UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-04409 |
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Eaton Vance Municipals Trust |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts | | 02109 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
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Alan R. Dynner The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (617) 482-8260 | |
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Date of fiscal year end: | September 30 | |
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Date of reporting period: | March 31, 2006 | |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
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Semiannual Report March 31, 2006
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EATON VANCE
MUNICIPALS
TRUST
California
Florida
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
West Virginia
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING PRIVACY,
DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS,
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS AND PROXY VOTING
Privacy. The Eaton Vance organization is committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy ("Privacy Policy") with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:
• Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Eaton Vance fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions.
• None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer's account, Eaton Vance may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker/dealers.
• Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information.
• We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review our Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.eatonvance.com.
Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities within the Eaton Vance organization: the Eaton Vance Family of Funds, Eaton Vance Management, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, Boston Management and Research, and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
In addition, our Privacy Policy only applies to those Eaton Vance customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer's account (i.e., fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial adviser/ broker-dealer, it is likely that only such adviser's privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures.
For more information about Eaton Vance's Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-262-1122.
Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called "householding" and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders.
Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, otherwise.
If you would prefer that your Eaton Vance documents not be householded, please contact Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122, or contact your financial adviser.
Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Eaton Vance documents will be effective within 30 days of receipt by Eaton Vance or your financial adviser.
Portfolio Holdings. Each Eaton Vance Fund and its underlying Portfolio (if applicable) will file a schedule of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-Q will be available on the Eaton Vance website www.eatonvance.com, by calling Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC's public reference room in Washington, D.C. (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the public reference room).
Proxy Voting. From time to time, funds are required to vote proxies related to the securities held by the funds. The Eaton Vance Funds or their underlying Portfolios (if applicable) vote proxies according to a set of policies and procedures approved by the Funds' and Portfolios' Boards. You may obtain a description of these policies and procedures and information on how the Funds or Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12 month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122. This description is also available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Investment Update | 2 |
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Fund Investment Updates | |
California | 3 |
Florida | 4 |
Massachusetts | 5 |
Mississippi | 6 |
New York | 7 |
Ohio | 8 |
Rhode Island | 9 |
West Virginia | 10 |
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Fund Expenses | 11 |
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Financial Statements | 16 |
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Board of Trustees Annual Approval of the Investment Advisory Agreements | 78 |
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Investment Management | 81 |
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
INVESTMENT UPDATE
Eaton Vance Municipals Funds (the “Funds”) are designed to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and particular state income taxes or other taxes. The Funds invest primarily in investment- grade municipal obligations, but may also invest in lower-rated obligations.
Economic and Market Conditions
The economy expanded at a 4.8% pace in the first quarter of 2006, an increase from the 1.7% rate in the fourth quarter. Even with a cooling housing market, the economy generated respectable growth in 2005 and early 2006. Despite high energy prices, rising mortgage rates and a persistent tightening by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), the economy continued to create jobs – 211,000 in March 2006. The economy appeared to be sustaining growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors, with moderate signs of inflationary pressures.
Investor sentiment regarding the Fed’s monetary policy appears to have stabilized in recent months as investors have begun to anticipate the end of the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes (which began in June 2004). The Fed has raised rates at all of the last 15 Open Market Committee meetings, with the current Federal Funds rate standing at 4.75%.
Boosted by lower-than-anticipated long-term interest rates, the municipal market saw record supply in 2005, more than $400 billion in new issuance. However, supply has lagged thus far in 2006, contributing to municipal bond outperformance. At March 31, 2006, long-term AAA-rated insured municipal bonds yielded 93% of U.S. Treasury bonds with similar maturities.*
For the six months ended March 31, 2006, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index† (the “Index”), a broadbased, unmanaged municipal market index, posted a modest gain of 0.98%. For information about each Fund’s performance and the performance of funds in the same Lipper Classification†, see the Performance Information and Portfolio Composition pages that follow.
Management Discussion
The Funds invest primarily in bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer, as longer-maturity bonds historically have provided greater tax-exempt income for investors than shorter-maturity bonds. Given the flattening of the yield curve for fixed-income securities over the past 18 months — with shorter-maturity yields rising more than longer-maturity yields — the long end of the curve was a relatively attractive place to be positioned.
During the six months ended March 31, 2006, the Fed raised short-term interest rates at regular intervals, and commodities prices rose significantly. However, the economy grew at a solid pace, with moderate inflation. In this climate, Fund management continued to maintain a somewhat cautious outlook on interest rates and positioned the Funds’ durations accordingly. Duration measures a bond fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
During the past year, management invested in bonds with attractive coupons and long call protection. These strategies contributed positively to the Funds’ performances over the 6-month period. Management alsotook advantage of narrow credit spreads in an effort to lower the Funds’ exposures to credit risk, where possible.
Management continued to focus on finding relative value within the marketplace — in issuer names, coupons, maturities and sectors. Relative value trading, which seeks to capitalize on undervalued securities, has enhanced the Funds’ returns during the year. Finally, management continued to monitor closely call protection in the Funds. Call protection remains an important strategic consideration for municipal bond investors, especially because refinancing activity has increased over the past six months.
Fund shares are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested.
* Source: Bloomberg L.P. Yields are a compilation of a representative variety of general obligations and are not necessarily representative of a Fund’s yield.
† It is not possible to invest directly in an Index or Lipper Classification. The Index’s total return does not reflect expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The views expressed throughout this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and the investment adviser disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a fund are based on many factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund.
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Eaton Vance California Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Cynthia J. Clemson
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
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Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.85 | % | 2.41 | % | 2.41 | % |
One Year | | 6.30 | | 5.43 | | 5.43 | |
Five Years | | 5.38 | | 4.95 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.86 | | 5.36 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 6.20 | | 5.87 | | 4.87 | |
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SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.01 | % | -2.59 | % | 1.41 | % |
One Year | | 1.24 | | 0.43 | | 4.43 | |
Five Years | | 4.35 | | 4.62 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.34 | | 5.36 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.76 | | 5.87 | | 4.87 | |
† | Inception date: Class A: 5/27/94; Class B: 12/19/85; Class C: 8/31/04 |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year. |
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 1.03 | % |
One Year | | 4.03 | |
Five Years | | 4.56 | |
Ten Years | | 5.30 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
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Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.52 | % | 3.77 | % | 3.77 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.67 | | 6.40 | | 6.40 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.80 | | 3.23 | | 3.24 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 6.45 | | 5.48 | | 5.50 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 77 |
• Average Maturity: | 20.0 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 10.2 years |
• Average Rating: | AA- |
• Average Call: | 9.7 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $97.02 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper California Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 123, 122, 98, and 68 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 41.05% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance Florida Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Cynthia J. Clemson
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
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Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.88 | % | 2.39 | % | N/A | |
One Year | | 6.22 | | 5.40 | | N/A | |
Five Years | | 5.57 | | 4.78 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.57 | | 4.76 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 6.07 | | 5.84 | | 0.08 | %* |
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SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.00 | % | -2.61 | % | N/A | |
One Year | | 1.14 | | 0.40 | | N/A | |
Five Years | | 4.55 | | 4.45 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.07 | | 4.76 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.64 | | 5.84 | | -0.92 | %* |
† | Inception date: Class A: 4/5/94; Class B: 8/28/90; Class C: 3/13/06 |
* | Returns are cumulative since the inception of the share class. |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year. |
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper Florida Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 1.08 | % |
One Year | | 3.65 | |
Five Years | | 4.37 | |
Ten Years | | 4.93 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C* | |
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Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.62 | % | 3.87 | % | — | |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.11 | | 5.95 | | — | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.82 | | 3.26 | | — | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 5.88 | | 5.02 | | — | |
* Not available as of March 31, 2006.
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 98 |
• Average Maturity: | 22.6 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 11.9 years |
• Average Rating: | AA |
• Average Call: | 8.3 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $99.66 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper Florida Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 52, 52, 50, and 42 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes the maximum 35.00% federal tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Robert B. MacIntosh, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class I | |
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Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.26 | % | 1.87 | % | 2.35 | % |
One Year | | 5.13 | | 4.29 | | 5.32 | |
Five Years | | 5.46 | | 4.72 | | 5.72 | |
Ten Years | | 5.76 | | 4.94 | | 5.91 | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.06 | | 5.54 | | 5.50 | |
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SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.58 | % | -3.13 | % | 2.35 | % |
One Year | | 0.14 | | -0.71 | | 5.32 | |
Five Years | | 4.44 | | 4.38 | | 5.72 | |
Ten Years | | 5.25 | | 4.94 | | 5.91 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.65 | | 5.54 | | 5.50 | |
† | Inception date: Class A: 12/7/93; Class B: 4/18/91; Class I: 6/17/93 |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. Class I shares are offered to certain investors at net asset value. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. Class I shares are not subject to a sales charge. As of March 31, 2006, no Class C shares were outstanding. |
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper Massachusetts Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.71 | % |
One Year | | 3.09 | |
Five Years | | 4.41 | |
Ten Years | | 5.00 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class I | |
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Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.47 | % | 3.73 | % | 4.66 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.26 | | 6.06 | | 7.57 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.61 | | 3.04 | | 3.99 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 5.87 | | 4.94 | | 6.48 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 80 |
• Average Maturity: | 22.4 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 13.3 years |
• Average Rating: | AA+ |
• Average Call: | 11.1 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $100.46 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper Massachusetts Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 53, 53, 48, and 38 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 38.45% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance Mississippi Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Craig R. Brandon, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | |
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Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.07 | % | 1.69 | % |
One Year | | 4.36 | | 3.58 | |
Five Years | | 4.71 | | 3.97 | |
Ten Years | | 5.28 | | 4.56 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.66 | | 4.28 | |
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SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.78 | % | -3.31 | % |
One Year | | -0.60 | | -1.41 | |
Five Years | | 3.70 | | 3.62 | |
Ten Years | | 4.77 | | 4.56 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.25 | | 4.28 | |
† | Inception date: Class A: 12/7/93; Class B: 6/11/93 |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. |
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 1.02 | % |
One Year | | 3.00 | |
Five Years | | 4.02 | |
Ten Years | | 4.72 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | |
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Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.32 | % | 3.56 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.00 | | 5.77 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.70 | | 3.13 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 5.99 | | 5.07 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 51 |
• Average Maturity: | 17.6 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 8.8 years |
• Average Rating: | AA+ |
• Average Call: | 7.6 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $100.79 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 63, 63, 59, and 33 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 38.25% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance New York Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Craig R. Brandon, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
| | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.12 | % | 1.93 | % | 1.75 | % |
One Year | | 4.50 | | 3.91 | | 3.73 | |
Five Years | | 5.42 | | 4.85 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 6.01 | | 5.31 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 6.19 | | 6.27 | | 2.98 | |
| | | | | | | |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.70 | % | -3.02 | % | -0.77 | % |
One Year | | -0.43 | | -1.03 | | 2.75 | |
Five Years | | 4.40 | | 4.52 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.50 | | 5.31 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.76 | | 6.27 | | 2.98 | |
† | Inception date: Class A: 4/15/94; Class B: 8/30/90; Class C: 9/30/03 |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year. |
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.89 | % |
One Year | | 3.53 | |
Five Years | | 4.44 | |
Ten Years | | 5.09 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
| | | | | | | |
Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.53 | % | 3.79 | % | 3.79 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.55 | | 6.32 | | 6.32 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 4.02 | | 3.46 | | 3.45 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 6.70 | | 5.77 | | 5.75 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 90 |
• Average Maturity: | 21.5 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 14.4 years |
• Average Rating: | AA- |
• Average Call: | 12.3 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $101.53 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper New York Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 107, 107, 91, and 64 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 40.01% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance Ohio Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: William H. Ahern, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
| | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.13 | % | 1.65 | % | N/A | |
One Year | | 5.45 | | 4.67 | | N/A | |
Five Years | | 5.66 | | 4.87 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.56 | | 4.74 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.91 | | 5.49 | | 0.50 | %* |
| | | | | | | |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.67 | % | -3.34 | % | N/A | |
One Year | | 0.46 | | -0.33 | | N/A | |
Five Years | | 4.63 | | 4.54 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.04 | | 4.74 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.50 | | 5.49 | | -0.50 | %* |
† | Inception date: Class A: 12/7/93; Class B: 4/18/91; Class C: 2/3/06 |
* | Returns shown are cumulative since inception of share class. |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year. |
Index Performance(2) | | | |
| | | |
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
| | | |
Lipper Averages(3) | | | |
| | | |
Lipper Ohio Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.61 | % |
One Year | | 2.84 | |
Five Years | | 4.17 | |
Ten Years | | 4.84 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
| | | | | | | |
Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.62 | % | 3.89 | % | 3.89 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.68 | | 6.47 | | 6.47 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.91 | | 3.35 | | 3.28 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 6.50 | | 5.57 | | 5.46 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 86 |
• Average Maturity: | 22.6 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 9.7 years |
• Average Rating: | AA |
• Average Call: | 8.8 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $103.19 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper Ohio Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 42, 42, 39, and 33 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 39.88% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance Rhode Island Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Robert B. MacIntosh, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
| | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.36 | % | 1.98 | % | N/A | |
One Year | | 4.80 | | 4.01 | | N/A | |
Five Years | | 5.19 | | 4.42 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.58 | | 4.89 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.81 | | 4.49 | | -0.41 | % |
| | | | | | | |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.53 | % | -3.02 | % | N/A | |
One Year | | -0.22 | | -0.99 | | N/A | |
Five Years | | 4.17 | | 4.09 | | N/A | |
Ten Years | | 5.07 | | 4.89 | | N/A | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.39 | | 4.49 | | -1.40 | % |
† Inception date: Class A: 12/7/93; Class B: 6/11/93; Class C: 3/20/06
* Returns are cumulative since the inception of the share class.
(1) Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year.
Index Performance(2) | | | |
| | | |
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
| | | |
Lipper Averages(3) | | | |
| | | |
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 1.02 | % |
One Year | | 3.00 | |
Five Years | | 4.02 | |
Ten Years | | 4.72 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C* | |
| | | | | | | |
Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.47 | % | 3.72 | % | — | |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.54 | | 6.27 | | — | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.82 | | 3.25 | | — | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 6.44 | | 5.48 | | — | |
* Not available as of March 31, 2006.
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 61 |
• Average Maturity: | 21.0 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 8.0 years |
• Average Rating: | AA+ |
• Average Call: | 7.7 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $102.39 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 63, 63, 59, and 33 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 40.69% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance West Virginia Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Portfolio Manager: Robert B. MacIntosh, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | |
| | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | |
Six Months | | 1.99 | % | 1.72 | % |
One Year | | 4.50 | | 3.82 | |
Five Years | | 4.73 | | 3.97 | |
Ten Years | | 5.36 | | 4.57 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.77 | | 4.31 | |
| | | | | |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.89 | % | -3.28 | % |
One Year | | -0.51 | | -1.18 | |
Five Years | | 3.71 | | 3.63 | |
Ten Years | | 4.85 | | 4.57 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.36 | | 4.31 | |
† | Inception date: Class A: 12/13/93; Class B: 6/11/93 |
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(1) | Average annual total returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC average annual total returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect the applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. |
Index Performance(2) | | | |
| | | |
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
| | | |
Lipper Averages(3) | | | |
| | | |
Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 1.02 | % |
One Year | | 3.00 | |
Five Years | | 4.02 | |
Ten Years | | 4.72 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | |
| | | | | |
Distribution Rate (4) | | 4.16 | % | 3.40 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 6.85 | | 5.59 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.35 | | 2.76 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 5.51 | | 4.54 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 45 |
• Average Maturity: | 22.8 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 9.8 years |
• Average Rating: | AA+ |
• Average Call: | 9.3 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $98.31 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) | It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month end only. |
(3) | The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 63, 63, 59, and 33 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month end only. |
(4) | The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value. |
(5) | Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 39.23% combined federal and state income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures. |
(6) | The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result. |
(7) | As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund. |
(8) | Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management. |
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FUND EXPENSES
Example: As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006).
Actual Expenses: The first section of each table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: The second section of each table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual return of the Fund. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in each table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of each table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Eaton Vance California Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,028.50 | | $ | 4.35 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,024.10 | | $ | 8.12 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,024.10 | | $ | 8.12 | |
| | | | | | | |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,020.60 | | $ | 4.33 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,016.90 | | $ | 8.10 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,016.90 | | $ | 8.10 | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.86% for Class A shares, 1.61% for Class B shares, and 1.61% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
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Eaton Vance Florida Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual* | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,028.80 | | $ | 3.95 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,023.90 | | $ | 7.72 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,000.80 | | $ | 0.80 | |
* Class C shares had not commenced operations as of October 1, 2005. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.78% for Class A shares, 1.53% for Class B shares, and 1.53% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period; 19/365 for Class C to reflect the period from commencement of operations on March 13, 2006 to March 31, 2006). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005 (March 10, 2006 for Class C).
Hypothetical** | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.00 | | $ | 3.93 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.30 | | $ | 7.70 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.30 | | $ | 7.70 | |
** Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.78% for Class A shares, 1.53% for Class B shares, and 1.53% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,022.60 | | $ | 3.88 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,018.70 | | $ | 7.65 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,023.50 | | $ | 2.88 | |
| | | | | | | |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.10 | | $ | 3.88 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.40 | | $ | 7.65 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,022.10 | | $ | 2.87 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.77% for Class A shares, 1.52% for Class B shares, and 0.57% for Class I shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005. As March 31, 2006, no Class C shares were outstanding.
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Eaton Vance Mississippi Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,020.70 | | $ | 3.93 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,016.90 | | $ | 7.69 | |
| | | | | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.00 | | $ | 3.93 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.30 | | $ | 7.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.78% for Class A shares and 1.53% for Class B shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
Eaton Vance New York Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.20 | | $ | 3.93 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,019.30 | | $ | 7.70 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.50 | | $ | 7.70 | |
| | | | | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.00 | | $ | 3.93 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.30 | | $ | 7.70 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.30 | | $ | 7.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.78% for Class A shares, 1.53% for Class B shares, and 1.53% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
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Eaton Vance Ohio Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual* | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.30 | | $ | 3.78 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,016.50 | | $ | 7.54 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,005.00 | | $ | 2.35 | |
* Class C shares had not commenced operations as of October 1, 2005. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.75% for Class A shares, 1.50% for Class B shares, and 1.50% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period; 57/365 for Class C to reflect the period from commencement of operations on February 3, 2006 to March 31, 2006). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005 (February 2, 2006 for Class C).
Hypothetical** | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.20 | | $ | 3.78 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.50 | | $ | 7.54 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.50 | | $ | 7.54 | |
** Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.75% for Class A shares, 1.50% for Class B shares, and 1.50% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
Eaton Vance Rhode Island Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual* | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,023.60 | | $ | 3.58 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,019.80 | | $ | 7.35 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 995.90 | | $ | 0.48 | |
* Class C shares had not commenced operations as of October 1, 2005. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.71% for Class A shares, 1.46% for Class B shares and 1.46% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period; 12/365 for Class C to reflect the period from commencement of operations on March 20, 2006 to March 31, 2006). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005 (March 17, 2006 for Class C).
Hypothetical** | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.40 | | $ | 3.58 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.70 | | $ | 7.34 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.70 | | $ | 7.34 | |
** Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.71% for Class A shares, 1.46% for Class B shares, and 1.46% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
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Eaton Vance West Virginia Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,019.90 | | $ | 3.53 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.20 | | $ | 7.29 | |
| | | | | | | |
Hypothetical | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.40 | | $ | 3.53 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.70 | | $ | 7.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.70% for Class A shares and 1.45% for Class B shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005.
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Eaton Vance California Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.1% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Education — 4.6% | | | |
$ | 3,500 | | | California Educational Facilities Authority, (Lutheran University), 5.00%, 10/1/29 | | $ | 3,564,295 | | |
| 2,500 | | | California Educational Facilities Authority, (Santa Clara University), 5.25%, 9/1/26 | | | 2,757,450 | | |
| 4,000 | | | California Educational Facilities Authority, (Stanford University), 5.25%, 12/1/32 | | | 4,214,080 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 10,535,825 | | |
Electric Utilities — 1.3% | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | Chula Vista, (San Diego Gas), (AMT), 5.00%, 12/1/27 | | $ | 3,078,570 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,078,570 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 13.0% | | | |
$ | 955 | | | Roseville Special Tax, Prerefunded to 9/1/09, 6.30%, 9/1/25 | | $ | 1,043,872 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Sacramento County, Single Family, (GNMA), (AMT), Escrowed to Maturity, 8.25%, 1/1/21 | | | 1,401,890 | | |
| 11,285 | | | Sacramento County, Single Family, (GNMA), (AMT), Escrowed to Maturity, 8.50%, 11/1/16 | | | 15,282,711 | | |
| 5,765 | | | San Joaquin Hills, Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 1/1/26 | | | 2,307,614 | | |
| 25,975 | | | San Joaquin Hills, Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 1/1/27 | | | 9,906,345 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 29,942,432 | | |
General Obligations — 3.8% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | California, 5.25%, 4/1/30 | | $ | 1,043,590 | | |
| 2,250 | | | California, 5.25%, 4/1/34 | | | 2,367,720 | | |
| 5,000 | | | California, 5.50%, 11/1/33 | | | 5,433,750 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,845,060 | | |
Hospital — 14.5% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Catholic Healthcare West), 5.25%, 7/1/23 | | $ | 1,048,680 | | |
| 6,550 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), 5.00%, 11/15/34 | | | 6,647,136 | | |
| 1,150 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), Variable Rate, 6.43%, 11/15/34(1)(2) | | | 1,184,120 | | |
| 4,000 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Marshall Medical Center), 5.00%, 11/1/33 | | | 4,068,240 | | |
| 2,250 | | | California Infrastructure and Economic Development, (Kaiser Hospital), 5.50%, 8/1/31 | | | 2,351,902 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Hospital (continued) | | | |
$ | 6,500 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Huntington Memorial Hospital), 5.00%, 7/1/35 | | $ | 6,627,335 | | |
| 1,850 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Kaiser Permanente), 5.50%, 11/1/32 | | | 1,924,721 | | |
| 1,500 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Sonoma County Indian Health), 6.40%, 9/1/29 | | | 1,538,925 | | |
| 350 | | | Eastern Plumas Health Care District, 7.50%, 8/1/07 | | | 357,168 | | |
| 2,700 | | | San Benito Health Care District, 5.40%, 10/1/20 | | | 2,709,288 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Torrance Hospital, (Torrance Memorial Medical Center), 5.50%, 6/1/31 | | | 1,043,690 | | |
| 2,640 | | | Turlock, (Emanuel Medical Center, Inc.), 5.375%, 10/15/34 | | | 2,710,831 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Washington Township Health Care District, 5.25%, 7/1/29 | | | 1,282,488 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 33,494,524 | | |
Housing — 0.9% | | | |
$ | 1,427 | | | Commerce (Hermitage III Senior Apartments), 6.50%, 12/1/29 | | $ | 1,511,259 | | |
| 429 | | | Commerce (Hermitage III Senior Apartments), 6.85%, 12/1/29 | | | 449,626 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,960,885 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 1.9% | | | |
$ | 2,750 | | | California Pollution Control Financing Authority, (Browning Ferris Industries), (AMT), 5.80%, 12/1/16 | | $ | 2,720,493 | | |
| 1,700 | | | California Pollution Control Financing Authority, (Solid Waste Disposal), (AMT), 5.40%, 4/1/25 | | | 1,771,757 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,492,250 | | |
Insured-Education — 1.9% | | | |
$ | 1,330 | | | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental, Residual Certificates, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 8.415%, 7/1/33(1)(3) | | $ | 1,465,367 | | |
| 3,000 | | | University of California, General Revenues, (FGIC), 4.75%, 5/15/37 | | | 3,017,940 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,483,307 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 6.1% | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | California Pollution Control Financing Authority, PCR, (Pacific Gas and Electric), (MBIA), (AMT), 5.35%, 12/1/16 | | $ | 5,315,950 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Northern California Power Agency, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 8.79%, 7/1/23(1)(3) | | | 3,329,130 | | |
| 500 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.11%, 7/1/29(1)(3) | | | 586,940 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance California Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Electric Utilities (continued) | | | |
$ | 7,070 | | | Southern California Public Power Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 7/1/15 | | $ | 4,782,855 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 14,014,875 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 2.4% | | | |
$ | 15,000 | | | Foothill/Eastern Corridor Agency, Toll Road Bonds, Escrowed to Maturity, (FSA), 0.00%, 1/1/28 | | $ | 5,472,600 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,472,600 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 4.5% | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | California, Residual Certificates, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 10/1/30(1)(3) | | $ | 3,067,050 | | |
| 2,285 | | | Merced Unified School District, (FGIC), 0.00%, 8/1/19 | | | 1,242,492 | | |
| 3,300 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.28%, 7/1/27(1)(3) | | | 3,803,580 | | |
| 1,500 | | | San Diego Unified School District, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 7/1/24(1)(3) | | | 2,143,845 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 10,256,967 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 2.0% | | | |
$ | 2,550 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Children's Hospital Los Angeles), (MBIA), 5.25%, 8/15/29 | | $ | 2,674,109 | | |
| 1,640 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Sutter Health), (FSA), Variable Rate, 10.367%, 8/15/27(1)(3) | | | 1,982,137 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,656,246 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 5.5% | | | |
$ | 11,280 | | | Anaheim Public Financing Authority, (Public Improvements), (FSA), 0.00%, 9/1/30 | | $ | 3,529,174 | | |
| 6,500 | | | Anaheim Public Financing Authority, (Public Improvements), (FSA), 0.00%, 9/1/22 | | | 3,034,655 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Los Angeles County, (Disney Parking), (AMBAC), 0.00%, 9/1/17 | | | 3,009,350 | | |
| 5,370 | | | Los Angeles County, (Disney Parking), (AMBAC), 0.00%, 3/1/18 | | | 3,133,449 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 12,706,628 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 4.5% | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | California Infrastructure and Economic Development, (Bay Area Toll Bridges), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/1/33(4) | | $ | 5,166,900 | | |
| 1,440 | | | Los Angeles County, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.415%, 7/1/23(1)(3) | | | 1,610,467 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Los Angeles County, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, (FGIC), 5.25%, 7/1/30 | | | 1,057,400 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,680 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/45 | | $ | 1,735,810 | | |
| 1,800 | | | San Joaquin Hills, Transportation Corridor Agency, Toll Road Bonds, (MBIA), 0.00%, 1/15/24 | | | 776,844 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 10,347,421 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 7.9% | | | |
$ | 1,670 | | | California Water Resources, (Central Valley), (FGIC), Variable Rate, 8.94%, 12/1/28(1)(3) | | $ | 1,734,846 | | |
| 6,675 | | | Los Angeles, Water and Power, (FSA), 4.75%, 7/1/36 | | | 6,741,750 | | |
| 3,000 | | | San Diego County Water Authority, (FGIC), Variable Rate, 7.889%, 4/22/09(2) | | | 3,364,470 | | |
| 4,135 | | | San Francisco City and County Public Utilities Commission, (FSA), 4.25%, 11/1/33 | | | 3,874,991 | | |
| 2,500 | | | San Francisco City and County Public Utilities Commission, (FSA), 4.50%, 11/1/31 | | | 2,445,975 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 18,162,032 | | |
Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 13.5% | | | |
$ | 6,500 | | | California Public Works, (University of California), 5.00%, 6/1/23 | | $ | 6,502,080 | | |
| 5,000 | | | California Public Works, (University of California), 5.25%, 6/1/20 | | | 5,471,900 | | |
| 5,115 | | | Los Angeles County, (Disney Parking), 0.00%, 3/1/16 | | | 3,139,587 | | |
| 1,925 | | | Los Angeles County, (Disney Parking), 0.00%, 3/1/17 | | | 1,115,384 | | |
| 3,100 | | | Los Angeles County, (Disney Parking), 0.00%, 3/1/20 | | | 1,517,388 | | |
| 6,925 | | | Pasadena Parking Facility, 6.25%, 1/1/18 | | | 7,820,818 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Sacramento City Financing Authority, 5.40%, 11/1/20 | | | 5,425,800 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 30,992,957 | | |
Other Revenue — 1.5% | | | |
$ | 2,455 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (East Valley Tourist Development Authority), 8.25%, 10/1/14(1) | | $ | 2,644,231 | | |
| 700 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Variable Rate, 10.028%, 10/1/34(1)(3) | | | 854,658 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,498,889 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 8.3% | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | Bonita Canyon Public Financing Authority, 5.375%, 9/1/28 | | $ | 2,527,050 | | |
| 2,460 | | | Brentwood Infrastructure Financing Authority, 6.375%, 9/2/33 | | | 2,537,023 | | |
| 1,810 | | | Corona Public Financing Authority, 5.80%, 9/1/20 | | | 1,815,032 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance California Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Special Tax Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,195 | | | Fairfield Improvement Bond Act 1915, (North Cordelia District), 7.375%, 9/2/18 | | $ | 1,242,143 | | |
| 600 | | | Jurupa Community Services District, (Community Facilities District No. 16), 5.30%, 9/1/34 | | | 605,280 | | |
| 2,135 | | | Lincoln Public Financing Authority, Improvement Bond Act 1915, (Twelve Bridges), 6.20%, 9/2/25 | | | 2,250,504 | | |
| 1,430 | | | Moreno Valley Unified School District, 5.95%, 9/1/34 | | | 1,462,904 | | |
| 1,050 | | | Murrieta Valley Unified School District, 6.20%, 9/1/35 | | | 1,130,021 | | |
| 2,300 | | | Santa Margarita Water District, 6.20%, 9/1/20 | | | 2,475,559 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Santaluz Community Facilities District No. 2, 6.20%, 9/1/30 | | | 1,025,740 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Torrance Redevelopment Agency, 5.625%, 9/1/28 | | | 1,017,910 | | |
| 900 | | | Whittier Public Financing Authority, (Greenleaf Avenue Redevelopment), 5.50%, 11/1/23 | | | 934,920 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 19,024,086 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.1% (identified cost $202,184,132) | | | | | $ | 225,965,554 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.9% | | | | | $ | 4,321,789 | | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 230,287,343 | | |
AGC - Assured Guaranty Corp.
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by California municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 35.4% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 0.8% to 13.9% of total investments.
(1) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $24,406,371 or 10.6% of the Fund's net assets.
