       696,231  
Benefit Street Partners CLO XVII, Ltd.  

Series 2019-17A, Class E, 7.819%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.60%), 7/15/32(9)(13)

      500       457,581  
Benefit Street Partners CLO XVIII, Ltd.  

Series 2019-18A, Class E, 8.119%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.90%), 10/15/32(9)(13)

      500       471,435  
Security        Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
BlueMountain CLO XXV, Ltd.  

Series 2019-25A, Class E, 7.919%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.70%), 7/15/32(9)(13)

    $ 500     $ 455,899  
BlueMountain CLO XXVI, Ltd.  

Series 2019-26A, Class E, 8.835%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.70%), 10/20/32(9)(13)

      1,000       962,414  
Canyon Capital CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2019-2A, Class E, 8.369%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.15%), 10/15/32(9)(13)

      400       379,618  
Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2012-3A, Class DR2, 7.811%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%), 1/14/32(9)(13)

      600       460,596  

Series 2015-5A, Class DR, 7.835%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.70%), 1/20/32(9)(13)

      500       421,114  
Cedar Funding X CLO, Ltd.                

Series 2019-10A, Class E, 8.135%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%), 10/20/32(9)(13)

      500       460,561  
Dryden 40 Senior Loan Fund                

Series 2015-40A, Class ER, 6.142%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.75%), 8/15/31(9)(13)

      500       436,755  
Fort Washington CLO, Ltd.                

Series 2019-1A, Class E, 8.385%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.25%), 10/20/32(9)(13)

      500       455,092  
Galaxy XV CLO, Ltd.                

Series 2013-15A, Class ER, 7.864%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.65%), 10/15/30(9)(13)

      500       444,172  
Galaxy XXI CLO, Ltd.                

Series 2015-21A, Class ER, 6.385%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.25%), 4/20/31(9)(13)

      500       412,150  
Golub Capital Partners CLO 23M, Ltd.                

Series 2015-23A, Class ER, 6.885%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.75%), 1/20/31(9)(13)

      600       442,730  
Harriman Park CLO, Ltd.                

Series 2020-1A, Class E, 8.114%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.91%), 4/20/31(9)(13)

      800       756,055  
Kayne CLO 5, Ltd.                

Series 2019-5A, Class E, 7.72%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.70%), 7/24/32(9)(13)

      500       473,692  
Kayne CLO 7, Ltd.                

Series 2020-7A, Class E, 7.907%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.50%), 4/17/33(9)(13)

      575       546,952  
Madison Park Funding XXXVI, Ltd.                

Series 2019-36A, Class E, 9.192%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.25%), 1/15/33(9)(13)

      250       241,488  
Madison Park Funding XXXVII, Ltd.                

Series 2019-37A, Class E, 7.769%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.55%), 7/15/32(9)(13)

      500       468,154  
 

 

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Security          Principal
Amount
(000’s omitted)
    Value  
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO 31, Ltd.                  

Series 2019-31A, Class E, 7.885%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.75%), 4/20/31(9)(13)

    $ 500     $ 470,526  
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO 33, Ltd.                  

Series 2019-33A, Class E, 7.976%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.80%), 10/16/32(9)(13)

      500       473,457  
Oaktree CLO, Ltd.                  

Series 2019-3A, Class E, 7.905%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.77%), 7/20/31(9)(13)

      750       674,307  
Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.  

Series 2013-2A, Class DRR, 6.985%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.85%), 10/17/31(9)(13)

      450       396,009  

Series 2019-1A, Class D, 7.424%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%), 11/14/32(9)(13)

      500       479,692  
Regatta XII Funding, Ltd.                  

Series 2019-1A, Class E, 8.069%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.85%), 10/15/32(9)(13)

      300       280,091  
Regatta XIV Funding, Ltd.                  

Series 2018-3A, Class E, 6.941%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.95%), 10/25/31(9)(13)

      300       257,638  
Regatta XVI Funding, Ltd.                  

Series 2019-2A, Class E, 8.903%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.00%), 1/15/33(9)(13)

      500       475,508  
Southwick Park CLO, LLC                  

Series 2019-4A, Class E, 7.835%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.70%), 7/20/32(9)(13)

      1,000       934,799  
Vibrant CLO X, Ltd.                  

Series 2018-10A, Class D, 7.325%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.19%), 10/20/31(9)(13)

      375       291,001  
Vibrant CLO XI, Ltd.                  

Series 2019-11A, Class D, 7.905%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.77%), 7/20/32(9)(13)

      500       420,110  
Voya CLO, Ltd.                  

Series 2013-1A, Class DR, 7.699%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 6.48%), 10/15/30(9)(13)

      1,000       841,846  
Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.                  

Series 2020-1A, Class D, 8.422%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 7.24%), 4/15/33(9)(13)

            550       529,991  

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(identified cost $20,419,945)

                  $ 18,683,194  
Common Stocks — 1.3%

 

Security          Shares     Value  
Aerospace and Defense — 0.2%  

IAP Global Services, LLC(3)(14)(15)

 

    29     $ 432,845  
                    $ 432,845  
Security          Shares     Value  
Automotive — 0.0%(6)  

Dayco Products, LLC(14)(15)

 

    10,159     $ 76,193  
                    $ 76,193  
Business Equipment and Services — 0.0%(6)  

Crossmark Holdings, Inc.(14)(15)

 

    1,731     $ 99,532  
                    $ 99,532  
Chemicals and Plastics — 0.1%  

Hexion Holdings Corp., Class B(14)(15)

 

    18,444     $ 124,497  
                    $ 124,497  
Electronics/Electrical — 0.0%(6)  

Answers Corp.(3)(15)

 

    46,839     $ 86,652  
                    $ 86,652  
Oil and Gas — 0.4%  

AFG Holdings, Inc.(3)(14)(15)

      13,348     $ 319,551  

Fieldwood Energy, Inc.(14)(15)

      1,800       180  

Fieldwood Energy, Inc.(14)(15)

      7,794       779  

McDermott International, Inc.(14)(15)

      71,257       249,400  

Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc.(3)(14)(16)

      325       0  

RDV Resources, Inc., Class A(3)(14)(15)

      14,312       0  

Samson Resources II, LLC, Class A(3)(15)

      22,051       402,431  

Sunrise Oil & Gas, Inc., Class A(14)(15)

            5,690       39,830  
                    $ 1,012,171  
Publishing — 0.4%  

ION Media Networks, Inc.(3)(15)

      2,155     $ 894,390  

Tweddle Group, Inc.(3)(14)(15)

            889       2,569  
                    $ 896,959  
Radio and Television — 0.1%  

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.(14)(15)

      42,539     $ 44,241  

Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A(14)(15)

      18,865       74,517  

iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A(14)(15)

            18,090       151,051  
                    $ 269,809  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) — 0.1%  

David’s Bridal, LLC(3)(14)(15)

            11,238     $ 101,142  
                    $ 101,142  

Total Common Stocks
(identified cost $3,534,695)

 

  $ 3,099,800  
 

 

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Convertible Preferred Stocks — 0.0%

 

Security          Shares     Value  
Oil and Gas — 0.0%  

Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc., Series A, 12.00%(3)(12)(14)(16)

            5     $ 0  

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $5,000)

 

  $ 0  
Preferred Stocks — 0.1%

 

Security          Shares     Value  
Financial Services — 0.0%(6)  

DBI Investors, Inc., Series A-1(3)(14)(15)

            531     $ 47,875  
                    $ 47,875  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) — 0.1%  

David’s Bridal, LLC, Series A, 8.00%(3)(12)(14)(15)

      313     $ 25,040  

David’s Bridal, LLC, Series B, 10.00%(3)(12)(14)(15)

            1,274       103,143  
                    $ 128,183  

Total Preferred Stocks
(identified cost $103,143)

 

  $ 176,058  
Closed-End Funds — 1.7%

 

Security          Shares     Value  

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.

      49,400     $ 552,292  

Invesco Senior Income Trust

      178,510       617,644  

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund

      180,539       1,054,348  

Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund

      73,198       578,264  

Nuveen Floating Rate Income Opportunity Fund

      51,054       400,774  

Voya Prime Rate Trust

            196,084       798,062  

Total Closed-End Funds
(identified cost $5,726,072)

 

  $ 4,001,384  
Warrants — 0.0%

 

Security          Shares     Value  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) — 0.0%  

David’s Bridal, LLC, Exp. 11/26/22 (3)(14)(15)

            2,169     $ 0  

Total Warrants
(identified cost $0)

 

  $ 0  
Miscellaneous — 0.0%(6)

 

Security          Shares     Value  
Cable and Satellite Television — 0.0%  

ACC Claims Holdings, LLC(3)

            200,340     $ 0  
                    $ 0  
Oil and Gas — 0.0%(6)  

Paragon Offshore Finance Company, Class A(14)(15)

      764     $ 229  

Paragon Offshore Finance Company, Class B(14)(15)

            382       4,680  
                    $ 4,909  

Total Miscellaneous
(identified cost $8,308)

 

  $ 4,909  
Short-Term Investments — 6.2%

 

Description          Units     Value  

Eaton Vance Cash Reserves Fund, LLC, 0.35%(17)

            14,529,910     $ 14,529,910  

Total Short-Term Investments
(identified cost $14,529,910)

 

  $ 14,529,910  

Total Investments — 160.5%
(identified cost $405,810,342)

 

  $ 376,666,611  

Less Unfunded Loan Commitments — (0.2)%

 

  $ (417,145

Net Investments — 160.3%
(identified cost $405,393,197)

 

  $ 376,249,466  

Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (44.3)%

 

  $ (103,992,032

Auction Preferred Shares Plus Cumulative Unpaid Dividends — (16.0)%

 

  $ (37,600,000

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares — 100.0%

 

  $ 234,657,434  

The percentage shown for each investment category in the Portfolio of Investments is based on net assets applicable to common shares.

 

  *

In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

  (1)

Senior floating-rate loans (Senior Loans) often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, Senior Loans will typically have an expected average life of approximately two to four years. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are redetermined periodically by reference to a base lending rate, plus a spread. These base lending rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and secondarily, the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the “Prime Rate”). Base lending rates may be subject to a floor, or minimum rate.

 

 

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  (2)

Unfunded or partially unfunded loan commitments. The stated interest rate reflects the weighted average of the reference rate and spread for the funded portion, if any, and the commitment fees on the portion of the loan that is unfunded. See Note 1F for description. At June 30, 2020, the total value of unfunded loan commitments is $414,719.

 

  (3)

For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, security is categorized as Level 3 (see Note 11).

 

  (4)

This Senior Loan will settle after June 30, 2020, at which time the interest rate will be determined.

 

  (5)

The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate at June 30, 2020 of contracts within the senior loan facility. Interest rates on contracts are primarily redetermined either weekly, monthly or quarterly by reference to the indicated base lending rate and spread and the reset period.

 

  (6)

Amount is less than 0.05%.

 

  (7)

Issuer is in default with respect to interest and/or principal payments. For a variable rate security, interest rate has been adjusted to reflect non-accrual status.

 

  (8)

Fixed-rate loan.

 

  (9)

Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These securities may be sold in

  certain transactions in reliance on an exemption from registration (normally to qualified institutional buyers). At June 30, 2020, the aggregate value of these securities is $27,731,487 or 11.8% of the Trust’s net assets applicable to common shares.

 

  (10)

Security converts to variable rate after the indicated fixed-rate coupon period.

 

  (11)

Perpetual security with no stated maturity date but may be subject to calls by the issuer.

 

  (12)

Represents a payment-in-kind security which may pay interest/dividends in additional principal/shares at the issuer’s discretion.

