BOSTON, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance
Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: ETY) (the
"Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today
announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended
January 31, 2013. The Fund's fiscal
year ends on October 31, 2013.
For the three months ended January 31,
2013, the Fund had net investment income of $6,167,392 ($0.041
per share). In comparison, for the three months ended January 31, 2012, the Fund had net investment
income of $4,085,494 ($0.027 per share).
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended
January 31, 2013 were $100,279,883 ($0.667 per share). In comparison, net realized
and unrealized gains for the three months ended January 31, 2012 were $65,994,921 ($0.433
per share).
On January 31, 2013, net assets of
the Fund were $1,699,233,314. The net
asset value per share on January 31,
2013 was $11.34 based on
149,827,516 shares outstanding. In comparison, on January 31, 2012, net assets of the Fund were
$1,677,490,337. The net asset value
per share on January 31, 2012 was
$11.00 based on 152,472,416 shares
outstanding.
The Fund periodically makes certain performance data and
information about portfolio characteristics available on
www.eatonvance.com (on the fund information page under "Individual
Investors – Closed-End Funds"). Fund portfolio holdings for the
most recent month-end are also posted to the website approximately
30 days following month-end.
The Fund is managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of
Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), based in Boston, one of the oldest investment
management firms in the United
States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and
its affiliates managed $247.8 billion
in assets as of January 31, 2013,
offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment
strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long
record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns
through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the
investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning
investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit
www.eatonvance.com.
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EATON
VANCE TAX-MANAGED DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME
FUND
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SUMMARY
OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three
Months Ended
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Three
Months Ended
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January
31,
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January
31,
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2013
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2012
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Gross
investment income
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$
10,710
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$
8,477
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Operating
expenses
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(4,543)
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(4,392)
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Net
investment income
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$
6,167
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$
4,085
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Net
realized and unrealized gains (losses)
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on
investments
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100,280
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65,995
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Net
increase (decrease) in net assets
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from operations
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$ 106,447
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$
70,080
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Earnings
per Share Outstanding
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Gross
investment income
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$
0.071
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$
0.056
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Operating
expenses
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(0.030)
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(0.029)
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Net
investment income
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$
0.041
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$
0.027
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Net
realized and unrealized gains (losses)
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on
investments
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0.667
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0.433
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Net
increase (decrease) in net assets
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from operations
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$
0.708
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$
0.460
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Net Asset
Value at January 31
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Net
assets
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$
1,699,233
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$
1,677,490
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Shares
outstanding
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149,828
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152,472
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Net asset
value per share outstanding
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$
11.34
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$
11.00
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Market
Value Summary
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Market
price on NYSE at January 31
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$
10.05
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$
9.53
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High
market price (period ended January 31)
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$
10.05
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$
9.53
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Low market
price (period ended January 31)
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$
9.08
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$
8.39
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SOURCE Eaton Vance Management