(2) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(3) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(4) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Florida Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 100.2% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 2.9% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Capital Trust Agency, (Seminole Tribe Convention), Prerefunded to 10/1/12, 8.95%, 10/1/33(1) | | $ | 1,246,570 | | |
| 1,800 | | | Florida Capital Projects Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue, (Florida University), Prerefunded to 8/15/10, 7.75%, 8/15/20 | | | 2,073,294 | | |
| 615 | | | Florida Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Escrowed to Maturity, 6.10%, 10/1/22 | | | 731,444 | | |
| 1,675 | | | Florida Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Escrowed to Maturity, 6.875%, 10/1/22 | | | 2,162,341 | | |
| 1,015 | | | Northern Palm Beach County, (Water Control and Improvements), Prerefunded to 8/1/09, 6.00%, 8/1/25 | | | 1,085,441 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,299,090 | | |
General Obligations — 0.4% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Florida, Variable Rate, 6.63%, 7/1/27(1)(2) | | $ | 1,054,310 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,054,310 | | |
Health Care-Miscellaneous — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 1,612 | | | Osceola County IDA Community Pooled Loan-93, 7.75%, 7/1/17 | | $ | 1,613,435 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,613,435 | | |
Hospital — 10.0% | | | |
$ | 4,500 | | | Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, (Health First, Inc.), 5.00%, 4/1/36 | | $ | 4,576,185 | | |
| 2,795 | | | Cape Canaveral Hospital District, 5.25%, 1/1/28 | | | 2,847,742 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Halifax Medical Center, 7.25%, 10/1/24 | | | 1,112,840 | | |
| 1,750 | | | Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Glenoaks Hospital/Adventist Healthcare), 5.00%, 11/15/31 | | | 1,767,885 | | |
| 250 | | | Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Health System), 5.00%, 11/15/35 | | | 252,575 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Highlands County Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Health System), 5.375%, 11/15/35 | | | 1,034,090 | | |
| 2,750 | | | Jacksonville, EDA, (Mayo Clinic), 5.50%, 11/15/36 | | | 2,894,567 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Lakeland Hospital System, (Lakeland Regional Health System), 5.50%, 11/15/32 | | | 1,305,637 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Orange County Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Health System), 5.625%, 11/15/32 | | | 4,248,200 | | |
| 2,200 | | | Orange County Health Facilities Authority, (Orlando Regional Healthcare), 5.125%, 11/15/39 | | | 2,248,356 | | |
| 2,500 | | | West Orange Healthcare District, 5.80%, 2/1/31 | | | 2,615,600 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 24,903,677 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Housing — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 1,515 | | | Capital Trust Agency, (Atlantic Housing Foundation), 5.30%, 7/1/35 | | $ | 1,526,287 | | |
| 75 | | | Florida Housing Finance Authority, 6.35%, 6/1/14 | | | 75,113 | | |
| 725 | | | Florida Housing Finance Authority, (AMT), 6.35%, 7/1/28 | | | 732,518 | | |
| 715 | | | Orange County Housing Finance Authority, (AMT), 6.60%, 4/1/28 | | | 719,619 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,053,537 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 5.4% | | | |
$ | 2,585 | | | Broward County, IDR, (Lynxs Cargoport), (AMT), 6.75%, 6/1/19 | | $ | 2,545,782 | | |
| 2,385 | | | Capital Trust Agency, (Fort Lauderdale Project), (AMT), 5.75%, 1/1/32 | | | 2,479,470 | | |
| 7,500 | | | Liberty Development Corp., (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), 5.25%, 10/1/35 | | | 8,263,350 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 13,288,602 | | |
Insured-Education — 2.1% | | | |
$ | 5,400 | | | Broward County Educational Facilities Authority, (Nova Southeast University), (AGC), 4.50%, 4/1/36(3) | | $ | 5,197,824 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,197,824 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 8.1% | | | |
$ | 9,225 | | | Dade County, (Baptist Hospital of Miami), Escrowed to Maturity, (MBIA), 5.75%, 5/1/21 | | $ | 10,301,004 | | |
| 3,835 | | | Dade County, Professional Sports Franchise, Escrowed to Maturity, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/23(4) | | | 1,754,129 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 6/1/08, Variable Rate, 6.65%, 6/1/26(1)(2) | | | 1,344,012 | | |
| 5,600 | | | St. Lucie Utility System, Escrowed to Maturity, (FGIC), 6.00%, 10/1/20 | | | 6,617,240 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 20,016,385 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 0.5% | | | |
$ | 900 | | | Puerto Rico, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 7/1/20(1)(5) | | $ | 1,256,238 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,256,238 | | |
Insured-Health Care Miscellaneous — 0.1% | | | |
$ | 241 | | | Osceola County IDA, Community Provider Pooled Loan Program, (FSA), 7.75%, 7/1/10 | | $ | 242,964 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 242,964 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Florida Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Hospital — 7.8% | | | |
$ | 4,000 | | | Coral Gables, Health Facilities Authority, (Baptist Health System of South Florida), (FSA), 5.00%, 8/15/29 | | $ | 4,140,840 | | |
| 1,800 | | | Miami-Dade County, Health Facilities Authority, (Miami Children's Hospital), (AMBAC), 5.125%, 8/15/26 | | | 1,866,168 | | |
| 9,500 | | | Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, (Sarasota Memorial Hospital), (MBIA), 5.50%, 7/1/28 | | | 10,877,025 | | |
| 2,250 | | | South Miami Health Facility Authority Hospital Revenue, (Baptist Health), (AMBAC), 5.25%, 11/15/33 | | | 2,359,642 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 19,243,675 | | |
Insured-Housing — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | Florida HFA, (Brittany of Rosemont), (AMBAC), (AMT), 6.875%, 8/1/26 | | $ | 3,033,870 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,033,870 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 1,100 | | | Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.88%, 6/1/24(1)(5) | | $ | 1,407,791 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,407,791 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 12.0% | | | |
$ | 2,115 | | | Dade County, Residual Certificates, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.375%, 10/1/35(1)(5) | | $ | 2,230,521 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Jacksonville Excise Tax, (FGIC), (AMT), 0.00%, 10/1/12 | | | 1,145,595 | | |
| 1,575 | | | Miami-Dade County, Special Obligation, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/36 | | | 321,142 | | |
| 6,630 | | | Miami-Dade County, Special Obligation, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/37 | | | 1,283,634 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Miami-Dade County, Special Obligation, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/38 | | | 919,150 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Miami-Dade County, Special Obligation, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/39 | | | 1,737,600 | | |
| 10,055 | | | Miami-Dade County, Special Obligation, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/40 | | | 1,655,455 | | |
| 1,090 | | | Opa-Locka Sales Tax, (FGIC), 7.00%, 1/1/14 | | | 1,092,987 | | |
| 2,610 | | | Orange County Tourist Development, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.75%, 10/1/30(1)(5) | | | 2,908,636 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Sunrise Public Facilities, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/15 | | | 2,676,320 | | |
| 4,140 | | | Sunrise Public Facilities, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/16 | | | 2,630,846 | | |
| 2,525 | | | Sunrise Public Facilities, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/17(4) | | | 1,522,449 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Tampa Utility Tax, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 10/1/18 | | | 1,145,720 | | |
| 6,800 | | | Tampa Utility Tax, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 4/1/19 | | | 3,793,652 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Tampa Utility Tax, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 10/1/19 | | | 2,727,500 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Tampa Utility Tax, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 10/1/20 | | | 2,074,440 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 29,865,647 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation — 15.4% | | | |
$ | 6,075 | | | Florida Turnpike Authority, (FSA), 4.50%, 7/1/28 | | $ | 5,969,781 | | |
| 8,750 | | | Florida Turnpike Authority, Water & Sewer Revenue, (Department of Transportation), (FGIC), 4.50%, 7/1/27(4)(6) | | | 8,625,750 | | |
| 2,900 | | | Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, (FGIC), (AMT), Variable Rate, 9.078%, 10/1/18(1)(5) | | | 3,207,951 | | |
| 7,690 | | | Miami-Dade County, Aviation, (Miami International Airport), (CIFG), (AMT), 5.00%, 10/1/38 | | | 7,868,100 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Orlando and Orange County Expressway Authority, (FGIC), 8.25%, 7/1/14 | | | 2,578,580 | | |
| 1,100 | | | Port Palm Beach District, (Public Improvements), (XLCA), 0.00%, 9/1/22 | | | 516,373 | | |
| 1,100 | | | Port Palm Beach District, (Public Improvements), (XLCA), 0.00%, 9/1/23 | | | 490,611 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), 4.75%, 7/1/38 | | | 5,095,150 | | |
| 4,190 | | | Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, (AMBAC), 4.00%, 7/1/34 | | | 3,733,709 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 38,086,005 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 11.6% | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | Fort Myers Utility, (FGIC), Variable Rate, 7.63%, 10/1/29(2) | | $ | 5,597,700 | | |
| 3,455 | | | Fort Myers Utility, (MBIA), 4.50%, 10/1/36(3) | | | 3,379,232 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Martin County Utilities System, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/28 | | | 2,597,375 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Miami Beach, Storm Water, (FGIC), 5.375%, 9/1/30 | | | 2,118,040 | | |
| 10,525 | | | Sunrise Utility System, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/28 | | | 11,142,818 | | |
| 380 | | | Tampa Bay Water Utility System, (FGIC), 4.75%, 10/1/27 | | | 382,983 | | |
| 3,375 | | | Tampa Bay Water Utility System, (FGIC), Variable Rate, 6.13%, 10/1/27(1)(2) | | | 3,533,895 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 28,752,043 | | |
Nursing Home — 3.3% | | | |
$ | 4,450 | | | Dade County IDA, (Gramercy Park Nursing Care), (FHA), 6.60%, 8/1/23 | | $ | 4,457,788 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Orange County Health Facilities Authority, (Westminister Community Care), 6.60%, 4/1/24 | | | 3,613,750 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,071,538 | | |
Senior Living / Life Care — 3.6% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Lee County IDA, (Shell Point Village), 5.50%, 11/15/21 | | $ | 509,760 | | |
| 2,775 | | | Lee County IDA, (Shell Point Village), 5.50%, 11/15/29 | | | 2,799,476 | | |
| 3,845 | | | North Miami Health Facilities Authority, (Imperial Club), 6.75%, 1/1/33 | | | 3,737,955 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Florida Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Senior Living / Life Care (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,750 | | | Plantation Health Facilities Authority, (Covenant Village of Florida), 5.125%, 12/1/22 | | $ | 1,761,498 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,808,689 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 9.8% | | | |
$ | 1,250 | | | Concorde Estates Community Development District, 5.85%, 5/1/35 | | $ | 1,307,700 | | |
| 275 | | | Covington Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.00%, 5/1/21 | | | 274,843 | | |
| 1,185 | | | Covington Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.00%, 5/1/31 | | | 1,182,429 | | |
| 1,150 | | | Dupree Lakes Community Development District, 5.00%, 11/1/10 | | | 1,153,922 | | |
| 990 | | | Fishhawk Community Development District, 6.125%, 5/1/34 | | | 1,048,083 | | |
| 240 | | | Gateway Service Community Development District, Special Assessment, 6.50%, 5/1/33 | | | 258,984 | | |
| 675 | | | Heritage Harbor South, Community Development District, 6.20%, 5/1/35 | | | 714,076 | | |
| 695 | | | Heritage Harbor South, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.40%, 11/1/08 | | | 699,802 | | |
| 495 | | | Heritage Harbor South, Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 6.50%, 5/1/34 | | | 530,516 | | |
| 1,130 | | | Lexington Oaks Community Development District, 7.20%, 5/1/30 | | | 1,172,319 | | |
| 340 | | | Longleaf Community Development District, 6.20%, 5/1/09 | | | 341,023 | | |
| 660 | | | Longleaf Community Development District, 6.65%, 5/1/20 | | | 674,329 | | |
| 2,300 | | | River Hall Community Development District, (Capital Improvements), 5.45%, 5/1/36 | | | 2,320,079 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Southern Hills Plantation I Community Development District, 5.80%, 5/1/35 | | | 1,024,710 | | |
| 1,670 | | | Sterling Hill, Community Development District, 6.20%, 5/1/35 | | | 1,757,040 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Tisons Landing Community Development District, 5.625%, 5/1/37 | | | 2,528,200 | | |
| 3,015 | | | University Square Community Development District, 6.75%, 5/1/20 | | | 3,254,783 | | |
| 615 | | | Vista Lakes Community Development District, 7.20%, 5/1/32 | | | 662,214 | | |
| 2,870 | | | West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, (Northwood Pleasant Community), 5.00%, 3/1/35 | | | 2,909,089 | | |
| 400 | | | West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, (Northwood Pleasant Community) , 5.00%, 3/1/29 | | | 407,028 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 24,221,169 | | |
Transportation — 1.0% | | | |
$ | 2,385 | | | Florida Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, 6.10%, 10/1/22 | | $ | 2,490,632 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,490,632 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Water and Sewer — 2.6% | |
$ | 6,275 | | | Jacksonville Electric Power Authority, Water and Sewer Revenue, 5.25%, 10/1/39 | | $ | 6,525,122 | | |
| | | | $ | 6,525,122 | | |
Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 100.2% (identified cost $228,499,488) | | | | $ | 248,432,243 | | |
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (0.2)% | | | | $ | (568,386 | ) | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | $ | 247,863,857 | | |
AGC - Assured Guaranty Corp.
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA - Federal Housing Administration
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
XLCA - XL Capital Assurance, Inc.
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by Florida municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 59.2% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 0.4% to 17.1% of total investments.
(1) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $18,189,924 or 7.3% of the Fund's net assets.
(2) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(3) When-issued security.
(4) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
(5) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(6) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 99.6% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Education — 10.3% | | | |
$ | 2,190 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Belmont Hill School), 5.00%, 9/1/31 | | $ | 2,238,903 | | |
| 5,500 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Boston University), 5.45%, 5/15/59 | | | 5,811,905 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Middlesex School), 5.00%, 9/1/33 | | | 1,019,820 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Wheeler School), 6.50%, 12/1/29 | | | 1,057,080 | | |
| 1,700 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Harvard University), 5.125%, 7/15/37 | | | 1,778,081 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), 5.25%, 7/1/30 | | | 1,131,520 | | |
| 8,500 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Williams College), 4.50%, 7/1/33(1) | | | 8,258,855 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Belmont Hill School), 5.25%, 9/1/28 | | | 2,044,720 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (St. Johns High School, Inc.), 5.35%, 6/1/28 | | | 2,056,600 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 25,397,484 | | |
Electric Utilities — 5.2% | | | |
$ | 2,800 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Dominion Energy Brayton Point), (AMT), 5.00%, 2/1/36 | | $ | 2,830,240 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 0.00%, 7/1/17 | | | 1,843,620 | | |
| 13,230 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 0.00%, 7/1/17 | | | 8,130,364 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 12,804,224 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 8.8% | | | |
$ | 240 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax, Prerefunded to 7/1/10, 5.50%, 7/1/30 | | $ | 257,074 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Escrowed to Maturity, 5.00%, 1/1/20 | | | 21,481,600 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 21,738,674 | | |
General Obligations — 0.7% | | | |
$ | 875 | | | Dover and Sherborn Regional School District, 4.75%, 5/15/24 | | $ | 896,114 | | |
| 850 | | | Dover and Sherborn Regional School District, 4.75%, 5/15/25 | | | 868,589 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,764,703 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Hospital — 7.3% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Berkshire Health System), 6.25%, 10/1/31 | | $ | 1,053,540 | | |
| 1,665 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Central New England Health Systems), 6.125%, 8/1/13 | | | 1,668,014 | | |
| 2,600 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Healthcare System-Covenant Health), 6.00%, 7/1/22 | | | 2,788,942 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Partners Healthcare System), 5.75%, 7/1/32 | | | 1,079,580 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Biomedical Research Corp.), 0.00%, 8/1/08 | | | 3,661,720 | | |
| 9,000 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Biomedical Research Corp.), 0.00%, 8/1/09 | | | 7,919,730 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 18,171,526 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 0.9% | | | |
$ | 2,155 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (American Hingham Water Co.), (AMT), 6.60%, 12/1/15 | | $ | 2,197,583 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,197,583 | | |
Insured-Education — 11.5% | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | Massachusetts College Building Authority, (XLCA), 5.50%, 5/1/28 | | $ | 2,880,050 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Massachusetts College Building Authority, (XLCA), 5.50%, 5/1/33 | | | 5,788,350 | | |
| 6,000 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Boston University), (XLCA), 5.375%, 5/15/39 | | | 6,709,800 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (College of the Holy Cross), (AMBAC), 5.25%, 9/1/32 | | | 4,524,440 | | |
| 2,800 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Franklin W. Olin College), (XLCA), 5.25%, 7/1/33 | | | 2,939,972 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Merrimack College), (MBIA), 5.20%, 7/1/32 | | | 1,050,250 | | |
| 1,150 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Berklee College of Music), (MBIA), Variable Rate, 6.88%, 10/1/27(2)(3) | | | 1,225,118 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (UMass Worcester Campus), (FGIC), 5.25%, 10/1/31(4) | | | 2,112,740 | | |
| 1,050 | | | University of Massachusetts Building Authority, (AMBAC), 5.125%, 11/1/34 | | | 1,097,775 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 28,328,495 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 1.0% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RITES, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.295%, 7/1/29(2)(5) | | $ | 2,347,760 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,347,760 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 2,600 | | | Ipswich, (FGIC), Prerefunded to 11/15/09, 5.00%, 11/15/19 | | $ | 2,720,744 | | |
| 200 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, (MBIA), Escrowed to Maturity, 5.00%, 1/1/20 | | | 214,816 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,935,560 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 3.0% | | | |
$ | 960 | | | Ashland, (AMBAC), 4.75%, 5/15/29 | | $ | 973,795 | | |
| 960 | | | Ashland, (AMBAC), 4.75%, 5/15/33 | | | 968,093 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Massachusetts, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.875%, 8/1/30(2)(5) | | | 4,476,600 | | |
| 500 | | | Plymouth, (MBIA), 5.25%, 10/15/20 | | | 533,070 | | |
| 400 | | | Puerto Rico, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 7/1/20(2)(5) | | | 558,328 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,509,886 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 1,150 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Lahey Clinic Medical Center), (FGIC), 4.50%, 8/15/35 | | $ | 1,106,426 | | |
| 2,800 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (The Medical Center of Central Massachusetts), (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.64%, 6/23/22(3) | | | 3,099,796 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,206,222 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 3.4% | | | |
$ | 7,500 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (MBIA), 5.125%, 2/1/34 | | $ | 7,762,200 | | |
| 600 | | | Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.88%, 6/1/24(2)(5) | | | 767,886 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,530,086 | | |
Insured-Other Revenue — 1.9% | | | |
$ | 2,894 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, WGBH Foundation, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 10.625%, 1/1/42(2)(5) | | $ | 4,697,395 | | |
| 70 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Capital Assets), (MBIA), 7.20%, 7/1/09 | | | 70,560 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,767,955 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 9.0% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Martha's Vineyard Land Bank, (AMBAC), 4.50%, 5/1/24 | | $ | 1,003,670 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Martha's Vineyard Land Bank, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 5/1/29 | | | 1,042,820 | | |
| 4,620 | | | Martha's Vineyard Land Bank, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 5/1/32 | | | 4,768,533 | | |
| 2,365 | | | Martha's Vineyard Land Bank, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 5/1/34 | | | 2,453,238 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 9,000 | | | Massachusetts School Building Authority, Sales Tax Revenue, (FSA), 5.00%, 8/15/30 | | $ | 9,421,200 | | |
| 12,230 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/32 | | | 3,518,449 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 22,207,910 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 6.8% | | | |
$ | 19,000 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 1/1/28 | | $ | 6,832,590 | | |
| 10,750 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Metropolitan Highway System, (MBIA), 0.00%, 1/1/22 | | | 5,203,752 | | |
| 10 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (CIFG), 5.25%, 7/1/41 | | | 11,062 | | |
| 1,440 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 9.314%, 7/1/41(2)(5) | | | 1,898,914 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), 4.75%, 7/1/38 | | | 1,019,030 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (MBIA), 4.75%, 7/1/38 | | | 1,019,030 | | |
| 665 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 8.419%, 7/1/36(2)(5) | | | 758,585 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 16,742,963 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, (MBIA), 5.00%, 8/1/35 | | $ | 2,611,000 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,611,000 | | |
Nursing Home — 2.8% | | | |
$ | 1,250 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Berkshire Retirement Community, Inc./Edgecombe), 5.10%, 7/1/29 | | $ | 1,220,462 | | |
| 2,400 | | | Massachusetts HEFA, (Christopher House), 6.875%, 1/1/29 | | | 2,413,752 | | |
| 3,225 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Age Institute of Massachusetts), 8.05%, 11/1/25 | | | 3,279,760 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,913,974 | | |
Other Revenue — 0.7% | | | |
$ | 1,485 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Variable Rate, 10.028%, 10/1/34(2)(5) | | $ | 1,813,096 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,813,096 | | |
Pooled Loans — 0.8% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | New England Educational Loan Marketing Corp., (AMT), 6.90%, 11/1/09 | | $ | 2,063,040 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,063,040 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Senior Living / Life Care — 0.7% | | | |
$ | 1,805 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Forge Hill), (AMT), 6.75%, 4/1/30 | | $ | 1,821,931 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,821,931 | | |
Solid Waste — 1.4% | | | |
$ | 3,250 | | | Massachusetts IFA, Resource Recovery, (Ogden Haverhill), (AMT), 5.60%, 12/1/19 | | $ | 3,395,567 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,395,567 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 5.2% | | | |
$ | 1,500 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax, 5.00%, 7/1/30 | | $ | 1,625,025 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax, 5.25%, 7/1/31 | | | 5,631,350 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax, 5.25%, 7/1/34 | | | 1,128,720 | | |
| 1,545 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Special Assessment Revenue, 4.50%, 7/1/35 | | | 1,509,017 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Special Assessment Revenue, 4.75%, 7/1/34 | | | 3,023,250 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 12,917,362 | | |
Transportation — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 4,330 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Variable Rate, 6.63%, 3/1/27(2)(3) | | $ | 4,528,401 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | | 1,011,930 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,540,331 | | |
Water and Sewer — 12.0% | | | |
$ | 9,725 | | | Boston, IDA, (Harbor Electric Energy Co.), (AMT), 7.375%, 5/15/15(6) | | $ | 9,883,907 | | |
| 3,220 | | | Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, 5.25%, 8/1/25 | | | 3,598,318 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, 5.25%, 8/1/33 | | | 3,172,620 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 4.00%, 8/1/46 | | | 8,491,200 | | |
| 4,165 | | | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 5.25%, 12/1/15 | | | 4,493,119 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 29,639,164 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments (identified cost $231,857,538) | | | | | $ | 246,366,496 | | |
Short-Term Investments — 6.0% | |
Security | | Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Value | |
Massachusetts HEFA, (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Variable Rate, 2.40%, 7/1/31 | | $ | 15,000 | | | $ | 15,000,000 | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (at amortized cost, $15,000,000) | | | | $ | 15,000,000 | | |
Total Investments — 105.6% (identified cost $246,857,538) | | | | $ | 261,366,496 | | |
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (5.6)% | | | | $ | (13,921,361 | ) | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | $ | 247,445,135 | | |
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
XLCA - XL Capital Assurance, Inc.
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by Massachusetts municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 38.3% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 0.7% to 11.4% of total investments.
(1) When-issued security.
(2) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $23,072,083 or 9.3% of the Fund's net assets.
(3) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(4) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(5) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(6) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Mississippi Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.8% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Electric Utilities — 1.3% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (System Energy Resources, Inc.), 5.90%, 5/1/22 | | $ | 252,605 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 252,605 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 11.3% | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | Mississippi Housing Finance Corp., Single Family, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 6/1/15 | | $ | 1,682,375 | | |
| 470 | | | University of Mississippi Educational Building Corp., Prerefunded to 6/1/06, 6.20%, 6/1/16 | | | 481,421 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,163,796 | | |
Hospital — 3.7% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Jones County, (South Central Regional Medical Center), 5.50%, 12/1/17 | | $ | 509,010 | | |
| 200 | | | Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, (Rush Medical Foundation), 6.00%, 1/1/22 | | | 202,678 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 711,688 | | |
Housing — 1.0% | | | |
$ | 115 | | | Mississippi Home Corp., Single Family, (GNMA), (AMT), 6.625%, 4/1/27 | | $ | 116,267 | | |
| 75 | | | Mississippi Home Corp., Single Family, (GNMA), (AMT), 7.55%, 12/1/27 | | | 75,406 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 191,673 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 4.9% | | | |
$ | 200 | | | Lowndes County, (Weyerhaeuser), 6.80%, 4/1/22 | | $ | 241,184 | | |
| 175 | | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Air Cargo), (AMT), 7.25%, 7/1/34 | | | 180,332 | | |
| 200 | | | Warren County, (International Paper), (AMT), 4.40%, 3/1/15 | | | 192,280 | | |
| 300 | | | Warren County, (International Paper), (AMT), 6.70%, 8/1/18 | | | 322,326 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 936,122 | | |
Insured-Bond Bank — 6.0% | | | |
$ | 585 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Capital Projects) (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/1/24(1) | | $ | 622,990 | | |
| 500 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (FSA), 5.25%, 10/1/30 | | | 532,910 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,155,900 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Education — 11.3% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Jackson State University Educational Building Corp., (FGIC), 5.00%, 3/1/29 | | $ | 774,525 | | |
| 250 | | | Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp., Facilities Renovation, (FGIC), 4.50%, 8/1/29 | | | 241,397 | | |
| 500 | | | Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp., Facilities Renovation, (MBIA), 5.25%, 8/1/17 | | | 543,775 | | |
| 100 | | | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, (Inter American University), (MBIA), 4.50%, 10/1/29 | | | 98,927 | | |
| 500 | | | Southern Mississippi University Educational Building Corp., (AMBAC), 5.00%, 3/1/21 | | | 519,420 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,178,044 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 8.7% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FSA), 5.00%, 7/1/30 | | $ | 1,047,840 | | |
| 350 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), 5.00%, 7/1/20 | | | 378,794 | | |
| 100 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 7/1/16(2)(3) | | | 134,707 | | |
| 85 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, DRIVERS, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.11%, 7/1/29(2)(3) | | | 99,780 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,661,121 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 1.8% | | | |
$ | 180 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 1/1/08, 5.00%, 7/1/28 | | $ | 186,026 | | |
| 150 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Prerefunded to 7/1/11, 5.125%, 7/1/30 | | | 160,216 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 346,242 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 5.3% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Hinds County, (MBIA), 6.25%, 3/1/11 | | $ | 553,855 | | |
| 85 | | | Mississippi, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.125%, 11/1/21(2)(3) | | | 113,682 | | |
| 100 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), 5.125%, 7/1/30 | | | 105,080 | | |
| 220 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.28%, 7/1/27(2)(3) | | | 253,572 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,026,189 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 10.8% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Gulfport, (Gulfport Memorial Hospital), (MBIA), 6.20%, 7/1/18 | | $ | 753,607 | | |
| 530 | | | Hinds County, (Mississippi Methodist Hospital), (AMBAC), 5.60%, 5/1/12(1) | | | 553,622 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Mississippi Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Hospital (continued) | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, (Forrest County General Hospital), (FSA), 5.50%, 1/1/27(1) | | $ | 263,028 | | |
| 500 | | | Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, (Mississippi Baptist Medical Center), (MBIA), 6.00%, 5/1/13 | | | 508,315 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,078,572 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 1.3% | | | |
$ | 200 | | | Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.88%, 6/1/24(2)(3) | | $ | 255,962 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 255,962 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 100 | | | Puerto Rico Convention Center Authority, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 6.93%, 7/1/36(2)(3) | | $ | 92,952 | | |
| 200 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 5.50%, 7/1/28 | | | 231,780 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 324,732 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 10.1% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/31 | | $ | 1,031,670 | | |
| 250 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Mississippi Highway Construction), (FGIC), 5.00%, 1/1/25 | | | 260,873 | | |
| 250 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/1/28 | | | 257,328 | | |
| 175 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (MBIA), 4.75%, 7/1/38 | | | 178,330 | | |
| 200 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (MBIA), 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | | 209,380 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,937,581 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 17.7% | | | |
$ | 300 | | | Gautier Utility District, (FGIC), 5.125%, 3/1/19 | | $ | 316,323 | | |
| 600 | | | Harrison County, Wastewater Management and Solid Waste, (FGIC), 4.75%, 2/1/27 | | | 600,690 | | |
| 500 | | | Jackson Water and Sewer System, (FSA), 4.75%, 9/1/24 | | | 508,145 | | |
| 435 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Combined Water & Sewer System), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/1/23 | | | 450,617 | | |
| 250 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Combined Water & Sewer System), (FSA), 5.00%, 9/1/29 | | | 259,645 | | |
| 500 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Grenada Water & Sewer System), (FSA), 5.00%, 9/1/30 | | | 520,365 | | |
| 500 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Southaven Water & Sewer System), (AMBAC), 4.50%, 3/1/31 | | | 483,185 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Water and Sewer (continued) | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Mississippi Development Bank, (Waste Water Treatment), (FSA), 5.00%, 2/1/28 | | $ | 258,233 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,397,203 | | |
Nursing Home — 1.3% | | | |
$ | 290 | | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Magnolia Healthcare), 7.99%, 7/1/25 | | $ | 241,315 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 241,315 | | |
Other Revenue — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 1,200 | | | Children's Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement, 0.00%, 5/15/50 | | $ | 78,060 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Children's Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement, 0.00%, 5/15/55 | | | 34,650 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 112,710 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.8% (identified cost $18,123,514) | | | | | $ | 18,971,455 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.2% | | | | | $ | 235,326 | | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 19,206,781 | | |
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by Mississippi municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 75.7% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 0.5% to 24.2% of total investments.
(1) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(2) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $950,655 or 4.9% of the Fund's net assets.