 

  (13)

Variable rate security. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at June 30, 2020.

 

  (14)

Non-income producing security.

 

  (15)

Security was acquired in connection with a restructuring of a Senior Loan and may be subject to restrictions on resale.

 

  (16)

Restricted security (see Note 7).

 

  (17)

Affiliated investment company, available to Eaton Vance portfolios and funds, which invests in high quality, U.S. dollar denominated money market instruments. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of June 30, 2020.

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts  
Currency Purchased     Currency Sold     Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
(Depreciation)
 
USD     8,376,844     EUR     7,526,350     Standard Chartered Bank     7/2/20     $     $ (79,007
USD     635,805     EUR     562,418     State Street Bank and Trust Company     7/2/20       3,930        
USD     6,487,797     EUR     5,975,070     Goldman Sachs International     7/31/20             (229,408
USD     9,091,227     EUR     8,088,770     Standard Chartered Bank     8/4/20             (3,012
GBP     107,734     USD     133,169     State Street Bank and Trust Company     8/28/20       369        
USD     652,472     GBP     532,931     State Street Bank and Trust Company     8/28/20             (8,106
USD     27,432     GBP     21,979     State Street Bank and Trust Company     8/28/20       189        
USD     19,733     GBP     15,757     State Street Bank and Trust Company     8/28/20       201        
USD     7,736,409     EUR     7,028,948     HSBC Bank USA, N.A.     8/31/20             (170,948
USD     386,626     EUR     339,500     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.     8/31/20       4,699        
                                    $ 9,388     $ (490,481

Abbreviations:

 

DIP     Debtor In Possession
EURIBOR     Euro Interbank Offered Rate
LIBOR     London Interbank Offered Rate
PIK     Payment In Kind

Currency Abbreviations:

 

EUR     Euro
GBP     British Pound Sterling
USD     United States Dollar

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

Assets    June 30, 2020  

Unaffiliated investments, at value (identified cost, $390,863,287)

   $ 361,719,556  

Affiliated investment, at value (identified cost, $14,529,910)

     14,529,910  

Cash

     7,742,241  

Deposits for derivatives collateral — forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     440,000  

Foreign currency, at value (identified cost, $2,820,340)

     2,821,922  

Interest and dividends receivable

     1,541,296  

Dividends receivable from affiliated investment

     1,121  

Receivable for investments sold

     79,956,270  

Receivable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     9,388  

Tax reclaims receivable

     211  

Prepaid upfront fees and other fees on notes payable

     197,548  

Prepaid expenses

     28,713  

Total assets

   $ 468,988,176  
Liabilities

 

Notes payable

   $ 95,000,000  

Payable for investments purchased

     100,621,334  

Payable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     490,481  

Payable to affiliates:

  

Investment adviser fee

     220,121  

Administration fee

     74,366  

Accrued expenses

     324,440  

Total liabilities

   $ 196,730,742  

Auction preferred shares (1,504 shares outstanding) at liquidation value plus cumulative unpaid dividends

   $ 37,600,000  

Net assets applicable to common shares

   $ 234,657,434  
Sources of Net Assets

 

Common shares, $0.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized, 37,866,607 shares issued and outstanding

   $ 378,666  

Additional paid-in capital

     277,541,221  

Accumulated loss

     (43,262,453

Net assets applicable to common shares

   $ 234,657,434  
Net Asset Value Per Common Share         

($234,657,434 ÷ 37,866,607 common shares issued and outstanding)

   $ 6.20  

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

Investment Income   

Year Ended

June 30, 2020

 

Interest and other income

   $ 21,213,206  

Dividends

     911,281  

Dividends from affiliated investment

     105,338  

Total investment income

   $ 22,229,825  
Expenses         

Investment adviser fee

   $ 2,930,938  

Administration fee

     978,945  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     14,828  

Custodian fee

     136,746  

Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees

     20,036  

Legal and accounting services

     128,709  

Printing and postage

     46,770  

Interest expense and fees

     2,977,430  

Preferred shares service fee

     32,431  

Miscellaneous

     61,059  

Total expenses

   $ 7,327,892  

Net investment income

   $ 14,901,933  
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)         

Net realized gain (loss) —

  

Investment transactions

   $ (13,870,556

Investment transactions — affiliated investment

     2,335  

Foreign currency transactions

     (68,380

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     1,328,203  

Net realized loss

   $ (12,608,398

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) —

  

Investments

   $ (18,119,238

Foreign currency

     24,892  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     (303,138

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (18,397,484

Net realized and unrealized loss

   $ (31,005,882

Distributions to preferred shareholders

   $ (639,137

Net decrease in net assets from operations

   $ (16,743,086

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets    2020      2019  

From operations —

     

Net investment income

   $ 14,901,933      $ 15,520,463  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (12,608,398      2,658,192  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (18,397,484      (9,320,374

Distributions to preferred shareholders

     (639,137      (1,175,940

Discount on redemption and repurchase of auction preferred shares

            1,920,000  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

   $ (16,743,086    $ 9,602,341  

Distributions to common shareholders

   $ (15,525,309    $ (14,692,244

Net decrease in net assets

   $ (32,268,395    $ (5,089,903
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares

 

At beginning of year

   $ 266,925,829      $ 272,015,732  

At end of year

   $ 234,657,434      $ 266,925,829  

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities   

Year Ended

June 30, 2020

 

Net decrease in net assets from operations

   $ (16,743,086

Distributions to preferred shareholders

     639,137  

Net decrease in net assets from operations excluding distributions to preferred shareholders

   $ (16,103,949

Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

  

Investments purchased

     (135,120,915

Investments sold and principal repayments

     160,638,401  

Increase in short-term investments, net

     (11,333,139

Net amortization/accretion of premium (discount)

     35,193  

Amortization of prepaid upfront fees and other fees on notes payable

     170,518  

Decrease in interest and dividends receivable

     73,668  

Decrease in dividends receivable from affiliated investment

     7,565  

Decrease in receivable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     6,027  

Increase in tax reclaims receivable

     (211

Decrease in prepaid expenses

     4,700  

Increase in payable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     297,111  

Decrease in payable to affiliate for investment adviser fee

     (35,012

Decrease in payable to affiliate for administration fee

     (10,678

Decrease in payable to affiliate for Trustees’ fees

     (5,755

Decrease in accrued expenses

     (207,563

Increase in unfunded loan commitments

     272,361  

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation from investments

     18,119,238  

Net realized loss from investments

     13,868,221  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 30,675,781  
Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

Cash distributions paid to common shareholders

   $ (15,525,309

Cash distributions paid to preferred shareholders

     (648,346

Proceeds from notes payable

     27,000,000  

Repayments of notes payable

     (35,000,000

Payment of upfront fees and other fees on notes payable

     (281,250

Net cash used in financing activities

   $ (24,454,905

Net increase in cash and restricted cash*

   $ 6,220,876  

Cash and restricted cash at beginning of year (including foreign currency)

   $ 4,783,287  

Cash and restricted cash at end of year (including foreign currency)

   $ 11,004,163  
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

Cash paid for interest and fees on borrowings

   $ 3,300,647  

 

*

Includes net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency of $1,571.

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Statement of Cash Flows — continued

 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities that sum to the total of such amounts shown on the Statement of Cash Flows.

 

      June 30, 2020  

Cash

   $ 7,742,241  

Deposits for derivatives collateral — forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     440,000  

Foreign currency

     2,821,922  

Total cash and restricted cash as shown on the Statement of Cash Flows

   $ 11,004,163  

 

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Eaton Vance

Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Financial Highlights

 

Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
      2020      2019      2018      2017     2016  

Net asset value — Beginning of year (Common shares)

   $ 7.050      $ 7.180      $ 7.150      $ 6.650     $ 7.020  
Income (Loss) From Operations                                            

Net investment income(1)

   $ 0.394      $ 0.410      $ 0.385      $ 0.404     $ 0.422  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (0.817      (0.172      0.038        0.436       (0.371

Distributions to preferred shareholders —

             

From net investment income(1)

     (0.017      (0.031      (0.028      (0.014     (0.009

Discount on redemption and repurchase of auction preferred shares(1)

            0.051               0.064        

Total income (loss) from operations

   $ (0.440    $ 0.258      $ 0.395      $ 0.890     $ 0.042  
Less Distributions to Common Shareholders                                            

From net investment income

   $ (0.410    $ (0.388    $ (0.365    $ (0.390   $ (0.412

Total distributions to common shareholders

   $ (0.410    $ (0.388    $ (0.365    $ (0.390   $ (0.412

Net asset value — End of year (Common shares)

   $ 6.200      $ 7.050      $ 7.180      $ 7.150     $ 6.650  

Market value — End of year (Common shares)

   $ 5.330      $ 6.230      $ 6.380      $ 6.650     $ 6.010  

Total Investment Return on Net Asset Value(2)

     (5.64 )%       4.46 %(3)       6.12      14.02 %(4)      1.57

Total Investment Return on Market Value(2)

     (8.20 )%       3.88      1.39      17.34     3.77

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Financial Highlights — continued

 

Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
Ratios/Supplemental Data    2020      2019      2018      2017     2016  

Net assets applicable to common shares, end of year
(000’s omitted)

   $ 234,657      $ 266,926      $ 272,016      $ 270,810     $ 251,789  

Ratios (as a percentage of average daily net assets applicable to common shares):(5)

             

Expenses excluding interest and fees(6)

     1.73      1.73      1.82      1.87     1.96

Interest and fee expense(7)

     1.19      1.40      0.83      0.52     0.28

Total expenses(6)

     2.92      3.13      2.65      2.39     2.24

Net investment income

     5.93      5.74      5.36      5.75     6.38

Portfolio Turnover

     57      26      34      42     31

Senior Securities:

             

Total notes payable outstanding (in 000’s)

   $ 95,000      $ 103,000      $ 93,000      $ 92,000     $ 25,000  

Asset coverage per $1,000 of notes payable(8)

   $ 3,866      $ 3,957      $ 4,587      $ 4,613     $ 15,472  

Total preferred shares outstanding

     1,504        1,504        2,464        2,464       4,400  

Asset coverage per preferred share(9)

   $ 69,242      $ 72,464      $ 68,989      $ 69,078     $ 71,629  

Involuntary liquidation preference per preferred share(10)

   $ 25,000      $ 25,000      $ 25,000      $ 25,000     $ 25,000  

Approximate market value per preferred share(10)

   $ 25,000      $ 25,000      $ 25,000      $ 25,000     $ 25,000  

 

  (1) 

Computed using average common shares outstanding.

 

  (2)

Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market value with all distributions reinvested. Distributions are assumed to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Trust’s dividend reinvestment plan.

 

  (3)

The total return based on net asset value reflects the impact of the tender and repurchase by the Trust of a portion of its Auction Preferred Shares at 92% of the per share liquidation preference. Absent this transaction, the total return based on net asset value would have been 3.71%.

 

  (4)

The total return based on net asset value reflects the impact of the tender and repurchase by the Trust of a portion of its Auction Preferred Shares at 95% of the per share liquidation preference. Absent this transaction, the total return based on net asset value would have been 13.00%.

 

  (5)

Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to preferred shareholders.

 

  (6)

Excludes the effect of custody fee credits, if any, of less than 0.005%. Effective September 1, 2015, custody fee credits, which were earned on cash deposit balances, were discontinued by the custodian.

 

  (7)

Interest and fee expense relates to the notes payable to partially redeem the Trust’s Auction Preferred Shares (see Note 2) and/or to fund investments (see Note 9).

