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Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust Report Of Earnings

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BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE: EOT) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  The Trust's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2014.

For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Trust had net investment income of $4,229,536 ($0.276 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Trust had net investment income of $4,263,386 ($0.278 per common share).

Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended June 30, 2013 were $22,874,832 ($1.492 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $6,199,156 ($0.405 per common share).

On June 30, 2013, net assets of the Trust were $325,294,135. The net asset value per share on June 30, 2013 was $21.22 based on 15,328,333 shares outstanding.  In comparison, on June 30, 2012, net assets of the Trust were $337,656,498. The net asset value per share on June 30, 2012 was $22.05 based on 15,315,272 shares outstanding.

The Trust 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").  Trust portfolio holdings for the most recent month-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following month-end. 

The Trust 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 $268.8 billion in assets as of July 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 NATIONAL MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST

SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2013

2012

Net investment income

$     4,230

$     4,263

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

  on investments

(22,875)

6,199

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

  from operations

$ (18,645)

$   10,462

Earnings per Share Outstanding

Net investment income 

$     0.276

$     0.278

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

  on investments

(1.492)

0.405

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

  from operations

$   (1.216)

$     0.683

Net Asset Value at June 30

Net assets 

$325,294

$337,656

Shares outstanding 

15,328

15,315

Net asset value per share outstanding

$     21.22

$     22.05

Market Value Summary 

Market price on NYSE at June 30

$     19.74

$     22.00

High market price (period ended June 30)

$     22.46

$     22.54

Low market price (period ended June 30)

$     19.01

$     21.28

 

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management

RELATED LINKShttp://www.eatonvance.com

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