(3) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance New York Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.4% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Cogeneration — 1.0% | | | |
$ | 4,250 | | | Suffolk County IDA, (Nissequogue Cogeneration Partners Facility), (AMT), 5.50%, 1/1/23 | | $ | 3,948,547 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,948,547 | | |
Education — 18.2% | | | |
$ | 3,200 | | | Hempstead Town IDA, (Adelphi University), 4.50%, 10/1/24 | | $ | 3,135,040 | | |
| 900 | | | Hempstead Town IDA, (Adelphi University), 5.00%, 10/1/35 | | | 920,844 | | |
| 2,110 | | | New York City IDA, (St. Francis College), 5.00%, 10/1/34 | | | 2,149,204 | | |
| 8,500 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (City University), 6.00%, 7/1/20 | | | 9,922,900 | | |
| 3,730 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (City University), 7.50%, 7/1/10 | | | 4,028,176 | | |
| 9,850 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (State University Educational Facilities), 5.25%, 5/15/15 | | | 10,582,544 | | |
| 18,775 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (State University Educational Facilities), 5.25%, 5/15/19(1) | | | 20,218,046 | | |
| 14,680 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (State University Educational Facilities), 5.25%, 5/15/21 | | | 15,990,630 | | |
| 2,000 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (State University Educational Facilities), 5.50%, 5/15/19 | | | 2,217,020 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 69,164,404 | | |
Electric Utilities — 7.5% | | | |
$ | 7,750 | | | Long Island Power Authority, Electric System Revenue, 4.50%, 12/1/24 | | $ | 7,619,800 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Long Island Power Authority, Electric System Revenue, 5.00%, 9/1/24 | | | 1,551,090 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Long Island Power Authority, Electric System Revenue, 5.375%, 9/1/25 | | | 4,234,400 | | |
| 2,500 | | | New York Energy Research and Development Authority, (Brooklyn Union Gas), (AMT), Variable Rate, 10.264%, 7/1/26(2) | | | 2,634,875 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 5.125%, 7/1/29 | | | 5,182,050 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 5.25%, 7/1/31 | | | 2,080,480 | | |
| 4,900 | | | Suffolk County, IDA, (Keyspan-Port Jefferson), (AMT), 5.25%, 6/1/27 | | | 5,054,546 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 28,357,241 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 3.5% | | | |
$ | 285 | | | New York City, Prerefunded to 12/1/11, 5.375%, 12/1/26 | | $ | 309,006 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded (continued) | | | |
$ | 2,780 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (City University), Escrowed to Maturity, 7.00%, 7/1/09 | | $ | 2,931,899 | | |
| 8,905 | | | Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, Escrowed to Maturity, 5.50%, 1/1/17 | | | 9,867,452 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 13,108,357 | | |
General Obligations — 4.2% | | | |
$ | 5,560 | | | New York, 4.25%, 3/15/36 | | $ | 5,189,537 | | |
| 2,250 | | | New York City, 5.25%, 8/15/26 | | | 2,386,665 | | |
| 5,755 | | | New York City, 5.25%, 9/15/33 | | | 6,053,627 | | |
| 2,130 | | | New York City, 5.375%, 12/1/26 | | | 2,259,887 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 15,889,716 | | |
Health Care-Miscellaneous — 0.3% | | | |
$ | 380 | | | New York City IDA, (A Very Special Place), 5.75%, 1/1/29 | | $ | 371,940 | | |
| 175 | | | Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, (Alliance of LI), 7.50%, 9/1/15 | | | 189,187 | | |
| 90 | | | Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, (Alliance of LI), 7.50%, 9/1/15 | | | 97,296 | | |
| 230 | | | Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, (Alliance of LI), 7.50%, 9/1/15 | | | 248,646 | | |
| 200 | | | Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facility Revenue, (Alliance of LI), 7.50%, 9/1/15 | | | 216,214 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,123,283 | | |
Hospital — 7.4% | | | |
$ | 1,080 | | | Chautauqua County IDA, (Womans Christian Association), 6.35%, 11/15/17 | | $ | 1,135,285 | | |
| 3,170 | | | Chautauqua County IDA, (Womans Christian Association), 6.40%, 11/15/29 | | | 3,309,385 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Fulton County IDA, (Nathan Littauer Hospital), 6.00%, 11/1/18 | | | 2,971,140 | | |
| 4,250 | | | Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, (Highland Hospital), 5.00%, 8/1/22 | | | 4,305,080 | | |
| 800 | | | Nassau County, Industrial Development Agency, (North Shore Health System), 5.875%, 11/1/11 | | | 842,008 | | |
| 4,500 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (Lenox Hill Hospital), 5.50%, 7/1/30 | | | 4,460,895 | | |
| 2,000 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (Methodist Hospital), 5.25%, 7/1/33 | | | 2,088,260 | | |
| 2,750 | | | Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, (Elizabeth Medical Center), 5.875%, 12/1/29 | | | 2,821,858 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, (Elizabeth Medical Center), 6.00%, 12/1/29 | | | 1,030,240 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, (Huntington Hospital), 5.875%, 11/1/32 | | | 5,239,750 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 28,203,901 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance New York Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Housing — 4.3% | | | |
$ | 10,350 | | | New York City Housing Development Corp., (Multi-Family Housing), 4.95%, 11/1/33 | | $ | 10,666,296 | | |
| 5,730 | | | New York City Housing Development Corp., (Multi-Family Housing), (AMT), 5.00%, 11/1/24 | | | 5,815,664 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 16,481,960 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 5.9% | | | |
$ | 4,500 | | | Liberty Development Corp., (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), 5.25%, 10/1/35 | | $ | 4,958,010 | | |
| 2,665 | | | Liberty Development Corp., (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), Variable Rate, 9.16%, 10/1/35(3)(4) | | | 3,478,731 | | |
| 3,500 | | | New York City Industrial Development Agency, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), (AMT), 8.00%, 8/1/12 | | | 3,815,840 | | |
| 6,600 | | | New York City, Industrial Development Agency, (Liberty-IAC/Interactive Corp.), 5.00%, 9/1/35 | | | 6,649,038 | | |
| 1,970 | | | Onondaga County IDA, (Senior Air Cargo) (AMT), 6.125%, 1/1/32 | | | 2,080,458 | | |
| 1,600 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 9.125%, 12/1/15 | | | 1,601,360 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 22,583,437 | | |
Insured-Education — 5.5% | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (City University), (AMBAC), 5.25%, 7/1/30 | | $ | 5,577,450 | | |
| 9,205 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (City University), (AMBAC), 5.50%, 7/1/35 | | | 10,684,980 | | |
| 2,500 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (New York University), (MBIA), Variable Rate, 15.56%, 7/1/27(3)(4) | | | 4,707,925 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 20,970,355 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 7.20%, 7/1/29(2)(3) | | $ | 836,940 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.11%, 7/1/29(3)(4) | | | 1,760,820 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 7.81%, 7/1/33(3)(4) | | | 2,074,860 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,672,620 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 2.0% | | | |
$ | 5,045 | | | New York City Trust Cultural Resources, (Museum of History), (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 7/1/09, Variable Rate, 10.549%, 7/1/29(3)(4) | | $ | 6,134,720 | | |
| 1,225 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 1/1/08, Variable Rate, 8.076%, 7/1/28(3)(4) | | | 1,341,890 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,476,610 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-General Obligations — 0.8% | | | |
$ | 700 | | | Jamestown, (AMBAC), 7.10%, 3/15/11 | | $ | 803,089 | | |
| 675 | | | Jamestown, (AMBAC), 7.10%, 3/15/12 | | | 793,415 | | |
| 675 | | | Jamestown, (AMBAC), 7.10%, 3/15/13 | | | 802,298 | | |
| 515 | | | Jamestown, (AMBAC), 7.10%, 3/15/14 | | | 621,456 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,020,258 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 2.0% | | | |
$ | 4,715 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), (MBIA), 0.00%, 7/1/27 | | $ | 1,808,721 | | |
| 17,945 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), (MBIA), 0.00%, 7/1/30 | | | 5,921,132 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,729,853 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.4% | | | |
$ | 1,367 | | | Puerto Rico Public Building Authority, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 9.165%, 7/1/36(3)(4) | | $ | 1,664,848 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,664,848 | | |
Insured-Other Revenue — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 4,000 | | | New York City Trust Cultural Resource, (American Museum of Natural History), (MBIA), 5.00%, 7/1/44 | | $ | 4,117,400 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,117,400 | | |
Insured-Solid Waste — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 4,495 | | | Islip Resource Recovery Agency, (AMBAC), 6.50%, 7/1/09 | | $ | 4,596,093 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,596,093 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 7.0% | | | |
$ | 3,850 | | | New York Convention Center Development Corp., (AMBAC), 4.75%, 11/15/45 | | $ | 3,853,042 | | |
| 7,750 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/28 | | | 2,728,078 | | |
| 7,500 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/29 | | | 2,511,675 | | |
| 16,200 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/34 | | | 4,261,896 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/35 | | | 3,747,900 | | |
| 4,140 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/37 | | | 933,115 | | |
| 10,340 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/30 | | | 3,309,007 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/42 | | | 5,228,700 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 26,573,413 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance New York Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation — 6.0% | | | |
$ | 5,000 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority, (MBIA), 4.75%, 11/15/29 | | $ | 5,082,850 | | |
| 3,165 | | | Monroe County, Airport Authority, (MBIA), (AMT), Variable Rate, 8.29%, 1/1/19(2)(3) | | | 3,978,975 | | |
| 1,750 | | | Niagara Frontier Airport Authority, (Buffalo Niagara International Airport), (MBIA), (AMT), Variable Rate, 7.79%, 4/1/29(2)(3) | | | 1,938,843 | | |
| 7,250 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (CIFG), (AMT), 4.50%, 9/1/35 | | | 7,014,303 | | |
| 4,650 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 4,804,473 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 22,819,444 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 1.8% | | | |
$ | 2,535 | | | Nassau County IDA, (Water Services Corp.), (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.00%, 12/1/35 | | $ | 2,604,282 | | |
| 4,270 | | | New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., (MBIA), 4.25%, 6/15/29 | | | 4,084,383 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,688,665 | | |
Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 8.3% | | | |
$ | 27,940 | | | New York Urban Development Corp., 5.70%, 4/1/20 | | $ | 31,668,872 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 31,668,872 | | |
Other Revenue — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | Albany Industrial Development Agency Civic Facility, (Charitable Leadership), 5.75%, 7/1/26 | | $ | 2,069,220 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Escrow Fund, Variable Rate, 10.028%, 10/1/32(3)(4) | | | 4,273,290 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,342,510 | | |
Senior Living / Life Care — 0.8% | | | |
$ | 2,670 | | | Glen Cove IDA, (Regency at Glen Cove), 9.50%, 7/1/12(5) | | $ | 2,320,497 | | |
| 800 | | | Mount Vernon IDA, (Wartburg Senior Housing, Inc. - Meadowview), 6.20%, 6/1/29 | | | 817,712 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,138,209 | | |
Transportation — 3.5% | | | |
$ | 3,500 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.25%, 11/15/32 | | $ | 3,684,905 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 6.125%, 6/1/94 | | | 2,964,125 | | |
| 3,800 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (AMT), Variable Rate, 6.186%, 6/15/33(2)(3) | | | 3,747,864 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Transportation (continued) | | | |
$ | 2,717 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (AMT), Variable Rate, 7.611%, 12/1/34(3)(4) | | $ | 2,684,939 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 13,081,833 | | |
Water and Sewer — 2.8% | | | |
$ | 3,115 | | | New York City, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 4.50%, 6/15/33 | | $ | 3,022,017 | | |
| 7,500 | | | New York City, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 4.75%, 6/15/38 | | | 7,544,775 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 10,566,792 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.4% (identified cost $350,266,677) | | | | | $ | 373,988,621 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.6% | | | | | $ | 6,130,388 | | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 380,119,009 | | |
AGC - Assured Guaranty Corp.
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by New York municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 29.5% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 0.7% to 13.9% of total investments.
(1) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(2) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(3) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $38,624,645 or 10.2% of the Fund's net assets.
(4) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(5) Security is in default and making only partial interest payments.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Ohio Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 97.5% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Cogeneration — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 2,105 | | | Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, (Bay Shore Power), (AMT), 5.875%, 9/1/20 | | $ | 2,125,376 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,125,376 | | |
Education — 5.2% | | | |
$ | 550 | | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (Case Western University), 6.50%, 10/1/20 | | $ | 662,491 | | |
| 5,875 | | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (Oberlin College), Variable Rate, 6.63%, 10/1/29(1)(2) | | | 6,457,917 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Ohio Higher Educational Facilities, (Case Western Reserve University), 5.50%, 10/1/21 | | | 2,706,100 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 9,826,508 | | |
Electric Utilities — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | Clyde, Electric System Revenue, (AMT), 6.00%, 11/15/14 | | $ | 2,071,900 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,071,900 | | |
General Obligations — 1.4% | | | |
$ | 25 | | | Lima City School District, 6.00%, 12/1/22 | | $ | 27,923 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Ohio State General Obligation, (Common Schools), 4.50%, 9/15/23 | | | 2,005,080 | | |
| 675 | | | Tuscarawas County Public Library Improvement, 6.90%, 12/1/11 | | | 676,579 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,709,582 | | |
Hospital — 9.3% | | | |
$ | 1,350 | | | Cuyahoga County, (Cleveland Clinic Health System), 5.50%, 1/1/29 | | $ | 1,430,905 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Erie County Hospital Facilities, (Firelands Regional Medical Center), 5.625%, 8/15/32 | | | 3,118,920 | | |
| 2,035 | | | Highland County, (Township Hospital), 6.75%, 12/1/29 | | | 2,141,247 | | |
| 3,800 | | | Miami, (Upper Valley Medical Center), 6.375%, 5/15/26 | | | 3,882,954 | | |
| 4,250 | | | Parma, (Parma Community General Hospital Association), 5.375%, 11/1/29 | | | 4,335,297 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Richland County Hospital Facilities, (Medcentral Health Systems), 6.375%, 11/15/30 | | | 2,697,025 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 17,606,348 | | |
Housing — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 4,000 | | | Franklin County, (Tuttle Park), (FHA), (AMT), 6.60%, 3/1/36 | | $ | 4,238,000 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,238,000 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 6.3% | | | |
$ | 3,970 | | | Cleveland Airport, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 5.375%, 9/15/27 | | $ | 3,507,019 | | |
| 2,890 | | | Dayton, Special Facilities Revenue, (Emery Air Freight), 5.625%, 2/1/18 | | | 3,029,211 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Ohio Pollution Control, (Standard Oil), 6.75%, 12/1/15 | | | 1,191,430 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Ohio Sewer and Solid Waste Disposal Facilities, (Anheuser Busch), (AMT), 6.00%, 7/1/35 | | | 4,282,920 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 12,010,580 | | |
Insured-Education — 4.0% | | | |
$ | 1,300 | | | Ohio University, (FSA), 4.50%, 12/1/36(3) | | $ | 1,263,054 | | |
| 700 | | | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental, Residual Certificates, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 8.415%, 7/1/33(1)(4) | | | 771,246 | | |
| 1,340 | | | University of Akron, (FGIC), 4.75%, 1/1/26 | | | 1,362,070 | | |
| 4,000 | | | University of Cincinnati, (FGIC), 5.00%, 6/1/31 | | | 4,111,840 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,508,210 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 11.2% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | Cuyahoga County Utility Systems, (Medical Center Co.), (MBIA), (AMT), 6.10%, 8/15/15(5) | | $ | 2,043,900 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Hamilton, Electric System Revenue, (FSA), 4.70%, 10/15/25 | | | 2,025,400 | | |
| 7,450 | | | Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, (Dayton Power & Light Co.), (FGIC), 4.80%, 1/1/34 | | | 7,493,732 | | |
| 4,445 | | | Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, (Ohio Power), RITES, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.914%, 5/1/26(1)(4) | | | 4,990,268 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, (MBIA), 0.00%, 2/15/26 | | | 1,191,750 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, (MBIA), 0.00%, 2/15/27 | | | 942,250 | | |
| 4,750 | | | Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency, (MBIA), 0.00%, 2/15/28 | | | 1,702,353 | | |
| 900 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 7.81%, 7/1/33(1)(4) | | | 933,687 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 21,323,340 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 6.1% | | | |
$ | 1,250 | | | Athens City School District, (FSA), Prerefunded to 12/1/10, 6.00%, 12/1/24 | | $ | 1,384,063 | | |
| 495 | | | Cuyahoga County Hospital, (MBIA), Escrowed to Maturity, 5.125%, 1/1/29 | | | 511,919 | | |
| 1,475 | | | Lima City School District, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 12/1/10, 6.00%, 12/1/22 | | | 1,650,378 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Marysville Exempt Village School District, (School Facilities), (MBIA), Prerefunded to 6/1/15, 5.25%, 12/1/30 | | | 3,266,250 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Ohio Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded (continued) | | | |
$ | 800 | | | Norwalk City School District, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 12/1/09, 4.75%, 12/1/26 | | $ | 807,856 | | |
| 1,575 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 1/1/08, Variable Rate, 8.076%, 7/1/28(1)(4) | | | 1,725,287 | | |
| 2,000 | | | University of Akron, (FGIC), Prerefunded to 1/1/10, Variable Rate, 8.13%, 1/1/29(1)(2) | | | 2,322,920 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 11,668,673 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 13.0% | | | |
$ | 1,500 | | | Amherst School District, (FGIC), 5.00%, 12/1/26 | | $ | 1,548,030 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Canal Winchester Local School District, (MBIA), 0.00%, 12/1/32 | | | 698,000 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Cincinnati City School District, (Classroom Facilities Construction & Improvement), (FSA), 5.00%, 12/1/31 | | | 1,036,320 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Gallia County Local School District, (FSA), 4.75%, 12/1/25 | | | 1,022,210 | | |
| 1,650 | | | Gallipolis City School District, (MBIA), 4.50%, 12/1/33(3) | | | 1,607,859 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Jefferson County, (AMBAC), 4.75%, 12/1/29(5) | | | 1,020,960 | | |
| 1,180 | | | Lake County, (MBIA), 5.00%, 12/1/25 | | | 1,235,130 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Lakota School District, (FGIC), 5.25%, 12/1/26 | | | 2,245,100 | | |
| 1,065 | | | Marysville Exempt Village School District, (FSA), 4.375%, 12/1/29 | | | 1,029,408 | | |
| 4,500 | | | Marysville Exempt Village School District, (FSA), 5.00%, 12/1/29 | | | 4,712,265 | | |
| 1,300 | | | Minerva Local School District, (Classroom Facility), (MBIA), 5.30%, 12/1/29 | | | 1,382,784 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Painesville School District, (MBIA), 4.75%, 12/1/32 | | | 1,008,040 | | |
| 1,620 | | | Painesville School District, (MBIA), 5.00%, 12/1/24 | | | 1,699,024 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Pickerington Local School District, (FGIC), 0.00%, 12/1/16 | | | 947,055 | | |
| 2,190 | | | Pickerington Local School District, (MBIA), 4.00%, 12/1/26 | | | 2,009,807 | | |
| 500 | | | Seneca East School District, (FSA), 4.50%, 12/1/33 | | | 487,225 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Springfield City School District, (Clark County), (FGIC), 5.20%, 12/1/23 | | | 1,067,070 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 24,756,287 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 3.1% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Akron, Bath, Copley, Joint Township Hospital District, (Children's Hospital Medical Center), (FSA), 5.25%, 11/15/25 | | $ | 1,059,140 | | |
| 500 | | | Cuyahoga County Hospital, (Cleveland Clinic), (MBIA), 5.125%, 1/1/29 | | | 517,090 | | |
| 1,300 | | | Franklin County, (Ohio Health Corp.), (MBIA), 5.00%, 5/15/33 | | | 1,333,592 | | |
| 2,845 | | | Hamilton County, (Cincinnati Children's Hospital), (FGIC), 5.00%, 5/15/32 | | | 2,929,610 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,839,432 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 4.5% | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | Hamilton County Sales Tax, (AMBAC), 5.25%, 12/1/32 | | $ | 3,155,670 | | |
| 2,490 | | | Hamilton County Sales Tax, (MBIA), 5.00%, 12/1/27 | | | 2,547,021 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/34 | | | 1,315,400 | | |
| 590 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/37 | | | 132,980 | | |
| 9,815 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 1,475,293 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,626,364 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 8.6% | | | |
$ | 7,000 | | | Ohio Turnpike Commission, (FGIC), 5.50%, 2/15/24(6) | | $ | 8,054,130 | | |
| 2,100 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 2,117,955 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AMBAC), 5.25%, 7/1/38 | | | 3,394,650 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), 5.25%, 7/1/22 | | | 2,773,950 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 16,340,685 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 1,060 | | | Toledo Waterworks, (MBIA), 5.00%, 11/15/25 | | $ | 1,108,983 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,108,983 | | |
Nursing Home — 5.6% | | | |
$ | 1,290 | | | Cuyahoga County Health Care Facilities, (Maple Care Center) (GNMA), (AMT), 8.00%, 8/20/16 | | $ | 1,415,762 | | |
| 1,205 | | | North Canton Health Care Facilities, (St. Luke Lutheran), (GNMA), 6.10%, 9/20/16 | | | 1,301,002 | | |
| 6,455 | | | North Canton Health Care Facilities, (St. Luke Lutheran), (GNMA), 9.55%, 3/20/32 | | | 7,837,274 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 10,554,038 | | |
Other Revenue — 1.9% | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Variable Rate, 10.028%, 10/1/32(1)(4) | | $ | 3,662,820 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,662,820 | | |
Pooled Loans — 6.2% | | | |
$ | 820 | | | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, (Columbia National), (AMT), 5.00%, 5/15/20 | | $ | 827,815 | | |
| 295 | | | Ohio Economic Development Commission, (Burrows Paper), (AMT), 7.625%, 6/1/11 | | | 295,858 | | |
| 1,440 | | | Ohio Economic Development Commission, (Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund), (AMT), 4.85%, 6/1/25 | | | 1,475,582 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Ohio Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Pooled Loans (continued) | | | |
$ | 870 | | | Ohio Economic Development Commission, (Progress Plastic Products), (AMT), 7.80%, 12/1/09 | | $ | 881,327 | | |
| 7,260 | | | Rickenbacker Port Authority Capital Funding (Oasbo), 5.375%, 1/1/32 | | | 7,777,493 | | |
| 425 | | | Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, (AMT), 5.125%, 11/15/25 | | | 430,126 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 11,688,201 | | |
Senior Living / Life Care — 0.5% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Allen County Lima, (Convalescent Home Foundation), (GNMA), 6.40%, 1/1/21 | | $ | 1,002,200 | | |
| 40 | | | Hamilton County Hospital Facilities, (Episcopal Retirement Home), 6.80%, 1/1/08 | | | 40,093 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,042,293 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 2.4% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 5.125%, 5/15/25 | | $ | 759,045 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, 7.00%, 12/1/18 | | | 2,111,820 | | |
| 1,415 | | | Cuyahoga County Economic Development, (Shaker Square), 6.75%, 12/1/30 | | | 1,614,232 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,485,097 | | |
Transportation — 2.1% | | | |
$ | 3,990 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.125%, 7/1/39 | | $ | 4,064,932 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,064,932 | | |
Water and Sewer — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | Ohio Water Development Authority, (Fresh Water Improvement), 5.00%, 12/1/28 | | $ | 2,080,760 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,080,760 | | |
| Total Tax-Eaxempt Investments — 97.5% (identified cost $172,881,399) | | | | | $ | 185,338,409 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 2.5% | | | | | $ | 4,718,280 | | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 190,056,689 | | |
AGC - Assured Guaranty Corp.
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FHA - Federal Housing Administration
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by Ohio municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 52.4% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 1.1% to 18.1% of total investments.
(1) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $20,864,145 or 11.0% of the Fund's net assets.
(2) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(3) When-issued security.
(4) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(5) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
(6) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Rhode Island Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 99.0% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Education — 6.8% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Brown University), 4.75%, 9/1/33 | | $ | 503,555 | | |
| 2,105 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Brown University), 4.75%, 9/1/37 | | | 2,117,335 | | |
| 400 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Higher Education Facility-Brown University), 5.00%, 9/1/23 | | | 416,960 | | |
| 500 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Higher Education Facility-Salve Regina University), 5.125%, 3/15/32 | | | 513,155 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,551,005 | | |
Electric Utilities — 1.8% | | | |
$ | 900 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Variable Rate, 6.897%, 7/1/29(1)(2) | | $ | 965,556 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 965,556 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Hospital Financing-Lifespan Obligation Group), Prerefunded to 8/15/12, 6.50%, 8/15/32 | | $ | 1,144,180 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,144,180 | | |
General Obligations — 0.3% | | | |
$ | 225 | | | Puerto Rico, 0.00%, 7/1/16 | | $ | 143,449 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 143,449 | | |
Hospital — 2.4% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Newport Hospital), 5.30%, 7/1/29 | | $ | 504,310 | | |
| 725 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (St. Joseph Health Services), 5.50%, 10/1/29 | | | 725,167 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,229,477 | | |
Housing — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 900 | | | Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., (AMT), 4.90%, 4/1/22 | | $ | 902,709 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 902,709 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 1.9% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Rhode Island Industrial Facilities Corp., (Waste Management, Inc.), (AMT), 4.625%, 4/1/16(3) | | $ | 1,000,000 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | �� | Value | |
Insured-Education — 17.3% | | | |
$ | 2,145 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Bryant College), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 12/1/31 | | $ | 2,200,684 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Higher Education Facilities-University of Rhode Island), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 9/15/30 | | | 1,044,020 | | |
| 900 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Higher Education Facilities-Rhode Island School of Design), (XLCA), 5.00%, 8/15/23 | | | 937,107 | | |
| 1,575 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Johnson and Wales University), (MBIA), 5.00%, 4/1/29 | | | 1,613,997 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Providence College), (XLCA), 5.00%, 11/1/24 | | | 1,032,760 | | |
| 1,600 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Rhode Island School of Design), (MBIA), 5.00%, 6/1/31 | | | 1,650,928 | | |
| 500 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Roger Williams College), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 11/15/24 | | | 520,140 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,999,636 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 2.7% | | | |
$ | 975 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 7/1/17 | | $ | 611,851 | | |
| 300 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 7/1/16(1)(4) | | | 404,121 | | |
| 335 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, DRIVERS, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.11%, 7/1/29(1)(4) | | | 393,250 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,409,222 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 11.8% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | North Kingstown, Prerefunded to 10/1/09, (FGIC), 5.875%, 10/1/25(5) | | $ | 1,081,470 | | |
| 420 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Prerefunded to 1/1/08, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.076%, 7/1/28(1)(4) | | | 460,076 | | |
| 230 | | | Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corp., Escrowed to Maturity, (FSA), 5.75%, 8/1/21 | | | 270,418 | | |
| 500 | | | Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corp., Escrowed to Maturity, (MBIA), 5.80%, 8/1/09 | | | 533,505 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corp., Escrowed to Maturity, (MBIA), 5.80%, 8/1/12 | | | 1,111,110 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Rhode Island College), Prerefunded to 9/15/10, (AMBAC), 5.625%, 9/15/30 | | | 1,088,380 | | |
| 500 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (University of Rhode Island), Prerefunded to 9/15/09, (MBIA), 5.50%, 9/15/19 | | | 534,265 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (University of Rhode Island), Prerefunded to 9/15/10, (AMBAC), 5.70%, 9/15/30 | | | 1,091,440 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,170,664 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Rhode Island Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-General Obligations — 7.0% | | | |
$ | 600 | | | North Kingstown, (FGIC), 5.00%, 10/1/25 | | $ | 629,844 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Providence, (FGIC), 5.00%, 1/15/26 | | | 1,034,800 | | |
| 500 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.28%, 7/1/27(1)(4) | | | 576,300 | | |
| 575 | | | Warwick, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/15/21 | | | 603,888 | | |
| 750 | | | Woonsocket, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 3/1/35 | | | 776,430 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,621,262 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 5.8% | | | |
$ | 1,900 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Lifespan), (MBIA), 5.25%, 5/15/26 | | $ | 1,963,764 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Rhode Island Hospital), (FSA), 5.00%, 5/15/32 | | | 1,033,910 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,997,674 | | |
Insured-Housing — 2.9% | | | |
$ | 455 | | | Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., (Rental Housing Program), (FSA), (AMT), 5.25%, 10/1/31 | | $ | 461,352 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., (Rental Housing Program), (FSA), (AMT), 5.55%, 10/1/32 | | | 1,028,560 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,489,912 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 4.9% | | | |
$ | 680 | | | Providence Redevelopment Agency, (Public Safety Building), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 4/1/25 | | $ | 706,724 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Providence Redevelopment Agency, (Public Safety Building), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 4/1/28 | | | 1,037,790 | | |
| 800 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Higher Education Facilities), (MBIA), 5.00%, 9/15/23 | | | 829,952 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,574,466 | | |
Insured-Solid Waste — 1.5% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp., (MBIA), (AMT), 5.00%, 3/1/22 | | $ | 766,718 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 766,718 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 10.9% | | | |
$ | 670 | | | Convention Center Authority of Puerto Rico, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 6.93%, 7/1/36(1)(4) | | $ | 622,778 | | |
| 2,300 | | | Convention Center Authority of Rhode Island, (MBIA), 5.25%, 5/15/15(6) | | | 2,464,933 | | |
| 315 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/28 | | | 110,883 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,625 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/37 | | $ | 366,259 | | |
| 2,600 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/44 | | | 410,592 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/30 | | | 640,040 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island Economic Development Corp., (Rhode Island Department of Transportation), Motor Fuel Tax Revenue, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 6/15/26 | | | 1,042,570 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,658,055 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 5.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 9.314%, 7/1/41(1)(4) | | $ | 659,345 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), 4.75%, 7/1/38 | | | 1,019,030 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. (T.F. Green Airport), (FSA), (AMT), 5.00%, 7/1/20 | | | 1,026,100 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,704,475 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 3.7% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Narragansett Bay Commission, (MBIA), 5.00%, 8/1/27 | | $ | 1,041,960 | | |
| 500 | | | Narragansett Bay Commission, (MBIA), 5.00%, 8/1/30 | | | 519,820 | | |
| 350 | | | Rhode Island Clean Water, Water Pollution Control, (MBIA), 5.40%, 10/1/15 | | | 378,861 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,940,641 | | |
Nursing Home — 5.5% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Roger Williams Realty), 6.50%, 8/1/29 | | $ | 546,470 | | |
| 1,275 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Steere House), 5.80%, 7/1/20 | | | 1,291,983 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (Tockwotton Home), 6.25%, 8/15/22 | | | 1,014,170 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,852,623 | | |
Other Revenue — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Central Falls Detention Facility Corp., 7.25%, 7/15/35 | | $ | 274,608 | | |
| 515 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Variable Rate, 10.028%, 10/1/32(1)(4) | | | 628,784 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 903,392 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Rhode Island Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Special Tax Revenue — 1.0% | |
$ | 500 | | | Tiverton, Obligation Tax Increment, (Mount Hope Bay Village), 6.875%, 5/1/22 | | $ | 541,675 | | |
| | | | $ | 541,675 | | |
Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 99.0% (identified cost $48,951,177) | | | | $ | 51,566,791 | | |
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.0% | | | | $ | 494,848 | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | $ | 52,061,639 | | |
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
XLCA - XL Capital Assurance, Inc.
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by Rhode Island municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 74.3% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 2.5% to 28.0% of total investments.
(1) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $4,710,210 or 9.0% of the Fund's net assets.
(2) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(3) When-issued security.
(4) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(5) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(6) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance West Virginia Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.5% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Education — 2.6% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Sheperd College Board of Governors, 5.125%, 12/1/33 | | $ | 771,255 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 771,255 | | |
Electric Utilities — 1.8% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Mason County PCR, (Appalachian Power Co.), 5.50%, 10/1/22 | | $ | 510,570 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 510,570 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 12.9% | | | |
$ | 2,500 | | | Kanawha-Putnam, Single Family, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 12/1/16 | | $ | 1,544,225 | | |
| 1,820 | | | West Virginia Health Facilities Authority, (Charleston Area Medical Center), Escrowed to Maturity, 6.50%, 9/1/23 | | | 2,222,529 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,766,754 | | |
Insured-Education — 13.0% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Fairmont College Student Activity Revenue, (FGIC), 5.00%, 6/1/32 | | $ | 772,012 | | |
| 500 | | | Shepherd University Board of Governors, (Residence Facilities), (MBIA), 5.00%, 6/1/35 | | | 514,980 | | |
| 455 | | | West Virginia Higher Education Interim Governing Board, (Marshall University), (FGIC), 5.00%, 5/1/31 | | | 465,738 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, (FGIC), 5.00%, 4/1/29 | | | 520,220 | | |
| 1,000 | | | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, (FGIC), 5.00%, 4/1/34(1) | | | 1,034,980 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia University, (FGIC), 4.75%, 10/1/35 | | | 503,650 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,811,580 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 7.3% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Pleasants County PCR, (Potomac Edison), (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.50%, 4/1/29 | | $ | 259,012 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Pleasants County PCR, (West Pennsylvania), (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.50%, 4/1/29 | | | 1,046,410 | | |
| 600 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 7.81%, 7/1/33(2)(3) | | | 622,458 | | |
| 150 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.915%, 7/1/16(2)(3) | | | 202,060 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,129,940 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 5.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Harrison County Building Commission, (Maplewood Retirement), (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 4/1/08, 5.25%, 4/1/28 | | $ | 524,550 | | |
| 910 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 1/1/08, Variable Rate, 8.076%, 7/1/28(2)(3) | | | 996,832 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,521,382 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 12.1% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Monongalia County Board of Education, (MBIA), 5.00%, 5/1/33 | | $ | 1,034,270 | | |
| 250 | | | Ohio County Board of Education, (MBIA), 5.125%, 6/1/18 | | | 261,130 | | |
| 190 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), 5.125%, 7/1/30 | | | 199,652 | | |
| 300 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.28%, 7/1/27(2)(3) | | | 345,780 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia School Building Authority, (AMBAC), 5.60%, 7/1/17 | | | 521,180 | | |
| 1,700 | | | West Virginia, (FGIC), 0.00%, 11/1/19 | | | 917,779 | | |
| 250 | | | West Virginia, (FGIC), 5.75%, 11/1/21 | | | 257,935 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,537,726 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 6.0% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Randolph County Commission Health System, (Davis Health System, Inc.), (FSA), 5.20%, 11/1/21 | | $ | 527,385 | | |
| 1,200 | | | West Virginia Health Facilities Authority, (West Virginia University Medical Corp.), (MBIA), 6.10%, 1/1/18 | | | 1,233,276 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,760,661 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 3.5% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | West Virginia Economic Development Authority, (Correctional Juvenile and Public), (MBIA), 5.00%, 6/1/26 | | $ | 518,085 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Economic Development Authority, (West Virginia University), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/15/31 | | | 514,220 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,032,305 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 4.1% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/29 | | $ | 167,445 | | |
| 6,750 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 1,014,593 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,182,038 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance West Virginia Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation — 2.1% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 9.314%, 7/1/41(2)(3) | | $ | 329,673 | | |
| 250 | | | West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority, (FGIC), 5.25%, 5/15/19 | | | 275,863 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 605,536 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 22.0% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Berkeley Public Service District Sewer, (MBIA), 5.75%, 10/1/25 | | $ | 257,755 | | |
| 500 | | | Crab Orchard - MacArthur Public Service District Sewer System, (AMBAC), 5.50%, 10/1/25 | | | 514,640 | | |
| 500 | | | Martinsburg Water and Sewer, (MBIA), 5.00%, 9/1/31 | | | 515,755 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Parkersburg Waterworks and Sewer, (FSA), 5.80%, 9/1/19 | | | 1,029,290 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Water Development Authority, (Loan Program II), (FGIC), 4.50%, 11/1/31 | | | 488,830 | | |
| 750 | | | West Virginia Water Development Authority, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/28 | | | 782,438 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Water Development, (Loan Program II), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 11/1/33 | | | 518,160 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Water Development, (Loan Program II), (FGIC), 5.00%, 11/1/33 | | | 519,860 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Water Development, (Loan Program III), (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.65%, 7/1/40 | | | 530,800 | | |
| 500 | | | West Virginia Water Development, (Loan Program IV), (AMBAC), 4.75%, 11/1/35 | | | 504,005 | | |
| 750 | | | West Virginia Water Development, (Loan Program IV), (FSA), 5.00%, 11/1/44 | | | 774,540 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,436,073 | | |
Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 1.4% | | | |
$ | 400 | | | West Virginia Economic Development Authority, (State Office Building), 5.00%, 10/1/26 | | $ | 410,256 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 410,256 | | |
Transportation — 4.5% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | $ | 1,011,930 | | |
| 300 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.125%, 7/1/43 | | | 305,307 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,317,237 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.5% (identified cost $27,475,857) | | | | | $ | 28,793,313 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.5% | | | | | $ | 430,919 | | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 29,224,232 | | |
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by West Virginia municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 76.5% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 1.1% to 23.9% of total investments.