 

  (8)

Calculated by subtracting the Trust’s total liabilities (not including the notes payable and preferred shares) from the Trust’s total assets, and dividing the result by the notes payable balance in thousands.

 

  (9)

Calculated by subtracting the Trust’s total liabilities (not including the notes payable and preferred shares) from the Trust’s total assets, dividing the result by the sum of the value of the notes payable and liquidation value of the preferred shares, and multiplying the result by the liquidation value of one preferred share. Such amount equates to 277%, 290%, 276%, 276% and 287% at June 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

(10)

Plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.

 

Ratios based on net assets applicable to common shares plus preferred shares and borrowings are presented below. Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to preferred shareholders and exclude the effect of custody fee credits, if any.

 

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
      2020      2019      2018      2017     2016  

Expenses excluding interest and fees

     1.11      1.12      1.17      1.21     1.21

Interest and fee expense

     0.76      0.91      0.54      0.34     0.17

Total expenses

     1.87      2.03      1.71      1.55     1.38

Net investment income

     3.81      3.73      3.46      3.72     3.93

 

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Senior Income Trust

June 30, 2020

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

1  Significant Accounting Policies

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the Trust) is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust’s investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital, by investing primarily in senior, secured floating-rate loans.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Trust. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The Trust is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

A  Investment Valuation — The following methodologies are used to determine the market value or fair value of investments.

Senior Floating-Rate Loans. Interests in senior floating-rate loans (Senior Loans) for which reliable market quotations are readily available are valued generally at the average mean of bid and ask quotations obtained from a third party pricing service. Other Senior Loans are valued at fair value by the investment adviser under procedures approved by the Trustees. In fair valuing a Senior Loan, the investment adviser utilizes one or more of the valuation techniques described in (i) through (iii) below to assess the likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the loan underlying such Senior Loan relative to yields on other Senior Loans issued by companies of comparable credit quality. If the investment adviser believes that there is a reasonable likelihood of full repayment, the investment adviser will determine fair value using a matrix pricing approach that considers the yield on the Senior Loan. If the investment adviser believes there is not a reasonable likelihood of full repayment, the investment adviser will determine fair value using analyses that include, but are not limited to: (i) a comparison of the value of the borrower’s outstanding equity and debt to that of comparable public companies; (ii) a discounted cash flow analysis; or (iii) when the investment adviser believes it is likely that a borrower will be liquidated or sold, an analysis of the terms of such liquidation or sale. In certain cases, the investment adviser will use a combination of analytical methods to determine fair value, such as when only a portion of a borrower’s assets are likely to be sold. In conducting its assessment and analyses for purposes of determining fair value of a Senior Loan, the investment adviser will use its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising relevant factors. Fair value determinations are made by the portfolio managers of the Trust based on information available to such managers. The portfolio managers of other funds managed by the investment adviser that invest in Senior Loans may not possess the same information about a Senior Loan borrower as the portfolio managers of the Trust. At times, the fair value of a Senior Loan determined by the portfolio managers of other funds managed by the investment adviser that invest in Senior Loans may vary from the fair value of the same Senior Loan determined by the portfolio managers of the Trust. The fair value of each Senior Loan is periodically reviewed and approved by the investment adviser’s Valuation Committee and by the Trustees based upon procedures approved by the Trustees. Junior Loans (i.e., subordinated loans and second lien loans) are valued in the same manner as Senior Loans.

Debt Obligations. Debt obligations are generally valued on the basis of valuations provided by third party pricing services, as derived from such services’ pricing models. Inputs to the models may include, but are not limited to, reported trades, executable bid and ask prices, broker/dealer quotations, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, interest rates, anticipated prepayments, benchmark curves or information pertaining to the issuer, as well as industry and economic events. The pricing services may use a matrix approach, which considers information regarding securities with similar characteristics to determine the valuation for a security. Short-term debt obligations purchased with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less for which a valuation from a third party pricing service is not readily available may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Equity Securities. Equity securities listed on a U.S. securities exchange generally are valued at the last sale or closing price on the day of valuation or, if no sales took place on such date, at the mean between the closing bid and ask prices on the exchange where such securities are principally traded. Equity securities listed on the NASDAQ Global or Global Select Market generally are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Unlisted or listed securities for which closing sales prices or closing quotations are not available are valued at the mean between the latest available bid and ask prices or, in the case of preferred equity securities that are not listed or traded in the over-the-counter market, by a third party pricing service that uses various techniques that consider factors including, but not limited to, prices or yields of securities with similar characteristics, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, quotes of underlying common stock, issuer spreads, as well as industry and economic events.

Derivatives. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are generally valued at the mean of the average bid and average ask prices that are reported by currency dealers to a third party pricing service at the valuation time. Such third party pricing service valuations are supplied for specific settlement periods and the Trust’s forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at an interpolated rate between the closest preceding and subsequent settlement period reported by the third party pricing service.

Foreign Securities and Currencies. Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars, based on foreign currency exchange rate quotations supplied by a third party pricing service. The pricing service uses a proprietary model to determine the exchange rate. Inputs to the model include reported trades and implied bid/ask spreads.

Affiliated Fund. The Trust may invest in Eaton Vance Cash Reserves Fund, LLC (Cash Reserves Fund), an affiliated investment company managed by Eaton Vance Management (EVM). While Cash Reserves Fund is not a registered money market mutual fund, it conducts all of its investment activities in accordance with the requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. Investments in Cash Reserves Fund are valued at the closing net asset value per unit on the valuation day. Cash Reserves Fund generally values its investment securities based on available market quotations provided by a third party pricing service.

Fair Valuation. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees of the Trust in a manner that most fairly reflects the security’s “fair value”, which is the amount that the Trust might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale in the ordinary course. Each such determination is based

 

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on a consideration of relevant factors, which are likely to vary from one pricing context to another. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the type of security, the existence of any contractual restrictions on the security’s disposition, the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or of comparable companies or entities, quotations or relevant information obtained from broker/dealers or other market participants, information obtained from the issuer, analysts, and/or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), an analysis of the company’s or entity’s financial statements, and an evaluation of the forces that influence the issuer and the market(s) in which the security is purchased and sold.

B  Investment Transactions — Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

C  Income — Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. Fees associated with loan amendments are recognized immediately. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities. Distributions from investment companies are recorded as dividend income, capital gains or return of capital based on the nature of the distribution.

D  Federal Taxes — The Trust’s policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its net investment income, and all or substantially all of its net realized capital gains. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary.

As of June 30, 2020, the Trust had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. The Trust files a U.S. federal income tax return annually after its fiscal year-end, which is subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years from the date of filing.

E  Foreign Currency Translation — Investment valuations, other assets, and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investment securities and income and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates in effect on the respective dates of such transactions. Recognized gains or losses on investment transactions attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. That portion of unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.

F  Unfunded Loan Commitments — The Trust may enter into certain loan agreements all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Trust is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower’s discretion. These commitments are disclosed in the accompanying Portfolio of Investments. At June 30, 2020, the Trust had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover these commitments.

G  Use of Estimates — The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

H  Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Under Massachusetts law, if certain conditions prevail, shareholders of a Massachusetts business trust (such as the Trust) could be deemed to have personal liability for the obligations of the Trust. However, the Trust’s Declaration of Trust contains an express disclaimer of liability on the part of Trust shareholders and the By-laws provide that the Trust shall assume, upon request by the shareholder, the defense on behalf of any Trust shareholders. Moreover, the By-laws also provide for indemnification out of Trust property of any shareholder held personally liable solely by reason of being or having been a shareholder for all loss or expense arising from such liability. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

I  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — The Trust may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded as unrealized until such time as the contracts have been closed. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

2  Auction Preferred Shares

The Trust issued Auction Preferred Shares (APS) on July 27, 2001 in a public offering. Dividends on the APS, which accrue daily, are cumulative at rates which are reset every seven days by an auction, unless a special dividend period has been set. Series of APS are identical in all respects except for the reset dates of the dividend rates. If the APS auctions do not successfully clear, the dividend payment rate over the next period for the APS holders is set at a specified maximum applicable rate until such time as the APS auctions are successful. Auctions have not cleared since February 13, 2008 and the rate since that date has been the maximum applicable rate (see Note 3). The maximum applicable rate on the APS is 125% of the “AA” Financial Composite Commercial Paper Rate at the date of the auction. The stated spread over the reference benchmark rate is determined based on the credit rating of the APS.

 

 

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The number of APS issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 is as follows:

 

     

APS Issued and

Outstanding

 

Series A

     752  

Series B

     752  

The APS are redeemable at the option of the Trust at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, on any dividend payment date. The APS are also subject to mandatory redemption at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, if the Trust is in default for an extended period on its asset maintenance requirements with respect to the APS. If the dividends on the APS remain unpaid in an amount equal to two full years’ dividends, the holders of the APS as a class have the right to elect a majority of the Board of Trustees. In general, the holders of the APS and the common shares have equal voting rights of one vote per share, except that the holders of the APS, as a separate class, have the right to elect at least two members of the Board of Trustees. The APS have a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The Trust is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the APS as defined in the Trust’s By-Laws and the 1940 Act. The Trust pays an annual fee up to 0.15% of the liquidation value of the APS to broker/dealers as a service fee if the auctions are unsuccessful; otherwise, the annual fee is 0.25%.

On June 29, 2018, the Trust announced a tender offer to purchase up to 39% of its outstanding APS at a price per share equal to 92% of the APS liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (or $23,000 per share), plus any accrued but unpaid APS dividends. The tender offer expired on September 14, 2018. The number of APS redeemed during the year ended June 30, 2019 pursuant to the tender offer and the redemption amount (excluding the final dividend payment) were as follows:

 

      APS Redeemed
During the Year
     Redemption
Amount
 

Series A

     480      $ 11,040,000  

Series B

     480        11,040,000  

3  Distributions to Shareholders and Income Tax Information

The Trust intends to make monthly distributions of net investment income to common shareholders, after payment of any dividends on any outstanding APS. In addition, at least annually, the Trust intends to distribute all or substantially all of its net realized capital gains. Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to preferred shareholders are recorded daily and are payable at the end of each dividend period. The dividend rates for the APS at June 30, 2020, and the amount of dividends accrued (including capital gains, if any) to APS shareholders, average APS dividend rates, and dividend rate ranges for the year then ended were as follows:

 

      APS Dividend
Rates at
June 30, 2020
     Dividends
Accrued to APS
Shareholders
     Average APS
Dividend
Rates
     Dividend
Rate
Ranges (%)
 

Series A

     0.10    $ 325,337        1.73      0.06–2.99  

Series B

     0.13        313,800        1.67        0.05–2.99  

Beginning February 13, 2008 and consistent with the patterns in the broader market for auction-rate securities, the Trust’s APS auctions were unsuccessful in clearing due to an imbalance of sell orders over bids to buy the APS. As a result, the dividend rates of the APS were reset to the maximum applicable rates. The table above reflects such maximum dividend rate for each series as of June 30, 2020.

Distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. As required by U.S. GAAP, only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits are reported in the financial statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid-in capital. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income.

 

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The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 was as follows:

 

     Year Ended June 30,  
      2020      2019  

Ordinary income

   $ 16,164,446      $ 15,868,184  

During the year ended June 30, 2020, accumulated loss was decreased by $27,221 and paid-in capital was decreased by $27,221 due to differences between book and tax accounting. These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Trust.

