Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund announced earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended April 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net investment income of $5.687 million or $0.038 per share compared to $6.221 million or $0.041 per share a year ago. Net realized and unrealized gains on investments were $59.744 million or $0.402 per share compared to $66.508 million or $0.438 per share a year ago. Net increase in net assets from operations was $65.431 million or $0.440 per share compared to $72.729 million or $0.479 per share a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported net investment income of $11.854 million or $0.079 per share compared to $10.306 million or $0.068 per share a year ago. Net realized and unrealized gains on investments were $160.024 million or $1.069 per share compared to $132.503 million or $0.871 per share a year ago. Net increase in net assets from operations was $171.878 million or $1.148 per share compared to $142.809 million or $0.939 per share a year ago. Net asset value per share outstanding at April 30, 2013 was $11.53 compared to $11.19 a year ago.