(1) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(2) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $2,496,803 or 8.5% of the Fund's net assets.
(3) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
As of March 31, 2006
| | California Fund | | Florida Fund | | Massachusetts Fund | | Mississippi Fund | |
Assets | |
Investments — | |
Identified cost | | $ | 202,184,132 | | | $ | 228,499,488 | | | $ | 246,857,538 | | | $ | 18,123,514 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 23,781,422 | | | | 19,932,755 | | | | 14,508,958 | | | | 847,941 | | |
Investments, at value | | $ | 225,965,554 | | | $ | 248,432,243 | | | $ | 261,366,496 | | | $ | 18,971,455 | | |
Cash | | $ | 2,035,829 | | | $ | 778,079 | | | $ | 1,040,348 | | | $ | 24,509 | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | 3,722,642 | | | | 2,967,825 | | | | 75,126 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 155,618 | | | | 560,850 | | | | 542,228 | | | | 6,266 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 3,050,831 | | | | 4,256,750 | | | | 2,861,653 | | | | 231,975 | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open financial futures contracts | | | 18,375 | | | | 19,375 | | | | 20,312 | | | | 1,439 | | |
Total assets | | $ | 231,226,207 | | | $ | 257,769,939 | | | $ | 268,798,862 | | | $ | 19,310,770 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,484,757 | | | $ | — | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 242,508 | | | | 562,793 | | | | 744,347 | | | | 32,540 | | |
Dividends payable | | | 395,455 | | | | 441,193 | | | | 517,153 | | | | 34,563 | | |
Payable for when-issued securities | | | — | | | | 8,592,547 | | | | 8,316,485 | | | | — | | |
Payable to affiliate for investment advisory fees | | | 90,234 | | | | 90,598 | | | | 83,521 | | | | 2,539 | | |
Payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees | | | 144,815 | | | | 149,737 | | | | 140,354 | | | | 12,424 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 65,852 | | | | 69,214 | | | | 67,110 | | | | 21,923 | | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 938,864 | | | $ | 9,906,082 | | | $ | 21,353,727 | | | $ | 103,989 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 230,287,343 | | | $ | 247,863,857 | | | $ | 247,445,135 | | | $ | 19,206,781 | | |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 205,148,017 | | | $ | 232,382,433 | | | $ | 234,843,158 | | | $ | 18,458,994 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | (897,426 | ) | | | (7,766,341 | ) | | | (4,177,646 | ) | | | (189,261 | ) | |
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income | | | 135,672 | | | | 1,079,997 | | | | (133,604 | ) | | | (32,956 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | 25,901,080 | | | | 22,167,768 | | | | 16,913,227 | | | | 970,004 | | |
Total | | $ | 230,287,343 | | | $ | 247,863,857 | | | $ | 247,445,135 | | | $ | 19,206,781 | | |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 223,873,264 | | | $ | 207,248,203 | | | $ | 181,996,617 | | | $ | 14,507,042 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 20,429,485 | | | | 19,375,716 | | | | 18,813,664 | | | | 1,511,450 | | |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 10.70 | | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 9.60 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 95.25 of net asset value per share) | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 11.23 | | | $ | 10.15 | | | $ | 10.08 | | |
Class B Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 3,709,795 | | | $ | 40,575,702 | | | $ | 52,186,708 | | | $ | 4,699,739 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 365,736 | | | | 3,701,785 | | | | 5,394,402 | | | | 478,807 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.14 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 9.82 | | |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,704,284 | | | $ | 39,952 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 266,650 | | | | 3,646 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.14 | | | $ | 10.96 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Class I Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,261,810 | | | $ | — | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,371,132 | | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | — | | |
On sales of $25,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
As of March 31, 2006
| | New York Fund | | Ohio Fund | | Rhode Island Fund | | West Virginia Fund | |
Assets | |
Investments — | |
Identified cost | | $ | 350,266,677 | | | $ | 172,881,399 | | | $ | 48,951,177 | | | $ | 27,475,857 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 23,721,944 | | | | 12,457,010 | | | | 2,615,614 | | | | 1,317,456 | | |
Investments, at value | | $ | 373,988,621 | | | $ | 185,338,409 | | | $ | 51,566,791 | | | $ | 28,793,313 | | |
Cash | | $ | 1,353,517 | | | $ | 4,120,150 | | | $ | 911,683 | | | $ | 605,436 | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | 1,023,833 | | | | 135,000 | | | | — | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 1,988,070 | | | | 457,145 | | | | 8,741 | | | | 2,853 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 5,418,235 | | | | 2,683,114 | | | | 662,490 | | | | 410,570 | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open financial futures contracts | | | 28,000 | | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,290 | | | | 2,457 | | |
Total assets | | $ | 382,776,443 | | | $ | 193,627,651 | | | $ | 53,288,995 | | | $ | 29,814,629 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | | $ | 1,096,343 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 492,622 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 619,309 | | | | 131,992 | | | | 56,374 | | | | 6,554 | | |
Dividends payable | | | 520,206 | | | | 314,590 | | | | 88,153 | | | | 40,644 | | |
Payable for when-issued securities | | | — | | | | 2,889,054 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | — | | |
Payable to affiliate for investment advisory fees | | | 142,694 | | | | 66,488 | | | | 12,499 | | | | 4,983 | | |
Payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees | | | 191,327 | | | | 112,912 | | | | 38,924 | | | | 19,456 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 87,555 | | | | 55,926 | | | | 31,406 | | | | 26,138 | | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 2,657,434 | | | $ | 3,570,962 | | | $ | 1,227,356 | | | $ | 590,397 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 380,119,009 | | | $ | 190,056,689 | | | $ | 52,061,639 | | | $ | 29,224,232 | | |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 351,068,686 | | | $ | 186,187,002 | | | $ | 49,832,875 | | | $ | 28,588,300 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | 2,261,984 | | | | (9,225,430 | ) | | | (759,048 | ) | | | (919,640 | ) | |
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income | | | (387,799 | ) | | | 21,288 | | | | (71,667 | ) | | | (20,805 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | 27,176,138 | | | | 13,073,829 | | | | 3,059,479 | | | | 1,576,377 | | |
Total | | $ | 380,119,009 | | | $ | 190,056,689 | | | $ | 52,061,639 | | | $ | 29,224,232 | | |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 362,904,140 | | | $ | 155,891,135 | | | $ | 31,372,673 | | | $ | 21,593,924 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 34,357,966 | | | | 16,767,669 | | | | 3,212,225 | | | | 2,216,075 | | |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 9.30 | | | $ | 9.77 | | | $ | 9.74 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 95.25 of net asset value per share) | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 9.76 | | | $ | 10.26 | | | $ | 10.23 | | |
Class B Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 7,906,003 | | | $ | 32,983,808 | | | $ | 20,639,151 | | | $ | 7,630,308 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 747,345 | | | | 3,549,996 | | | | 2,065,596 | | | | 768,326 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.58 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | 9.93 | | |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 9,308,866 | | | $ | 1,181,746 | | | $ | 49,815 | | | $ | — | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 881,105 | | | | 127,253 | | | | 4,985 | | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | — | | |
On sales of $25,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2006
| | California Fund | | Florida Fund | | Massachusetts Fund | | Mississippi Fund | |
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 6,158,803 | | | $ | 6,603,428 | | | $ | 5,951,514 | | | $ | 474,260 | | |
Total investment income | | $ | 6,158,803 | | | $ | 6,603,428 | | | $ | 5,951,514 | | | $ | 474,260 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | | $ | 526,125 | | | $ | 518,609 | | | $ | 470,342 | | | $ | 13,963 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 7,075 | | | | 7,075 | | | | 7,075 | | | | 88 | | |
Distribution and service fees | |
Class A | | | 277,654 | | | | 202,238 | | | | 158,377 | | | | 13,392 | | |
Class B | | | 18,607 | | | | 196,487 | | | | 254,722 | | | | 23,781 | | |
Class C | | | 10,554 | | | | 20 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Legal and accounting services | | | 27,264 | | | | 27,160 | | | | 31,516 | | | | 17,451 | | |
Printing and postage | | | 6,165 | | | | 7,840 | | | | 6,207 | | | | 855 | | |
Custodian fee | | | 65,053 | | | | 67,642 | | | | 73,192 | | | | 13,358 | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | | | 41,786 | | | | 53,728 | | | | 49,650 | | | | 5,279 | | |
Registration fees | | | 700 | | | | 708 | | | | 2,110 | | | | 934 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 27,158 | | | | 32,066 | | | | 14,757 | | | | 4,949 | | |
Total expenses | | $ | 1,008,141 | | | $ | 1,113,573 | | | $ | 1,067,948 | | | $ | 94,050 | | |
Deduct — | |
Reduction of custodian fee | | $ | 6,322 | | | $ | 9,633 | | | $ | 16,332 | | | $ | 3,404 | | |
Total expense reductions | | $ | 6,322 | | | $ | 9,633 | | | $ | 16,332 | | | $ | 3,404 | | |
Net expenses | | $ | 1,001,819 | | | $ | 1,103,940 | | | $ | 1,051,616 | | | $ | 90,646 | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 5,156,984 | | | $ | 5,499,488 | | | $ | 4,899,898 | | | $ | 383,614 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) — | |
Investment transactions (identified cost basis) | | $ | 597,336 | | | $ | 1,295,710 | | | $ | 333,588 | | | $ | (9,238 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 2,562,504 | | | | 2,018,568 | | | | 1,665,200 | | | | 182,276 | | |
Net realized gain | | $ | 3,159,840 | | | $ | 3,314,278 | | | $ | 1,998,788 | | | $ | 173,038 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — | |
Investments (identified cost basis) | | $ | (2,325,187 | ) | | $ | (2,564,568 | ) | | $ | (3,172,540 | ) | | $ | (225,289 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 394,907 | | | | 416,398 | | | | 1,078,582 | | | | 18,483 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (1,930,280 | ) | | $ | (2,148,170 | ) | | $ | (2,093,958 | ) | | $ | (206,806 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | $ | 1,229,560 | | | $ | 1,166,108 | | | $ | (95,170 | ) | | $ | (33,768 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 6,386,544 | | | $ | 6,665,596 | | | $ | 4,804,728 | | | $ | 349,846 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2006
| | New York Fund | | Ohio Fund | | Rhode Island Fund | | West Virginia Fund | |
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 9,779,582 | | | $ | 4,852,329 | | | $ | 1,328,437 | | | $ | 732,741 | | |
Total investment income | | $ | 9,779,582 | | | $ | 4,852,329 | | | $ | 1,328,437 | | | $ | 732,741 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | | $ | 798,167 | | | $ | 369,415 | | | $ | 72,631 | | | $ | 29,027 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 9,185 | | | | 6,020 | | | | 3,559 | | | | 879 | | |
Distribution and service fees | |
Class A | | | 352,641 | | | | 145,584 | | | | 30,253 | | | | 21,447 | | |
Class B | | | 32,697 | | | | 159,036 | | | | 102,321 | | | | 37,392 | | |
Class C | | | 30,825 | | | | 901 | | | | 15 | | | | — | | |
Legal and accounting services | | | 29,394 | | | | 21,236 | | | | 20,064 | | | | 16,461 | | |
Printing and postage | | | 14,776 | | | | 7,406 | | | | 2,154 | | | | 1,198 | | |
Custodian fee | | | 96,624 | | | | 57,743 | | | | 20,891 | | | | 15,535 | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | | | 80,030 | | | | 47,018 | | | | 12,646 | | | | 8,388 | | |
Registration fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 300 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 50,275 | | | | 12,597 | | | | 8,729 | | | | 5,647 | | |
Total expenses | | $ | 1,494,614 | | | $ | 826,956 | | | $ | 273,263 | | | $ | 136,274 | | |
Deduct — | |
Reduction of custodian fee | | $ | 11,076 | | | $ | 23,863 | | | $ | 8,478 | | | $ | 4,453 | | |
Total expense reductions | | $ | 11,076 | | | $ | 23,863 | | | $ | 8,478 | | | $ | 4,453 | | |
Net expenses | | $ | 1,483,538 | | | $ | 803,093 | | | $ | 264,785 | | | $ | 131,821 | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,296,044 | | | $ | 4,049,236 | | | $ | 1,063,652 | | | $ | 600,920 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) — | |
Investment transactions (identified cost basis) | | $ | 1,071,688 | | | $ | (84,716 | ) | | $ | 210,100 | | | $ | 7,140 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 2,476,009 | | | | 560,821 | | | | 500,935 | | | | 259,208 | | |
Net realized gain | | $ | 3,547,697 | | | $ | 476,105 | | | $ | 711,035 | | | $ | 266,348 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — | |
Investments (identified cost basis) | | $ | (5,694,892 | ) | | $ | (1,111,287 | ) | | $ | (787,059 | ) | | $ | (388,180 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 1,433,594 | | | | 118,877 | | | | 133,125 | | | | 90,604 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (4,261,298 | ) | | $ | (992,410 | ) | | $ | (653,934 | ) | | $ | (297,576 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | $ | (713,601 | ) | | $ | (516,305 | ) | | $ | 57,101 | | | $ | (31,228 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 7,582,443 | | | $ | 3,532,931 | | | $ | 1,120,753 | | | $ | 569,692 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | California Fund | | Florida Fund | | Massachusetts Fund | | Mississippi Fund | |
From operations — | |
Net investment income | | $ | 5,156,984 | | | $ | 5,499,488 | | | $ | 4,899,898 | | | $ | 383,614 | | |
Net realized gain from investment transactions and financial futures contracts | | | 3,159,840 | | | | 3,314,278 | | | | 1,998,788 | | | | 173,038 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and financial futures contracts | | | (1,930,280 | ) | | | (2,148,170 | ) | | | (2,093,958 | ) | | | (206,806 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 6,386,544 | | | $ | 6,665,596 | | | $ | 4,804,728 | | | $ | 349,846 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | $ | (5,046,273 | ) | | $ | (4,635,637 | ) | | $ | (3,545,738 | ) | | $ | (289,295 | ) | |
Class B | | | (70,416 | ) | | | (791,544 | ) | | | (1,003,157 | ) | | | (89,747 | ) | |
Class C | | | (39,779 | ) | | | (68 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (297,675 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (5,156,468 | ) | | $ | (5,427,249 | ) | | $ | (4,846,570 | ) | | $ | (379,042 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | |
Class A | | $ | 9,645,928 | | | $ | 26,879,382 | | | $ | 33,003,431 | | | $ | 2,536,384 | | |
Class B | | | 418,725 | | | | 1,721,289 | | | | 1,450,062 | | | | 53,883 | | |
Class C | | | 1,400,070 | | | | 39,995 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,768,606 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | |
Class A | | | 2,769,255 | | | | 2,472,078 | | | | 1,851,064 | | | | 118,064 | | |
Class B | | | 35,992 | | | | 361,956 | | | | 459,756 | | | | 45,937 | | |
Class C | | | 30,995 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 52,343 | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | |
Class A | | | (13,329,869 | ) | | | (21,562,649 | ) | | | (11,248,107 | ) | | | (1,210,172 | ) | |
Class B | | | (358,382 | ) | | | (1,661,433 | ) | | | (2,364,955 | ) | | | (500,460 | ) | |
Class C | | | (463,059 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (275,589 | ) | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged | |
Class A | | | 62,082 | | | | 2,125,462 | | | | 2,089,907 | | | | 182,856 | | |
Class B | | | (62,082 | ) | | | (2,125,462 | ) | | | (2,089,907 | ) | | | (182,856 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | 149,655 | | | $ | 8,250,618 | | | $ | 24,696,611 | | | $ | 1,043,636 | | |
Net increase in net assets | | $ | 1,379,731 | | | $ | 9,488,965 | | | $ | 24,654,769 | | | $ | 1,014,440 | | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of period | | $ | 228,907,612 | | | $ | 238,374,892 | | | $ | 222,790,366 | | | $ | 18,192,341 | | |
At end of period | | $ | 230,287,343 | | | $ | 247,863,857 | | | $ | 247,445,135 | | | $ | 19,206,781 | | |
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of period | | $ | 135,672 | | | $ | 1,079,997 | | | $ | (133,604 | ) | | $ | (32,956 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | New York Fund | | Ohio Fund | | Rhode Island Fund | | West Virginia Fund | |
From operations — | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,296,044 | | | $ | 4,049,236 | | | $ | 1,063,652 | | | $ | 600,920 | | |
Net realized gain from investment transactions and financial futures contracts | | | 3,547,697 | | | | 476,105 | | | | 711,035 | | | | 266,348 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and financial futures contracts | | | (4,261,298 | ) | | | (992,410 | ) | | | (653,934 | ) | | | (297,576 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 7,582,443 | | | $ | 3,532,931 | | | $ | 1,120,753 | | | $ | 569,692 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | $ | (7,965,252 | ) | | $ | (3,395,569 | ) | | $ | (679,024 | ) | | $ | (446,905 | ) | |
Class B | | | (129,803 | ) | | | (657,232 | ) | | | (402,573 | ) | | | (134,470 | ) | |
Class C | | | (121,647 | ) | | | (3,163 | ) | | | (46 | ) | | | — | | |
From net realized gain | |
Class A | | | (4,001,915 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class B | | | (80,541 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class C | | | (70,625 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (12,369,783 | ) | | $ | (4,055,964 | ) | | $ | (1,081,643 | ) | | $ | (581,375 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | |
Class A | | $ | 28,560,039 | | | $ | 20,340,103 | | | $ | 1,625,728 | | | $ | 1,246,760 | | |
Class B | | | 2,130,364 | | | | 1,727,174 | | | | 458,855 | | | | 64,998 | | |
Class C | | | 4,977,521 | | | | 1,186,674 | | | | 50,000 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | |
Class A | | | 8,254,528 | | | | 1,904,161 | | | | 324,857 | | | | 264,125 | | |
Class B | | | 130,888 | | | | 328,852 | | | | 249,468 | | | | 79,176 | | |
Class C | | | 125,094 | | | | 3,001 | | | | 46 | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | |
Class A | | | (26,984,913 | ) | | | (7,341,566 | ) | | | (1,502,412 | ) | | | (1,449,372 | ) | |
Class B | | | (406,437 | ) | | | (2,180,054 | ) | | | (1,722,539 | ) | | | (505,190 | ) | |
Class C | | | (423,728 | ) | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged | |
Class A | | | 51,348 | | | | 1,047,164 | | | | 1,154,568 | | | | 288,843 | | |
Class B | | | (51,348 | ) | | | (1,047,164 | ) | | | (1,154,568 | ) | | | (288,843 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | 16,363,356 | | | $ | 15,968,335 | | | $ | (515,997 | ) | | $ | (299,503 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | $ | 11,576,016 | | | $ | 15,445,302 | | | $ | (476,887 | ) | | $ | (311,186 | ) | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of period | | $ | 368,542,993 | | | $ | 174,611,387 | | | $ | 52,538,526 | | | $ | 29,535,418 | | |
At end of period | | $ | 380,119,009 | | | $ | 190,056,689 | | | $ | 52,061,639 | | | $ | 29,224,232 | | |
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of period | | $ | (387,799 | ) | | $ | 21,288 | | | $ | (71,667 | ) | | $ | (20,805 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended September 30, 2005
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | California Fund | | Florida Fund | | Massachusetts Fund | | Mississippi Fund | |
From operations — | |
Net investment income | | $ | 10,785,276 | | | $ | 11,083,078 | | | $ | 9,652,194 | | | $ | 756,083 | | |
Net realized loss from investment transactions and financial futures contracts | | | (19,324 | ) | | | (2,466,798 | ) | | | (2,787,845 | ) | | | (157,186 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and financial futures contracts | | | 694,109 | | | | 4,070,186 | | | | 3,175,537 | | | | (23,413 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 11,460,061 | | | $ | 12,686,466 | | | $ | 10,039,886 | | | $ | 575,484 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | $ | (10,578,683 | ) | | $ | (9,323,084 | ) | | $ | (7,092,033 | ) | | $ | (554,883 | ) | |
Class B | | | (119,949 | ) | | | (1,884,187 | ) | | | (2,260,423 | ) | | | (220,732 | ) | |
Class C | | | (28,198 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (439,196 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (10,726,830 | ) | | $ | (11,207,271 | ) | | $ | (9,791,652 | ) | | $ | (775,615 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | |
Class A | | $ | 19,130,731 | | | $ | 27,715,410 | | | $ | 22,406,898 | | | $ | 2,363,500 | | |
Class B | | | 2,869,868 | | | | 3,469,405 | | | | 3,746,212 | | | | 318,576 | | |
Class C | | | 1,615,588 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,391,032 | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | |
Class A | | | 5,759,743 | | | | 4,849,574 | | | | 3,591,350 | | | | 229,465 | | |
Class B | | | 61,671 | | | | 937,898 | | | | 1,297,482 | | | | 109,876 | | |
Class C | | | 22,652 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55,531 | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | |
Class A | | | (29,983,326 | ) | | | (34,762,082 | ) | | | (17,234,983 | ) | | | (1,316,717 | ) | |
Class B | | | (1,259,565 | ) | | | (9,855,660 | ) | | | (5,110,117 | ) | | | (704,306 | ) | |
Class C | | | (760 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (44,109 | ) | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged | |
Class A | | | — | | | | 3,944,727 | | | | 4,360,846 | | | | 386,398 | | |
Class B | | | — | | | | (3,944,727 | ) | | | (4,360,846 | ) | | | (386,398 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | (1,783,398 | ) | | $ | (7,645,455 | ) | | $ | 12,099,296 | | | $ | 1,000,394 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | $ | (1,050,167 | ) | | $ | (6,166,260 | ) | | $ | 12,347,530 | | | $ | 800,263 | | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of year | | $ | 229,957,779 | | | $ | 244,541,152 | | | $ | 210,442,836 | | | $ | 17,392,078 | | |
At end of year | | $ | 228,907,612 | | | $ | 238,374,892 | | | $ | 222,790,366 | | | $ | 18,192,341 | | |
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of year | | $ | 135,156 | | | $ | 1,007,758 | | | $ | (186,932 | ) | | $ | (37,528 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended September 30, 2005
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | New York Fund | | Ohio Fund | | Rhode Island Fund | | West Virginia Fund | |
From operations — | |
Net investment income | | $ | 16,479,930 | | | $ | 7,987,057 | | | $ | 2,155,138 | | | $ | 1,179,085 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions and financial futures contracts | | | 1,445,803 | | | | (1,237,105 | ) | | | (756,560 | ) | | | (389,632 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and financial futures contracts | | | (4,561,135 | ) | | | 3,666,707 | | | | 684,987 | | | | 216,871 | | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 13,364,598 | | | $ | 10,416,659 | | | $ | 2,083,565 | | | $ | 1,006,324 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | $ | (16,534,143 | ) | | $ | (6,517,472 | ) | | $ | (1,255,625 | ) | | $ | (870,739 | ) | |
Class B | | | (176,274 | ) | | | (1,503,467 | ) | | | (928,103 | ) | | | (318,660 | ) | |
Class C | | | (91,771 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (16,802,188 | ) | | $ | (8,020,939 | ) | | $ | (2,183,728 | ) | | $ | (1,189,399 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | |
Class A | | $ | 55,144,562 | | | $ | 20,029,849 | | | $ | 5,125,088 | | | $ | 3,716,521 | | |
Class B | | | 3,497,638 | | | | 2,820,248 | | | | 1,193,077 | | | | 696,873 | | |
Class C | | | 3,984,831 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | | | |
Class A | | | 10,748,841 | | | | 3,579,144 | | | | 579,640 | | | | 521,981 | | |
Class B | | | 96,294 | | | | 782,392 | | | | 608,924 | | | | 192,160 | | |
Class C | | | 45,751 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | |
Class A | | | (40,213,562 | ) | | | (13,940,212 | ) | | | (3,873,942 | ) | | | (1,996,344 | ) | |
Class B | | | (175,720 | ) | | | (3,812,569 | ) | | | (2,635,480 | ) | | | (632,568 | ) | |
Class C | | | (224,019 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged | |
Class A | | | 155,989 | | | | 2,628,208 | | | | 1,420,194 | | | | 467,908 | | |
Class B | | | (155,989 | ) | | | (2,628,208 | ) | | | (1,420,194 | ) | | | (467,908 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | 32,904,616 | | | $ | 9,458,852 | | | $ | 997,307 | | | $ | 2,498,623 | | |
Net increase in net assets | | $ | 29,467,026 | | | $ | 11,854,572 | | | $ | 897,144 | | | $ | 2,315,548 | | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of year | | $ | 339,075,967 | | | $ | 162,756,815 | | | $ | 51,641,382 | | | $ | 27,219,870 | | |
At end of year | | $ | 368,542,993 | | | $ | 174,611,387 | | | $ | 52,538,526 | | | $ | 29,535,418 | | |
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of year | | $ | (467,141 | ) | | $ | 28,016 | | | $ | (53,676 | ) | | $ | (40,350 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | California Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.900 | | | $ | 10.860 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 11.250 | | | $ | 10.880 | | | $ | 10.270 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.247 | | | $ | 0.515 | | | $ | 0.548 | | | $ | 0.542 | | | $ | 0.548 | | | $ | 0.533 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.060 | | | | 0.037 | | | | (0.078 | ) | | | (0.342 | ) | | | 0.352 | | | | 0.619 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.307 | | | $ | 0.552 | | | $ | 0.470 | | | $ | 0.200 | | | $ | 0.900 | | | $ | 1.152 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.247 | ) | | $ | (0.512 | ) | | $ | (0.530 | ) | | $ | (0.530 | ) | | $ | (0.530 | ) | | $ | (0.542 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.247 | ) | | $ | (0.512 | ) | | $ | (0.530 | ) | | $ | (0.530 | ) | | $ | (0.530 | ) | | $ | (0.542 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.960 | | | $ | 10.900 | | | $ | 10.860 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 11.250 | | | $ | 10.880 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.85 | % | | | 5.18 | % | | | 4.42 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 8.61 | % | | | 11.46 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 223,873 | | | $ | 223,528 | | | $ | 227,878 | | | $ | 34,753 | | | $ | 24,863 | | | $ | 21,089 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.87 | %(5) | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.94 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.86 | %(5) | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.54 | %(5) | | | 4.71 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 4.97 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 5.00 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 26 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 16 | % | | | 23 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.004, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.004 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.05% to 5.09%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | California Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.090 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.110 | | | $ | 10.400 | | | $ | 10.050 | | | $ | 9.490 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.191 | | | $ | 0.399 | | | $ | 0.483 | | | $ | 0.481 | | | $ | 0.474 | | | $ | 0.450 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.049 | | | | 0.030 | | | | (0.083 | ) | | | (0.317 | ) | | | 0.327 | | | | 0.572 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.240 | | | $ | 0.429 | | | $ | 0.400 | | | $ | 0.164 | | | $ | 0.801 | | | $ | 1.022 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.190 | ) | | $ | (0.399 | ) | | $ | (0.455 | ) | | $ | (0.459 | ) | | $ | (0.455 | ) | | $ | (0.467 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.190 | ) | | $ | (0.399 | ) | | $ | (0.455 | ) | | $ | (0.459 | ) | | $ | (0.455 | ) | | $ | (0.467 | ) | |
Contingent deferred sales charges | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.005 | | | $ | 0.005 | | | $ | 0.004 | | | $ | 0.005 | | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.140 | | | $ | 10.090 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.110 | | | $ | 10.400 | | | $ | 10.050 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.41 | % | | | 4.50 | %(4) | | | 4.14 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 8.30 | % | | | 11.09 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 3,710 | | | $ | 3,655 | | | $ | 1,983 | | | $ | 212,145 | | | $ | 233,973 | | | $ | 226,303 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(5) | | | 1.62 | %(6) | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.26 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 1.61 | %(6) | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.23 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.79 | %(6) | | | 3.94 | % | | | 4.75 | % | | | 4.79 | % | | | 4.77 | % | | | 4.58 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 26 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 16 | % | | | 23 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.004, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.004 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.73% to 4.77%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Total return reflects an increase of 0.17% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | California Fund — Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.090 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.000 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.189 | | | $ | 0.384 | | | $ | 0.033 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.051 | | | | 0.045 | | | | 0.062 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.240 | | | $ | 0.429 | | | $ | 0.095 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.190 | ) | | $ | (0.399 | ) | | $ | (0.035 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.190 | ) | | $ | (0.399 | ) | | $ | (0.035 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.140 | | | $ | 10.090 | | | $ | 10.060 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.41 | % | | | 4.42 | %(4) | | | 0.86 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 2,704 | | | $ | 1,725 | | | $ | 96 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(5) | | | 1.62 | %(6) | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.65 | %(6) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 1.61 | %(6) | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.65 | %(6) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.76 | %(6) | | | 3.78 | % | | | 4.24 | %(6) | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 16 | % | | | 23 | % | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, August 31, 2004 to September 30, 2004.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Total return reflects an increase of 0.09% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Florida Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.640 | | | $ | 10.580 | | | $ | 10.680 | | | $ | 10.940 | | | $ | 10.630 | | | $ | 10.010 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.247 | | | $ | 0.506 | | | $ | 0.536 | | | $ | 0.548 | | | $ | 0.572 | | | $ | 0.561 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.056 | | | | 0.065 | | | | (0.098 | ) | | | (0.259 | ) | | | 0.287 | | | | 0.593 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.303 | | | $ | 0.571 | | | $ | 0.438 | | | $ | 0.289 | | | $ | 0.859 | | | $ | 1.154 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.243 | ) | | $ | (0.511 | ) | | $ | (0.538 | ) | | $ | (0.549 | ) | | $ | (0.549 | ) | | $ | (0.534 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.243 | ) | | $ | (0.511 | ) | | $ | (0.538 | ) | | $ | (0.549 | ) | | $ | (0.549 | ) | | $ | (0.534 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.700 | | | $ | 10.640 | | | $ | 10.580 | | | $ | 10.680 | | | $ | 10.940 | | | $ | 10.630 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.88 | % | | | 5.50 | % | | | 4.18 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 8.38 | % | | | 11.76 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 207,248 | | | $ | 196,300 | | | $ | 193,379 | | | $ | 25,996 | | | $ | 21,866 | | | $ | 14,759 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.79 | %(5) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.85 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.78 | %(5) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.79 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.64 | %(5) | | | 4.75 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 5.12 | % | | | 5.40 | % | | | 5.38 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 11 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.001, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.39% to 5.40%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of Portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Florida Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.910 | | | $ | 10.840 | | | $ | 10.950 | | | $ | 11.220 | | | $ | 10.900 | | | $ | 10.270 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.212 | | | $ | 0.437 | | | $ | 0.469 | | | $ | 0.482 | | | $ | 0.507 | | | $ | 0.495 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.046 | | | | 0.075 | | | | (0.110 | ) | | | (0.272 | ) | | | 0.293 | | | | 0.603 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.258 | | | $ | 0.512 | | | $ | 0.359 | | | $ | 0.210 | | | $ | 0.800 | | | $ | 1.098 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.208 | ) | | $ | (0.442 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.480 | ) | | $ | (0.480 | ) | | $ | (0.468 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.208 | ) | | $ | (0.442 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.480 | ) | | $ | (0.480 | ) | | $ | (0.468 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.960 | | | $ | 10.910 | | | $ | 10.840 | | | $ | 10.950 | | | $ | 11.220 | | | $ | 10.900 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.39 | % | | | 4.98 | %(4) | | | 3.34 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 7.56 | % | | | 10.93 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 40,576 | | | $ | 42,074 | | | $ | 51,162 | | | $ | 236,914 | | | $ | 254,603 | | | $ | 257,813 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(5) | | | 1.54 | %(6) | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.60 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 1.53 | %(6) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.54 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.89 | %(6) | | | 4.01 | % | | | 4.26 | % | | | 4.39 | % | | | 4.67 | % | | | 4.64 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 11 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.001, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.66% to 4.67%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Total return reflects an increase of 0.17% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Florida Fund — Class C | |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.970 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.016 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.007 | )(3) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.009 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.019 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.019 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.960 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 0.08 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 40 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.54 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.53 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.79 | %(5) | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund(6) | | | 19 | % | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, March 13, 2006 to March 31, 2006.