As of June 30, 2020, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated loss) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   

Deferred capital losses

   $ (14,226,696

Net unrealized depreciation

     (29,035,757

At June 30, 2020, the Trust, for federal income tax purposes, had deferred capital losses of $14,226,696 which would reduce its taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investment transactions, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus would reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders, which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Trust of any liability for federal income or excise tax. The deferred capital losses are treated as arising on the first day of the Trust’s next taxable year and retain the same short-term or long-term character as when originally deferred. Of the deferred capital losses at June 30, 2020, $3,995,102 are short-term and $10,231,594 are long-term.

The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, including open derivative contracts, of the Trust at June 30, 2020, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

 

Aggregate cost

   $ 405,260,454  

Gross unrealized appreciation

   $ 2,051,603  

Gross unrealized depreciation

     (31,062,591

Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (29,010,988

4  Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The investment adviser fee is earned by EVM as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to the Trust. Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement between the Trust and EVM, the investment advisory fee payable by the Trust is 0.85% of the Trust’s average weekly gross assets and is payable monthly. Pursuant to a fee reduction agreement between the Trust and EVM that commenced on May 1, 2010, the annual investment adviser fee is reduced by 0.01% every May 1 thereafter for the next twenty-nine years. The Trust’s advisory fee is currently computed at an annual rate of 0.74% (0.75% prior to May 1, 2020) of its average weekly gross assets and is payable monthly. The fee reduction cannot be terminated without the consent of the Trustees and shareholders. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the Trust’s investment adviser fee totaled $2,930,938. The Trust invests its cash in Cash Reserves Fund. EVM does not currently receive a fee for advisory services provided to Cash Reserves Fund. The administration fee is earned by EVM for administering the business affairs of the Trust and is computed at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Trust’s average weekly gross assets. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the administration fee amounted to $978,945.

Trustees and officers of the Trust who are members of EVM’s organization receive remuneration for their services to the Trust out of the investment adviser fee. Trustees of the Trust who are not affiliated with EVM may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended June 30, 2020, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are officers of EVM.

5  Purchases and Sales of Investments

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations and including maturities, paydowns and principal repayments on Senior Loans, aggregated $219,486,069 and $235,607,971, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2020.

 

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6  Common Shares of Beneficial Interest and Shelf Offering

The Trust may issue common shares pursuant to its dividend reinvestment plan. There were no common shares issued by the Trust for the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.

In November 2013, the Board of Trustees initially approved a share repurchase program for the Trust. Pursuant to the reauthorization of the share repurchase program by the Board of Trustees in March 2019, the Trust is authorized to repurchase up to 10% of its common shares outstanding as of the last day of the prior calendar year at market prices when shares are trading at a discount to net asset value. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Trust to purchase a specific amount of shares. There were no repurchases of common shares by the Trust for the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.

Pursuant to a registration statement filed with the SEC, the Trust is authorized to issue up to an additional 4,551,438 common shares through an equity shelf offering program (the “shelf offering”). Under the shelf offering, the Trust, subject to market conditions, may raise additional capital from time to time and in varying amounts and offering methods at a net price at or above the Trust’s net asset value per common share. During the years ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019, there were no shares sold by the Trust pursuant to its shelf offering.

According to filings made on Schedule 13D and 13G pursuant to Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, two affiliated entities and one individual affiliated with such entities together owned 15.9% of the Trust’s common shares.

7  Restricted Securities

At June 30, 2020, the Trust owned the following securities which were restricted as to public resale and not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding Rule 144A securities). The Trust has various registration rights (exercisable under a variety of circumstances) with respect to these securities. The value of these securities is determined based on valuations provided by brokers when available, or if not available, they are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.

 

Description    Date of
Acquisition
     Shares      Cost      Value  

Common Stocks

           

Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc.

     7/15/14        325      $ 15,070      $ 0  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

           

Nine Point Energy Holdings, Inc., Series A, 12.00%

     5/26/17        5        5,000        0  

Total Restricted Securities

                     $ 20,070      $ 0  

8  Financial Instruments

The Trust may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities. These financial instruments may include forward foreign currency exchange contracts and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Trust has in particular classes of financial instruments and do not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at June 30, 2020 is included in the Portfolio of Investments. At June 30, 2020, the Trust had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments under these contracts.

The Trust is subject to foreign exchange risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Because the Trust holds foreign currency denominated investments, the value of these investments and related receivables and payables may change due to future changes in foreign currency exchange rates. To hedge against this risk, the Trust enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The Trust enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts that may contain provisions whereby the counterparty may terminate the contract under certain conditions, including but not limited to a decline in the Trust’s net assets below a certain level over a certain period of time, which would trigger a payment by the Trust for those derivatives in a liability position. At June 30, 2020, the fair value of derivatives with credit-related contingent features in a net liability position was $490,481. The aggregate fair value of assets pledged as collateral by the Trust for such liability was $440,000 at June 30, 2020.

The over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives in which the Trust invests are subject to the risk that the counterparty to the contract fails to perform its obligations under the contract. To mitigate this risk, the Trust has entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with substantially all its derivative counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between

 

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the Trust and a counterparty that governs certain OTC derivatives and typically contains, among other things, set-off provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event as defined under the relevant ISDA Master Agreement. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Trust may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy or insolvency. Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Trust’s net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Trust fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreements, which would cause the counterparty to accelerate payment by the Trust of any net liability owed to it.

The collateral requirements for derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement are governed by a Credit Support Annex to the ISDA Master Agreement. Collateral requirements are determined at the close of business each day and are typically based on changes in market values for each transaction under an ISDA Master Agreement and netted into one amount for such agreement. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty is subject to a minimum transfer threshold amount before a transfer is required, which may vary by counterparty. Collateral pledged for the benefit of the Trust and/or counterparty is held in segregated accounts by the Trust’s custodian and cannot be sold, re-pledged, assigned or otherwise used while pledged. The portion of such collateral representing cash, if any, is reflected as deposits for derivatives collateral and, in the case of cash pledged by a counterparty for the benefit of the Trust, a corresponding liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities pledged by the Trust as collateral, if any, are identified as such in the Portfolio of Investments.

The fair value of open derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) and whose primary underlying risk exposure is foreign exchange risk at June 30, 2020 was as follows:

 

     Fair Value  
Derivative    Asset Derivative(1)      Liability Derivative(2)  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $ 9,388      $ (490,481

 

(1) 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Receivable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

 

(2) 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Payable for open forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities at fair value by type, which are reported gross in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, are presented in the table above. The following tables present the Trust’s derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty, net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and net of the related collateral received by the Trust for such assets and pledged by the Trust for such liabilities as of June 30, 2020.

 

Counterparty    Derivative Assets
Subject to
Master Netting
Agreement
     Derivatives
Available
for Offset
     Non-cash
Collateral
Received
(a)
     Cash
Collateral
Received
(a)
     Net Amount
of Derivative
Assets
(b)
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

   $ 4,699      $      $         —      $         —      $ 4,699  

State Street Bank and Trust Company

     4,689        (4,689                     
     $ 9,388      $ (4,689    $      $      $ 4,699  

 

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Counterparty    Derivative Liabilities
Subject to
Master Netting
Agreement
     Derivatives
Available
for Offset
     Non-cash
Collateral
Pledged
(a)
     Cash
Collateral
Pledged
(a)
     Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities
(c)
     Total Cash
Collateral
Pledged
 

Goldman Sachs International

   $ (229,408    $      $         —      $ 229,408      $      $ 300,000  

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

     (170,948                    140,000        (30,948      140,000  

Standard Chartered Bank

     (82,019                           (82,019       

State Street Bank and Trust Company

     (8,106      4,689                      (3,417       
     $ (490,481    $ 4,689      $      $ 369,408      $ (116,384    $ 440,000  

 

(a)  

In some instances, the total collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.

 

(b) 

Net amount represents the net amount due from the counterparty in the event of default.

 

(c) 

Net amount represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default.

The effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) on the Statement of Operations and whose primary underlying risk exposure is foreign exchange risk for the year ended June 30, 2020 was as follows:

 

Derivative    Realized Gain (Loss)
on Derivatives Recognized
in Income
(1)
     Change in Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in  Income
(2)
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   $ 1,328,203      $ (303,138

 

(1) 

Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) – Forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

 

(2) 

Statement of Operations location: Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – Forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The average notional amount of forward foreign currency exchange contracts (based on the absolute value of notional amounts of currency purchased and currency sold) outstanding during the year ended June 30, 2020, which is indicative of the volume of this derivative type, was approximately $29,048,000.

9  Revolving Credit and Security Agreement

The Trust has entered into a Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, as amended (the Agreement) with conduit lenders and a bank to borrow up to $125 million. Borrowings under the Agreement are secured by the assets of the Trust. Interest is charged at a rate above the conduits’ commercial paper issuance rate and is payable monthly. Under the terms of the Agreement, in effect through March 8, 2021, the Trust also pays a program fee of 0.85% per annum on its outstanding borrowings to administer the facility and a liquidity fee of 0.15% (0.25% if the outstanding loan amount is less than or equal to 60% of the total facility size) per annum on the unused portion of the total commitment under the Agreement. Program and liquidity fees for the year ended June 30, 2020 totaled $918,353 and are included in interest expense and fees on the Statement of Operations. In connection with the renewal of the Agreement on March 9, 2020, the Trust paid upfront fees of $125,000 and, shortly thereafter on March 20, 2020, the Trust paid waiver fees of $156,250 in connection with a reduction of Trust net asset value during the month of March 2020 due to market volatility; these aggregate upfront and waiver fees are being amortized to interest expense through March 8, 2021. The unamortized balance as of June 30, 2020 is approximately $198,000 and is included in prepaid upfront fees and other fees on notes payable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. At June 30, 2020, the Trust had borrowings outstanding under the Agreement of $95,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 0.35%. Based on the short-term nature of the borrowings under the Agreement and the variable interest rate, the carrying amount of the borrowings at June 30, 2020 approximated its fair value. If measured at fair value, borrowings under the Agreement would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 11) at June 30, 2020. For the year ended June 30, 2020, the average borrowings under the Agreement and the average interest rate (excluding fees) were $102,256,831 and 1.83%, respectively.

 

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10  Investments in Affiliated Funds

At June 30, 2020, the value of the Trust’s investment in affiliated funds was $14,529,910, which represents 6.2% of the Trust’s net assets applicable to common shares. Transactions in affiliated funds by the Trust for the year ended June 30, 2020 were as follows:

 

Name of affiliated fund   Value,
beginning of
period
    Purchases     Sales proceeds     Net realized
gain (loss)
    Change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
    Value, end
of period
    Dividend
income
    Units, end of
period
 

Short-Term Investments

 

Eaton Vance Cash Reserves Fund, LLC

  $ 3,194,436     $ 126,881,923     $ (115,548,784   $ 2,335     $         —     $ 14,529,910     $ 105,338       14,529,910  

11  Fair Value Measurements

Under generally accepted accounting principles for fair value measurements, a three-tier hierarchy to prioritize the assumptions, referred to as inputs, is used in valuation techniques to measure fair value. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

 

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 

 

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

 

 

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including a fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

In cases where the inputs used to measure fair value fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level disclosed is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

At June 30, 2020, the hierarchy of inputs used in valuing the Trust’s investments and open derivative instruments, which are carried at value, were as follows:

 

Asset Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3*      Total  

Senior Floating-Rate Loans (Less Unfunded Loan Commitments)

   $      $ 323,142,137      $ 359,889      $ 323,502,026  

Corporate Bonds & Notes

            12,252,185               12,252,185  

Asset-Backed Securities

            18,683,194               18,683,194  

Common Stocks

     643,706        216,514        2,239,580        3,099,800  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

                   0        0  

Preferred Stocks

                   176,058        176,058  

Closed-End Funds

     4,001,384                      4,001,384  

Warrants

                   0        0  

Miscellaneous

            4,909        0        4,909  

Short-Term Investments

            14,529,910               14,529,910  

Total Investments

   $ 4,645,090      $ 368,828,849      $ 2,775,527      $ 376,249,466  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $ 9,388      $      $ 9,388  

Total

   $ 4,645,090      $ 368,838,237      $ 2,775,527      $ 376,258,854  

Liability Description

                                   

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $      $ (490,481    $      $ (490,481

Total

   $      $ (490,481    $      $ (490,481

 

*

None of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets, individually or collectively, had a material impact on the Trust.

