BOSTON, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:EVT), a diversified closed-end investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended August 31, 2009 and the year ended August 31, 2009. The Fund's fiscal year ended on August 31, 2009. For the three months ended August 31, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $12,188,589 ($0.167 per common share). For the year ended August 31, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $89,399,014 ($1.227 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended August 31, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $25,988,224 ($0.357 per common share). For the year ended August 31, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $161,017,582 ($2.211 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $20,059,122 (equal to $0.275 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $140,958,460 or $1.936 per common share. Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended August 31, 2009 were $117,872,977 ($1.613 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended August 31, 2009 were $637,435,774 ($8.757 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended August 31, 2008 were $338,918,232 ($4.653 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended August 31, 2008 were $441,649,765 ($6.058 per common share). On August 31, 2009, net assets of the Fund were $1,116,175,367. The net asset value per share on August 31, 2009 was $15.32 based on 72,835,900 shares outstanding. In comparison, on August 31, 2008, net assets of the Fund were $1,771,251,765. The net asset value per share on August 31, 2008 was $24.32 based on 72,835,900 shares outstanding. 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 $157.0 billion in assets as of September 30, 2009, 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. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit http://www.eatonvance.com/. EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED DIVIDEND INCOME FUND SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Year Ended August 31, August 31, ---------- ---------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Gross investment income $16,588 $34,733 $110,702 $189,602 Operating expenses (2,691) (4,150) (11,115) (20,074) Interest expense (1,708) (4,595) (10,188) (8,510) ------ ------ ------- ------ Net investment income $12,189 $25,988 $89,399 $161,018 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $117,873 $(338,918) $(637,436) $(441,650) Preferred dividends paid (1) - - - (20,059) -- -- -- ------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $130,062 $(312,930) $(548,037) $(300,691) ======== ========= ========= ========= Earnings per Common Share Outstanding --------------------- Gross investment income $0.228 $0.477 $1.520 $2.603 Operating expenses (0.037) (0.057) (0.153) (0.276) Interest expense (0.024) (0.063) (0.140) (0.116) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income $0.167 $0.357 $1.227 $2.211 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $1.613 $(4.653) $(8.757) $(6.058) Preferred dividends paid (1) - - - (0.275) -- -- -- ------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $1.780 $(4.296) $(7.530) $(4.122) ====== ======= ======= ======= Net investment income $0.167 $0.357 $1.227 $2.211 Preferred dividends paid (1) - - - (0.275) -- -- -- ------ Net investment income after preferred dividends $0.167 $0.357 $1.227 $1.936 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net Asset Value at May 31 (Common Shares ) ------------------------- Net assets $1,116,175 $1,771,252 Shares outstanding 72,836 72,836 Net asset value per share outstanding $15.32 $24.32 Market Value Summary (Common Shares ) ------------------------- Market price on NYSE at August 31 $13.92 $21.05 High market price (period ended August 31) $21.05 $29.40 Low market price (period ended August 31) $6.81 $20.60 (1) As of April 23, 2008, all series of preferred shares had been redeemed. DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Investor Contact of Eaton Vance Management, +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/.

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