EATON VANCE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND II BOSTON, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund II (NYSE MKT: EIV) (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and six-month periods ended March 31, 2014. The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2014.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $1,937,020 ($0.194 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $9,657 (equal to $0.001 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,927,363, or $0.193 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2014 was $3,853,685 ($0.385 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.002 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.383 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $1,861,784 ($0.186 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $19,186 (equal to $0.002 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,842,598, or $0.184 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $3,746,328 ($0.374 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.005 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.369 per common share.
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $7,121,616 ($0.711 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended March 31, 2014 were $5,874,706 ($0.586 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $1,531,727 ($0.153 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended March 31, 2013 were $1,799,346 ($0.180 per common share).
On March 31, 2014, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $124,481,812. The net asset value per common share on March 31, 2014 was $12.43 based on 10,013,381 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on March 31, 2013, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $131,942,717. The net asset value per common share on March 31, 2013 was $13.18 based on 10,012,198 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 $285.9 billion in assets as of April 30, 2014 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 MUNICIPAL BOND FUND II
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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2014 2013 2014 2013
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Net investment income $1,937 $1,862 $3,854 $3,746
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments 7,122 (1,532) 5,875 (1,799)
Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (10) (19) (23) (51)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
from operations $9,049 $311 $9,706 $1,896
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Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
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Net investment income $0.194 $0.186 $0.385 $0.374
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments 0.711 (0.153) 0.586 (0.180)
Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.001) (0.002) (0.002) (0.005)
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
from operations $0.904 $0.031 $0.969 $0.189
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Net investment income $0.194 $0.186 $0.385 $0.374
Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.001) (0.002) (0.002) (0.005)
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Net investment income after preferred dividends $0.193 $0.184 $0.383 $0.369
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Net Asset Value at March 31 (Common Shares)
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Net assets $124,482 $131,943
Shares outstanding 10,013 10,012
Net asset value per share outstanding $12.43 $13.18
Market Value Summary (Common Shares)
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Market price on NYSE MKT at March 31 $11.63 $13.22
High market price (period ended March 31) $11.79 $14.31
Low market price (period ended March 31) $10.62 $12.72
SOURCE Eaton Vance Management