 

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Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the year ended June 30, 2020 is not presented.

12  Risks and Uncertainties

Risks Associated with Foreign Investments

Investing in securities issued by companies whose principal business activities are outside the United States may involve significant risks not present in domestic investments. For example, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies, particularly those not subject to the disclosure and reporting requirements of the U.S. securities laws. Certain foreign issuers are generally not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to those applicable to domestic issuers. Investments in foreign securities also involve the risk of possible adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, limitation on the removal of funds or other assets of the Trust, political or financial instability or diplomatic and other developments which could affect such investments. Foreign securities markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those located in developing countries) may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. In general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets, broker/dealers and issuers than in the United States.

Credit Risk

The Trust invests primarily in below investment grade floating-rate loans, which are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to reduce the capacity of issuers of these securities to make principal and interest payments. Such companies are more likely to default on their payments of interest and principal owed than issuers of investment grade bonds. An economic downturn generally leads to a higher non-payment rate, and a loan or other debt obligation may lose significant value before a default occurs. Lower rated investments also may be subject to greater price volatility than higher rated investments. Moreover, the specific collateral used to secure a loan may decline in value or become illiquid, which would adversely affect the loan’s value.

Pandemic Risk

An outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus that was first detected in China in December 2019 has spread rapidly internationally. This coronavirus has resulted in closing borders, enhanced health screenings, changes to healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines, cancellations, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of this outbreak has negatively affected the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries and individual companies and can affect the market in general in significant and unforeseen ways. Health crises caused by outbreaks, such as the coronavirus outbreak, may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks and disrupt normal market conditions and operations. The near-term impact of this coronavirus has resulted in substantial market

volatility, which may have an adverse effect on the Trust’s investments.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Trustees and Shareholders of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust:

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the “Trust”), including the portfolio of investments, as of June 30, 2020, the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Trust as of June 30, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Trust’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities and senior loans owned as of June 30, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and selling or agent banks; when replies were not received from brokers and selling or agent banks, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

August 19, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more Eaton Vance investment companies since 1959.

 

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Federal Tax Information (Unaudited)

 

 

The Form 1099-DIV you receive in February 2021 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar year 2020. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Trust. As required by the Internal Revenue Code and/or regulations, shareholders must be notified regarding the status of qualified dividend income for individuals and the dividends received deduction for

corporations.

Qualified Dividend Income.  For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the Trust designates approximately $448,636, or up to the maximum amount of such dividends allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as qualified dividend income eligible for the reduced tax rate of 15%.

Dividends Received Deduction.  Corporate shareholders are generally entitled to take the dividends received deduction on the portion of the Trust’s dividend distribution that qualifies under tax law. For the Trust’s fiscal 2020 ordinary income dividends, 2.87% qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

 

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Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

 

The Trust offers a dividend reinvestment plan (Plan) pursuant to which shareholders automatically have distributions reinvested in common shares (Shares) of the Trust unless they elect otherwise through their investment dealer. On the distribution payment date, if the NAV per Share is equal to or less than the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions, then new Shares will be issued. The number of Shares shall be determined by the greater of the NAV per Share or 95% of the market price. Otherwise, Shares generally will be purchased on the open market by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the Plan agent (Agent). Distributions subject to income tax (if any) are taxable whether or not Shares are reinvested.

If your Shares are in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you can ask the firm or nominee to participate in the Plan on your behalf. If the nominee does not offer the Plan, you will need to request that the Trust’s transfer agent re-register your Shares in your name or you will not be able to participate.

The Agent’s service fee for handling distributions will be paid by the Trust. Plan participants will be charged their pro rata share of brokerage commissions on all open-market purchases.

Plan participants may withdraw from the Plan at any time by writing to the Agent at the address noted on the following page. If you withdraw, you will receive Shares in your name for all Shares credited to your account under the Plan. If a participant elects by written notice to the Agent to sell part or all of his or her Shares and remit the proceeds, the Agent is authorized to deduct a $5.00 fee plus brokerage commissions from the proceeds.

If you wish to participate in the Plan and your Shares are held in your own name, you may complete the form on the following page and deliver it to the Agent. Any inquiries regarding the Plan can be directed to the Agent at 1-866-439-6787.

 

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Application for Participation in Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

 

 

This form is for shareholders who hold their common shares in their own names. If your common shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you should contact your nominee to see if it will participate in the Plan on your behalf. If you wish to participate in the Plan, but your brokerage firm, bank, or nominee is unable to participate on your behalf, you should request that your common shares be re-registered in your own name which will enable your participation in the Plan.

The following authorization and appointment is given with the understanding that I may terminate it at any time by terminating my participation in the Plan as provided in the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

 

Please print exact name on account

 

Shareholder signature                                                           Date

 

Shareholder signature                                                           Date

Please sign exactly as your common shares are registered. All persons whose names appear on the share certificate must sign.

YOU SHOULD NOT RETURN THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. THIS IS NOT A PROXY.

This authorization form, when signed, should be mailed to the following address:

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

c/o American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

P.O. Box 922

Wall Street Station

New York, NY 10269-0560

 

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Board of Trustees’ Contract Approval

 

 

Overview of the Contract Review Process

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), provides, in substance, that the investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser will continue in effect from year-to-year only if its continuation is approved on an annual basis by a vote of the fund’s board of trustees, including a majority of the trustees who are not “interested persons” of the fund (“independent trustees”), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval.

At a meeting held on April 22, 2020 (the “April 2020 Meeting”), the Boards of Trustees/Directors comprised of the same individuals (collectively, the “Board”) that oversees a majority of the registered investment companies advised by Eaton Vance Management or its affiliate, Boston Management and Research (the “Eaton Vance Funds”), including a majority of the independent trustees (the “Independent Trustees”), voted to approve the continuation of existing investment advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements(1) for each of the Eaton Vance Funds for an additional one-year period. The Board relied upon the affirmative recommendation of its Contract Review Committee, which is a committee exclusively comprised of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Contract Review Committee reviewed information furnished by the adviser and sub-adviser to each of the Eaton Vance Funds (including information specifically requested by the Board) for a series of formal meetings held between February and April 2020. Members of the Contract Review Committee also considered information received at prior meetings of the Board and its committees, to the extent such information was relevant to the Contract Review Committee’s annual evaluation of the investment advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements.

In connection with its evaluation of the investment advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements, the Board considered various information relating to the Eaton Vance Funds. This included information applicable to all or groups of Eaton Vance Funds, which is referenced immediately below, and information applicable to the particular Eaton Vance Fund covered by this report (additional fund-specific information is referenced below under “Results of the Contract Review Process”). (For funds that invest through one or more underlying portfolios, references to “each fund” in this section may include information that was considered at the portfolio-level.)

Information about Fees, Performance and Expenses

 

   

A report from an independent data provider comparing advisory and other fees paid by each fund to such fees paid by comparable funds, as identified by the independent data provider (“comparable funds”);

 

   

A report from an independent data provider comparing each fund’s total expense ratio (and its components) to those of comparable funds;

 

   

A report from an independent data provider comparing the investment performance of each fund (including, as relevant, total return data, income data, Sharpe ratios and information ratios) to the investment performance of comparable funds and, as applicable, benchmark indices, over various time periods;

 

   

In certain instances, data regarding investment performance relative to customized groups of peer funds and blended indices identified by the adviser in consultation with the Portfolio Management Committee of the Board;

 

   

Comparative information concerning the fees charged and services provided by the adviser and sub-adviser to each fund in managing other accounts (which may include other mutual funds, collective investment funds and institutional accounts) using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing such fund(s), if any;

 

   

Profitability analyses with respect to the adviser and sub-adviser to each of the funds;

Information about Portfolio Management and Trading

 

   

Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, as well as each of the funds’ investment strategies and policies;

 

   

The procedures and processes used to determine the fair value of fund assets, when necessary, and actions taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;

 

   

Information about the policies and practices of each fund’s adviser and sub-adviser (in the context of a sub-adviser, only those with trading responsibilities) with respect to trading, including their processes for seeking best execution of portfolio transactions;

 

   

Information about the allocation of brokerage transactions and the benefits, if any, received by the adviser and sub-adviser (in the context of a sub-adviser, only those with trading responsibilities) to each fund as a result of brokerage allocation, including, as applicable, information concerning the acquisition of research through client commission arrangements and policies with respect to “soft dollars”;

 

   

Data relating to the portfolio turnover rate of each fund;

Information about each Adviser and Sub-adviser

 

   

Reports detailing the financial results and condition of the adviser and sub-adviser to each fund;

 

   

Information regarding the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the funds, and, for portfolio managers and certain other investment professionals, information relating to their responsibilities with respect to managing other mutual funds and investment accounts, as applicable;

 

(1) 

Not all Eaton Vance Funds have entered into a sub-advisory agreement with a sub-adviser. Accordingly, references to “sub-adviser” or “sub-advisory agreement” in this “Overview” section may not be applicable to the particular Eaton Vance Fund covered by this report.

 

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The Code of Ethics of the adviser and its affiliates and the sub-adviser of each fund, together with information relating to compliance with, and the administration of, such codes;

 

   

Policies and procedures relating to proxy voting and the handling of corporate actions and class actions;

 

   

Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by the adviser and its affiliates and the sub-adviser of each fund, if any, including descriptions of their various compliance programs and their record of compliance;

 

   

Information concerning the business continuity and disaster recovery plans of the adviser and its affiliates and the sub-adviser of each fund, if any;

 

   

A description of Eaton Vance Management’s and Boston Management and Research’s oversight of sub-advisers, including with respect to regulatory and compliance issues, investment management and other matters;

Other Relevant Information

 

   

Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment advisory services provided by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates;

 

   

Information concerning oversight of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and fund accountants by the adviser and/or administrator to each of the funds;

 

   

For an Eaton Vance Fund structured as an exchange-listed closed-end fund, information concerning the benefits of the closed-end fund structure, as well as, where relevant, the closed-end fund’s market prices, trading volume data, distribution rates and other relevant matters; and

 

   

The terms of each investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory agreement.

During the various meetings of the Board and its committees throughout the twelve months ended April 2020, the Trustees received information from portfolio managers and other investment professionals of the advisers and sub-advisers of the funds regarding investment and performance matters, and considered various investment and trading strategies used in pursuing the funds’ investment objectives. The Trustees also received information regarding risk management techniques employed in connection with the management of the funds. The Board and its committees evaluated issues pertaining to industry and regulatory developments, compliance procedures, fund governance and other issues with respect to the funds, and received and participated in reports and presentations provided by Eaton Vance Management, Boston Management and Research and fund sub-advisers, with respect to such matters. In addition to the formal meetings of the Board and its committees, the Independent Trustees held regular teleconferences to discuss, among other topics, matters relating to the continuation of investment advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements.

