BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ­The Board of Directors of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.265 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable February 12, 2016 to shareholders of record on January 29, 2016.

The Board of Directors of Eaton Vance Corp. also authorized the repurchase of up to 8.0 million shares of the Company's non-voting common stock. Today's authorization replaces the April 15, 2015 authorization under which the Company repurchased 7.0 million shares.

Eaton Vance is a leading global asset manager whose history dates to 1924. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $311.4 billion in assets as of October 31, 2015, 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 eatonvance.com

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