EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND INCOME FUND BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: ETG), a diversified closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months and six months ended April 30, 2014. The Fund's fiscal year ends on October 31, 2014.
For the three months ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $59,617,047 ($0.781 per share). For the six months ended April 30, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $73,112,897 ($0.958 per share). In comparison, for the three months ended April 30, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $23,968,010 ($0.314 per share). For the six months ended April 30, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $40,581,354 ($0.532 per share).
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended April 30, 2014 were $41,787,206 ($0.551 per share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended April 30, 2014 were $41,474,859 ($0.547 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended April 30, 2013 were $54,010,558 ($0.707 per share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended April 30, 2013 were $139,955,642 ($1.833 per share).
On April 30, 2014, net assets of the Fund were $1,394,562,050. The net asset value per share on April 30, 2014 was $18.28 based on 76,300,214 shares outstanding. In comparison, on April 30, 2013, net assets of the Fund were $1,263,030,166. The net asset value per share on April 30, 2013 was $16.55 based on 76,300,214 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 June 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 TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, April 30,
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2014 2013 2014 2013
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Gross investment income $64,363 $28,483 $82,755 $49,921
Operating expenses (3,954) (3,658) (8,019) (7,331)
Interest expense (792) (857) (1,623) (2,009)
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Net investment income $59,617 $23,968 $73,113 $40,581
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments $41,787 $54,011 $41,475 $139,956
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
from operations $101,404 $77,979 $114,588 $180,537
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Earnings per Share Outstanding
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Gross investment income $0.843 $0.373 $1.084 $0.654
Operating expenses (0.052) (0.048) (0.105) (0.096)
Interest expense (0.010) (0.011) (0.021) (0.026)
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Net investment income $0.781 $0.314 $0.958 $0.532
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments $0.551 $0.707 $0.547 $1.833
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets
from operations $1.332 $1.021 $1.505 $2.365
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Net Asset Value at April 30
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Net assets $1,394,562 $1,263,030
Shares outstanding 76,300 76,300
Net asset value per share outstanding $18.28 $16.55
Market Value Summary
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Market price on NYSE at April 30 $17.08 $15.89
High market price (period ended April 30) $17.08 $16.03
Low market price (period ended April 30) $15.84 $12.81
SOURCE Eaton Vance Management