The Contract Review Committee was advised throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, independent legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Contract Review Committee, with the advice of such counsel, exercised their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached with respect to each investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory agreement were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the information provided and not any single factor. Moreover, each member of the Contract Review Committee may have placed varying emphasis on particular factors in reaching conclusions with respect to each investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory agreement. In evaluating each investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory agreement, including the fee structures and other terms contained in such agreements, the members of the Contract Review Committee were also informed by multiple years of analysis and discussion with the adviser and sub-adviser to each of the Eaton Vance Funds.

In voting its approval of the continuation of existing investment advisory agreements and sub-advisory agreements at the April 2020 Meeting, the Board relied on an order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2020, which provided temporary relief from the in-person voting requirements under Section 15 of the 1940 Act in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results of the Contract Review Process

Based on its consideration of the foregoing, and such other information it deemed relevant, including the factors and conclusions described below, the Contract Review Committee concluded that the continuation of the investment advisory agreement between Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the “Fund”) and Eaton Vance Management (the “Adviser”), including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, recommended to the Board approval of the agreement. Based on the recommendation of the Contract Review Committee, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

In considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement for the Fund, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Adviser.

The Board considered the Adviser’s management capabilities and investment processes in light of the types of investments held by the Fund, including the education, experience and number of investment professionals and other personnel who provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Fund, including recent changes to such personnel. In particular, the Board considered the abilities and experience of the Adviser’s investment professionals in analyzing special considerations relevant to investing in senior floating rate loans. Specifically, the Board noted the experience

 

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of the Adviser’s large group of bank loan investment professionals and other personnel who provide services to the Fund, including portfolio managers and analysts. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, the compensation methods of the Adviser and other factors, including the reputation and resources of the Adviser to recruit and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals. In addition, the Board considered the time and attention devoted to the Eaton Vance Funds, including the Fund, by senior management, as well as the infrastructure, operational capabilities and support staff in place to assist in the portfolio management and operations of the Fund, including the provision of administrative services. The Board also considered the business-related and other risks to which the Adviser or its affiliates may be subject in managing the Fund. The Board considered the deep experience of the Adviser and its affiliates with managing and operating funds organized as exchange-listed closed-end funds, such as the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered, among other things, the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ experience with implementing leverage arrangements, monitoring and assessing trading price discounts and premiums and adhering to the requirements of securities exchanges.

The Board considered the compliance programs of the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof. The Board considered compliance and reporting matters regarding, among other things, personal trading by investment professionals, disclosure of portfolio holdings, portfolio valuation, business continuity and the allocation of investment opportunities. The Board also considered the responses of the Adviser and its affiliates to requests in recent years from regulatory authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

The Board considered other administrative services provided or overseen by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates, including transfer agency and accounting services. The Board evaluated the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is a part of a large fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines.

After consideration of the foregoing factors, among others, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, taken as a whole, are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the investment advisory agreement.

Fund Performance

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance to that of comparable funds identified by an independent data provider (the peer group), as well as an appropriate benchmark index and a custom peer group of similarly managed funds. The Board’s review included comparative performance data with respect to the Fund for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2019. In this regard, the Board noted that the performance of the Fund was higher than the median performance of the Fund’s peer group and custom peer group for the three-year period. The Board also noted that the performance of the Fund was higher than its benchmark index for the three-year period. The Board concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory.

Management Fees and Expenses

The Board considered contractual fee rates payable by the Fund for advisory and administrative services (referred to collectively as “management fees”). As part of its review, the Board considered the Fund’s management fees and total expense ratio for the one-year period ended September 30, 2019, as compared to those of comparable funds, before and after giving effect to any undertaking to waive fees or reimburse expenses. The Board also received and considered information about the services offered and the fee rates charged by the Adviser to other types of accounts with investment objectives and strategies that are substantially similar to and/or managed in a similar investment style as the Fund. In this regard, the Board received information about the differences in the nature and scope of services the Adviser provides to the Fund as compared to other types of accounts and the material differences in compliance, reporting and other legal burdens and risks to the Adviser as between the Fund and other types of accounts. The Board also considered certain Fund specific factors that had an impact on the Fund’s total expense ratio relative to comparable funds, as identified by management in response to inquiries from the Contract Review Committee. Additionally, the Board took into account the financial resources committed by the Adviser in structuring the Fund at the time of its initial public offering and the waiver of fees provided by the Adviser for the first five years of the Fund’s life. The Board also considered that, following discussions with the Contract Review Committee, the Adviser had implemented a series of permanent reductions in management fees beginning in May 2010, which included a further fee reduction effective May 1, 2020.

After considering the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded that the management fees charged for advisory and related services are reasonable.

Profitability and “Fall-Out” Benefits

The Board considered the level of profits realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof in providing investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund and to all Eaton Vance Funds as a group. The Board considered the level of profits realized without regard to marketing support or other payments by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution or other services.

The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates are deemed not to be excessive.

 

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The Board also considered direct or indirect fall-out benefits received by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with their respective relationships with the Fund, including the benefits of research services that may be available to the Adviser as a result of securities transactions effected for the Fund and other investment advisory clients.

Economies of Scale

In reviewing management fees and profitability, the Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the Fund, on the other hand, can expect to realize benefits from economies of scale as the assets of the Fund increase. The Board acknowledged the difficulty in accurately measuring the benefits resulting from economies of scale, if any, with respect to the management of any specific fund or group of funds. The Board reviewed data summarizing the increases and decreases in the assets of the Fund and of all Eaton Vance Funds as a group over various time periods, and evaluated the extent to which the total expense ratio of the Fund and the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates may have been affected by such increases or decreases. Based upon the foregoing, the Board concluded that the Fund currently shares in the benefits from economies of scale, if any, when they are realized by the Adviser. The Board also considered the fact that the Fund is not continuously offered in the same manner as an open-end fund and that, notwithstanding that the Fund is authorized to issue additional common shares through a shelf offering, the Fund’s assets are not expected to increase materially in the foreseeable future. The Board did not find that the implementation of breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule is warranted at this time.

 

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Management and Organization

 

 

Fund Management.  The Trustees of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the Trust) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust’s affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. The “Noninterested Trustees” consist of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110. As used below, “EVC” refers to Eaton Vance Corp., “EV” refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., “EVM” refers to Eaton Vance Management, “BMR” refers to Boston Management and Research and “EVD” refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. Each officer affiliated with Eaton Vance may hold a position with other Eaton Vance affiliates that is comparable to his or her position with EVM listed below. Each Trustee oversees 157 portfolios (with the exception of Messrs. Faust and Wennerholm and Ms. Frost who oversee 156 portfolios) in the Eaton Vance Complex (including all master and feeder funds in a master feeder structure). Each officer serves as an officer of certain other Eaton Vance funds.

 

Name and Year of Birth   

Position(s)

with the
Trust

    

Term Expiring.

Trustee
Since
(1)

    

Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships

During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Experience

Interested Trustee

Thomas E. Faust Jr.

1958

  

Class I

Trustee

    

Until 2023.

Trustee since 2007.

    

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVC, Director and President of EV, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVM and BMR, and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or officer of 156 registered investment companies. Mr. Faust is an interested person because of his positions with EVM, BMR, EVD, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Trust.

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Director of EVC and Hexavest Inc. (investment management firm).

Noninterested Trustees

Mark R. Fetting

1954

  

Class II

Trustee

    

Until 2021.

Trustee since 2016.

    

Private investor. Formerly held various positions at Legg Mason, Inc. (investment management firm) (2000-2012), including President, Chief Executive Officer, Director and Chairman (2008-2012), Senior Executive Vice President (2004-2008) and Executive Vice President (2001-2004). Formerly, President of Legg Mason family of funds (2001-2008). Formerly, Division President and Senior Officer of Prudential Financial Group, Inc. and related companies (investment management firm) (1991-2000).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None.

Cynthia E. Frost

1961

  

Class I

Trustee

    

Until 2023.

Trustee since 2014.

    

Private investor. Formerly, Chief Investment Officer of Brown University (university endowment) (2000-2012). Formerly, Portfolio Strategist for Duke Management Company (university endowment manager) (1995-2000). Formerly, Managing Director, Cambridge Associates (investment consulting company) (1989-1995). Formerly, Consultant, Bain and Company (management consulting firm) (1987-1989). Formerly, Senior Equity Analyst, BA Investment Management Company (1983-1985).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None.

George J. Gorman

1952

  

Class III

Trustee

    

Until 2022.

Trustee since 2014.

    

Principal at George J. Gorman LLC (consulting firm). Formerly, Senior Partner at Ernst & Young LLP (a registered public accounting firm) (1974-2009).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Formerly, Trustee of the BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds) (2011-2014) and of the Ashmore Funds (9 funds) (2010-2014).

Valerie A. Mosley

1960

  

Class I

Trustee(2)

    

Until 2023.

Trustee since 2014.

    

Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Valmo Ventures (a consulting and investment firm). Former Partner and Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist at Wellington Management Company, LLP (investment management firm) (1992-2012). Former Chief Investment Officer, PG Corbin Asset Management (1990-1992). Formerly worked in institutional corporate bond sales at Kidder Peabody (1986-1990).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Director of Groupon, Inc. (e-commerce provider) (since April 2020). Director of Envestnet, Inc. (provider of intelligent systems for wealth management and financial wellness) (since 2018). Director of Dynex Capital, Inc. (mortgage REIT) (since 2013).

 

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Name and Year of Birth   

Position(s)

with the
Trust

    

Term Expiring.

Trustee
Since
(1)

    

Principal Occupation(s) and Other Directorships

During Past Five Years and Other Relevant Experience

Noninterested Trustees (continued)

William H. Park

1947

  

Chairperson of the Board and Class III

Trustee(2)

    

Until 2022.

Chairperson of the Board since 2016 and Trustee since 2003.

    

Private investor. Formerly, Consultant (management and transactional) (2012-2014). Formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Aveon Group L.P. (investment management firm) (2010-2011). Formerly, Vice Chairman, Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company) (2006-2010). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (2002-2005). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, United Asset Management Corporation (investment management firm) (1982-2001). Formerly, Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (a registered public accounting firm) (1972-1981).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None.

Helen Frame Peters

1948

  

Class II

Trustee

    

Until 2021.

Trustee since 2008.

    

Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College. Formerly, Dean, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (2000-2002). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Scudder Kemper Investments (investment management firm) (1998-1999). Formerly, Chief Investment Officer, Equity and Fixed Income, Colonial Management Associates (investment management firm) (1991-1998).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None.

Keith Quinton

1958

  

Class II

Trustee

    

Until 2021.

Trustee since 2018.

    

Independent Investment Committee Member at New Hampshire Retirement System (since 2017). Formerly, Portfolio Manager and Senior Quantitative Analyst at Fidelity Investments (investment management firm) (2001-2014).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Director (since 2016) and

Chairman (since 2019) of New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank.

Marcus L. Smith

1966

  

Class III

Trustee

    

Until 2022.

Trustee since 2018.

    

Private investor. Member of Posse Boston Advisory Board (foundation) (since 2015). Formerly, Portfolio Manager at MFS Investment Management (investment management firm) (1994-2017).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Director of MSCI Inc. (global provider of investment decision support tools) (since 2017). Formerly, Director of DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (logistics real estate company) (2017-2018).

Susan J. Sutherland

1957

  

Class I

Trustee

    

Until 2023.

Trustee since 2015.

    

Private investor. Formerly, Associate, Counsel and Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (law firm) (1982-2013).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. Formerly, Director of Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (global provider of customized insurance and reinsurance products) (2013-2015).