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period due to the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Annualized.
(6) For the six months ended March 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Massachusetts Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.660 | | | $ | 9.680 | | | $ | 9.850 | | | $ | 9.550 | | | $ | 9.020 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.217 | | | $ | 0.449 | | | $ | 0.484 | | | $ | 0.492 | | | $ | 0.496 | | | $ | 0.484 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.002 | ) | | | 0.017 | | | | (0.020 | ) | | | (0.180 | ) | | | 0.285 | | | | 0.531 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.215 | | | $ | 0.466 | | | $ | 0.464 | | | $ | 0.312 | | | $ | 0.781 | | | $ | 1.015 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.215 | ) | | $ | (0.456 | ) | | $ | (0.484 | ) | | $ | (0.482 | ) | | $ | (0.481 | ) | | $ | (0.485 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.215 | ) | | $ | (0.456 | ) | | $ | (0.484 | ) | | $ | (0.482 | ) | | $ | (0.481 | ) | | $ | (0.485 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.660 | | | $ | 9.680 | | | $ | 9.850 | | | $ | 9.550 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.26 | % | | | 4.90 | % | | | 4.92 | % | | | 3.29 | % | | | 8.48 | % | | | 11.48 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 181,997 | | | $ | 156,382 | | | $ | 143,086 | | | $ | 41,413 | | | $ | 38,857 | | | $ | 26,819 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.78 | %(5) | | | 0.79 | %† | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.84 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.77 | %(5) | | | 0.78 | %† | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.52 | %(5) | | | 4.62 | %† | | | 5.05 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 5.21 | % | | | 5.10 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 8 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 13 | % | | | 15 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
† The operating expenses of the Fund reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee. Had such action not been taken, the ratios would have changed by less than 0.005%.
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.004, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.004 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.17% to 5.21%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Massachusetts Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.670 | (2) | | $ | 9.650 | | | $ | 9.680 | | | $ | 9.860 | | | $ | 9.560 | | | $ | 9.020 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.182 | | | $ | 0.378 | | | $ | 0.414 | | | $ | 0.421 | | | $ | 0.427 | | | $ | 0.414 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.002 | ) | | | 0.026 | | | | (0.031 | ) | | | (0.188 | ) | | | 0.283 | | | | 0.538 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.180 | | | $ | 0.404 | | | $ | 0.383 | | | $ | 0.233 | | | $ | 0.710 | | | $ | 0.952 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.180 | )(2) | | $ | (0.384 | ) | | $ | (0.413 | ) | | $ | (0.413 | ) | | $ | (0.410 | ) | | $ | (0.412 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.180 | ) | | $ | (0.384 | ) | | $ | (0.413 | ) | | $ | (0.413 | ) | | $ | (0.410 | ) | | $ | (0.412 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.650 | | | $ | 9.680 | | | $ | 9.860 | | | $ | 9.560 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 1.87 | % | | | 4.39 | %(5) | | | 4.07 | % | | | 2.43 | % | | | 7.61 | % | | | 10.87 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 52,187 | | | $ | 54,708 | | | $ | 59,036 | | | $ | 160,416 | | | $ | 169,602 | | | $ | 163,028 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(6) | | | 1.53 | %(7) | | | 1.54 | %† | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.59 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6) | | | 1.52 | %(7) | | | 1.53 | %† | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.79 | %(7) | | | 3.88 | %† | | | 4.26 | % | | | 4.35 | % | | | 4.49 | % | | | 4.41 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 8 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 13 | % | | | 15 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
† The operating expenses of the Fund reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee. Had such action not been taken, the ratios would have changed by less than 0.005%.
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.1146694-for-1 stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.004, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.004 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.45% to 4.49%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.16% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Massachusetts Fund — Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.670 | (2) | | $ | 9.650 | | | $ | 9.680 | | | $ | 9.840 | | | $ | 9.550 | | | $ | 9.010 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.227 | | | $ | 0.468 | | | $ | 0.504 | | | $ | 0.512 | | | $ | 0.517 | | | $ | 0.501 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.002 | ) | | | 0.027 | | | | (0.031 | ) | | | (0.172 | ) | | | 0.272 | | | | 0.539 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.225 | | | $ | 0.495 | | | $ | 0.473 | | | $ | 0.340 | | | $ | 0.789 | | | $ | 1.040 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.225 | )(2) | | $ | (0.475 | ) | | $ | (0.503 | ) | | $ | (0.500 | ) | | $ | (0.499 | ) | | $ | (0.500 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.225 | ) | | $ | (0.475 | ) | | $ | (0.503 | ) | | $ | (0.500 | ) | | $ | (0.499 | ) | | $ | (0.500 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.650 | | | $ | 9.680 | | | $ | 9.840 | | | $ | 9.550 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 2.35 | % | | | 5.43 | %(5) | | | 5.04 | % | | | 3.51 | % | | | 8.55 | % | | | 11.87 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 13,262 | | | $ | 11,701 | | | $ | 8,321 | | | $ | 7,608 | | | $ | 8,880 | | | $ | 6,957 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(6) | | | 0.58 | %(7) | | | 0.59 | %† | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.64 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6) | | | 0.57 | %(7) | | | 0.58 | %† | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.60 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.73 | %(7) | | | 4.81 | %† | | | 5.23 | % | | | 5.29 | % | | | 5.44 | % | | | 5.36 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 8 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 13 | % | | | 15 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
† The operating expenses of the Fund reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee. Had such action not been taken, the ratios would have changed by less than 0.005%.
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.0330579-for-1 stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.004, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.004 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.40% to 5.44%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.20% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Mississippi Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.610 | | | $ | 9.720 | | | $ | 9.840 | | | $ | 10.000 | | | $ | 9.750 | | | $ | 9.310 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.209 | | | $ | 0.428 | | | $ | 0.455 | | | $ | 0.473 | | | $ | 0.471 | | | $ | 0.469 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.012 | ) | | | (0.099 | ) | | | (0.116 | ) | | | (0.163 | ) | | | 0.249 | | | | 0.441 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.197 | | | $ | 0.329 | | | $ | 0.339 | | | $ | 0.310 | | | $ | 0.720 | | | $ | 0.910 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.207 | ) | | $ | (0.439 | ) | | $ | (0.459 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.207 | ) | | $ | (0.439 | ) | | $ | (0.459 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.600 | | | $ | 9.610 | | | $ | 9.720 | | | $ | 9.840 | | | $ | 10.000 | | | $ | 9.750 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.07 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 3.54 | % | | | 3.21 | % | | | 7.64 | % | | | 9.98 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 14,507 | | | $ | 12,901 | | | $ | 11,379 | | | $ | 2,727 | | | $ | 1,945 | | | $ | 2,131 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.82 | %(5) | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.88 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.78 | %(5) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.83 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.37 | %(5) | | | 4.41 | % | | | 4.70 | % | | | 4.81 | % | | | 4.85 | % | | | 4.88 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 11 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 7 | % | | | 21 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.010, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.010 and increase ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.75% to 4.85%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Mississippi Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.830 | | | $ | 9.940 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.220 | | | $ | 9.970 | | | $ | 9.530 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.177 | | | $ | 0.365 | | | $ | 0.393 | | | $ | 0.409 | | | $ | 0.409 | | | $ | 0.407 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.012 | ) | | | (0.100 | ) | | | (0.119 | ) | | | (0.163 | ) | | | 0.247 | | | | 0.444 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.165 | | | $ | 0.265 | | | $ | 0.274 | | | $ | 0.246 | | | $ | 0.656 | | | $ | 0.851 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.175 | ) | | $ | (0.375 | ) | | $ | (0.394 | ) | | $ | (0.406 | ) | | $ | (0.406 | ) | | $ | (0.411 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.175 | ) | | $ | (0.375 | ) | | $ | (0.394 | ) | | $ | (0.406 | ) | | $ | (0.406 | ) | | $ | (0.411 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.820 | | | $ | 9.830 | | | $ | 9.940 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.220 | | | $ | 9.970 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 2.86 | %(4) | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 6.75 | % | | | 9.13 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,700 | | | $ | 5,291 | | | $ | 6,013 | | | $ | 15,018 | | | $ | 15,202 | | | $ | 14,706 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(5) | | | 1.57 | %(6) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.63 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 1.53 | %(6) | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.58 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.62 | %(6) | | | 3.68 | % | | | 3.93 | % | | | 4.07 | % | | | 4.11 | % | | | 4.15 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 11 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 7 | % | | | 21 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.010, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.010 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.01% to 4.11%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Total return reflects an increase of 0.16% due to a change in the timing of payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | New York Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.700 | | | $ | 10.800 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 11.070 | | | $ | 10.610 | | | $ | 9.910 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.241 | | | $ | 0.502 | | | $ | 0.542 | | | $ | 0.539 | | | $ | 0.543 | | | $ | 0.505 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.019 | ) | | | (0.090 | ) | | | (0.049 | ) | | | (0.165 | ) | | | 0.430 | | | | 0.709 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.222 | | | $ | 0.412 | | | $ | 0.493 | | | $ | 0.374 | | | $ | 0.973 | | | $ | 1.214 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.239 | ) | | $ | (0.512 | ) | | $ | (0.587 | ) | | $ | (0.518 | ) | | $ | (0.513 | ) | | $ | (0.506 | ) | |
From net realized gain | | | (0.123 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.026 | ) | | | (0.006 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.008 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.362 | ) | | $ | (0.512 | ) | | $ | (0.613 | ) | | $ | (0.524 | ) | | $ | (0.513 | ) | | $ | (0.514 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.560 | | | $ | 10.700 | | | $ | 10.800 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 11.070 | | | $ | 10.610 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.12 | % | | | 3.88 | % | | | 4.66 | % | | | 3.54 | % | | | 9.49 | % | | | 12.48 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 362,904 | | | $ | 357,652 | | | $ | 335,153 | | | $ | 42,481 | | | $ | 29,817 | | | $ | 20,429 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.79 | %(5) | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.85 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.78 | %(5) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.85 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.56 | %(5) | | | 4.65 | % | | | 5.07 | % | | | 4.99 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | 4.81 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 19 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 45 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.002, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.002 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.09% to 5.11%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | New York Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.700 | (2) | | $ | 10.800 | | | $ | 10.910 | | | $ | 11.050 | | | $ | 10.590 | | | $ | 9.900 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.201 | | | $ | 0.415 | | | $ | 0.533 | | | $ | 0.494 | | | $ | 0.464 | | | $ | 0.425 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.001 | (4) | | | (0.083 | ) | | | (0.084 | ) | | | (0.169 | ) | | | 0.431 | | | | 0.702 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.202 | | | $ | 0.332 | | | $ | 0.449 | | | $ | 0.325 | | | $ | 0.895 | | | $ | 1.127 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.199 | )(2) | | $ | (0.432 | ) | | $ | (0.540 | ) | | $ | (0.463 | ) | | $ | (0.435 | ) | | $ | (0.429 | ) | |
From net realized gain | | | (0.123 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.024 | ) | | | (0.006 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.007 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.322 | ) | | $ | (0.432 | ) | | $ | (0.564 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.435 | ) | | $ | (0.437 | ) | |
Contingent deferred sales charges | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.005 | | | $ | 0.004 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.580 | | | $ | 10.700 | | | $ | 10.800 | | | $ | 10.910 | | | $ | 11.050 | | | $ | 10.590 | | |
Total Return(5) | | | 1.93 | % | | | 3.27 | %(6) | | | 4.28 | % | | | 3.08 | % | | | 8.70 | % | | | 11.64 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 7,906 | | | $ | 6,189 | | | $ | 2,984 | | | $ | 307,299 | | | $ | 320,497 | | | $ | 318,217 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(7) | | | 1.54 | %(8) | | | 1.55 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.61 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(7) | | | 1.53 | %(8) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.61 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.81 | %(8) | | | 3.84 | % | | | 4.86 | % | | | 4.58 | % | | | 4.37 | % | | | 4.09 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(9) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 19 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 45 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.0812325-for-1 stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.002, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.002 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.35% to 4.37%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period due to the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(5) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(6) Total return reflects an increase of 0.16% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(7) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(8) Annualized.
(9) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | New York Fund — Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2)(3) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.700 | (2) | | $ | 10.800 | | | $ | 11.070 | | | $ | 11.020 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.199 | | | $ | 0.408 | | | $ | 0.448 | | | $ | 0.002 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.017 | ) | | | (0.077 | ) | | | (0.222 | ) | | | 0.049 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.182 | | | $ | 0.331 | | | $ | 0.226 | | | $ | 0.051 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.199 | )(2) | | $ | (0.431 | ) | | $ | (0.467 | ) | | $ | (0.001 | ) | |
From net realized gain | | | (0.123 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.029 | ) | | | — | | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.322 | ) | | $ | (0.431 | ) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.001 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.560 | | | $ | 10.700 | | | $ | 10.800 | | | $ | 11.070 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 1.75 | % | | | 3.20 | %(5) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 0.50 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 9,309 | | | $ | 4,702 | | | $ | 940 | | | $ | 11 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(6) | | | 1.54 | %(7) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.89 | %(7) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6) | | | 1.53 | %(7) | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.89 | %(7) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.76 | %(7) | | | 3.78 | % | | | 4.17 | % | | | 6.41 | %(7) | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26 | % | | | 19 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 45 | % | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 0.9075630-for-1 reverse stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) Class C shares commenced operations on September 30, 2003.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.09% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Ohio Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003 | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001(1) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.320 | | | $ | 9.180 | | | $ | 9.230 | | | $ | 9.290 | | | $ | 9.130 | | | $ | 8.920 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.216 | | | $ | 0.464 | | | $ | 0.491 | | | $ | 0.499 | | | $ | 0.490 | | | $ | 0.506 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.020 | ) | | | 0.142 | | | | (0.034 | ) | | | (0.077 | ) | | | 0.148 | | | | 0.229 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.196 | | | $ | 0.606 | | | $ | 0.457 | | | $ | 0.422 | | | $ | 0.638 | | | $ | 0.735 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.216 | ) | | $ | (0.466 | ) | | $ | (0.507 | ) | | $ | (0.482 | ) | | $ | (0.478 | ) | | $ | (0.515 | ) | |
From net realized gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.010 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.216 | ) | | $ | (0.466 | ) | | $ | (0.507 | ) | | $ | (0.482 | ) | | $ | (0.478 | ) | | $ | (0.525 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.300 | | | $ | 9.320 | | | $ | 9.180 | | | $ | 9.230 | | | $ | 9.290 | | | $ | 9.130 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.13 | % | | | 6.71 | % | | | 5.07 | % | | | 4.73 | % | | | 7.23 | % | | | 8.43 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 155,891 | | | $ | 140,355 | | | $ | 126,212 | | | $ | 15,612 | | | $ | 14,526 | | | $ | 12,153 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.78 | %(5) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.86 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.75 | %(5) | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.85 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.65 | %(5) | | | 4.97 | % | | | 5.38 | % | | | 5.46 | % | | | 5.40 | % | | | 5.50 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 13 | % | | | 28 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by less than $0.001, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by less than $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets by less than 0.01%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Ohio Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.320 | (2) | | $ | 9.180 | | | $ | 9.240 | | | $ | 9.290 | | | $ | 9.140 | | | $ | 8.930 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.181 | | | $ | 0.394 | | | $ | 0.423 | | | $ | 0.433 | | | $ | 0.424 | | | $ | 0.437 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.029 | ) | | | 0.143 | | | | (0.046 | ) | | | (0.068 | ) | | | 0.136 | | | | 0.226 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.152 | | | $ | 0.537 | | | $ | 0.377 | | | $ | 0.365 | | | $ | 0.560 | | | $ | 0.663 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.182 | )(2) | | $ | (0.397 | ) | | $ | (0.437 | ) | | $ | (0.415 | ) | | $ | (0.410 | ) | | $ | (0.444 | ) | |
From net realized gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.009 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.182 | ) | | $ | (0.397 | ) | | $ | (0.437 | ) | | $ | (0.415 | ) | | $ | (0.410 | ) | | $ | (0.453 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.290 | | | $ | 9.320 | | | $ | 9.180 | | | $ | 9.240 | | | $ | 9.290 | | | $ | 9.140 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 1.65 | % | | | 6.14 | %(5) | | | 4.14 | % | | | 4.01 | % | | | 6.30 | % | | | 7.66 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 32,984 | | | $ | 34,257 | | | $ | 36,545 | | | $ | 157,077 | | | $ | 167,015 | | | $ | 169,811 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(6) | | | 1.53 | %(7) | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.62 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6) | | | 1.50 | %(7) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.61 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.92 | %(7) | | | 4.23 | % | | | 4.56 | % | | | 4.73 | % | | | 4.67 | % | | | 4.81 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 13 | % | | | 28 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.1287554-for-1 stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by less than $0.001, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by less than $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets by less than 0.01%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.18% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Ohio Fund — Class C | |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.300 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.046 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 0.000 | (3) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.046 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.056 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.056 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.290 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 0.50 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 1,182 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.53 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.50 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.19 | %(5) | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 13 | %(6) | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, February 3, 2006 to March 31, 2006.
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period due to the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Annualized.
(6) For the six months ended March 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Rhode Island Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001 | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.760 | | | $ | 9.780 | | | $ | 9.760 | | | $ | 10.010 | | | $ | 9.710 | | | $ | 9.120 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.214 | | | $ | 0.441 | | | $ | 0.462 | | | $ | 0.472 | | | $ | 0.472 | | | $ | 0.474 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.014 | | | | (0.014 | ) | | | 0.028 | | | | (0.253 | ) | | | 0.297 | | | | 0.582 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.228 | | | $ | 0.427 | | | $ | 0.490 | | | $ | 0.219 | | | $ | 0.769 | | | $ | 1.056 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.218 | ) | | $ | (0.447 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.466 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.218 | ) | | $ | (0.447 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.469 | ) | | $ | (0.466 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.770 | | | $ | 9.760 | | | $ | 9.780 | | | $ | 9.760 | | | $ | 10.010 | | | $ | 9.710 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.36 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 5.13 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 8.21 | % | | | 11.80 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 31,373 | | | $ | 29,745 | | | $ | 26,558 | | | $ | 11,701 | | | $ | 10,169 | | | $ | 7,630 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.74 | %(5) | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.74 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.71 | %(5) | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.69 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.42 | %(5) | | | 4.49 | % | | | 4.74 | % | | | 4.82 | % | | | 4.89 | % | | | 5.01 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 14 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 23 | % | | | 15 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.002, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.002 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.87% to 4.89%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Rhode Island Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001 | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.980 | | | $ | 10.000 | | | $ | 9.990 | | | $ | 10.250 | | | $ | 9.940 | | | $ | 9.340 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.182 | | | $ | 0.377 | | | $ | 0.401 | | | $ | 0.409 | | | $ | 0.410 | | | $ | 0.414 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.013 | | | | (0.015 | ) | | | 0.016 | | | | (0.262 | ) | | | 0.307 | | | | 0.590 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.195 | | | $ | 0.362 | | | $ | 0.417 | | | $ | 0.147 | | | $ | 0.717 | | | $ | 1.004 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.185 | ) | | $ | (0.382 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.404 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.185 | ) | | $ | (0.382 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.404 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.990 | | | $ | 9.980 | | | $ | 10.000 | | | $ | 9.990 | | | $ | 10.250 | | | $ | 9.940 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.98 | % | | | 3.83 | %(4) | | | 4.25 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 7.42 | % | | | 10.96 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 20,639 | | | $ | 22,793 | | | $ | 25,084 | | | $ | 42,930 | | | $ | 44,513 | | | $ | 37,300 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(5) | | | 1.49 | %(6) | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.49 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 1.46 | %(6) | | | 1.50 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.44 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.67 | %(6) | | | 3.76 | % | | | 4.00 | % | | | 4.08 | % | | | 4.14 | % | | | 4.25 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 14 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 23 | % | | | 15 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.002, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.002 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.12% to 4.14%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Total return reflects an increase of 0.15% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Rhode Island Fund — Class C | |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.040 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.007 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.048 | )(3) | |
Total loss from operations | | $ | (0.041 | ) | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.009 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.009 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.990 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | (0.41 | )% | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 50 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.49 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.46 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 2.09 | %(5) | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 23 | %(6) | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, March 20, 2006 to March 31, 2006.
(3) The per share amount is not in accord with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) for the period due to the timing of sales of Fund shares and the amount of per share realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not calculated on an annualized basis.
(5) Annualized.
(6) For the six months ended March 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Financial Highlights
| | West Virginia Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003 | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001 | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.750 | | | $ | 9.810 | | | $ | 9.880 | | | $ | 10.130 | | | $ | 9.750 | | | $ | 9.290 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.208 | | | $ | 0.434 | | | $ | 0.462 | | | $ | 0.468 | | | $ | 0.465 | | | $ | 0.479 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.016 | ) | | | (0.053 | ) | | | (0.081 | ) | | | (0.253 | ) | | | 0.380 | | | | 0.448 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.192 | | | $ | 0.381 | | | $ | 0.381 | | | $ | 0.215 | | | $ | 0.845 | | | $ | 0.927 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.202 | ) | | $ | (0.441 | ) | | $ | (0.451 | ) | | $ | (0.465 | ) | | $ | (0.465 | ) | | $ | (0.467 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.202 | ) | | $ | (0.441 | ) | | $ | (0.451 | ) | | $ | (0.465 | ) | | $ | (0.465 | ) | | $ | (0.467 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.740 | | | $ | 9.750 | | | $ | 9.810 | | | $ | 9.880 | | | $ | 10.130 | | | $ | 9.750 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 3.95 | % | | | 3.94 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 8.97 | % | | | 10.16 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 21,594 | | | $ | 21,249 | | | $ | 18,670 | | | $ | 3,522 | | | $ | 3,517 | | | $ | 2,931 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.73 | %(5) | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.70 | %(5) | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.74 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.30 | %(5) | | | 4.42 | % | | | 4.73 | % | | | 4.74 | % | | | 4.78 | % | | | 4.93 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.75% to 4.78%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Financial Highlights
| | West Virginia Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003 | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001 | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.930 | | | $ | 10.000 | | | $ | 10.080 | | | $ | 10.340 | | | $ | 9.950 | | | $ | 9.480 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.176 | | | $ | 0.378 | | | $ | 0.395 | | | $ | 0.402 | | | $ | 0.403 | | | $ | 0.411 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.007 | ) | | | (0.073 | ) | | | (0.087 | ) | | | (0.261 | ) | | | 0.388 | | | | 0.465 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.169 | | | $ | 0.305 | | | $ | 0.308 | | | $ | 0.141 | | | $ | 0.791 | | | $ | 0.876 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.169 | ) | | $ | (0.375 | ) | | $ | (0.388 | ) | | $ | (0.401 | ) | | $ | (0.401 | ) | | $ | (0.406 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.169 | ) | | $ | (0.375 | ) | | $ | (0.388 | ) | | $ | (0.401 | ) | | $ | (0.401 | ) | | $ | (0.406 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.930 | | | $ | 9.930 | | | $ | 10.000 | | | $ | 10.080 | | | $ | 10.340 | | | $ | 9.950 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.72 | % | | | 3.26 | %(4) | | | 3.09 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 8.17 | % | | | 9.41 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 7,630 | | | $ | 8,287 | | | $ | 8,550 | | | $ | 23,634 | | | $ | 23,701 | | | $ | 21,775 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses(5) | | | 1.48 | %(6) | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 1.45 | %(6) | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.46 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.49 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 3.56 | %(6) | | | 3.78 | % | | | 3.91 | % | | | 3.99 | % | | | 4.05 | % | | | 4.20 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 12 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 23 | % | | | 21 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.02% to 4.05%. Per share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Total return reflects an increase of 0.16% due to a change in the timing of payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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1 Significant Accounting Policies
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the Trust) is an entity of the type commonly known as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust presently consists of twenty-eight Funds, eight of which, each non-diversified, are included in these financial statements. They include Eaton Vance California Municipals Fund (California Fund), Eaton Vance Florida Municipals Fund (Florida Fund), Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipals Fund (Massachusetts Fund), Eaton Vance Mississippi Municipals Fund (Mississippi Fund), Eaton Vance New York Municipals Fund (New York Fund), Eaton Vance Ohio Municipals Fund (Ohio Fund), Eaton Vance Rhode Island Municipals Fund (Rhode Island Fund) and Eaton Vance West Virginia Municipals Fund (West Virginia Fund), (collectively, the Funds). The Funds seek to provide current income exempt from regular federal inc ome tax and particular state or local income or other taxes. Each Fund primarily invests in investment grade municipal obligations, but may also invest in lower rated obligations. The Mississippi Fund and the West Virginia Fund offer two classes of shares. The California Fund, Florida Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund and the Rhode Island Fund offer three classes of shares. The Massachusetts Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class B shares, and Class C shares of California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund and Rhode Island Fund, are sold at net asset value and are subject to a declining contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 6). The Trustees have adopted a conversion feature pursuant to which Class B shares of the Funds automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after their purchase as described in each Fund's prospectus. Class I shares of the Massachusetts Fund are sold at net asset value. As of March 31, 2006, no Class C shares of the Massachusetts Fund have been issued. Each class represents a pro rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class' paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain other class specific expenses.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
A Investment Valuation — Municipal bonds and taxable obligations, if any, are normally valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service. Financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts listed on commodity exchanges are valued at closing settlement prices. Over-the-counter options on financial futures contracts are normally valued at the mean between the latest bid and asked prices. Interest rate swaps are normally valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service. Short-term obligations, maturing in sixty days or less, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates value. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are unavailable, and investments for which the price of the security is not believed to represent its fair market value, are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.
B Income — Interest income is determined on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount.
C Federal Taxes — Each Fund's policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year all of its taxable, if any, and tax-exempt income, including any net realized gain on investments. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary. At September 30, 2005, the following Funds, for federal income tax purposes, had capital loss carryovers which will reduce each Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gain on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus will reduce the amount of the distributions to shareholders which would oth erwise be necessary to relieve the Funds of any liability for federal income
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or excise tax. The amounts and expiration dates of the capital loss carryovers are as follows:
Fund | | Amount | | Expires | |
California Fund | | $ | 456,352 | | | September 30, 2009 | |
|
| | | 723,504 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 1,373,331 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
|
Florida Fund | | | 421,007 | | | September 30, 2009 | |
|
| | | 3,994,644 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 5,188,570 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
|
Massachusetts Fund | | | 1,741,735 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 1,430,573 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
|
| | | 355,911 | | | September 30, 2012 | |
|
| | | 1,751,809 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
|
Mississippi Fund | | | 40,090 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 53,963 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
|
| | | 20,204 | | | September 30, 2012 | |
|
| | | 306,988 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
|
Ohio Fund | | | 1,520,480 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 6,140,842 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
|
| | | 1,725,541 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
|
Rhode Island Fund | | | 184,964 | | | September 30, 2008 | |
|
| | | 293,745 | | | September 30, 2009 | |
|
| | | 21,737 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 90,400 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
|
| | | 439,807 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
|
West Virginia Fund | | | 526 | | | September 30, 2008 | |
|
| | | 171,534 | | | September 30, 2009 | |
|
| | | 211,865 | | | September 30, 2010 | |
|
| | | 596,125 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
|
Dividends paid by each Fund from net interest on tax-exempt municipal bonds are not includable by shareholders as gross income for federal income tax purposes because each Fund intends to meet certain requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies which will enable the Funds to pay exempt-interest dividends. The portion of such interest, if any, earned on private activity bonds issued after August 7, 1986 may be considered a tax preference item to shareholders.
Additionally, at September 30, 2005, Massachusetts Fund, Rhode Island Fund and West Virginia Fund had net capital losses of $224,289, $197,724 and $61,364, respectively, attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2004. These capital losses are treated as arising on the first day of each Fund's taxable year ending September 30, 2006.
D Financial Futures Contracts — Upon the entering of a financial futures contract, a Fund is required to deposit (initial margin) either in cash or securities an amount equal to a certain percentage of the purchase price indicated in the financial futures contract. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Fund (margin maintenance) each day, dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security, and are recorded for book purposes as unrealized gains or losses by a Fund. A Fund's investment in financial futures contracts is designed for both hedging against anticipated future changes in interest rates and investment purposes. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, a Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss.
E Options on Financial Futures Contracts — Upon the purchase of a put option on a financial futures contract by a Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment, the value of which is marked-to-market daily. When a purchased option expires, a Fund will realize a loss in the amount of the cost of the option. When a Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, a Fund will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the cost of the option. When a Fund exercises a put option, settlement is made in cash. The risk associated with purchasing put options is limited to the premium originally paid.
F When-issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions — The Funds may engage in when-issued and delayed delivery transactions. The Funds record when-issued securities on trade date and maintain security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payments for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on settlement date.
G Interest Rate Swaps — A Fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to enhance return, to hedge against fluctuations in securities prices or interest rates or as substitution for the purchase or sale of securities. Pursuant to these agreements, the Fund makes bi-annual payments at a fixed interest rate. In exchange, a Fund receives payments based on the interest rate of a benchmark industry index. During the term of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. The value of the swap is determined by changes in the relationship between two rates of interest. The Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of
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non-performance by the swap counterparty. However, the Fund does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparty. Risk may also rise from the unanticipated movements in value of interest rates.
H Legal Fees — Legal fees and other related expenses incurred as part of negotiations of the terms and requirements of capital infusions, or that are expected to result in the restructuring of or a plan of reorganization for an investment are recorded as realized losses. Ongoing expenditures to protect or enhance an investment are treated as operating expenses.
I Expenses — The majority of expenses of the Trust are directly identifiable to an individual fund. Expenses which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund are allocated taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of the funds.
J Expense Reduction — Investors Bank & Trust Company (IBT) serves as custodian of the Funds. Pursuant to the respective custodian agreements, IBT receives a fee reduced by credits which are determined based on the average daily cash balance each Fund maintains with IBT. All credit balances used to reduce the Funds' custodian fees are reported as a reduction of total expenses on the Statements of Operations.
K Use of Estimates — The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
L Indemnifications — Under the Trust's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for obligations of the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred.
M Other — Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses are computed on the specific identification of the securities sold.
N Interim Financial Statements — The interim financial statements relating to March 31, 2006 and for the six months then ended have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but in the opinion of the Funds' management reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements.
2 Distributions to Shareholders
The net income of each Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the net income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record at the time of declaration. Distributions are declared separately for each class of shares. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of realized capital gains, if any, are made at least annually. Shareholders may reinvest income and capital gain distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at the net asset value as of the reinvestment date. Distributions are paid in the form of additional shares of the same class or, at the election of the shareholder, in cash. The Funds distinguish between distributions on a tax basis and a financial reporting basis. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of c apital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid-in capital.
