EATON VANCE TAX-MANAGED DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME FUND BOSTON, Feb. 17, 2015 /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 and year ended October 31, 2014. The Fund's fiscal year ended on October 31, 2014.
For the three months ended October 31, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $1,685,162 ($0.011 per share). For the year ended October 31, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $48,424,890 ($0.324 per share). In comparison, for the three months ended October 31, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $11,657,005 ($0.078 per share). For the year ended October 31, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $29,178,297 ($0.195 per share).
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended October 31, 2014 were $57,201,831 ($0.378 per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended October 31, 2014 were $173,695,981 ($1.157 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended October 31, 2013 were $69,079,595 ($0.463 per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended October 31, 2013 were $269,193,046 ($1.798 per share).
On October 31, 2014, net assets of the Fund were $1,844,442,106. The net asset value per share on October 31, 2014 was $12.34 based on 149,444,220 shares outstanding. In comparison, on October 31, 2013, net assets of the Fund were $1,775,014,697. The net asset value per share on October 31, 2013 was $11.87 based on 149,584,220 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 $296.0 billion in assets as of December 31, 2014, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service, timely innovation 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.
EATON VANCE TAX-MANAGED DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME FUND
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
October 31, October 31,
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2014 2013 2014 2013
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Gross investment income $6,639 $16,339 $68,119 $47,654
Operating expenses (4,954) (4,682) (19,694) (18,476)
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Net investment income $1,685 $11,657 $48,425 $29,178
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments $57,202 $69,080 $173,696 $269,193
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
from operations $58,887 $80,737 $222,121 $298,371
Earnings per Share Outstanding
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Gross investment income $0.045 $0.109 $0.456 $0.318
Operating expenses (0.034) (0.031) (0.132) (0.123)
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Net investment income $0.011 $0.078 $0.324 $0.195
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments $0.378 $0.463 $1.157 $1.798
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
from operations $0.389 $0.541 $1.481 $1.993
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Net Asset Value at October 31
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Net assets $1,844,442 $1,775,015
Shares outstanding 149,444 149,584
Net asset value per share outstanding $12.34 $11.87
Market Value Summary
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Market price on NYSE at October
31 $11.71 $10.72
High market price (period ended October 31) $11.94 $10.78
Low market price (period ended October 31) $10.37 $9.08
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SOURCE Eaton Vance Management