Scott E. Wennerholm

1959

   Class II
Trustee
     Until 2021.
Trustee since 2016.
    

Formerly, Trustee at Wheelock College (postsecondary institution) (2012-2018). Formerly, Consultant at GF Parish Group (executive recruiting firm) (2016-2017). Formerly, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at BNY Mellon Asset Management (investment management firm) (2005-2011). Formerly, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Natixis Global Asset Management (investment management firm) (1997-2004). Formerly, Vice President at Fidelity Investments Institutional Services (investment management firm) (1994-1997).

Other Directorships in the Last Five Years. None.

Name and Year of Birth   

Position(s)

with the
Trust

     Officer
Since
(3)
    

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

Principal Officers who are not Trustees

Payson F. Swaffield

1956

   President      2003      Vice President and Chief Income Investment Officer of EVM and BMR. Also Vice President of Calvert Research and Management (“CRM”).

Maureen A. Gemma

1960

   Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer      2005      Vice President of EVM and BMR. Also Vice President of CRM.

 

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Name and Year of Birth   

Position(s)

with the
Trust

     Officer
Since
(3)
    

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

Principal Officers who are not Trustees (continued)

James F. Kirchner

1967

   Treasurer      2007      Vice President of EVM and BMR. Also Vice President of CRM.

Richard F. Froio

1968

   Chief Compliance Officer      2017      Vice President of EVM and BMR since 2017. Formerly, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (Adviser/Funds) and Chief Compliance Officer (Distribution) at PIMCO (2012-2017) and Managing Director at BlackRock/Barclays Global Investors (2009-2012).

 

(1)

Year first appointed to serve as Trustee for a fund in the Eaton Vance family of funds. Each Trustee has served continuously since appointment unless indicated otherwise.

(2)

APS Trustee.

(3)

Year first elected to serve as officer of a fund in the Eaton Vance family of funds when the officer has served continuously. Otherwise, year of most recent election as an officer of a fund in the Eaton Vance family of funds. Titles may have changed since initial election. Each officer serves until his or her successor is elected.

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

 

 

Privacy.  The Eaton Vance organization is committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each entity listed below has adopted a privacy policy and procedures (“Privacy Program”) Eaton Vance believes is reasonably designed to protect your personal information and to govern when and with whom Eaton Vance may share your personal information.

 

 

At the time of opening an account, Eaton Vance generally requires you to provide us with certain information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account numbers, and account balances. This information is necessary for us to both open an account for you and to allow us to satisfy legal requirements such as applicable anti-money laundering reviews and know-your-customer requirements.

 

 

On an ongoing basis, in the normal course of servicing your account, Eaton Vance may share your information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various services for Eaton Vance and/or your account. These third parties include transfer agents, custodians, broker/dealers and our professional advisers, including auditors, accountants, and legal counsel. Eaton Vance may additionally share your personal information with our affiliates.

 

 

We believe our Privacy Program is reasonably designed to protect the confidentiality of your personal information and to prevent unauthorized access to that information.

 

 

We reserve the right to change our Privacy Program at any time upon proper notification to you. You may want to review our Privacy Program periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.eatonvance.com.

Our pledge of protecting your personal information applies to the following entities within the Eaton Vance organization: the Eaton Vance Family of Funds, Eaton Vance Management, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc., Eaton Vance Trust Company, Eaton Vance Management (International) Limited, Eaton Vance Advisers International Limited, Eaton Vance Global Advisors Limited, Eaton Vance Management’s Real Estate Investment Group, Boston Management and Research, Calvert Research and Management, and Calvert Funds. This Privacy Notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures. For more information about our Privacy Program or about how your personal information may be used, please call 1-800-262-1122.

Delivery of Shareholder Documents.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called “householding” and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (“AST”), the closed-end funds transfer agent, or your financial intermediary, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct AST, or your financial intermediary, otherwise. If you would prefer that your Eaton Vance documents not be householded, please contact AST or your financial intermediary. Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Eaton Vance documents will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by AST or your financial intermediary.

Portfolio Holdings.  Each Eaton Vance Fund and its underlying Portfolio(s) (if applicable) files a schedule of portfolio holdings on Part F to Form N-PORT with the SEC. Certain information filed on Form N-PORT may be viewed on the Eaton Vance website at www.eatonvance.com, by calling Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Proxy Voting.  From time to time, funds are required to vote proxies related to the securities held by the funds. The Eaton Vance Funds or their underlying Portfolios (if applicable) vote proxies according to a set of policies and procedures approved by the Funds’ and Portfolios’ Boards. You may obtain a description of these policies and procedures and information on how the Funds or Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122 and by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Share Repurchase Program.  The Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Fund to repurchase up to 10% of its common shares outstanding as of the last day of the prior calendar year in open-market transactions at a discount to net asset value. The repurchase program does not obligate the Fund to purchase a specific amount of shares. The Fund’s repurchase activity, including the number of shares purchased, average price and average discount to net asset value, is disclosed in the Fund’s annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.

Additional Notice to Shareholders.  If applicable, a Fund may also redeem or purchase its outstanding preferred shares in order to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, borrowing or rating agency requirements or for other purposes as it deems appropriate or necessary.

Closed-End Fund Information.  Eaton Vance closed-end funds make fund performance data and certain information about portfolio characteristics available on the Eaton Vance website shortly after the end of each month. Other information about the funds is available on the website. The funds’ net asset value per share is readily accessible on the Eaton Vance website. Portfolio holdings for the most recent month-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following the end of the month. This information is available at www.eatonvance.com on the fund information pages under “Individual Investors — Closed-End Funds”.

 

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Investment Adviser and Administrator

Eaton Vance Management

Two International Place

Boston, MA 02110

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

State Street Financial Center, One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

Transfer Agent

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

6201 15th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Deloitte & Touche LLP

200 Berkeley Street

Boston, MA 02116-5022

Fund Offices

Two International Place

Boston, MA 02110

 


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Item 2. Code of Ethics

The registrant (sometimes referred to as the “Fund”) has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-262-1122. The registrant has not amended the code of ethics as described in Form N-CSR during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics as described in Form N-CSR during the period covered by this report.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

The registrant’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has designated George J. Gorman and William H. Park, each an independent trustee, as audit committee financial experts. Mr. Gorman is a certified public accountant who is the Principal at George J. Gorman LLC (a consulting firm). Previously, Mr. Gorman served in various capacities at Ernst & Young LLP (a registered public accounting firm), including as Senior Partner. Mr. Gorman also has experience serving as an independent trustee and audit committee financial expert of other mutual fund complexes. Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is a private investor. Previously, he


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served as a consultant, as the Chief Financial Officer of Aveon Group, L.P. (an investment management firm), as the Vice Chairman of Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company), as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm), as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation (an institutional investment management firm) and as a Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) (a registered public accounting firm).

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

(a)-(d)

The following table presents the aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the registrant’s fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2020 by the registrant’s principal accountant, Deloitte & Touche LLP (“D&T”), for professional services rendered for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and fees billed for other services rendered by D&T during such periods.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

 

Fiscal Years Ended

   06/30/19      06/30/20  

Audit Fees

   $ 100,000      $ 100,100  

Audit-Related Fees(1)

   $ 0      $ 18,000  

Tax Fees(2)

   $ 21,306      $ 18,496  

All Other Fees(3)

   $ 0      $ 0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 121,306      $ 136,596  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under the category of audit fees and specifically includes fees for the performance of certain agreed upon procedures relating to the registrant’s revolving credit agreement.

(2) 

Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant relating to tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning and specifically include fees for tax return preparation and other related tax compliance/planning matters.

(3)

All other fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the registrant’s principal accountant other than audit, audit-related, and tax services.

(e)(1) The registrant’s audit committee has adopted policies and procedures relating to the pre-approval of services provided by the registrant’s principal accountant (the “Pre-Approval Policies”). The Pre-Approval Policies establish a framework intended to assist the audit committee in the proper discharge of its pre-approval responsibilities. As a general matter, the Pre-Approval Policies (i) specify certain types of audit, audit-related, tax, and other services determined to be pre-approved by the audit committee; and (ii) delineate specific procedures governing the mechanics of the pre-approval process, including the approval and monitoring of audit and non-audit service fees. Unless a service is specifically pre-approved under the Pre-Approval Policies, it must be separately pre-approved by the audit committee.

The Pre-Approval Policies and the types of audit and non-audit services pre-approved therein must be reviewed and ratified by the registrant’s audit committee at least annually. The registrant’s audit committee maintains full responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the registrant’s principal accountant.


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(e)(2) No services described in paragraphs (b)-(d) above were approved by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to the “de minimis exception” set forth in Rule 2-01 (c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

(f) Not applicable.

(g) The following table presents (i) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed to the registrant by D&T for the registrant’s fiscal years ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2020; and (ii) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed to the Eaton Vance organization by D&T for the same time periods.

 

Fiscal Years Ended

   06/30/19      06/30/20  

Registrant

   $ 21,306      $ 36,496  

Eaton Vance(1)

   $ 60,130      $ 103,703  

 

(1)

The investment adviser to the registrant, as well as any of its affiliates that provide ongoing services to the registrant, are subsidiaries of Eaton Vance Corp.

(h) The registrant’s audit committee has considered whether the provision by the registrant’s principal accountant of non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed registrants

The registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. George J. Gorman (Chair), William H. Park, Helen Frame Peters and Scott E. Wennerholm are the members of the registrant’s audit committee.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

The Board of the Fund has adopted a proxy voting policy and procedure (the “Fund Policy”), pursuant to which the trustees have delegated proxy voting responsibility to the Fund’s investment adviser and adopted the investment adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures (the “Policies”) which are described below. The trustees will review the Policies annually. In the event that a conflict of interest arises between the Fund’s shareholders and the investment adviser, the administrator, or any of their affiliates or any affiliate of the Fund, the investment adviser will generally refrain from voting the proxies related to the companies giving rise to such conflict until it consults with the Board, or any committee, sub-committee or group of independent trustees identified by the Board, which will instruct the investment adviser on the appropriate course of action. If the Board Members are unable to meet and the failure to vote a proxy would have a material adverse impact on the Fund, the investment adviser may vote such proxy, provided that it discloses the existence of the material conflict to the Chairperson of the Fund’s Board as soon as practicable and to the Board at its next meeting.


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The Policies are designed to promote accountability of a company’s management to its shareholders and to align the interests of management with those shareholders. An independent proxy voting service (“Agent”), currently Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., has been retained to assist in the voting of proxies through the provision of vote analysis, implementation and recordkeeping and disclosure services. The investment adviser will generally vote proxies through the Agent. The Agent is required to vote all proxies in accordance with customized proxy voting guidelines (the “Guidelines”) and/or refer them back to the investment adviser pursuant to the Policies.

The Agent is required to establish and maintain adequate internal controls and policies in connection with the provision of proxy voting services, including methods to reasonably ensure that its analysis and recommendations are not influenced by a conflict of interest. The Guidelines include voting guidelines for matters relating to, among other things, the election of directors, approval of independent auditors, executive compensation, corporate structure and anti-takeover defenses. The investment adviser may cause the Fund to abstain from voting from time to time where it determines that the costs associated with voting a proxy outweigh the benefits derived from exercising the right to vote or it is unable to access or access timely ballots or other proxy information, among other stated reasons. The Agent will refer Fund proxies to the investment adviser for instructions under circumstances where, among others: (1) the application of the Guidelines is unclear; (2) a particular proxy question is not covered by the Guidelines; or (3) the Guidelines require input from the investment adviser. When a proxy voting issue has been referred to the investment adviser, the analyst (or portfolio manager if applicable) covering the company subject to the proxy proposal determines the final vote (or decision not to vote) and the investment adviser’s Proxy Administrator (described below) instructs the Agent to vote accordingly for securities held by the Fund. Where more than one analyst covers a particular company and the recommendations of such analysts voting a proposal conflict, the investment adviser’s Global Proxy Group (described below) will review such recommendations and any other available information related to the proposal and determine the manner in which it should be voted, which may result in different recommendations for the Fund that may differ from other clients of the investment adviser.