3 Shares of Beneficial Interest
The Funds' Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Such shares may be issued in a number of different series (such as the Funds) and classes. Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
| | California Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 886,123 | | | | 1,748,102 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 253,920 | | | | 527,257 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,224,300 | ) | | | (2,742,888 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 5,629 | | | | — | | |
Net decrease | | | (78,628 | ) | | | (467,529 | ) | |
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| | California Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 41,540 | | | | 283,677 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 3,565 | | | | 6,097 | | |
Redemptions | | | (35,535 | ) | | | (124,786 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (6,081 | ) | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 3,489 | | | | 164,988 | | |
| | California Fund | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 138,356 | | | | 159,261 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 3,070 | | | | 2,236 | | |
Redemptions | | | (45,754 | ) | | | (75 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 95,672 | | | | 161,422 | | |
| | Florida Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 2,523,834 | | | | 2,607,646 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 231,992 | | | | 455,479 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,021,414 | ) | | | (3,267,014 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 199,071 | | | | 370,654 | | |
Net increase | | | 933,483 | | | | 166,765 | | |
| | Florida Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 157,693 | | | | 318,581 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 33,148 | | | | 85,963 | | |
Redemptions | | | (152,207 | ) | | | (904,015 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (194,185 | ) | | | (361,531 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (155,551 | ) | | | (861,002 | ) | |
| | Florida Fund | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 3,646 | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 3,646 | | | | — | | |
| | Massachusetts Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 3,403,180 | | | | 2,306,631 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 192,053 | | | | 369,383 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,169,497 | ) | | | (1,770,686 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 215,939 | | | | 448,223 | | |
Net increase | | | 2,641,675 | | | | 1,353,551 | | |
| | Massachusetts Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(2) | |
Sales | | | 150,593 | | | | 385,366 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 47,741 | | | | 133,478 | | |
Redemptions | | | (247,075 | ) | | | (526,873 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (213,898 | ) | | | (447,900 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (262,639 | ) | | | (455,929 | ) | |
| | Massachusetts Fund | |
Class I | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(2) | |
Sales | | | 184,052 | | | | 347,103 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 5,431 | | | | 5,714 | | |
Redemptions | | | (28,565 | ) | | | (4,533 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 160,918 | | | | 348,284 | | |
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| | Mississippi Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 264,234 | | | | 242,642 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 12,308 | | | | 23,665 | | |
Redemptions | | | (126,112 | ) | | | (135,086 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 19,010 | | | | 39,895 | | |
Net increase | | | 169,440 | | | | 171,116 | | |
| | Mississippi Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 5,505 | | | | 31,952 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 4,685 | | | | 11,078 | | |
Redemptions | | | (51,066 | ) | | | (70,914 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (18,588 | ) | | | (38,868 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (59,464 | ) | | | (66,752 | ) | |
| | New York Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 2,692,183 | | | | 5,104,214 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 783,485 | | | | 995,695 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,551,751 | ) | | | (3,726,421 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 5,148 | | | | 14,455 | | |
Net increase | | | 929,065 | | | | 2,387,943 | | |
| | New York Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(3) | |
Sales | | | 200,935 | | | | 323,682 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 12,421 | | | | 8,918 | | |
Redemptions | | | (39,429 | ) | | | (16,248 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (4,756 | ) | | | (14,439 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 169,171 | | | | 301,913 | | |
| | New York Fund | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(4) | |
Sales | | | 470,292 | | | | 369,019 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 11,876 | | | | 4,237 | | |
Redemptions | | | (40,663 | ) | | | (20,701 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 441,505 | | | | 352,555 | | |
| | Ohio Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 2,186,720 | | | | 2,138,708 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 205,133 | | | | 383,474 | | |
Redemptions | | | (790,701 | ) | | | (1,495,097 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 112,767 | | | | 282,026 | | |
Net increase | | | 1,713,919 | | | | 1,309,111 | | |
| | Ohio Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(5) | |
Sales | | | 186,200 | | | | 301,447 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 35,454 | | | | 83,921 | | |
Redemptions | | | (235,833 | ) | | | (408,871 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (112,443 | ) | | | (282,066 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (126,622 | ) | | | (305,569 | ) | |
| | Ohio Fund | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(6) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 126,932 | | | | — | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 322 | | | | — | | |
Redemptions | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 127,253 | | | | — | | |
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| | Rhode Island Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 166,648 | | | | 522,864 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 33,367 | | | | 59,099 | | |
Redemptions | | | (154,225 | ) | | | (394,304 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 118,256 | | | | 144,632 | | |
Net increase | | | 164,046 | | | | 332,291 | | |
| | Rhode Island Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 46,061 | | | | 118,881 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 25,053 | | | | 60,683 | | |
Redemptions | | | (173,134 | ) | | | (262,398 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (115,562 | ) | | | (141,365 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (217,582 | ) | | | (224,199 | ) | |
| | Rhode Island Fund | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(7) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 4,980 | | | | — | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 5 | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 4,985 | | | | — | | |
| | West Virginia Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 128,521 | | | | 378,932 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 27,200 | | | | 53,244 | | |
Redemptions | | | (149,236 | ) | | | (203,099 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 29,801 | | | | 47,713 | | |
Net increase | | | 36,286 | | | | 276,790 | | |
| | West Virginia Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 6,570 | | | | 69,723 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 8,003 | | | | 19,235 | | |
Redemptions | | | (51,152 | ) | | | (63,090 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (29,223 | ) | | | (46,804 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (65,802 | ) | | | (20,936 | ) | |
(1) Class C shares of the Florida Fund commenced operations on March 13, 2006.
(2) Transactions have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.1146694-for-1 stock split on Class B shares and a 1.0330579-for-1 stock split on Class I shares effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) Transactions have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.0812325-for-1 stock split on Class B shares effective on November 11, 2005.
(4) Transactions have been restated to reflect the effects of a 0.9075630-for-1 reverse stock split on Class C shares effective on November 11, 2005.
(5) Transactions have been restated to reflect the effects of a 1.1287554-for-1 stock split on Class B shares effective on November 11, 2005.
(6) Class C shares of the Ohio Fund commenced operations on February 3, 2006.
(7) Class C shares of the Rhode Island Fund commenced operations on March 20, 2006.
4 Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
The investment adviser fee is earned by Boston Management and Research (BMR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to each Fund. The fee is based upon a percentage of average daily net assets plus a percentage of gross income (i.e., income other than gains from the sale
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of securities). For the six months ended March 31, 2006, each Fund paid advisory fees as follows:
Fund | | Amount | | Effective Rate | |
California | | $ | 526,125 | | | | 0.46 | % | |
Florida | | | 518,609 | | | | 0.43 | % | |
Massachusetts | | | 470,342 | | | | 0.21 | % | |
Mississippi | | | 13,963 | | | | 0.15 | % | |
New York | | | 798,167 | | | | 0.44 | % | |
Ohio | | | 369,415 | | | | 0.41 | % | |
Rhode Island | | | 72,631 | | | | 0.28 | % | |
West Virginia | | | 29,027 | | | | 0.20 | % | |
* Advisory fees paid as a percentage of average daily net assets (annualized).
Except as to Trustees of the Funds who are not members of EVM's or BMR's organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Funds out of such investment adviser fee. Trustees of the Funds that are not affiliated with the Investment Adviser may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, no significant amounts have been deferred. EVM serves as the Administrator of each Fund, but receives no compensation. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Funds and receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of those services. For the year ended March 31, 2006, EVM earned $2,268, $2,875, $2,883, $303, $4,611, $2,788, $769, and $518 in sub-transfer agent fees from the California Fund, Florida Fund, Mas sachusetts Fund, Mississippi Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund, Rhode Island Fund, and West Virginia Fund, respectively. The Funds were informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), a subsidiary of EVM and the Funds' principal underwriter, received $10,262, $15,520, $16,760, $1,245, $18,006, $20,464, $2,620, and $2,767 from the California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, Mississippi Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund, Rhode Island Fund, and West Virginia Fund, respectively, as its portion of the sales charge of Class A shares for the six months ended March 31, 2006.
Certain officers and Trustees of the Funds are officers of the above organizations.
5 Distribution and Service Plans
Each Fund has in effect a distribution plan for Class B (Class B Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and a service plan for Class A (Class A Plans) (collectively, the Plans). In addition, the California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund and Rhode Island Fund each has in effect a distribution plan for Class C (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Plans require the Class B and Class C shares to pay the principal underwriter, EVD, amounts equal to 1/365 of 0.75% (annualized) of each Fund's daily net assets attributable to Class B shares and Class C shares (if applicable) for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. The Funds will automatically discontinue payments to EVD during any period in which there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges, which are equivalent to the sum of (i) 5% ( in the case of Class B) and 6.25% (in the case of Class C) of the aggregate amount received by the Fund for each class shares sold, plus (ii) interest calculated by applying the rate of 1% over the prevailing prime rate to the outstanding balance of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD reduced by the aggregate amount of contingent deferred sales charges (see Note 6) and amounts theretofore paid to EVD by each respective class. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, Mississippi Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund, Rhode Island Fund and West Virginia Fund, paid $13,955, $155,121, $201,096, $18,763, $25,813, $125,555, $80,780 and $29,520 respectively, to EVD, representing 0.75% (annualized) of each Fund's Class B average daily net assets. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, the California Fund, the Florida Fund, the New York Fund, the Ohio Fund and the Rhode Island Fund paid $7,908, $16, $24,341, $714 and $12 respectively to EVD, representing 0.75% (annualiz ed) of each Fund's Class C average daily net assets. At March 31, 2006, the amounts of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD calculated under the Class B Plans for California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, Mississippi Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund, Rhode Island Fund and West Virginia Fund were approximately $92,000, $1,025,000, $924,000, $478,000, $260,000, $287,000, $1,092,000 and $556,000, respectively, and the amounts calculated under the Class C Plans for California Fund, Florida Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund and Rhode Island Fund were approximately $159,000, $2,000, $465,000, $73,000 and $3,000, respectively.
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The Plans authorize each Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, investment dealers and other persons, which service fee payments currently equal 0.20% (annualized), (0.25% (annualized) for the California Fund) of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and, if applicable, Class C shares for each fiscal year. Although there is no present intention to do so, Class A, Class B and, if applicable, Class C shares of each Fund (excepting the California Fund, which is already making such payments) could pay service fees of up to 0.25% annually upon Trustee approval. Service fee payments will be made for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Service fees are separate and distinct from the sales commissions and distribution fees payable by each Fund to EVD, and as such are not subject to automatic discontinuance when there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, Mississippi Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund, Rhode Island Fund and West Virginia Fund paid or accrued service fees to EVD in the amount of $277,654, $202,238, $158,377, $13,392, $352,641, $145,584, $30,253 and $21,447, respectively, for Class A shares, and $4,652, $41,366, $53,626, $5,018, $6,884, $33,481, $21,541 and $7,872, respectively, for Class B shares, and $2,646, $4, $6,484, $187 and $3 for Class C shares of the California Fund, Florida Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund and the Rhode Island Fund, respectively.
Certain officers and Trustees of the Funds are officers or directors of the above organization.
6 Contingent Deferred Sales Charge
A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) generally is imposed on redemptions of Class B shares made within six years of purchase and on redemptions of Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase (depending upon the circumstances of purchase). Generally, the CDSC is based upon the lower of the net asset value at date of redemption or date of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions. The Class B CDSC is imposed at declining rates that begin at 5% in the case of redemptions in the first and second year after purchase, declining one percentage point each subsequent year. Class C shares are subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within one year of purchase. No CDSC is levied on shares which have been sold to EVD or its affiliates or to their respective employees or clients and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. CDSC received on Class B and Class C redemptions are paid to EVD to reduce the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges calculated under each Fund's Class B and, if applicable, Class C Plans (see Note 5). CDSC received on Class B and Class C redemptions when no Uncovered Distribution Charges exist will be credited to the Fund. EVD received approximately $1,000 and $2,000 of CDSC paid by Class A shareholders of Florida Fund and Massachusetts Fund, respectively, and $2,000, $11,000, $32,000, $7,000, $18,000, $32,000, $20,000 and $17,000 of CDSC paid by Class B shareholders of California Fund, Florida Fund, Massachusetts Fund, Mississippi Fund, New York Fund, Ohio Fund, Rhode Island Fund and West Virginia Fund, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2006. EVD received approximately $1000 and $400 of CDSC paid by Class C shareholders of the California Fund and New York Fund, resp ectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2006.
7 Investments
Purchases and sales of investments, other than U.S. Government securities, purchased option transactions and short-term obligations, for the six months ended March 31, 2006 were as follows:
California Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 36,206,957 | | |
Sales | | | 37,379,486 | | |
Florida Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 55,147,720 | | |
Sales | | | 45,706,065 | | |
Massachusetts Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 54,493,192 | | |
Sales | | | 29,495,749 | | |
Mississippi Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 2,447,244 | | |
Sales | | | 1,227,554 | | |
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New York Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 105,027,406 | | |
Sales | | | 114,014,035 | | |
Ohio Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 38,069,820 | | |
Sales | | | 22,342,780 | | |
Rhode Island Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 11,857,916 | | |
Sales | | | 11,994,141 | | |
West Virginia Fund | |
Purchases | | $ | 6,599,996 | | |
Sales | | | 6,645,091 | | |
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of the investments owned by each Fund at March 31, 2006, as computed on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
California Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 201,365,050 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 24,737,603 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (137,099 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 24,600,504 | | |
Florida Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 228,080,795 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 20,882,084 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (530,636 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 20,351,448 | | |
Massachusetts Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 246,121,951 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 16,152,482 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (907,937 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 15,244,545 | | |
Mississippi Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 17,956,844 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,108,058 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (93,447 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,014,611 | | |
New York Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 349,719,700 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 26,464,900 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (2,195,979 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 24,268,921 | | |
Ohio Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 172,691,766 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 13,085,777 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (439,134 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 12,646,643 | | |
Rhode Island Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 48,889,507 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 2,820,157 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (142,873 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 2,677,284 | | |
West Virginia Fund | |
Aggregate cost | | $ | 27,422,798 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,434,713 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (64,198 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,370,515 | | |
9 Line of Credit
The Funds participate with other portfolios and funds managed by BMR and EVM and their affiliates in a $150 million unsecured line of credit agreement with a group of banks. Borrowings will be made by the portfolios or funds solely to faciliate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Interest is charged to each portfolio or fund based on its borrowings at an amount above either the Eurodollar rate or federal funds rate. In addition, a fee computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the daily unused portion of the line of
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credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. The Funds did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the six months ended March 31, 2006.
10 Financial Instruments
The Funds regularly trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of their investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. These financial instruments include futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment a Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered.
A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at March 31, 2006 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
Fund | | Expiration Date | |
Contracts | |
Position | | Aggregate Cost | |
Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation | |
California | | 06/06 | | 588 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (66,303,533 | ) | | $ | (64,183,875 | ) | | $ | 2,119,658 | | |
Florida | | 06/06 | | 620 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (69,911,888 | ) | | $ | (67,676,875 | ) | | $ | 2,235,013 | | |
Massachusetts | | 06/06 | | 650 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (73,355,831 | ) | | $ | (70,951,562 | ) | | $ | 2,404,269 | | |
Mississippi | | 06/06 | | 33 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (3,724,219 | ) | | $ | (3,602,156 | ) | | $ | 122,063 | | |
New York | | 06/06 | | 896 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (101,258,194 | ) | | $ | (97,804,000 | ) | | $ | 3,454,194 | | |
Ohio | | 06/06 | | 160 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (18,081,819 | ) | | $ | (17,465,000 | ) | | $ | 616,819 | | |
Rhode Island | | 06/06 | | 120 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (13,542,615 | ) | | $ | (13,098,750 | ) | | $ | 443,865 | | |
West Virginia | | 06/06 | | 70 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (7,899,859 | ) | | $ | (7,640,938 | ) | | $ | 258,921 | | |
At March 31, 2006, the Funds had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover margin requirements on open futures contracts.
11 Stock Split/Reverse Stock Split
On October 17, 2005, the Trustees of the Trust approved a stock split for Class B and I shares of Massachusetts Fund, Class B shares of New York Fund and Class B shares of Ohio Fund and a reverse stock split for Class C shares of New York Fund, effective November 11, 2005. Each stock split and reverse stock split had no impact on the overall value of a shareholder's investment in a Fund. The conversion ratios were as follows:
| | Stock Split | |
Massachusetts Fund – Class B | | | 1.1146694 | for 1 | |
Massachusetts Fund – Class I | | | 1.0330579 | for 1 | |
New York Fund – Class B | | | 1.0812325 | for 1 | |
Ohio Fund – Class B | | | 1.1287554 | for 1 | |
| | Reverse Stock Split | |
New York – Class C | | | 0.9075630 | for 1 | |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
Overview of the Contract Review Process
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), provides, in substance, that each investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser will continue in effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved at least annually by the fund's board of trustees, including by a vote of a majority of the trustees who are not "interested persons" of the fund ("Independent Trustees") cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval.
At a meeting of the Boards of Trustees (each a "Board") of the Eaton Vance group of mutual funds (the "Eaton Vance Funds") held on March 27, 2006, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of existing advisory and sub-advisory agreements for the Eaton Vance Funds for an additional one-year period. In voting its approval, the Board relied upon the affirmative recommendation of the Special Committee of the Board, which is a committee comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Special Committee reviewed information furnished for a series of meetings of the Special Committee held in February and March 2006. Such information included, among other things, the following:
Information about Fees, Performance and Expenses
• An independent report comparing the advisory and related fees paid by each fund with fees paid by comparable funds;
• An independent report comparing each fund's total expense ratio and its components to comparable funds;
• An independent report comparing the investment performance of each fund to the investment performance of comparable funds over various time periods;
• Data regarding investment performance in comparison to relevant peer groups of funds and appropriate indices;
• Comparative information concerning fees charged by each adviser for managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing the fund;
• Profitability analyses for each adviser with respect to each fund managed by it;
Information about Portfolio Management
• Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, including the investment strategies and processes employed;
• Information concerning the allocation of brokerage and the benefits received by each adviser as a result of brokerage allocation, including information concerning the acquisition of research through "soft dollar" benefits received in connection with the funds' brokerage, and the implementation of a soft dollar reimbursement program established with respect to the funds;
• Data relating to portfolio turnover rates of each fund;
• The procedures and processes used to determine the fair value of fund assets and actions taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;
Information about the Adviser
• Reports detailing the financial results and condition of each adviser;
• Descriptions of the qualifications, education and experience of the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the funds, and information relating to their compensation and responsibilities with respect to managing other mutual funds and investment accounts;
• Copies of the Codes of Ethics of each adviser and its affiliates, together with information relating to compliance with and the administration of such codes;
• Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by each adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the funds (including descriptions of various compliance programs) and their record of compliance with investment policies and restrictions, including policies with respect to market-timing, late trading and selective portfolio disclosure, and with policies on personal securities transactions;
• Descriptions of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans of each adviser and its affiliates;
Other Relevant Information
• Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services provided by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates;
• Information concerning management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and fund accountants by each adviser or the funds' administrator; and
• The terms of each advisory agreement.
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In addition to the information identified above, the Special Committee considered information provided from time to time by each adviser throughout the year at meetings of the Board and its committees. Over the course of the twelve month period ended March 31, 2006, the Board met nine times and the Special Committee, the Audit Committee and the Governance Committee, each of which is a Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees, met eight, twelve and five times, respectively. At such meetings, the Trustees received, among other things, presentations by the portfolio managers and other investment professionals of each adviser relating to the investment performance of each fund and the investment strategies used in pursuing the fund's investment objective.
For funds that invest through one or more underlying portfolios, the Board considered similar information about the portfolio(s) when considering the approval of advisory agreements. In addition, in cases where the fund's investment adviser has engaged a sub-adviser, the Board considered similar information about the sub-adviser when considering the approval of any such sub-advisory agreement.
The Special Committee was assisted throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Special Committee relied upon the advice of such counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each advisory and sub-advisory agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the information provided and not any single factor. Moreover, each member of the Special Committee may have placed varying emphasis on particular factors in reaching conclusions with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement.
Results of the Process
Based on its consideration of the foregoing, and such other information as it deemed relevant, including the factors and conclusions described below, the Special Committee concluded that the continuance of the investment advisory agreements of the following funds:
• California Municipals Fund
• Florida Municipals Fund
• Massachusetts Municipals Fund
• Mississippi Municipals Fund
• New York Municipals Fund
• Ohio Municipals Fund
• Rhode Island Municipals Fund
• West Virginia Municipals Fund
(the "Funds"), each with Boston Management and Research (the "Adviser"), including their fee structures, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Special Committee recommended to the Board approval of each agreement. The Board accepted the recommendation of the Special Committee as well as the factors considered and conclusions reached by the Special Committee with respect to each agreement. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the advisory agreements for each Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreements of the Funds, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds by the Adviser.
The Board considered the Adviser's management capabilities and investment process with respect to the types of investments held by each Fund, including the education, experience and number of its investment professionals and other personnel who provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Funds, and recent changes in the identity of such personnel. In particular, the Board evaluated, where relevant, the abilities and experience of such investment personnel in analyzing factors such as credit risk, tax efficiency, and special considerations relevant to investing in municipal bonds. Specifically, the Board considered the Adviser's 30-person municipal bond team, which includes six portfolio managers and nine credit specialists who provide services to the Funds. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation paid to rec ruit and retain investment personnel, and the time and attention devoted to each Fund in the complex by senior management.
The Board reviewed the compliance programs of the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof. Among other matters, the Board considered compliance and reporting matters relating to personal trading by investment personnel, selective disclosure of portfolio holdings, late trading, frequent trading, portfolio valuation, business continuity and the allocation of investment opportunities. The Board also evaluated the responses of the Adviser and its affiliates to requests from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers.
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The Board also considered shareholder and other administrative services provided or managed by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates, including transfer agency and accounting services. The Board evaluated the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is a part of a large family of funds, including the ability, in many cases, to exchange an investment among different funds without incurring additional sales charges.
After consideration of the foregoing factors, among others, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, taken as a whole, are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the respective investment advisory agreements.
Fund Performance
The Board compared each Fund's investment performance to a relevant universe of similarly managed funds identified by an independent data provider and appropriate benchmark indices. The Board reviewed comparative performance data for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2005 for each Fund in operation over such periods. On the basis of the foregoing and other relevant information, the Board concluded that the performance of each Fund is satisfactory.
Management Fees and Expenses
The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates payable by each Fund (referred to as "management fees").
As part of its review, the Board considered each Fund's management fee and total expense ratio for the one year period ended September 30, 2005, as compared to a group of similarly managed funds selected by an independent data provider.
After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded with respect to each Fund that the management fee charged to the Fund for advisory and related services and the total expense ratio of the Fund are reasonable.
Profitability
The Board reviewed the level of profits realized by the Adviser and, if applicable, its affiliates in providing investment advisory and administrative services to each Fund and to all Eaton Vance Funds as a group. The Board considered the level of profits realized without regard to revenue sharing or other payments by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits received by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with their relationship with the Funds.
The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates are reasonable.
Economies of Scale
In reviewing management fees and profitability, the Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its affiliates, on the one hand, and each Fund, on the other hand, can expect to realize benefits from economies of scale as the assets of the Fund increase. The Board acknowledged the difficulty in accurately measuring the benefits resulting from the economies of scale with respect to the management of any specific fund or group of funds. The Board reviewed data summarizing the increases and decreases in the assets of each Fund and of all Eaton Vance Funds as a group over various time periods, and evaluated the extent to which the total expense ratio of each Fund and the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates may have been affected by such increases or decreases. Based upon the foregoing, the Board concluded that the benefits from economies of scale are currently being shared equitably by the Adviser and its af filiates and each Fund. The Board also concluded that, assuming reasonably foreseeable increases in the assets of each Fund, the structure of each advisory fee, which includes breakpoints at several asset levels, can be expected to cause the Adviser and its affiliates and the Fund to continue to share such benefits equitably.
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Officers Robert B. MacIntosh President Portfolio Manager of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and West Virginia Municipals Funds William H. Ahern, Jr. Vice President Portfolio Manager of Ohio Municipals Fund Craig R. Brandon Vice President Portfolio Manager of Mississippi and New York Municipals Funds Cynthia J. Clemson Vice President Portfolio Manager of California and Florida Municipals Funds James B. Hawkes Vice President and Trustee Thomas M. Metzold Vice President Barbara E. Campbell Treasurer Alan R. Dynner Secretary Paul M. O'Neil Chief Compliance Officer | | Trustees Samuel L. Hayes, III Chairman Benjamin C. Esty William H. Park Ronald A. Pearlman Norton H. Reamer Lynn A. Stout Ralph F. Verni | |
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Fund Investment Adviser
Boston Management and Research
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Fund Administrator
Eaton Vance Management
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Principal Underwriter
Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 482-8260
Custodian
Investors Bank & Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Transfer Agent
PFPC Inc.
Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Before investing, investors should consider carefully a Fund's investment objective(s), risks, and charges and expenses. The Funds' current prospectus contains this and other information about the Funds and is available through your financial advisor. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For further information please call 1-800-225-6265.
438-5/06 MUNISRC
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Semiannual Report March 31, 2006
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EATON VANCE
NATIONAL
MUNICIPALS
FUND
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IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING PRIVACY,
DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS,
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS AND PROXY VOTING
Privacy. The Eaton Vance organization is committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy ("Privacy Policy") with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:
• Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Eaton Vance fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions.
• None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer's account, Eaton Vance may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker/dealers.
• Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information.
• We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review our Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.eatonvance.com.
Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities within the Eaton Vance organization: the Eaton Vance Family of Funds, Eaton Vance Management, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, Boston Management and Research, and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
In addition, our Privacy Policy only applies to those Eaton Vance customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer's account (i.e. fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial adviser/ broker-dealer, it is likely that only such adviser's privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures.
For more information about Eaton Vance's Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-262-1122.
Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called "householding" and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders.
Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, otherwise.
If you would prefer that your Eaton Vance documents not be householded, please contact Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122, or contact your financial adviser.
Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Eaton Vance documents will be effective within 30 days of receipt by Eaton Vance or your financial adviser.
Portfolio Holdings. Each Eaton Vance Fund and it's underlying Portfolio (if applicable) will file a schedule of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-Q will be available on the Eaton Vance website www.eatonvance.com, by calling Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC's public reference room in Washington, D.C. (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the public reference room).
Proxy Voting. From time to time, funds are required to vote proxies related to the securities held by the funds. The Eaton Vance Funds or their underlying Portfolios (if applicable) vote proxies according to a set of policies and procedures approved by the Funds' and Portfolios' Boards. You may obtain a description of these policies and procedures and information on how the Funds or Portfolios voted proxies relating to Portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122. This description is also available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March as of March 31, 2006
INVESTMENT UPDATE
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund (the “Fund”) is designed to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The Fund invests primarily in investment- grade municipal obligations but also invests in lower-rated municipal obligations.
Economic and Market Conditions
The economy expanded at a 4.8% pace in the first quarter of 2006, an increase from the 1.7% rate in the fourth quarter. Even with a cooling housing market, the economy generated respectable growth in 2005 and early 2006. Despite high energy prices, rising mortgage rates and a persistent tightening by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), the economy continued to create jobs – 211,000 in March 2006. The economy appeared to be sustaining growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors, with moderate signs of inflationary pressures.
Investor sentiment regarding the Fed’s monetary policy appears to have stabilized in recent months as investors have begun to anticipate the end of the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes (which began in June 2004). The Fed has raised rates at all of the last 15 Open Market Committee meetings, with the current Federal Funds rate standing at 4.75%.
Boosted by lower-than-anticipated long-term interest rates, the municipal market saw record supply in 2005, more than $400 billion in new issuance. However, supply has lagged thus far in 2006, contributing to municipal bond outperformance. At March 31, 2006, long-term AAA-rated insured municipal bonds yielded 93% of U.S. Treasury bonds with similar maturities.*
For the six months ended March 31, 2006, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index† (the “Index”), a broadbased, unmanaged municipal market index, posted amodest gain of 0.98%. For information about the Fund’s performance and the performance of funds in the same Lipper Classification†, see the Performance Information and Portfolio Composition page that follows.
Management Discussion
The Fund invests primarily in bonds with maturities of 10 years or longer, as longer-maturity bonds historically have provided greater tax-exempt income for investors than shorter-maturity bonds. Given the flattening of the yield curve for fixed-income securities over the past 18 months — with shorter-maturity yields rising more than longer-maturity yields — the long end of the curve was a relatively attractive place to be positioned.
During the six months ended March 31, 2006, the Fed raised short-term interest rates at regular intervals, and commodities prices rose significantly. However, the economy grew at a solid pace, with moderate inflation. In this climate, Fund management continued to maintain a somewhat cautious outlook on interest rates and positioned the Fund’s duration accordingly. Duration measures a bond fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.
During the past year, management invested in bonds with attractive coupons and long call protection. These strategies contributed positively to the Fund’s performance over the 6-month period. Management also took advantage of narrow credit spreads in an effort to lower the Fund’s exposure to credit risk, where possible.
Management continued to focus on finding relative value within the marketplace — in issuer names, coupons, maturities and sectors. Relative value trading, which seeks to capitalize on undervalued securities, has enhanced the Fund’s return during the year. Finally, management continued to monitor closely call protection in the Fund. Call protection remains an important strategic consideration for municipal bond investors, especially because refinancing activity has increased over the past six months.
* Source: Bloomberg L.P. Yields are a compilation of a representative variety of general obligations and are notnecessarily representative of the Fund’s yield.
† It is not possible to invest directly in an Index or Lipper Classification. The Index’s total return does not reflect expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Fund shares are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested.
The views expressed throughout this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and the investment adviser disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a fund are based on many factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund.
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
MARKET RECAP
Portfolio Manager: Thomas M. Metzold, CFA
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | |
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Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 4.42 | % | 4.04 | % | 4.04 | % | 4.55 | % |
One Year | | 9.06 | | 8.30 | | 8.29 | | 9.39 | |
Five Years | | 7.76 | | 7.25 | | 6.98 | | 8.02 | |
Ten Years | | 6.94 | | 6.35 | | 6.13 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund | | 7.37 | | 6.80 | | 5.52 | | 7.18 | |
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SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | |
Six Months | | -0.52 | % | -0.96 | % | 3.04 | % | 4.55 | % |
One Year | | 3.89 | | 3.30 | | 7.29 | | 9.39 | |
Five Years | | 6.72 | | 6.94 | | 6.98 | | 8.02 | |
Ten Years | | 6.42 | | 6.35 | | 6.13 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 6.93 | | 6.80 | | 5.52 | | 7.18 | |
† Inception Dates – Class A: 4/5/94; Class B: 12/19/85; Class C: 12/3/93; Class I: 7/1/99
(1) Average Annual Total Returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, returns would be lower. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B reflect applicable CDSC based on the following schedule: 5% - - 1st and 2nd years; 4% - 3rd year; 3% - 4th year; 2% - 5th year; 1% - 6th year. SEC returns for Class C reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year. Class I shares are not subject to a sales charge.
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Board Index Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.98 | % |
One Year | | 3.81 | |
Five Years | | 5.18 | |
Ten Years | | 5.87 | |
Lipper Averages (3)
Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Classification Average Annual Total Return | | | |
Six Months | | 0.91 | % |
One Year | | 3.48 | |
Five Years | | 4.44 | |
Ten Years | | 4.97 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | | Class I | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Distribution Rate(4) | | 4.75 | % | 4.02 | % | 4.02 | % | 5.00 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Dist. Rate(4),(5) | | 7.31 | | 6.18 | | 6.18 | | 7.69 | |
SEC 30-day Yield(6) | | 4.25 | | 3.71 | | 3.71 | | 4.72 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield(5),(6) | | 6.54 | | 5.71 | | 5.71 | | 7.26 | |
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
• Number of Issues: | 247 |
• Average Maturity: | 24.2 years |
• Effective Maturity: | 14.2 years |
• Average Rating: | A+ |
• Average Call: | 9.3 years |
• Average Dollar Price: | $97.52 |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or offering price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
(2) It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Index’s total return does not reflect the expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the securities represented in the Index. Index performance is available as of month-end only.
