BOSTON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance
Ohio Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE MKT: EIO) (the "Fund"), a closed-end
management investment company, today announced the earnings of the
Fund for the three months ended December 31,
2012. The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2013.
For the three months ended December 31,
2012, the Fund had net investment income of $469,754 ($0.185
per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on
preferred shares of $11,969 (equal to
$0.005 for each common share),
resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of
$457,785, or $0.180 per common share. In comparison, for the
three months ended December 31, 2011,
the Fund had net investment income of $490,195 ($0.194
per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on
preferred shares of $9,295 (equal to
$0.004 for each common share),
resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of
$480,900, or $0.190 per common share.
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended
December 31, 2012 were $208,915 ($0.082
per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains
for the three months ended December 31,
2011 were $755,308
($0.298 per common share).
On December 31, 2012, net assets
of the Fund applicable to common shares were $35,169,073. The net asset value per common share
on December 31, 2012 was $13.87 based on 2,535,373 common shares
outstanding. In comparison, on December 31,
2011, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares
were $31,678,759. The net asset value
per common share on December 31, 2011
was $12.51 based on 2,531,606 common
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 $247.8 billion
in assets as of January 31, 2013
offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment
strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long
record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns
through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the
investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning
investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit
www.eatonvance.com.
EATON
VANCE OHIO MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
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SUMMARY
OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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(in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three
Months Ended
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Three
Months Ended
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December 31,
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December 31,
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2012
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2011
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Net
investment income
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$
470
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$
490
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Net
realized and unrealized gains (losses)
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on
investments
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209
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755
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Preferred
dividends paid from net investment income
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(12)
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(9)
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Net
increase (decrease) in net assets
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from operations
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$
667
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$
1,236
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Earnings
per Common Share Outstanding
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Net
investment income
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$
0.185
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$
0.194
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Net
realized and unrealized gains (losses)
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on
investments
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0.082
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0.298
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Preferred
dividends paid from net investment income
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(0.005)
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(0.004)
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Net
increase (decrease) in net assets
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from operations
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$
0.262
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$
0.488
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Net
investment income
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$
0.185
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$
0.194
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Preferred
dividends paid from net investment income
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(0.005)
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(0.004)
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Net
investment income after preferred dividends
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$
0.180
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$
0.190
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Net Asset
Value at December 31 (Common Shares)
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Net
assets
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$
35,169
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$
31,679
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Shares
outstanding
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2,535
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2,532
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Net asset
value per share outstanding
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$
13.87
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$
12.51
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Market
Value Summary (Common Shares)
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Market
price on NYSE MKT at December 31
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$
14.08
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$
13.10
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High
market price (period ended December 31)
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$
15.93
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$
14.29
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Low market
price (period ended December 31)
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$
14.08
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$
12.60
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SOURCE Eaton Vance Management