The investment adviser has appointed a Proxy Administrator to assist in the coordination of the voting of client proxies (including the Fund’s) in accordance with the Guidelines and the Policies. The investment adviser and its affiliates have also established a Global Proxy Group. The Global Proxy Group develops the investment adviser’s positions on all major corporate issues, creates the Guidelines and oversees the proxy voting process. The Proxy Administrator maintains a record of all proxy questions that have been referred by the Agent, all applicable recommendations, analysis and research received and any resolution of the matter. Before instructing the Agent to vote contrary to the Guidelines or the recommendation of the Agent, the Proxy Administrator will provide the Global Proxy Group with the Agent’s recommendation for the proposal along with any other relevant materials, including the basis for the analyst’s recommendation. The Proxy Administrator will then instruct the Agent to vote the proxy in the manner determined by the Global Proxy Group. A similar process will be followed if the Agent has a conflict of interest with respect to a proxy. The investment adviser will report to the Fund’s Board any votes cast contrary to the Guidelines or Agent recommendations, as applicable, no less than annually.

The investment adviser’s Global Proxy Group is responsible for monitoring and resolving possible material conflicts with respect to proxy voting. Because the Guidelines are predetermined and designed to be in the best interests of shareholders, application of the Guidelines to vote client proxies should, in most cases, adequately address any possible conflict of interest. The investment adviser will monitor situations that may result in a conflict of interest between any of its clients and the investment adviser or any of its affiliates by maintaining a list of significant existing and prospective corporate clients. The Proxy Administrator will compare such list with the names of companies of which he or she has been referred a proxy statement (the “Proxy Companies”). If a company on the list is also a Proxy Company, the Proxy Administrator will report that fact to the Global Proxy Group. If the Proxy Administrator intends to instruct the Agent to vote in a manner inconsistent with the Guidelines, the Global Proxy Group will first determine, in consultation with legal counsel if necessary,


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whether a material conflict exists. If it is determined that a material conflict exists, the investment adviser will seek instruction on how the proxy should be voted from the Fund’s Board, or any committee or subcommittee identified by the Board. If a matter is referred to the Global Proxy Group, the decision made and basis for the decision will be documented by the Proxy Administrator and/or Global Proxy Group.

Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122, and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Eaton Vance Management (“EVM” or “Eaton Vance”) is the investment adviser of the Trust. William E. Holt, Catherine C. McDermott, Daniel P. McElaney, John P. Redding and Andrew N. Sveen comprise the investment team responsible for the overall and day-to-day management of the Trust’s investments.

Messrs. Holt, McElaney and Sveen and Ms. McDermott are Vice Presidents of EVM and have been portfolio managers of the Trust since March 2019. Mr. Redding is a Vice President of EVM and have been a portfolio manager of the Trust since November 2001. Messrs. Redding and Sveen and Ms. McDermott have managed other Eaton Vance portfolios for more than five years. This information is provided as of the date of filing this report.

The following table shows, as of the Trust’s most recent fiscal year end, the number of accounts each portfolio manager managed in each of the listed categories and the total assets (in millions of dollars) in the accounts managed within each category. The table also shows the number of accounts with respect to which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account, if any, and the total assets (in millions of dollars) in those accounts.

 

     Number of
All
Accounts
     Total Assets of
All
Accounts
     Number of
Accounts
Paying a
Performance Fee
     Total Assets of
Accounts Paying a
Performance Fee
 

William E. Holt

                                                                                                           

Registered Investment Companies

     5      $ 2,618.3        0      $ 0  

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

Other Accounts

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

Catherine C. McDermott

           

Registered Investment Companies

     8      $ 5,359.8        0      $ 0  

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

Other Accounts

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

Daniel P. McElaney

           

Registered Investment Companies

     5      $ 2,618.3        0      $ 0  

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

Other Accounts

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

John P. Redding

           

Registered Investment Companies

     2      $ 892.9        0      $ 0  

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

     2      $ 80.9        0      $ 0  

Other Accounts

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  


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Andrew N. Sveen

                                                                                                                       

Registered Investment Companies

     10      $ 18,108.7        0      $ 0  

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

Other Accounts

     0      $ 0        0      $ 0  

The following table shows the dollar range of Trust shares beneficially owned by each portfolio manager as of the Trust’s most recent fiscal year end.

 

Portfolio Manager

   Dollar Range of Equity
Securities Beneficially Owned
in the Trust

William E. Holt

   None

Catherine C. McDermott

   None

Daniel P. McElaney

   None

John P. Redding

   $100,001 - $500,000  

Andrew N. Sveen

   None

Potential for Conflicts of Interest. It is possible that conflicts of interest may arise in connection with a portfolio manager’s management of the Fund’s investments on the one hand and the investments of other accounts for which a portfolio manager is responsible on the other. For example, a portfolio manager may have conflicts of interest in allocating management time, resources and investment opportunities among the Fund and other accounts he or she advises. In addition, due to differences in the investment strategies or restrictions between the Fund and the other accounts, the portfolio manager may take action with respect to another account that differs from the action taken with respect to the Fund. In some cases, another account managed by a portfolio manager may compensate the investment adviser based on the performance of the securities held by that account. The existence of such a performance-based fee may create additional conflicts of interest for the portfolio manager in the allocation of management time, resources and investment opportunities. Whenever conflicts of interest arise, the portfolio manager will endeavor to exercise his or her discretion in a manner that he or she believes is equitable to all interested persons. EVM has adopted several policies and procedures designed to address these potential conflicts including a code of ethics and policies that govern the investment adviser’s trading practices, including among other things the aggregation and allocation of trades among clients, brokerage allocations, cross trades and best execution.

Compensation Structure for EVM

Compensation of EVM’s portfolio managers and other investment professionals has the following primary components: (1) a base salary, (2) an annual cash bonus, (3) annual non-cash compensation consisting of options to purchase shares of Eaton Vance Corp. (“EVC”) nonvoting common stock and/or restricted shares of EVC nonvoting common stock that generally are subject to a vesting schedule and (4) (for equity portfolio managers) a Deferred Alpha Incentive Plan, which pays a deferred cash award tied to future excess returns in certain equity strategy portfolios. EVM’s investment professionals also receive certain retirement, insurance and other benefits that are broadly available to EVM’s employees. Compensation of EVM’s investment professionals is reviewed primarily on an annual basis. Cash bonuses, stock-based compensation awards, and adjustments in base salary are typically paid or put into effect at or shortly after the October 31st fiscal year end of EVC.

Method to Determine Compensation. EVM compensates its portfolio managers based primarily on the scale and complexity of their portfolio responsibilities and the total return performance of managed funds and accounts versus the benchmark(s) stated in the prospectus, as well as an appropriate peer group (as described below). In addition to rankings within peer groups of funds on the basis of absolute performance, consideration may also be given to relative risk-adjusted performance. Risk-adjusted performance measures include, but are


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not limited to Sharpe ratio, which uses standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. Performance is normally based on periods ending on the September 30th preceding fiscal year end. Fund performance is normally evaluated primarily versus peer groups of funds as determined by Lipper Inc. and/or Morningstar, Inc. When a fund’s peer group as determined by Lipper or Morningstar is deemed by EVM’s management not to provide a fair comparison, performance may instead be evaluated primarily against a custom peer group or market index. In evaluating the performance of a fund and its manager, primary emphasis is normally placed on three-year performance, with secondary consideration of performance over longer and shorter periods. For funds that are tax-managed or otherwise have an objective of after-tax returns, performance is measured net of taxes. For other funds, performance is evaluated on a pre-tax basis. For funds with an investment objective other than total return (such as current income), consideration will also be given to the fund’s success in achieving its objective. For managers responsible for multiple funds and accounts, investment performance is evaluated on an aggregate basis, based on averages or weighted averages among managed funds and accounts. Funds and accounts that have performance-based advisory fees are not accorded disproportionate weightings in measuring aggregate portfolio manager performance. Pursuant to the Deferred Alpha Incentive Plan, a portion of the compensation payable to equity portfolio managers and investment professionals will be determined based on the ability of one or more accounts managed by such manager, that are not advised by Calvert Management and Research to achieve a specified target average annual gross return over a three year period in excess of the account benchmark. The cash award to be payable at the end of the three year term will be established at the inception of the term and will be adjusted positively or negatively to the extent that the average annual gross return varies from the specified target return.

The compensation of portfolio managers with other job responsibilities (such as heading an investment group or providing analytical support to other portfolios) will include consideration of the scope of such responsibilities and the managers’ performance in meeting them.

EVM seeks to compensate portfolio managers commensurate with their responsibilities and performance, and competitive with other firms within the investment management industry. EVM participates in investment-industry compensation surveys and utilizes survey data as a factor in determining salary, bonus and stock-based compensation levels for portfolio managers and other investment professionals. Salaries, bonuses and stock-based compensation are also influenced by the operating performance of EVM and its parent company. The overall annual cash bonus pool is generally based on a substantially fixed percentage of pre-bonus adjusted operating income. While the salaries of EVM’s portfolio managers are comparatively fixed, cash bonuses and stock-based compensation may fluctuate significantly from year to year, based on changes in manager performance and other factors as described herein. For a high performing portfolio manager, cash bonuses and stock-based compensation may represent a substantial portion of total compensation.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

No such purchases this period.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No material changes.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

(a) It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


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(b) There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

No activity to report for the registrant’s most recent fiscal year end.

Item 13. Exhibits

 

(a)(1)

Registrant’s Code of Ethics – Not applicable (please see Item 2).

 

(a)(2)(i)

Treasurer’s Section 302 certification.

 

(a)(2)(ii)

President’s Section 302 certification.

 

(b)

Combined Section 906 certification.


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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust
By:   /s/ Payson F. Swaffield
  Payson F. Swaffield
  President

Date: August 24, 2020

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:   /s/ James F. Kirchner
  James F. Kirchner
  Treasurer

Date: August 24, 2020

 

By:   /s/ Payson F. Swaffield
  Payson F. Swaffield
  President

Date: August 24, 2020

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

FORM N-CSR

Exhibit 13(a)(2)(i)

CERTIFICATION

I, James F. Kirchner, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 24, 2020

  /s/ James F. Kirchner
  James F. Kirchner
  Treasurer


Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

FORM N-CSR

Exhibit 13(a)(2)(ii)

CERTIFICATION

I, Payson F. Swaffield, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 24, 2020

  /s/ Payson F. Swaffield
  Payson F. Swaffield
  President

Form N-CSR Item 13(b) Exhibit

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

The undersigned hereby certify in their capacity as Treasurer and President, respectively, of Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (the “Trust”), that:

 

(a)

The Annual Report of the Trust on Form N-CSR for the period ended June 30, 2020 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

(b)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and the results of operations of the Trust for such period.

A signed original of this written statement required by section 906 has been provided to the Trust and will be retained by the Trust and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust

Date: August 24, 2020

 

/s/ James F. Kirchner

James F. Kirchner
Treasurer

Date: August 24, 2020

 

/s/ Payson F. Swaffield

Payson F. Swaffield
President