BOSTON, Sept 02, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (NYSE: ETW), a diversified closed-end investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Fund's fiscal year ends on December 31, 2009.
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $10,323,175 ($0.097 per common share). For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $15,489,499 ($0.146 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $14,163,959 ($0.133 per common share). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $19,805,879 ($0.186 per common share).
Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $175,156,968 ($1.648 per common share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $94,932,057 ($0.894 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $33,020,465 ($0.309 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $176,268,821 ($1.656 per common share).
On June 30, 2009, net assets of the Fund were $1,338,731,722. The net asset value per common share on June 30, 2009 was $12.59 based on 106,308,067 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on June 30, 2008, net assets of the Fund were $1,839,023,448. The net asset value per common share on June 30, 2008 was $17.30 based on 106,308,067 common shares outstanding.
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 $143.7 billion in assets as of July 31, 2009, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products 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-MANAGED GLOBAL 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,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Gross investment income $13,791 $19,316 $22,324 $30,126
Operating expenses (3,468) (5,152) (6,835) (10,320)
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Net investment income $10,323 $14,164 $15,489 $19,806
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) on investments $175,157 $(33,020) $94,932 $(176,269)
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Net increase (decrease) in
net assets from operations $185,480 $(18,856) $110,421 $(156,463)
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Earnings per Share Outstanding
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Gross investment income $0.129 $0.182 $0.210 $0.283
Operating expenses (0.032) (0.049) (0.064) (0.097)
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Net investment income $0.097 $0.133 $0.146 $0.186
Net realized and unrealized
gains (losses) on investments $1.648 $(0.309) $0.894 $(1.656)
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Net increase (decrease) in
net assets from operations $1.745 $(0.176) $1.040 $(1.470)
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Net Asset Value at June 30
(Common Shares)
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Net assets $1,338,732 $1,839,023
Shares outstanding 106,308 106,308
Net asset value per share outstanding $12.59 $17.30
Market Value Summary (Common Shares)
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Market price on NYSE at June 30 $11.97 $15.60
High market price (period ended June 30) $12.35 $17.80
Low market price (period ended June 30) $7.84 $15.59
SOURCE Eaton Vance Management
http://www.eatonvance.com
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