(3) The Lipper Averages are the average total returns of the funds that are in the same Lipper Classification as the Fund. It is not possible to invest in a Lipper Classification. Lipper Classifications may include insured and uninsured funds, as well as leveraged and unleveraged funds. The Lipper General Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 261, 256, 220, and 142 funds for the 6-month, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year time periods, respectively. Lipper Averages are available as of month- end only.
(4) The Fund’s distribution rate represents actual distributions paid to shareholders and is calculated by dividing the last distribution per share (annualized) by the net asset value.
(5) Taxable-equivalent figure assumes a maximum 35.00% federal income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent figures.
(6) The Fund’s SEC yield is calculated by dividing the net investment income per share for the 30-day period by the offering price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.
(7) As of 3/31/06. Rating Distribution is determined by dividing the total market value of the issues by the total investments of the Fund.
(8) Portfolio information may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and may change due to active management.
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
FUND EXPENSES
Example: As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases and redemption fees (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period (October 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006).
Actual Expenses: The first section of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes: The second section of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year (before expenses), which is not the actual return of the Fund. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees (if applicable). Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid During Period* | |
| | (10/1/05) | | (3/31/06) | | (10/1/05 - 3/31/06) | |
Actual | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,044.20 | | $ | 3.62 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,040.40 | | $ | 7.43 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,040.40 | | $ | 7.43 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,045.50 | | $ | 2.35 | |
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Hypothetical | | | | | | | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,021.40 | | $ | 3.58 | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.70 | | $ | 7.34 | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.70 | | $ | 7.34 | |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,022.60 | | $ | 2.32 | |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.71% for Class A shares, 1.46% for Class B shares, 1.46% for Class C shares and 0.46% for Class I shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Exampleassumes that the $1,000 was invested at the net asset value per share determined at the close of business on September 30, 2005. |
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 99.7% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Cogeneration — 1.9% | | | |
$ | 22,150 | | | Maryland Energy Cogeneration, (AES Warrior Run), (AMT), 7.40%, 9/1/19 | | $ | 22,422,002 | | |
| 6,100 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Northampton Generating), (AMT), 6.50%, 1/1/13 | | | 6,099,451 | | |
| 21,950 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Northampton Generating), (AMT), 6.60%, 1/1/19 | | | 22,065,237 | | |
| 4,800 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Northampton Generating), Junior Liens, (AMT), 6.875%, 1/1/11 | | | 4,797,792 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Northampton Generating), Junior Liens, (AMT), 6.95%, 1/1/21 | | | 4,999,200 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 60,383,682 | | |
Education — 0.4% | | | |
$ | 4,130 | | | California Educational Facilities Authority, (Stanford University), Variable Rate, 9.457%, 6/1/27(1) | | $ | 4,551,384 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Maryland HEFA, (Loyola College), 5.125%, 10/1/45 | | | 7,181,090 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 11,732,474 | | |
Electric Utilities — 4.1% | | | |
$ | 13,000 | | | Brazos River Authority, TX, (Reliant Energy, Inc.), 7.75%, 12/1/18 | | $ | 14,143,870 | | |
| 9,260 | | | Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR (Texas Energy Co.), (AMT), 5.40%, 5/1/29 | | | 9,567,339 | | |
| 45,875 | | | Long Island, NY, Power Authority, 4.50%, 12/1/24 | | | 45,104,300 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No.1, (Reliant Energy), 8.00%, 5/1/29 | | | 2,157,240 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No.1, (Reliant Energy), (AMT), 5.95%, 5/1/30 | | | 5,144,100 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, 5.00%, 10/1/30 | | | 2,048,640 | | |
| 2,540 | | | Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, 5.00%, 10/1/35 | | | 2,593,950 | | |
| 8,000 | | | North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, (Catawba), 6.50%, 1/1/20 | | | 8,724,800 | | |
| 5,500 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Reliant Energy, Inc.), (AMT), 6.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 5,873,670 | | |
| 13,800 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Reliant Energy, Inc.), (AMT), 6.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 14,737,572 | | |
| 20,400 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Reliant Energy, Inc.), (AMT), 6.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 21,785,976 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 131,881,457 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 7.7% | | | |
$ | 2,400 | | | Bexar County, TX, Health Facilities, (St. Luke's Lutheran), Escrowed to Maturity, 7.00%, 5/1/21 | | $ | 3,090,216 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Capital Trust Agency, FL, (Seminole Tribe Convention), Prerefunded to 10/1/12, 8.95%, 10/1/33(2) | | | 1,869,855 | | |
| 11,195 | | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority, (Liberty Heights), Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 7/15/22 | | | 5,211,049 | | |
| 215,825 | | | Dawson Ridge, CO, Metropolitan District #1, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 10/1/22(3) | | | 99,471,584 | | |
| 11,175 | | | Dawson Ridge, CO, Metropolitan District #1, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 10/1/22 | | | 5,150,446 | | |
| 101,555 | | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, (Regency Park), Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 7/15/23 | | | 44,876,139 | | |
| 7,890 | | | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, (General Health Systems), Prerefunded to 11/1/06, 6.80%, 11/1/16 | | |
8,113,287 | | |
| 7,460 | | | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, (Southern Baptist Hospitals, Inc.), Escrowed to Maturity, 8.00%, 5/15/12 | | |
8,374,447 | | |
| 5,675 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Place Five and The Greenery), Escrowed to Maturity, 6.625%, 1/1/27 | | | 6,086,608 | | |
| 100,000 | | | Mississippi Housing Finance Corp., Single Family, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 6/1/15 | | | 67,295,000 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 249,538,631 | | |
General Obligations — 8.5% | | | |
$ | 40,000 | | | California, 4.75%, 6/1/35 | | $ | 39,840,800 | | |
| 16,000 | | | California, 5.25%, 11/1/29 | | | 16,873,600 | | |
| 20,000 | | | California, 5.25%, 2/1/30 | | | 20,849,400 | | |
| 9,875 | | | California, 5.50%, 11/1/33 | | | 10,731,656 | | |
| 14,200 | | | California, (AMT), 5.05%, 12/1/36 | | | 14,364,294 | | |
| 38,000 | | | Georgia, 1.00%, 3/1/26 | | | 20,061,340 | | |
| 14,000 | | | Georgia, 2.00%, 12/1/23 | | | 9,717,680 | | |
| 13,000 | | | New York, NY, 5.00%, 8/1/19 | | | 13,646,880 | | |
| 21,895 | | | New York, NY, 5.00%, 8/1/19 | | | 22,984,495 | | |
| 11,415 | | | New York, NY, 5.00%, 6/1/22 | | | 11,895,800 | | |
| 32,525 | | | New York, NY, 5.00%, 3/1/23 | | | 33,816,568 | | |
| 4,705 | | | New York, NY, 5.00%, 11/1/25 | | | 4,872,498 | | |
| 4,735 | | | New York, NY, Variable Rate, 8.802%, 6/1/28(1)(2) | | | 5,473,897 | | |
| 15,000 | | | North Carolina, 3.00%, 3/1/28 | | | 11,699,250 | | |
| 16,175 | | | Puerto Rico, Variable Rate, 7.627%, 7/1/29(2)(4) | | | 19,687,078 | | |
| 10,750 | | | South Carolina, 3.00%, 8/1/21 | | | 9,035,912 | | |
| 10,000 | | | South Carolina, 3.00%, 8/1/22 | | | 8,303,300 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 273,854,448 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Health Care-Miscellaneous — 0.2% | | | |
$ | 895 | | | Pittsfield Township, MI, EDC, (Arbor Hospice), 7.875%, 8/15/27 | | $ | 925,117 | | |
| 2,801 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 5.50%, 12/1/36 | | | 2,794,412 | | |
| 3,001 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 5.875%, 12/1/36 | | | 3,031,964 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,751,493 | | |
Hospital — 6.3% | | | |
$ | 14,000 | | | Brevard County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Health First, Inc.), 5.00%, 4/1/36 | | $ | 14,237,020 | | |
| 15,250 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), Variable Rate, 6.43%, 11/15/34(2)(4) | | | 15,702,467 | | |
| 4,700 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Huntington Memorial Hospital), 5.00%, 7/1/27 | | | 4,813,317 | | |
| 13,000 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Huntington Memorial Hospital), 5.00%, 7/1/35 | | | 13,254,670 | | |
| 7,100 | | | Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.00%, 2/15/25 | | | 7,137,488 | | |
| 15,330 | | | Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.00%, 2/15/35 | | | 15,165,049 | | |
| 14,320 | | | Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.25%, 2/15/27 | | | 14,568,022 | | |
| 26,050 | | | Highlands County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Health System), 5.00%, 11/15/35 | | | 26,318,315 | | |
| 12,975 | | | Indiana HEFA, (Clarian Health Partners), 4.75%, 2/15/34 | | | 12,572,775 | | |
| 5,810 | | | Indiana HEFA, (Clarian Health Partners), 5.00%, 2/15/36 | | | 5,816,391 | | |
| 8,500 | | | Indiana HEFA, (Clarian Health Partners), 5.00%, 2/15/39 | | | 8,509,350 | | |
| 17,435 | | | Maryland HEFA, (Peninsula Regional Medical Center), 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | | 17,777,075 | | |
| 18,730 | | | Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, (McLaren Healthcare), 5.00%, 8/1/35 | | | 18,972,741 | | |
| 3,500 | | | New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, (Trinitas Hospital), 7.50%, 7/1/30 | | | 3,876,985 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Oneida County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (Elizabeth Medical Center), 6.00%, 12/1/29 | | | 4,120,960 | | |
| 3,075 | | | Prince George's County, MD, (Greater Southeast Healthcare System), 6.375%, 1/1/23(5) | | | 83,025 | | |
| 7,750 | | | Rhode Island HEFA, (St. Joseph Health Services), 5.50%, 10/1/29 | | | 7,751,782 | | |
| 12,500 | | | Rochester, MN, Health Care Facilities, (Mayo Clinic), Variable Rate, 7.63%, 11/15/27(2)(4) | | | 13,480,625 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 204,158,057 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Housing — 3.3% | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | ABAG Finance Authority, CA, (Civic Center Drive Apartments), (AMT), 6.375%, 9/1/32 | | $ | 2,990,280 | | |
| 7,200 | | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, MFMR, (Park Apartments), (AMT), 5.95%, 12/1/28 | | | 6,342,552 | | |
| 12,900 | | | California Department of Veterans Affairs, Home Purchase Revenue, 5.20%, 12/1/28 | | | 12,906,321 | | |
| 6,360 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Corporate Fund for Housing), (AMT), Variable Rate, 20.921%, 12/1/29(1)(2)(6) | | | 9,748,990 | | |
| 600 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Corporate Fund for Housing), (AMT), Variable Rate, 29.936%, 12/1/34(1)(2)(6) | | | 1,234,032 | | |
| 16,000 | | | Charter Mac Equity Trust, TN, (AMT), 6.625%, 6/30/09(2) | | | 17,011,680 | | |
| 10,770 | | | Florida Capital Projects Financing Authority, Student Housing Revenue, (Florida University), 7.85%, 8/15/31 | | | 12,666,705 | | |
| 9,355 | | | Lake Creek, CO, (Affordable Housing Corp.), 6.25%, 12/1/23 | | | 9,640,889 | | |
| 1,255 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (National Health Facilities II), 6.375%, 1/1/19(5) | | | 1,044,900 | | |
| 15,070 | | | New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing, (AMT), 6.20%, 7/1/36 | | | 15,365,824 | | |
| 9,435 | | | New York, NY, Housing Development Corp., Multifamily Housing, 4.65%, 5/1/26 | | | 9,485,383 | | |
| 10,590 | | | Texas Student Housing Corp., (University of Northern Texas), 6.85%, 7/1/31 | | | 9,641,771 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 108,079,327 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 13.8% | | | |
$ | 7,060 | | | Austin, TX, (Cargoport Development LLC), (AMT), 8.30%, 10/1/21 | | $ | 7,631,648 | | |
| 10,260 | | | Bedford County, VA, IDA, (Nekoosa Packaging), (AMT), 6.55%, 12/1/25 | | | 10,591,295 | | |
| 2,250 | | | Calhoun County, AR, Solid Waste Disposal, (Georgia-Pacific Corp.), (AMT), 6.375%, 11/1/26 | | | 2,313,022 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Camden County, NJ, (Holt Hauling), (AMT), 9.875%, 1/1/21(5) | | | 282,000 | | |
| 6,050 | | | Carbon County, UT, (Laidlaw Environmental), (AMT), 7.50%, 2/1/10 | | | 6,116,187 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Courtland, AL, Solid Waste Disposal, (Champion International Corp.), (AMT), 6.70%, 11/1/29 | | | 4,271,360 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Facility, (American Airlines), 7.25%, 11/1/30 | | | 4,753,450 | | |
| 55,500 | | | Denver, CO, City and County Special Facilities, (United Airlines), (AMT), 6.875%, 10/1/32(5) | | | 56,540,625 | | |
| 13,290 | | | Effingham County, GA, (Solid Waste Disposal), (Fort James), (AMT), 5.625%, 7/1/18 | | | 13,264,217 | | |
See notes to financial statements
6
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Industrial Development Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 3,500 | | | Effingham County, GA, IDA, PCR, (Georgia Pacific Corp.), 6.50%, 6/1/31 | | $ | 3,655,155 | | |
| 6,645 | | | Hardeman County, TN, (Correctional Facilities Corp.), 7.75%, 8/1/17 | | | 6,870,133 | | |
| 30,000 | | | Houston, TX, Airport System, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.75%, 7/1/29 | | | 30,429,900 | | |
| 12,615 | | | Kenton County, KY, Airport, (Delta Airlines), (AMT), 6.125%, 2/1/22(5) | | | 8,084,575 | | |
| 1,530 | | | Kenton County, KY, Airport, (Delta Airlines), (AMT), 7.125%, 2/1/21(5) | | | 1,026,018 | | |
| 4,870 | | | Kenton County, KY, Airport, (Delta Airlines), (AMT), 7.50%, 2/1/20(5) | | | 3,363,125 | | |
| 140,100 | | | Liberty, NY, Development Corp., (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), 5.25%, 10/1/35 | | | 154,359,378 | | |
| 5,000 | | | McMinn County, TN, (Calhoun Newsprint - Bowater, Inc.), (AMT), 7.40%, 12/1/22 | | | 5,026,100 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Michigan Strategic Fund, (S.D. Warren), (AMT), 7.375%, 1/15/22 | | | 10,262,700 | | |
| 15,000 | | | Michigan Strategic Fund, (S.D. Warren), (AMT), 7.375%, 1/15/22 | | | 15,393,750 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Michigan Strategic Fund, (S.D. Warren), (AMT), 7.375%, 1/15/22 | | | 3,591,875 | | |
| 5,025 | | | New Jersey EDA, (American Airlines), (AMT), 7.10%, 11/1/31 | | | 4,759,177 | | |
| 18,820 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.25%, 9/15/29 | | | 18,750,366 | | |
| 4,950 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 9.00%, 6/1/33 | | | 5,506,281 | | |
| 17,000 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Holt Hauling), 7.75%, 3/1/27(5) | | | 16,422,000 | | |
| 1,500 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Holt Hauling), (AMT), 7.90%, 3/1/27(5) | | | 1,449,000 | | |
| 1,750 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), Variable Rate, 19.566%, 2/1/14(1)(2) | | | 2,452,730 | | |
| 5,000 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), Variable Rate, 20.073%, 8/1/21(1)(2) | | | 6,981,100 | | |
| 3,750 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), Variable Rate, 20.58%, 2/1/26(1)(2) | | | 5,376,225 | | |
| 2,500 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), Variable Rate, 21.594%, 2/1/11(1)(2) | | | 3,402,450 | | |
| 3,125 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), Variable Rate, 23.622%, 8/1/12(1)(2) | | | 4,618,687 | | |
| 9,000 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), Variable Rate, (AMT), 7.625%, 8/1/25 | | | 9,891,450 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Industrial Development Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 10,000 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (Liberty-IAC/Interactive Corp.), 5.00%, 9/1/35 | | $ | 10,074,300 | | |
| 2,767 | | | Savannah, GA, EDA, (Intercat-Savannah), (AMT), 9.00%, 1/1/15 | | | 2,535,139 | | |
| 1,384 | | | Savannah, GA, EDA, (Intercat-Savannah), (AMT), 9.75%, 7/1/10 | | | 1,325,285 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Skowhegan, ME, (S.D. Warren), (AMT), 6.65%, 10/15/15 | | | 5,187,200 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 446,557,903 | | |
Insured-Education — 2.1% | | | |
$ | 15,280 | | | Broward County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority, (Nova Southeastern), (AGC), 4.50%, 4/1/36(7) | | $ | 14,707,917 | | |
| 17,025 | | | New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, (Kean University), (MBIA), 4.50%, 7/1/37 | | | 16,428,444 | | |
| 165 | | | Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental, DRIVERS, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 174.87%, 7/1/33(1)(2) | | | 747,777 | | |
| 22,675 | | | University of California, (MBIA), 4.75%, 5/15/33 | | | 22,894,494 | | |
| 13,800 | | | University of California, (MBIA), 4.75%, 5/15/37 | | | 13,882,524 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 68,661,156 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 3.8% | | | |
$ | 7,500 | | | Burlington, KS, PCR, (Kansas Gas & Electric Co.), (MBIA), 5.30%, 6/1/31 | | $ | 7,964,250 | | |
| 9,125 | | | Hamilton, OH, (FSA), 4.70%, 10/15/25 | | | 9,240,887 | | |
| 5,500 | | | Intermountain Power Agency, UT, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 12.92%, 7/1/19(1)(2) | | | 6,472,840 | | |
| 34,485 | | | Lincoln, NE, (FSA), 4.75%, 9/1/35 | | | 34,652,942 | | |
| 11,000 | | | Memphis, TN, Electric System, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.88%, 12/1/17(1)(2) | | | 13,272,820 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/23 | | | 5,253,000 | | |
| 11,500 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/35 | | | 11,996,685 | | |
| 6,000 | | | Sacramento, CA, Municipal Electric Utility District, (FSA), Variable Rate, 8.416%, 8/15/28(1)(2) | | | 6,558,180 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Springfield, IL, (MBIA), 5.00%, 3/1/35 | | | 25,939,500 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 121,351,104 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 9,500 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, (FGIC), Escrowed to Maturity, Variable Rate, 6.58%, 1/1/20(2)(4) | | $ | 10,907,805 | | |
| 20,505 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, (FGIC), Escrowed to Maturity, Variable Rate, 6.966%, 1/1/23(2)(4) | | | 24,578,933 | | |
See notes to financial statements
7
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded (continued) | | | |
$ | 3,620 | | | Montgomery, AL, BMC Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, (Baptist Health Montgomery), (MBIA), Prerefunded to 11/15/14, 0.00%, 11/15/22 | | $ | 3,530,839 | | |
| 10,500 | | | Philadelphia, PA, Gas Works Revenue, (FSA), Prerefunded to 7/1/08, 5.00%, 7/1/28 | | | 10,813,215 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Umatilla County, OR, School District No. 008R, (MBIA), Prerefunded to 6/15/09, Variable Rate, 7.01%, 6/15/19(2)(4) | | | 5,460,950 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 55,291,742 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 5.8% | | | |
$ | 9,900 | | | California, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 10.392%, 5/1/26(1)(2) | | $ | 12,118,293 | | |
| 12,000 | | | California, (MBIA), 4.75%, 3/1/31 | | | 12,111,480 | | |
| 11,665 | | | California, RITES, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.402%, 2/1/28(1)(2) | | | 14,770,806 | | |
| 12,500 | | | Chicago, IL, Board of Education, (FGIC), 0.00%, 12/1/23 | | | 5,530,000 | | |
| 16,980 | | | Chicago, IL, Board of Education, (FGIC), 0.00%, 12/1/25 | | | 6,796,924 | | |
| 16,315 | | | Cypress-Fairbanks, TX, Independent School District, (MBIA), 3.50%, 2/15/30 | | | 13,390,373 | | |
| 11,145 | | | Fairfax, VA, (MBIA), 4.75%, 1/15/35 | | | 11,284,090 | | |
| 4,850 | | | Geary County, KS, Unified School District #475, (MBIA), 3.00%, 9/1/26 | | | 3,761,660 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Georgia, (MBIA), 2.00%, 9/1/24 | | | 13,656,000 | | |
| 11,380 | | | Goose Creek, TX, Consolidated Independent School District, (MBIA), 4.75%, 2/15/28(7) | | | 11,491,183 | | |
| 11,930 | | | Goose Creek, TX, Consolidated Independent School District, (MBIA), 4.75%, 2/15/29(7) | | | 12,027,707 | | |
| 8,200 | | | Leesburg, VA, (MBIA), 4.50%, 7/1/36 | | | 8,033,458 | | |
| 38,000 | | | Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/22 | | | 40,024,640 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Madison Boro, NJ, Board of Education, (MBIA), 4.75%, 7/15/35 | | | 10,107,900 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Montgomery County, TX, (Municipal Utility District No. 46 Waterworks and Sewer), (AMBAC), 4.00%, 3/1/30 | | | 8,913,500 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Portsmouth, VA, (MBIA), 4.25%, 4/1/23 | | | 4,902,100 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 188,920,114 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 5,070 | | | Maryland HEFA, (Medlantic), (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 9.205%, 8/15/38(1)(2) | | $ | 6,961,820 | | |
| 8,130 | | | Tyler, TX, Health Facility Development Corp., (East Texas Medical Center), (FSA), 5.375%, 11/1/27 | | | 8,546,581 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Wisconsin HEFA, (Ministry Health Care), (MBIA), 5.125%, 2/15/22 | | | 5,206,700 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 20,715,101 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Housing — 0.5% | | | |
$ | 13,365 | | | Virginia Housing Development Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 9.69%, 7/1/36(1)(2) | | $ | 15,330,724 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 15,330,724 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.1% | | | |
$ | 4,115 | | | Gloucester County, NJ, Improvements Authority, (MBIA), 4.75%, 9/1/30 | | $ | 4,172,610 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,172,610 | | |
Insured-Miscellaneous — 0.1% | | | |
$ | 25,000 | | | Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 11/15/41 | | $ | 3,724,750 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,724,750 | | |
Insured-Other Revenue — 0.2% | | | |
$ | 6,000 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, (FGIC), 5.00%, 6/1/38 | | $ | 6,166,200 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,166,200 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 13,305 | | | Illinois Sports Facility Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 6/15/23 | | $ | 6,022,907 | | |
| 31,010 | | | Illinois Sports Facility Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 6/15/24 | | | 13,357,868 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Illinois Sports Facility Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 6/15/25 | | | 4,089,800 | | |
| 9,500 | | | Louisiana Gas and Fuels Tax, (FGIC), 5.00%, 5/1/35 | | | 9,818,345 | | |
| 29,200 | | | New York Convention Center Development Corp., (AMBAC), 4.75%, 11/15/45 | | | 29,223,068 | | |
| 9,185 | | | Regional Transportation Authority, LA, (FGIC), 0.00%, 12/1/15 | | | 5,737,227 | | |
| 9,500 | | | Regional Transportation Authority, LA, (FGIC), 0.00%, 12/1/21 | | | 4,231,680 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 72,480,895 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 12.1% | | | |
$ | 29,800 | | | Central, TX, Regional Mobility Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 1/1/45 | | $ | 30,401,066 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Chicago, IL, O'Hare International Airport, (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.375%, 1/1/32(8) | | | 10,317,600 | | |
| 45,355 | | | Clark County, NV, Airport Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/36(9) | | | 46,538,766 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport, (FGIC), (AMT), 5.625%, 11/1/21(8) | | | 5,314,100 | | |
See notes to financial statements
8
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation (continued) | | | |
$ | 3,335 | | | Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport, (FSA), (AMT), Variable Rate, 9.68%, 11/1/17(1)(2) | | $ | 4,087,776 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport, (MBIA), (AMT), Variable Rate, 9.69%, 11/1/19(1)(2) | | | 4,902,880 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, International Airport, (FGIC), (AMT), 5.50%, 11/1/20 | | | 2,644,225 | | |
| 21,380 | | | Florida Department of Transportation, (Turnpike Revenue), (FSA), 4.50%, 7/1/34 | | | 20,942,993 | | |
| 12,000 | | | Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Metropolitan Highway System, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 1/1/39 | | | 12,138,000 | | |
| 2,685 | | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, (AMBAC), 4.50%, 11/15/34 | | | 2,615,700 | | |
| 11,275 | | | Metropolitian Transportation Authority, NY, (AMBAC), 4.75%, 11/15/30 | | | 11,444,238 | | |
| 25,215 | | | New York Throughway Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 4/1/17 | | | 26,889,780 | | |
| 10,500 | | | North Texas Tollway Authority, (FSA), 4.50%, 1/1/38 | | | 10,046,295 | | |
| 65,100 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (CIFG), (AMT), 4.50%, 9/1/35 | | | 62,983,599 | | |
| 7,485 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (FGIC), (AMT), 4.50%, 4/1/25 | | | 7,339,716 | | |
| 38,020 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (FGIC), (AMT), 4.50%, 9/1/29 | | | 37,025,017 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/35 | | | 7,269,990 | | |
| 21,210 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/40 | | | 21,929,019 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 3,099,660 | | |
| 9,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 8.415%, 7/1/32(1)(2) | | | 9,882,540 | | |
| 15,530 | | | South Jersey, NJ, Transportation Authority, (FGIC), 4.50%, 11/1/35 | | | 15,144,856 | | |
| 15,270 | | | Tampa-Hillsborough County, FL, Expressway Authority, (AMBAC), 4.00%, 7/1/34 | | | 13,607,097 | | |
| 50,000 | | | Texas Turnpike Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 8/15/22 | | | 23,407,000 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 389,971,913 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 6.0% | | | |
$ | 11,915 | | | Atlanta, GA, Water and Sewer, (FGIC), 5.00%, 11/1/38 | | $ | 12,071,801 | | |
| 10,135 | | | California Water Resources, (Central Valley), (FGIC), Variable Rate, 8.94%, 12/1/28(1)(2) | | | 10,528,542 | | |
| 10,445 | | | Castaic Lake, CA, Water Agency Certificates of Participation, (Water System Improvements), (AMBAC), 0.00%, 8/1/21 | | | 5,131,002 | | |
| 1,185 | | | Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, (MBIA), 4.50%, 11/15/35 | | | 1,152,614 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Water and Sewer (continued) | | | |
$ | 8,375 | | | Houston, TX, Water and Sewer System, (FSA), 0.00%, 12/1/28 | | $ | 2,857,969 | | |
| 8,750 | | | King County, WA, Sewer Revenue, (MBIA), 4.50%, 1/1/32 | | | 8,456,700 | | |
| 12,915 | | | Los Angeles, CA, Wastewater System, (MBIA), 4.50%, 6/1/29 | | | 12,758,599 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Los Angeles, CA, Water and Power, (FSA), 4.625%, 7/1/37 | | | 19,900,400 | | |
| 3,550 | | | Loudoun County, VA, Sanitation Authority, (MBIA), 4.50%, 1/1/35 | | | 3,479,604 | | |
| 6,440 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), (AMBAC), 4.50%, 6/15/29 | | | 6,361,883 | | |
| 22,465 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), (AMBAC), 4.50%, 6/15/36 | | | 21,866,308 | | |
| 5,475 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), (FSA), 4.50%, 6/15/29 | | | 5,408,588 | | |
| 4,960 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, (Water and Sewer System), (FSA), 5.00%, 6/15/29 | | | 5,177,248 | | |
| 31,360 | | | San Francisco, CA, City and County Public Utilities Commission, (FSA), 4.25%, 11/1/33 | | | 29,388,083 | | |
| 30,580 | | | San Francisco, CA, City and County Public Utilities Commission, (FSA), 4.50%, 11/1/31 | | | 29,919,166 | | |
| 21,250 | | | Spartanburg, SC, Sanitation Sewer District, (MBIA), 4.00%, 3/1/40 | | | 18,400,588 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 192,859,095 | | |
Nursing Home — 1.8% | | | |
$ | 4,455 | | | Delaware County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, (Care Institute, Inc.), 9.00%, 8/1/31 | | $ | 3,684,374 | | |
| 9,690 | | | Hillsborough County, FL, IDA, (Tampa Bay Retirement Center), 7.50%, 6/1/25 | | | 9,647,461 | | |
| 2,570 | | | Lackawanna County, PA, IDA, (Edella Street Associates), 8.875%, 9/1/14 | | | 2,569,949 | | |
| 13,250 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Age Institute of Massachusetts), 8.05%, 11/1/25 | | | 13,474,985 | | |
| 11,505 | | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Magnolia Healthcare), 7.99%, 7/1/25 | | | 9,573,541 | | |
| 10,950 | | | Montgomery, PA, IDA, (Advancement of Geriatric Health Care Institute), 8.375%, 7/1/23 | | | 10,964,673 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Westminster Community Care), 6.75%, 4/1/34 | | | 3,619,840 | | |
| 2,185 | | | Westmoreland, PA, (Highland Health Systems, Inc.), 9.25%, 6/1/22 | | | 2,186,202 | | |
| 3,790 | | | Wisconsin HEFA, (Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing), 7.00%, 8/1/29 | | | 3,898,508 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 59,619,533 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Other Revenue — 6.5% | | | |
$ | 21,600 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (East Valley Tourist Development Authority), 8.25%, 10/1/14(2) | | $ | 23,264,928 | | |
| 10,000 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (East Valley Tourist Development Authority), 9.25%, 10/1/20(2) | | | 11,009,200 | | |
| 84,205 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, 5.00%, 6/1/45 | | | 85,655,010 | | |
| 10,950 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Variable Rate, 7.43%, 6/1/43(2)(4)(6) | | | 13,056,671 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Variable Rate, 7.696%, 6/1/33(2)(4)(6) | | | 11,923,900 | | |
| 11,300 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Variable Rate, 7.946%, 6/1/38(2)(4)(6) | | | 13,648,931 | | |
| 10,200 | | | Orange County, NC, (Community Activity Corp.), 8.00%, 3/1/24(5) | | | 229,500 | | |
| 10,885 | | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, 6.75%, 6/1/39 | | | 12,189,894 | | |
| 20,700 | | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, Variable Rate, 10.487%, 6/1/39(2)(4)(6) | | | 25,663,032 | | |
| 12,000 | | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., VA, Variable Rate, 9.004%, 6/1/37(1)(2)(6) | | | 13,009,080 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 209,650,146 | | |
Pooled Loans — 0.9% | | | |
$ | 25,535 | | | Rickenbacker, OH, Port Authority, Oasbo Expanded Asset Pooled Loan, 5.375%, 1/1/32 | | $ | 27,355,135 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 27,355,135 | | |
Senior Living / Life Care — 3.0% | | | |
$ | 7,980 | | | Albuquerque, NM, Retirement Facilities, (La Vida Liena Retirement Center), 5.75%, 12/15/28 | | $ | 8,163,061 | | |
| 9,495 | | | Albuquerque, NM, Retirement Facilities, (La Vida Liena Retirement Center), 6.60%, 12/15/28 | | | 9,806,246 | | |
| 6,035 | | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, (Care Institute, Inc. - Mesa), 7.625%, 1/1/26(10) | | | 5,354,554 | | |
| 16,165 | | | Bell County, TX, Health Facilities Authority, (Care Institute, Inc. - Texas), 9.00%, 11/1/24 | | | 16,308,060 | | |
| 6,680 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (Regency at Glen Cove), 9.50%, 7/1/12(10) | | | 5,805,588 | | |
| 13,835 | | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, (Care Institute, Inc. - Illinois), 7.80%, 6/1/25 | | | 14,141,722 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Senior Living / Life Care (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,300 | | | Kansas City, MO, IDA, (Kingswood United Methodist Manor), 5.375%, 11/15/09 | | $ | 1,284,998 | | |
| 9,345 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Forsgate), (AMT), 8.625%, 6/1/25(10) | | | 5,614,663 | | |
| 11,925 | | | North Miami, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Imperial Club), 6.75%, 1/1/33 | | | 11,593,008 | | |
| 800 | | | North Miami, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Imperial Club), 9.00%, 1/1/12(5) | | | 121,776 | | |
| 7,915 | | | Roseville, MN, Elder Care Facility, (Care Institute, Inc. - Roseville), 7.75%, 11/1/23 | | | 7,392,293 | | |
| 12,140 | | | St. Paul, MN, Housing and Redevelopment, (Care Institute, Inc. - Highland), 8.75%, 11/1/24(10) | | | 9,763,109 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 95,349,078 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 1.0% | | | |
$ | 6,600 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax, Variable Rate, 7.095%, 7/1/35(1)(2) | | $ | 6,134,304 | | |
| 6,000 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Cigarette Tax), 5.50%, 6/15/24 | | | 6,220,980 | | |
| 10,000 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Cigarette Tax), 5.75%, 6/15/29 | | | 10,529,900 | | |
| 1,815 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Cigarette Tax), 5.75%, 6/15/34 | | | 1,904,933 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Tri-County, OR, Metropolitan Transportation District, Variable Rate, 6.63%, 8/1/19(2)(4) | | | 3,248,880 | | |
| 4,405 | | | University Square, FL, Community Development District, 6.75%, 5/1/20 | | | 4,755,330 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 32,794,327 | | |
Transportation — 1.5% | | | |
$ | 10,285 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (AMT), Variable Rate, 7.611%, 12/1/34(1)(2) | | $ | 10,163,637 | | |
| 36,950 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.125%, 7/1/39 | | | 37,643,921 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 47,807,558 | | |
Water and Sewer — 3.6% | | | |
$ | 5,480 | | | California Water Resources, (Central Valley), Variable Rate, 11.117%, 12/1/24(1)(2) | | $ | 5,763,754 | | |
| 27,660 | | | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 4.00%, 8/1/46 | | | 23,486,659 | | |
| 3,235 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 4.50%, 6/15/33 | | | 3,138,435 | | |
| 50,000 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 4.75%, 6/15/33 | | | 50,338,500 | | |
| 23,625 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 4.75%, 6/15/38 | | | 23,766,041 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Water and Sewer (continued) | |
$ | 10,250 | | | New York, NY, Environmental Facilities Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/35 | | $ | 10,382,840 | | |
| | | | $ | 116,876,229 | | |
| | Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 99.7% (identified cost $3,034,846,944) | | $ | 3,222,034,882 | | |
Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 0.3% | | | | $ | 11,017,456 | | |
| | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 3,233,052,338 | | |
AGC - Assured Guaranty Corp.
