BOSTON, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE:EOT) (the "Trust"), a diversified closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and for the period from the start of business, May 29, 2009, to September 30, 2009. The Trust's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2010. For the three months ended September 30, 2009, the Trust had net investment income of $4,738,102 ($0.311 per common share). For the period from the start of business, May 29, 2009, to September 30, 2009, the Trust had net investment income of $5,686,231 ($0.382 per common share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $46,203,086 ($3.023 per common share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the period from the start of business, May 29, 2009, to September 30, 2009 were $43,227,370 ($2.820 per common share). On September 30, 2009, net assets of the Trust were $335,501,975. The net asset value per common share on September 30, 2009 was $21.96 based on 15,277,613 common shares outstanding. The Trust 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 $154.9 billion in assets as of October 31, 2009 offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products 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 http://www.eatonvance.com/. EATON VANCE NATIONAL MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Period Ended September 30, September 30,* ------------- -------------- 2009 2009 ---- ---- Net investment income $4,738 $5,686 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments 46,203 43,227 ------ ------ Net increase (decrease) In net assets from operations $50,941 $48,913 ======= ======= Earnings per Share Outstanding ------------------------------ Net investment income $0.311 $0.382 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3.023 2.820 ----- ----- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $3.334 $3.202 ====== ====== Net Asset Value at September 30 ------------------------------- Net assets $335,502 Shares outstanding 15,278 Net asset value per share outstanding $21.96 Market Value Summary -------------------- Market price on NYSE at September 30 $19.88 High market price (period ended September 30) $20.25 Low market price (period ended September 30) $18.02 * For the period from the start of business, May 29, 2009 to September 30, 2009. DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Investor Contact, +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/

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