BOSTON, July 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE: ETY) (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and six months ended April 30, 2012.  The Fund's fiscal year ends on October 31, 2012.

For the three months ended April 30, 2012, the Fund had net investment income of $6,220,058 ($0.041 per share). For the six months ended April 30, 2012, the Fund had net investment income of $10,305,552 ($0.068 per share).  In comparison, for the three months ended April 30, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $4,691,809 ($0.030 per share).  For the six months ended April 30, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $7,222,355 ($0.047 per share).    

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended April 30, 2012 were $66,508,370 ($0.438 per share).  Net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended April 30, 2012 were $132,503,291 ($0.871 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended April 30, 2011 were $84,161,435 ($0.556 per share).  Net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended April 30, 2011 were $165,212,043 ($1.088 per share).

On April 30, 2012, net assets of the Fund were $1,706,078,000. The net asset value per share on April 30, 2012 was $11.19 based on 152,472,416 shares outstanding.  In comparison, on April 30, 2011, net assets of the Fund were $1,928,342,551. The net asset value per share on April 30, 2011 was $12.65 based on 152,472,416 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 month-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following month-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 $192.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2012, 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.

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management