BOSTON, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE MKT: EIM) (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and six months ended March 31, 2012. The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2012.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had net investment income of $13,323,238 ($0.195 per share). For the six months ended March 31, 2012, the Fund had net investment income of $26,305,689 ($0.386 per share). In comparison, for the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $14,940,520 ($0.220 per share). For the six months ended March 31, 2011, the Fund had net investment income of $28,894,025 ($0.425 per share).

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were $35,869,433 ($0.527 per share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended March 31, 2012 were $48,565,626 ($0.713 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 were $32,042,801 ($0.472 per share). Net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended March 31, 2011 were $156,863,201 ($2.307 per share).

On March 31, 2012, net assets of the Fund were $902,221,989. The net asset value per share on March 31, 2012 was $13.24 based on 68,123,883 shares outstanding. In comparison, on March 31, 2011, net assets of the Fund were $731,296,373. The net asset value per share on March 31, 2011 was $10.74 based on 68,072,796 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 calendar quarter-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following quarter-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 $197.5 billion in assets as of April 30, 2011, 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 ].

EATON VANCE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

		Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		March 31,		March 31,
		2012	2011	2012	2011
Net investment income		$ 13,323	$ 14,941	$ 26,306	$ 28,894
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments		35,869	(32,043)	48,566	(156,863)
	Net increase (decrease) in net assets
	from operations	$ 49,192	$ (17,102)	$ 74,872	$(127,969)

Earnings per Share Outstanding
Net investment income		$ 0.195	$ 0.220	$ 0.386	$ 0.425
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments		0.527	(0.472)	0.713	(2.307)
	Net increase (decrease) in net assets
	from operations	$ 0.722	$ (0.252)	$ 1.099	$ (1.882)


Net Asset Value at March 31
	Net assets			$902,222	$731,296
	Shares outstanding			68,124	68,073
	Net asset value per share outstanding			$13.24	$10.74

Market Value Summary
	Market price on NYSE MKT at March 31			$13.00	$11.40
	High market price (period ended March 31)			$13.42	$13.98
	Low market price (period ended March 31)			$11.97	$10.55

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management

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