BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance
Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETV), a
diversified, closed-end investment company, today announced the
earnings of the Fund for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2011. The Fund's fiscal year
ends on December 31, 2011.
For the three months ended June 30,
2011, the Fund had net investment income of $1,690,837 ($0.026
per share). For the six months ended June
30, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $2,772,908 ($0.043
per share). In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund had net investment income
of $1,325,132 ($0.020 per share). For the six months ended
June 30, 2010, the Fund had net
investment income of $2,567,302
($0.040 per share).
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended
June 30, 2011 were $4,966,356 ($0.079
per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the six months
ended June 30, 2011 were $26,203,420 ($0.412
per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for
the three months ended June 30, 2010
were $80,516,135 ($1.269 per share). Net realized and unrealized
losses for the six months ended June 30,
2010 were $70,449,374
($1.110 per share).
On June 30, 2011, net assets of
the Fund were $890,204,897. The net
asset value per share on June 30,
2011 was $13.95 based on
63,816,866 shares outstanding. In comparison, on June 30, 2010, net assets of the Fund were
$805,340,118. The net asset value per
share on June 30, 2010 was
$12.64 based on 63,711,335 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 calendar quarter-end are also posted to the website
approximately 30 days following quarter-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 $199.0 billion
in assets as of July 31, 2011,
offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment
strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long
record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns
through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the
investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning
investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit
www.eatonvance.com.
EATON VANCE
TAX-MANAGED BUY-WRITE OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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SUMMARY OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months
Ended
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Six Months
Ended
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June
30,
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June
30,
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2010
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Gross investment
income
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$ 4,208
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$ 3,691
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$ 7,718
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$ 7,345
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Operating expenses
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(2,517)
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(2,366)
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(4,945)
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(4,778)
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Net investment income
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$ 1,691
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$ 1,325
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$ 2,773
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$ 2,567
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses)
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on investments
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$ 4,966
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$ (80,516)
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$ 26,203
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$ (70,449)
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
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from operations
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$
6,657
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$
(79,191)
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$
28,976
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$
(67,882)
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Earnings per Share
Outstanding
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Gross investment
income
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$ 0.066
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$ 0.057
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$ 0.121
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$ 0.115
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Operating expenses
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(0.040)
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(0.037)
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(0.078)
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(0.075)
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Net investment income
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$ 0.026
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$ 0.020
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$ 0.043
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$ 0.040
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses)
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on investments
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$ 0.079
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$ (1.269)
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$ 0.412
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$ (1.110)
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
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from operations
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$
0.105
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$
(1.249)
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$
0.455
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$
(1.070)
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Net Asset Value at June
30
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Net assets
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$ 890,205
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$ 805,340
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Shares outstanding
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63,817
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63,711
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Net asset value per share
outstanding
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$ 13.95
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$ 12.64
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Market Value Summary
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Market price on NYSE at June
30
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$ 12.73
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$ 13.06
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High market price (period ended
June 30)
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$ 13.39
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$ 15.00
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Low market price (period ended
June 30)
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$
12.44
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$ 12.74
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SOURCE Eaton Vance Management