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Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust Report Of Earnings

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Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust Report Of Earnings -- BOSTON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

BOSTON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE: [ EOT ]) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three and nine-month periods ended December 31, 2012.  The Trust's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2013.

For the three months ended December 31, 2012, the Trust had net investment income of $4,254,237 ($0.278 per common share). The Trust's net investment income for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 was $12,752,716 ($0.833 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended December 31, 2011, the Trust had net investment income of $4,489,154 ($0.293 per common share). The Trust's net investment income for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 was $13,678,344 ($0.894 per common share).

Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended December 31, 2012 were $516,797 ($0.028 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 were $16,198,147 ($1.057 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended December 31, 2011 were $1,647,473 ($0.104 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 were $23,040,017 ($1.506 per common share).

On December 31, 2012, net assets of the Trust were $348,195,340.  The net asset value per share on December 31, 2012 was $22.72 based on 15,326.191 shares outstanding.  In comparison, on December 31, 2011, net assets of the Trust were $318,801,434.  The net asset value per share on December 31, 2011 was $20.84 based on 15,299,263 shares outstanding.

The Trust 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"). Trust portfolio holdings for the most recent month-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following month-end.

The Trust 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 $247.8 billion in assets as of January 31, 2013 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