BOSTON, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Short
Duration Diversified Fund (NYSE: EVG) (the "Fund"), a diversified,
closed-end management investment company, today announced the
earnings of the Fund for the three and nine months 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 $3,827,951 ($0.202
per share). For the nine months ended July
31, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $11,603,144 ($0.614
per share). In comparison, for the three months ended July 31, 2010, the Fund had net investment income
of $4,514,083 ($0.239 per share). For the nine months ended
July 31, 2010, the Fund had net
investment income of $15,466,642
($0.819 per share).
Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended
July 31, 2011 were $2,416,846 ($0.128
per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the nine months
ended July 31, 2011 were $3,968,361 ($0.210
per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for
the three months ended July 31, 2010
were $5,730,167 ($0.305 per share). Net realized and unrealized
gains for the nine months ended July 31,
2010 were $7,841,317
($0.415 per share).
On July 31, 2011, net assets of
the Fund were $343,868,652. The net
asset value per share on July 31,
2011 was $18.21 based on
18,886,596 shares outstanding. In comparison, on July 31, 2010, net assets of the Fund were
$341,550,097. The net asset value per
share on July 31, 2010 was
$18.08 based on 18,886,596 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 $177.8 billion
in assets as of September 30, 2011,
offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment
strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long
record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns
through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the
investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning
investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit
www.eatonvance.com.
EATON VANCE
SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
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SUMMARY OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months
Ended
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Nine Months
Ended
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July
31,
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July
31,
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2010
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Gross investment
income
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$ 5,415
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$ 6,049
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$ 16,274
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$ 19,837
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Operating expenses
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(1,587)
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(1,535)
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(4,671)
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(4,370)
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Net investment income
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$ 3,828
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$ 4,514
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$ 11,603
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$ 15,467
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses)
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on investments
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$ (2,417)
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$ (5,730)
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$ 3,968
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$ 7,841
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
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from operations
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$
1,411
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$
(1,216)
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$
15,571
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$
23,308
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Earnings per Share
Outstanding
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Gross investment
income
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$ 0.287
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$ 0.320
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$ 0.862
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$ 1.050
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Operating expenses
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(0.085)
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(0.081)
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(0.248)
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(0.231)
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Net investment income
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$ 0.202
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$ 0.239
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$ 0.614
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(1)
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$ 0.819
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(1)
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Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses)
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on investments
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$ (0.128)
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$ (0.305)
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$ 0.210
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$ 0.415
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets
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from operations
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$
0.074
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$
(0.066)
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$
0.824
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$
1.234
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Net Asset Value at July
31
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Net assets
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$ 343,869
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$ 341,550
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Shares outstanding
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18,887
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18,887
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Net asset value per share
outstanding
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$ 18.21
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$ 18.08
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Market Value Summary
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Market price on NYSE at July
31
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$ 16.65
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$ 17.13
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High market price (period ended
July 31)
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$ 17.89
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$ 17.60
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Low market price (period ended
July 31)
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$ 16.65
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$ 15.46
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(1) For federal income tax
purposes, estimated net
investment income per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2011
and July 31, 2010 were $0.59 and $1.07, respectively.
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SOURCE Eaton Vance Management