BOSTON, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETV), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The Fund's fiscal year ends on December 31, 2014.

For the three months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $1,825,393 ($0.029 per share). For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $3,621,496 ($0.057 per share). In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $2,143,013 ($0.033 per share). For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $3,896,626 ($0.061 per share).

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2014 were $41,147,443 ($0.643 per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $47,822,997 ($0.748 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2013 were $3,178,356 ($0.054 per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $54,716,489 ($0.864 per share).

On June 30, 2014, net assets of the Fund were $953,475,233. The net asset value per share on June 30, 2014 was $14.98 based on 63,644,678 shares outstanding. In comparison, on June 30, 2013, net assets of the Fund were $892,473,778. The net asset value per share on June 30, 2013 was $14.03 based on 63,614,866 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 $293.6 billion in assets as of September 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, timely innovation 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 TAX-MANAGED BUY-WRITE OPPORTUNITIES FUND

                                                                            SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                        (in thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                                          Three Months Ended                           Six Months Ended

                                                                            June 30,                                    June 30,
                                                                            --------                                    --------

                                                                                              2014                                         2013                    2014                     2013
                                                                                              ----                                         ----                    ----                     ----

    Gross investment income                                                               $4,387                                       $4,612                  $8,692                   $8,803

    Operating expenses                                                                    (2,562)                                     (2,469)                (5,071)                 (4,906)
                                                                                           ------                                       ------                  ------                   ------

                    Net investment income                $1,825                                        $2,143                                       $3,621                  $3,897

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                                      $41,147                                       $3,178                 $47,823                  $54,716
                                                                                          -------                                       ------                 -------                  -------

                     Net increase (decrease) in net
                     assets

                      from operations                     $42,972                                        $5,321                                      $51,444                 $58,613



    Earnings per Share Outstanding
    ------------------------------

    Gross investment income                                                               $0.069                                       $0.072                  $0.137                   $0.138

    Operating expenses                                                                    (0.040)                                     (0.039)                (0.080)                 (0.077)
                                                                                           ------                                       ------                  ------                   ------

                    Net investment income                $0.029                                        $0.033                                       $0.057                  $0.061

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                                       $0.643                                       $0.054                  $0.748                   $0.864
                                                                                           ------                                       ------                  ------                   ------

                     Net increase (decrease) in net
                     assets

                      from operations                      $0.672                                        $0.087                                       $0.805                  $0.925




    Net Asset Value at June 30
    --------------------------

                    Net assets                                                                                                                                 $953,475                 $892,474

                    Shares outstanding                                                                                                            63,645                  63,615

                     Net asset value per share
                     outstanding                                                                                                          $14.98                  $14.03


    Market Value Summary
    --------------------

                    Market price on NYSE at June 30                                                                                             $14.75                  $13.05

                     High market price (period ended
                     June 30)                                                                                                             $15.05                  $13.71

                     Low market price (period ended June
                     30)                                                                                                                   $13.53                  $12.68

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management