BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance
Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETO), a
diversified closed-end investment company, today announced the
earnings of the Fund for the three and nine-month periods ended
July 31, 2011. The Fund's
fiscal year ends on October 31,
2011.
For the three months ended July 31,
2011, the Fund had net investment income of $10,157,345 ($0.700
per share). For the nine months ended July
31, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $20,075,076 ($1.383
per share). In comparison, for the three months ended
July 31, 2010, the Fund had net
investment income of $7,382,631
($0.508 per share). For the
nine months ended July 31, 2010, the
Fund had net investment income of $18,210,333 ($1.254
per share).
Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended
July 31, 2011 were $34,700,955 ($2.388
per share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the nine
months ended July 31, 2011 were
$12,758,143 ($0.879 per share). In comparison, net realized
and unrealized losses for the three months ended July 31, 2010 were $26,381,977 ($1.820
per share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the nine
months ended July 31, 2010 were
$6,739,749 ($0.464 per share).
On July 31, 2011, net assets of
the Fund were $336,744,950. The
net asset value per share on July 31,
2011 was $23.19 based on
14,519,257 shares outstanding. In comparison, on July 31, 2010, net assets of the Fund were
$295,466,667. The net asset
value per share on July 31, 2010 was
$20.35 based on 14,519,257 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 $199.0 billion
in assets as of July 31, 2011
offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment
strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long
record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns
through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the
investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning
investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit
www.eatonvance.com.
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EATON VANCE
TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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SUMMARY OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months
Ended
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Nine Months
Ended
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July
31,
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July
31,
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2010
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Gross investment
income
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$
12,896
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$
8,536
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$
25,281
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$
21,500
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Operating expenses
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(2,437)
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(950)
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(4,283)
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(2,551)
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Interest expense
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(302)
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(203)
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(923)
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(739)
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Net investment income
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$
10,157
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$
7,383
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$
20,075
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$
18,210
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses)
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on investments
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($34,701)
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$
(26,382)
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$12,758
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$
6,740
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
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from operations
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$
(24,544)
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$
(18,999)
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$
32,833
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$
24,950
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Earnings per Share
Outstanding
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Gross investment
income
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$
0.888
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$
0.588
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$
1.741
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$
1.481
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Operating expenses
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(0.168)
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(0.066)
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(0.295)
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(0.176)
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Interest expense
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(0.020)
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(0.014)
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(0.063)
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(0.051)
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Net investment income
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$
0.700
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$
0.508
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$
1.383
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$
1.254
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses)
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on investments
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$
(2.388)
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$
(1.820)
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$
0.879
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$
0.464
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
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from operations
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$
(1.688)
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$
(1.312)
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$
2.262
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$
1.718
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Net Asset Value at July
31
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Net assets
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$
336,745
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$
295,467
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Shares outstanding
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14,519
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14,519
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Net asset value per share
outstanding
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$
23.19
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$
20.35
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Market Value Summary
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Market price on NYSE at July
31
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$
20.74
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$
18.77
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High market price (period ended
July 31)
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$
22.95
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$
21.17
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Low market price (period ended
July 31)
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$
19.64
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$
17.00
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SOURCE Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities
Fund