MMV Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipal Income Trust Shares of Beneficial Interest

BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Management today disclosed certain data for the Eaton Vance closed-end municipal bond funds (the "Funds"):

Earnings per Common Share – The average monthly net investment income per common share (after payment of preferred dividends) for the three months ended December 31, 2012;

Dividend per Common Share – The monthly dividend per common share paid in December 2012;

Undistributed Net Investment Income (UNII) per Common Share – The average balance at month end of undistributed net investment income per common share (net of pending distributions) for the three months ended December 31, 2012.

Earnings and UNII will fluctuate over time due to fund activity and /or market factors.

The Funds are 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 $238.4 billion in assets as of December 31, 2012, 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. 

Each Fund is a closed-end investment product. Common shares of a Fund are available for purchase/sale on the stock exchange on which they are listed at current market price. The data in this report is for informational purposes only and not for trading purposes. Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors' expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund's investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors' confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. The Fund is not a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses.

For more information about the Funds or Eaton Vance, visit www.eatonvance.com.

Each Municipal Income Trust paid a monthly dividend on December 17, 2012 to shareholders of record on December 10, 2012. Each Municipal Bond Fund paid a monthly dividend on December 31, 2012 to shareholders of record on December 24, 2012.  As portfolio and market conditions change, the rate of future distributions may change.

SOURCE Eaton Vance Corp.