On May 6, 2008, Eaton Vance Management, the Boston-based investment adviser, announced the monthly dividends declared on the common shares of three of its closed-end equity funds (the "Funds"). The record date for the dividends is May 15, 2008, and the payable date is May 22, 2008. The ex-date is May 13, 2008. The dividend per share for each Fund is as follows:
|  |  | Dividend | |
Fund | Per Share | ||
|  | |||
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:EVT) | $0.1524 | ||
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:ETG) | $0.1438 | ||
| Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund (NYSE:ETO) | $0.1795 |
The amount of monthly dividends may vary depending on a number of factors. As portfolio and market conditions change, the rate of dividends on the common shares could change. At this time, the Funds believe that a portion of their respective dividends may be comprised of a return of capital. Further information will be available prior to the payment date at www.eatonvance.com/closed_end/tax_info.php . The final determination of tax characteristics of the Funds' dividends will occur after the end of the year, at which time will it will be reported to the shareholders.
The Funds are managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp., which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EV. Eaton Vance and its affiliates had $150.9 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2008. Eaton Vance will make available periodic summary information regarding the Funds' portfolio investments. Those interested should call Eaton Vance Management at 800-262-1122.
