EATON VANCE SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND 
By BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (NYSE: EVG)(the "Fund"), a diversified, closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months and year ended October 31, 2011. The Fund's fiscal year ended on October 31, 2011.
For the three months ended October 31, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $3,923,833 ($0.208 per share). For the year ended October 31, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $15,526,977 ($0.822 per share). In comparison, for the three months ended October 31, 2010, the Fund had net investment income of $4,384,967 ($0.232 per share). For the year ended October 31, 2010, the Fund had net investment income of $19,851,609 ($1.051 per share).
Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended October 31, 2011 were $6,495,023 ($0.342 per share). Net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended October 31, 2011 were $2,526,662 ($0.132 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended October 31, 2010 were $4,293,341 ($0.224 per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended October 31, 2010 were $12,134,658 ($ 0.639 per share).
On October 31, 2011, net assets of the Fund were $336,164,694. The net asset value per share on October 31, 2011 was $17.80 based on 18,886,596 shares outstanding. In comparison, on October 31, 2010, net assets of the Fund were $345,072,830. The net asset value per share on October 31, 2010 was $18.27 based on 18,886,596 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 calendar quarter-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following quarter-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 $188.2 billion in assets as of October 31, 2011, 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 SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
October 31, October 31,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Gross investment income $5,743 $5,926 $22,017 $25,762
Operating expenses (1,819) (1,541) (6,490) (5,911)
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Net investment
income $3,924 $4,385 $15,527 $19,851
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments $(6,495) $4,293 $(2,527) $12,135
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Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets
from
operations $(2,571) $8,678 $13,000 $31,986
Earnings per Share Outstanding
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Gross investment income $0.304 $0.314 $1.166 $1.364
Operating expenses (0.096) (0.082) (0.344) (0.313)
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Net investment
income $0.208 $0.232 $0.822 (1) $1.051 (1)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments $(0.342) $0.224 $(0.132) $0.639
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Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets
from
operations $(0.134) $0.456 $0.690 $1.690
Net Asset Value at October 31
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Net assets $336,165 $345,073
Shares
outstanding 18,887 18,887
Net asset value per
share outstanding $17.80 $18.27
Market Value Summary
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Market price on NYSE
at October 31 $16.35 $17.60
High market price
(period ended October
31) $17.89 $17.60
Low market price
(period ended October
31) $15.51 $15.46
(1) For federal income tax purposes, estimated net investment
income per share for the year ended
October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 were
$1.091 and $1.267, respectively.
SOURCE Eaton Vance Management