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
AMT - Interest earned from these securities may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of the Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
CIFG - CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc.
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
FSA - Financial Security Assurance, Inc.
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
At March 31, 2006, the concentration of the Fund's investments in the various states, determined as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:
California | | | 17.6 | % | |
New York | | | 20.7 | % | |
Others, representing less than 10% individually | | | 61.4 | % | |
The Fund invests primarily in debt securities issued by municipalities. The ability of the issuers of the debt securities to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or municipality. In order to reduce the risk associated with such economic developments, at March 31, 2006, 35.4% of total investments are backed by bond insurance of various financial institutions and financial guaranty assurance agencies. The aggregate percentage insured by an individual financial institution ranged from 1.5% to 10.1% of total investments.
(1) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(2) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $390,508,819 or 12.1% of the Fund's net assets.
(3) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
(4) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at March 31, 2006.
(5) Defaulted bond.
(6) Security is subject to a shortfall and forbearance agreement which may require the Fund to pay amounts to a counterparty in the event of a significant decline in the market value of the security.
(7) When-issued security.
(8) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover interest rate swap contracts.
(9) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(10) Security is in default and making only partial interest payments.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of March 31, 2006
Assets | |
Investments, at value (identified cost, $3,034,846,944) | | $ | 3,222,034,882 | | |
Cash | | | 11,361,043 | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 255,968 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 15,562,690 | | |
Receivable for open swap contracts | | | 6,952,233 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 52,464,555 | | |
Receivable for daily variation margin on open financial futures contracts | | | 250,000 | | |
Total assets | | $ | 3,308,881,371 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for when-issued securities | | $ | 38,447,169 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 24,220,375 | | |
Dividends payable | | | 5,662,947 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 4,091,759 | | |
Payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees | | | 2,051,670 | | |
Payable to affiliate for investment advisory fees | | | 988,260 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 366,853 | | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 75,829,033 | | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,233,052,338 | | |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 3,018,969,473 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | (9,091,327 | ) | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (496,915 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | 223,671,107 | | |
Total | | $ | 3,233,052,338 | | |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,533,986,923 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 220,526,026 | | |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.49 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 95.25 of $11.49) | | $ | 12.06 | | |
Class B Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 113,700,074 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 9,896,102 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.49 | | |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 537,290,353 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 46,759,452 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.49 | | |
Class I Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 48,074,988 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 4,182,800 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.49 | | |
On sales of $25,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | | | | | |
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended
March 31, 2006
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 78,435,435 | | |
Total investment income | | $ | 78,435,435 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | | $ | 5,380,500 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 15,864 | | |
Distribution and service fees Class A | | | 2,858,150 | | |
Class B | | | 481,409 | | |
Class C | | | 2,210,551 | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | | | 531,637 | | |
Custodian fee | | | 253,739 | | |
Legal and accounting services | | | 158,843 | | |
Printing and postage | | | 94,628 | | |
Registration fees | | | 71,197 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 277,573 | | |
Total expenses | | $ | 12,334,091 | | |
Deduct — Reduction of custodian fee | | $ | 228,914 | | |
Total expense reductions | | $ | 228,914 | | |
Net expenses | | $ | 12,105,177 | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 66,330,258 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) — Investment transactions (identified cost basis) | | $ | 10,021,333 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 27,420,160 | | |
Interest rate swap contracts | | | 4,337,000 | | |
Net realized gain | | $ | 41,778,493 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — Investments (identified cost basis) | | $ | 821,359 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 11,349,745 | | |
Interest rate swap contracts | | | 3,631,450 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | 15,802,554 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | $ | 57,581,047 | | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 123,911,305 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
From operations — Net investment income | | $ | 66,330,258 | | | $ | 114,562,412 | | |
Net realized gain from investment transactions, financial futures contracts, and interest rate swap contracts | | | 41,778,493 | | | | 574,827 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, financial futures contracts, and interest rate swap contracts | | | 15,802,554 | | | | 67,036,058 | | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 123,911,305 | | | $ | 182,173,297 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — From net investment income Class A | | $ | (54,983,773 | ) | | $ | (99,555,730 | ) | |
Class B | | | (1,955,357 | ) | | | (2,431,912 | ) | |
Class C | | | (8,966,784 | ) | | | (12,730,736 | ) | |
Class I | | | (645,668 | ) | | | (538,085 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (66,551,582 | ) | | $ | (115,256,463 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — Proceeds from sale of shares Class A | | $ | 462,208,744 | | | $ | 504,415,346 | | |
Class B | | | 31,775,799 | | | | 57,695,387 | | |
Class C | | | 161,152,689 | | | | 181,098,827 | | |
Class I | | | 36,209,312 | | | | 12,894,692 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared Class A | | | 28,843,206 | | | | 48,716,876 | | |
Class B | | | 1,035,687 | | | | 1,216,536 | | |
Class C | | | 4,610,612 | | | | 6,402,879 | | |
Class I | | | 406,405 | | | | 172,092 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed Class A | | | (150,854,891 | ) | | | (232,518,287 | ) | |
Class B | | | (4,205,790 | ) | | | (6,057,593 | ) | |
Class C | | | (25,749,106 | ) | | | (32,049,646 | ) | |
Class I | | | (4,286,606 | ) | | | (3,480,305 | ) | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged Class A | | | 526,604 | | | | 202,806 | | |
Class B | | | (526,604 | ) | | | (202,806 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | 541,146,061 | | | $ | 538,506,804 | | |
Net increase in net assets | | $ | 598,505,784 | | | $ | 605,423,638 | | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
At beginning of period | | $ | 2,634,546,554 | | | $ | 2,029,122,916 | | |
At end of period | | $ | 3,233,052,338 | | | $ | 2,634,546,554 | | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of period | | $ | (496,915 | ) | | $ | (275,591 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | | 2001 | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.270 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.840 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.550 | | | $ | 10.230 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.271 | | | $ | 0.574 | | | $ | 0.654 | | | $ | 0.666 | | | $ | 0.656 | | | $ | 0.618 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.221 | | | | 0.355 | | | | 0.079 | | | | (0.105 | ) | | | 0.334 | | | | 0.312 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.492 | | | $ | 0.929 | | | $ | 0.733 | | | $ | 0.561 | | | $ | 0.990 | | | $ | 0.930 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.272 | ) | | $ | (0.579 | ) | | $ | (0.653 | ) | | $ | (0.641 | ) | | $ | (0.620 | ) | | $ | (0.610 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.272 | ) | | $ | (0.579 | ) | | $ | (0.653 | ) | | $ | (0.641 | ) | | $ | (0.620 | ) | | $ | (0.610 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.490 | | | $ | 11.270 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.840 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.550 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.42 | % | | | 8.69 | % | | | 6.94 | % | | | 5.46 | % | | | 9.84 | % | | | 9.33 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 2,533,987 | | | $ | 2,147,435 | | | $ | 1,769,191 | | | $ | 236,885 | | | $ | 213,456 | | | $ | 181,600 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses(4) | | | 0.72 | %(5) | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(4) | | | 0.71 | %(5) | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.79 | %(5) | | | 5.14 | % | | | 6.05 | % | | | 6.29 | % | | | 6.31 | % | | | 5.92 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 20 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 68 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 6.28% to 6.31%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.270 | (2) | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.850 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.550 | | | $ | 10.230 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.228 | | | $ | 0.482 | | | $ | 0.598 | | | $ | 0.622 | | | $ | 0.613 | | | $ | 0.580 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.222 | | | | 0.364 | | | | 0.063 | | | | (0.097 | ) | | | 0.330 | | | | 0.320 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.450 | | | $ | 0.846 | | | $ | 0.661 | | | $ | 0.525 | | | $ | 0.943 | | | $ | 0.900 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.230 | )(2) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.595 | ) | | $ | (0.601 | ) | | $ | (0.578 | ) | | $ | (0.584 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.230 | ) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.595 | ) | | $ | (0.601 | ) | | $ | (0.578 | ) | | $ | (0.584 | ) | |
Contingent deferred sales charges | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.004 | | | $ | 0.006 | | | $ | 0.005 | | | $ | 0.004 | | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.490 | | | $ | 11.270 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.850 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.550 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 4.04 | % | | | 8.15 | %(5) | | | 6.25 | % | | | 5.17 | % | | | 9.30 | % | | | 9.06 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 113,700 | | | $ | 83,629 | | | $ | 29,577 | | | $ | 1,553,297 | | | $ | 1,582,772 | | | $ | 1,525,303 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses(6) | | | 1.47 | %(7) | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.26 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6) | | | 1.46 | %(7) | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.03 | %(7) | | | 4.30 | % | | | 5.44 | % | | | 5.88 | % | | | 5.89 | % | | | 5.49 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 20 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 68 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 0.9334516-for-1 reverse stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.86% to 5.89%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.19% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.270 | (2) | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.840 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.550 | | | $ | 10.240 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.227 | | | $ | 0.486 | | | $ | 0.565 | | | $ | 0.587 | | | $ | 0.579 | | | $ | 0.538 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.223 | | | | 0.360 | | | | 0.087 | | | | (0.101 | ) | | | 0.333 | | | | 0.303 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.450 | | | $ | 0.846 | | | $ | 0.652 | | | $ | 0.486 | | | $ | 0.912 | | | $ | 0.841 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.230 | )(2) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.572 | ) | | $ | (0.566 | ) | | $ | (0.542 | ) | | $ | (0.531 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.230 | ) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.572 | ) | | $ | (0.566 | ) | | $ | (0.542 | ) | | $ | (0.531 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.490 | | | $ | 11.270 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.840 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.550 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 4.04 | % | | | 7.99 | %(5) | | | 6.15 | % | | | 4.71 | % | | | 9.02 | % | | | 8.47 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 537,290 | | | $ | 388,276 | | | $ | 224,955 | | | $ | 200,310 | | | $ | 185,439 | | | $ | 136,213 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses(6) | | | 1.47 | %(7) | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.59 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6) | | | 1.46 | %(7) | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.58 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.02 | %(7) | | | 4.35 | % | | | 5.19 | % | | | 5.54 | % | | | 5.56 | % | | | 5.16 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 20 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 68 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 0.8890861-for-1 reverse stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.53% to 5.56%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.10% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(7) Annualized.
(8) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class I | |
| | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | Year Ended September 30, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2005(1)(2) | | 2004(1)(2) | | 2003(1)(2) | | 2002(1)(2)(3) | | 2001(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.270 | (2) | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.850 | | | $ | 10.910 | | | $ | 10.550 | | | $ | 10.210 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.279 | | | $ | 0.590 | | | $ | 0.673 | | | $ | 0.693 | | | $ | 0.688 | | | $ | 0.652 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.227 | | | | 0.368 | | | | 0.078 | | | | (0.088 | ) | | | 0.314 | | | | 0.320 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.506 | | | $ | 0.958 | | | $ | 0.751 | | | $ | 0.605 | | | $ | 1.002 | | | $ | 0.972 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.286 | )(2) | | $ | (0.608 | ) | | $ | (0.681 | ) | | $ | (0.665 | ) | | $ | (0.642 | ) | | $ | (0.632 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.286 | ) | | $ | (0.608 | ) | | $ | (0.681 | ) | | $ | (0.665 | ) | | $ | (0.642 | ) | | $ | (0.632 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.490 | | | $ | 11.270 | | | $ | 10.920 | | | $ | 10.850 | | | $ | 10.910 | | | $ | 10.550 | | |
Total Return(4) | | | 4.55 | % | | | 8.92 | % | | | 7.17 | % | | | 5.84 | % | | | 10.05 | % | | | 9.71 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 48,075 | | | $ | 15,208 | | | $ | 5,400 | | | $ | 2,414 | | | $ | 2,193 | | | $ | 389 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses(5) | | | 0.47 | %(6) | | | 0.52 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.58 | % | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(5) | | | 0.46 | %(6) | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.57 | % | |
Net investment income | | | 4.91 | %(6) | | | 5.27 | % | | | 6.18 | % | | | 6.54 | % | | | 6.60 | % | | | 6.22 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 20 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 28 | % | | | 68 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) Per share data have been restated to reflect the effects of a 0.9263531-for-1 reverse stock split effective on November 11, 2005.
(3) The Fund, through its investment in the Portfolio, has adopted the provisions of the revised AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began using the interest method to amortize premiums on fixed-income securities. The effect of this change for the year ended September 30, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 6.57% to 6.60%. Per-share data and ratios for the periods prior to October 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of the Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Portfolio turnover represents the rate of portfolio activity for the period while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1 Significant Accounting Policies
Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust (the Trust). The Trust is an entity of the type commonly known as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to achieve current income exempt from regular federal income tax by investing primarily in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund offers four classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subject to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class B and Class C shares are sold at net asset value and are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (see Note 6). The Trustees have adopted a conversion feature pursuant to which Class B shares of the Fund automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after their purchase as described in the Fund's prospectus. Class I shares are so ld at net asset value to certain institutional investors. Each class represents a pro rata interest in the Fund, but votes separately on class-specific matters and (as noted below) is subject to different expenses. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund. Net investment income, other than class-specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the ratio of the value of each class' paid shares to the total value of all paid shares. Each class of shares differs in its distribution plan and certain other class-specific expenses.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
A Investment Valuation — Municipal bonds and taxable obligations, if any, are normally valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service. Financial futures contracts and options on financial futures contracts listed on commodity exchanges are valued at closing settlement prices. Over-the-counter options on futures contracts are normally valued at the mean between the latest bid and asked prices. Interest rate swaps are normally valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service. Short-term obligations, maturing in sixty days or less, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates value. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are unavailable, and investments for which the price of the security is not believed to represent its f air market value, are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.
B Income — Interest income is determined on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount.
C Federal Taxes — The Fund's policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year all of its taxable, if any, and tax-exempt income, including any net realized gain on investments. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary. At September 30, 2005, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryover of $40,103,256 which will reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus will reduce the amount of the distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryover will expire on September 30, 2009 ($23,042,053), September 30, 2012 ($1,700,261) and September 30, 2013 ($15,360,942), respectively. Dividends paid by the Fund from net tax-exempt interest on municipal bonds are not includable by shareholders as gross income for federal income tax purposes because the Fund intends to meet certain requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies which will enable the Fund to pay exempt-interest dividends. The portion of such interest, if any, earned on private activity bonds issued after August 7, 1986, may be considered a tax preference item to shareholders.
D Financial Futures Contracts — Upon the entering of a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit (initial margin) either in cash or securities an amount equal to a certain percentage of the purchase price indicated in the financial futures contract. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund (margin maintenance) each day, dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security, and are recorded for book purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. The Fund's investment in financial futures contracts is designed for both hedging against anticipated future changes in interest rates and investment purposes. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss.
E Options on Financial Futures Contracts — Upon the purchase of a put option on a financial futures contract by the Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment, the value of which is marked-to-market daily.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
When a purchased option expires, the Fund will realize a loss in the amount of the cost of the option. When the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the Fund will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the cost of the option. When the Fund exercises a put option, settlement is made in cash. The risk associated with purchasing put options is limited to the premium originally paid.
F When-issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions — The Fund may engage in when-issued and delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payments for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked-to-market daily and begin earning interest on settlement date.
G Interest Rate Swaps — The Fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to enhance return, to hedge against fluctuations in securities prices or interest rates or as substitution for the purchase or sale of securities. Pursuant to the agreement, the Fund makes bi-annual payments at a fixed interest rate. In exchange, the Fund receives payments based on the interest rate of a benchmark industry index. During the term of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. The value of the swap is determined by changes in the relationship between two rates of interest. The Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the swap counterparty. However, the Fund does not anticipate non - -performance by the counterparty. Risk may also rise from the unanticipated movements in value of interest rates.
H Legal Fees — Legal fees and other related expenses incurred as part of negotiations of the terms and requirements of capital infusions, or that are expected to result in the restructuring of or a plan of reorganization for an investment are recorded as realized losses. Ongoing expenditures to protect or enhance an investment are treated as operating expenses.
I Expenses — The majority of expenses of the Trust are directly identifiable to an individual fund. Expenses which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund are allocated taking into consideration, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of the funds.
J Expense Reduction — Investors Bank & Trust Company (IBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, IBT receives a fee reduced by credits which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Fund maintains with IBT. All credit balances used to reduce the Fund's custodian fees are reported as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations.
K Use of Estimates — The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
L Indemnifications — Under the Trust's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund, and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for obligations of the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that my be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
M Other — Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses are computed on the specific identification of the securities sold.
N Interim Financial Statements — The interim financial statements relating to March 31, 2006 and for the six months then ended have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but in the opinion of the Fund's management reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements.
2 Distributions to Shareholders
The net income of the Fund is determined daily and substantially all of the net income so determined is declared as a dividend to shareholders of record at the time of declaration. Distributions are declared separately for each class of shares. Distributions are paid monthly. Distributions of realized gains, if any, are made at least annually. Shareholders may reinvest income and capital gain
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
distributions in additional shares of the same class of the Fund at the net asset value as of the reinvestment date. Distributions are paid in the form of additional shares of the same class or, at the election of the shareholder, in cash. The Fund distinguishes between distributions on a tax basis and a financial reporting basis. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid-in capital.
3 Shares of Beneficial Interest
The Fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Such shares may be issued in a number of different series (such as the Fund) and classes. Transactions in Fund shares were as follows:
Class A | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005 | |
Sales | | | 40,697,709 | | | | 44,987,639 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 2,540,808 | | | | 4,358,681 | | |
Redemptions | | | (13,319,745 | ) | | | (20,820,587 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 46,206 | | | | 18,101 | | |
Net increase | | | 29,964,978 | | | | 28,543,834 | | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(1) | |
Sales | | | 2,801,638 | | | | 5,164,317 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 91,208 | | | | 108,564 | | |
Redemptions | | | (371,342 | ) | | | (541,914 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (46,967 | ) | | | (18,090 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 2,474,537 | | | | 4,712,877 | | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(1) | |
Sales | | | 14,172,807 | | | | 16,149,844 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 406,031 | | | | 572,144 | | |
Redemptions | | | (2,272,618 | ) | | | (2,866,966 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 12,306,220 | | | | 13,855,022 | | |
Class I | | Six Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended September 30, 2005(1) | |
Sales | | | 3,174,249 | | | | 1,149,095 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 35,561 | | | | 15,339 | | |
Redemptions | | | (376,071 | ) | | | (309,656 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 2,833,739 | | | | 854,778 | | |
(1) Transactions have been restated to reflect the effects of a 0.9334516-for-1 reverse stock split on Class B shares, a 0.8890861-for-1 reverse stock split on Class C shares and a 0.9263531-for-1 reverse stock split on Class I shares effective on November 11, 2005.
4 Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
The investment adviser fee is earned by Boston Management and Research (BMR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to the Fund. The fee is based upon a percentage of average daily net assets plus a percentage of gross income (i.e., income other than gains from the sale of securities). For the six months ended March 31, 2006, the fee was equivalent to 0.38% of the Fund's average daily net assets for such period and amounted to $5,380,500. Except as to Trustees of the Fund who are not members of EVM's or BMR's organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Fund out of such investment adviser fee. Eaton Vance Management (EVM) serves as the Administrator of the Fund, but receives no compensation. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of the Fund and receives from the transfer agent an aggregate fee based upon the actual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of those services. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, EVM earned $28,575 in sub-transfer agent fees. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), a subsidiary of EVM and the Fund's principal
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
underwriter, received $326,379, as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the six months ended March 31, 2006.
Trustees of the Fund that are not affiliated with the Investment Adviser may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the six months ended March 31, 2006, no significant amounts have been deferred.
Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund and of the Portfolio are officers of the above organizations.
5 Distribution and Service Plans
The Fund has in effect distribution plans for Class B shares (Class B Plan) and Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and a service plan for Class A shares (Class A Plan), (collectively, the Plans). The Class B and Class C Plans require the Fund to pay EVD amounts equal to 1/365 of 0.75% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to the Fund. The Fund will automatically discontinue payments to EVD during any period in which there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges, which are equivalent to the sum of (i) 5% and 6.25% of the aggregate amount received by the Fund for the Class B and Class C shares sold, respectively, plus (ii) interest calculated by applying the rate of 1% over the prevailing prime rate to the outstanding balance of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD of each respective class reduced by the aggregate amount of contingent deferred sales charges (see Note 6) and daily amounts theretofore paid to EVD by each respective class. The Fund paid or accrued $361,057 and $1,657,913 for Class B, and Class C shares, respectively, payable to EVD for the six months ended March 31, 2006, representing 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets for Class B and Class C shares. At March 31, 2006, the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges EVD calculated under the Plans was approximately $4,107,000 and $48,424,000 for Class B and Class C shares.
The Plans authorize the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, investment dealers and other persons in amounts not exceeding 0.25% (annualized) of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, and Class C shares for each fiscal year. Service fee payments will be made for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Service fees are separate and distinct from the sales commissions and distribution fees payable by the Fund to EVD, and, as such are not subject to automatic discontinuance when there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the six months ended March 31, 2006 amounted to $2,858,150, $120,352, and $552,638 for Class A, Class B, and Class C shares, respectively.
6 Contingent Deferred Sales Charge
A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) generally is imposed on redemptions of Class B shares made within six years of purchase and on redemptions of Class C shares made within one year of purchase. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within eighteen months of purchase (depending upon the circumstances of purchase). Generally, the CDSC is based upon the lower of the net asset value at date of redemption or date of purchase. No charge is levied on shares acquired by reinvestment of dividends or capital gains distributions. The Class B CDSC is imposed at declining rates that begin at 5% in the case of redemptions in the first and second year after purchase, declining one percentage point each subsequent year. Class C shares will be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within one year of purchase. No CDSC is levied on shares which have been sold to EVM or its affiliates or to their respective employees or clients a nd may be waived under certain other limited conditions. CDSC charges are paid to EVD to reduce the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges calculated under each Fund's Distribution Plan (see Note 5). CDSC charges received when no Uncovered Distribution Charges exist will be credited to the Fund. EVD received approximately $65,000, $99,000 and $42,000 of CDSC paid by shareholders for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2006.
7 Investments
Purchases and sales of investments, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term obligations, aggregated $1,316,362,532 and $806,712,552, respectively, for the six months ended March 31, 2006.
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
The cost and unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the value of the investments owned at March 31, 2006, as computed on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
Aggregate cost | | $ | 3,025,405,006 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 230,713,246 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (34,083,370 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 196,629,876 | | |
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Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund as of March 31, 2006
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
9 Line of Credit
The Fund participates with other portfolios and funds managed by EVM and affiliates in a $150 million unsecured line of credit with a group of banks. Borrowings will be made by the Fund solely to facilitate the handling of unusual and/or unanticipated short-term cash requirements. Interest is charged to each participating portfolio or fund based on its borrowings at an amount above either the Eurodollar rate or federal funds rate. In addition, a fee computed at an annual rate of 0.10% on the daily unused portion of the line of credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. The Fund did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the six-months ended March 31, 2006.
10 Financial Instruments
The Fund regularly trades in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. These financial instruments include futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment a Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at March 31, 2006 is as follows:
Futures Contracts | |
Expiration Date | | Contracts | | Position | | Aggregate Cost | | Value | | Net Unrealized Appreciation | |
| 06/06 | | | 8,000 U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (902,780,936 | ) | | $ | (873,250,000 | ) | | $ | 29,530,936 | | |
At March 31, 2006, the Fund had entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Merrill Lynch Capital Services whereby the Fund makes bi-annual payments at a fixed rate equal to 5.118% on the notional amount of $125,000,000. In exchange, the Fund receives quarterly payments at a rate equal to the three month USD-LIBOR on the same notional amount. The effective date of the interest rate swap is July 11, 2006. The value of the contract, which terminates July 11, 2036, is recorded as a receivable for open swap contracts of $6,952,233 on March 31, 2006.
At March 31, 2006, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments under these contracts.
11 Reverse Stock Split
On October 17, 2005, the Trustees of the Fund approved a reverse stock split for Class B, Class C and Class I, effective November 11, 2005. Each reverse stock split had no impact on the overall value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The conversion ratios were as follows:
| | Reverse Stock Split | |
Class B | | | 0.9334516 | for 1 | |
Class C | | | 0.8890861 | for 1 | |
Class I | | | 0.9263531 | for 1 | |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
Overview of the Contract Review Process
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), provides, in substance, that each investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser will continue in effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved at least annually by the fund's board of trustees, including by a vote of a majority of the trustees who are not "interested persons" of the fund ("Independent Trustees") cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval.
At a meeting of the Boards of Trustees (each a "Board") of the Eaton Vance group of mutual funds (the "Eaton Vance Funds") held on March 27, 2006, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of existing advisory and sub-advisory agreements for the Eaton Vance Funds for an additional one-year period. In voting its approval, the Board relied upon the affirmative recommendation of the Special Committee of the Board, which is a committee comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Special Committee reviewed information furnished for a series of meetings of the Special Committee held in February and March 2006. Such information included, among other things, the following:
Information about Fees, Performance and Expenses
• An independent report comparing the advisory and related fees paid by each fund with fees paid by comparable funds;
• An independent report comparing each fund's total expense ratio and its components to comparable funds;
• An independent report comparing the investment performance of each fund to the investment performance of comparable funds over various time periods;
• Data regarding investment performance in comparison to relevant peer groups of funds and appropriate indices;
• Comparative information concerning fees charged by each adviser for managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing the fund;
• Profitability analyses for each adviser with respect to each fund managed by it;
Information about Portfolio Management
• Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, including the investment strategies and processes employed;
• Information concerning the allocation of brokerage and the benefits received by each adviser as a result of brokerage allocation, including information concerning the acquisition of research through "soft dollar" benefits received in connection with the funds' brokerage, and the implementation of a soft dollar reimbursement program established with respect to the funds;
• Data relating to portfolio turnover rates of each fund;
• The procedures and processes used to determine the fair value of fund assets and actions taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;
Information about the Adviser
• Reports detailing the financial results and condition of each adviser;
• Descriptions of the qualifications, education and experience of the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the funds, and information relating to their compensation and responsibilities with respect to managing other mutual funds and investment accounts;
• Copies of the Codes of Ethics of each adviser and its affiliates, together with information relating to compliance with and the administration of such codes;
• Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by each adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the funds (including descriptions of various compliance programs) and their record of compliance with investment policies and restrictions, including policies with respect to market-timing, late trading and selective portfolio disclosure, and with policies on personal securities transactions;
• Descriptions of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans of each adviser and its affiliates;
Other Relevant Information
• Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services provided by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates;
• Information concerning management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and fund accountants by each adviser or the funds' administrator; and
• The terms of each advisory agreement.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D
In addition to the information identified above, the Special Committee considered information provided from time to time by each adviser throughout the year at meetings of the Board and its committees. Over the course of the twelve month period ended March 31, 2006, the Board met nine times and the Special Committee, the Audit Committee and the Governance Committee, each of which is a Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees, met eight, twelve and five times, respectively. At such meetings, the Trustees received, among other things, presentations by the portfolio managers and other investment professionals of each adviser relating to the investment performance of each fund and the investment strategies used in pursuing the fund's investment objective.
For funds that invest through one or more underlying portfolios, the Board considered similar information about the portfolio(s) when considering the approval of advisory agreements. In addition, in cases where the fund's investment adviser has engaged a sub-adviser, the Board considered similar information about the sub-adviser when considering the approval of any such sub-advisory agreement.
The Special Committee was assisted throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Special Committee relied upon the advice of such counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each advisory and sub-advisory agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the information provided and not any single factor. Moreover, each member of the Special Committee may have placed varying emphasis on particular factors in reaching conclusions with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement.
Results of the Process
Based on its consideration of the foregoing, and such other information as it deemed relevant, including the factors and conclusions described below, the Special Committee concluded that the continuance of the investment advisory agreement of the National Municipals Fund (the "Fund") with Boston Management and Research (the "Adviser"), including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Special Committee recommended to the Board approval of the agreement. The Board accepted the recommendation of the Special Committee as well as the factors considered and conclusions reached by the Special Committee with respect to the agreement. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the advisory agreement for the Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement of the Fund, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Adviser.
The Board considered the Adviser's management capabilities and investment process with respect to the types of investments held by the Fund, including the education, experience and number of its investment professionals and other personnel who provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Fund, including recent changes to such personnel. In particular, the Board evaluated, where relevant, the abilities and experience of such investment personnel in analyzing factors such as credit risk, tax efficiency, and special considerations relevant to investing in municipal bonds. Specifically, the Board considered the Adviser's 30-person municipal bond team, which includes six portfolio managers and nine credit specialists who provide services to the Funds. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation paid to recruit and ret ain investment personnel, and the time and attention devoted to each Fund in the complex by senior management.
The Board reviewed the compliance programs of the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof. Among other matters, the Board considered compliance and reporting matters relating to personal trading by investment personnel, selective disclosure of portfolio holdings, late trading, frequent trading, portfolio valuation, business continuity and the allocation of investment opportunities. The Board also evaluated the responses of the Adviser and its affiliates to requests from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Securities Dealers.
The Board considered shareholder and other administrative services provided or managed by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates, including transfer agency and accounting services. The Board evaluated the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is a part of a large family of funds, including the ability, in many cases, to exchange an investment among different funds without incurring additional sales charges.
After consideration of the foregoing factors, among others, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, taken as a whole, are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D
Fund Performance
The Board compared the Fund's investment performance to a relevant universe of similarly managed funds identified by an independent data provider and appropriate benchmark indices. The Board reviewed comparative performance data for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2005 for the Fund. On the basis of the foregoing and other relevant information, the Board concluded that the performance of the Fund is satisfactory.
Management Fees and Expenses
The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates payable by the Fund (referred to as "management fees").
As part of its review, the Board considered the Fund's management fee and total expense ratio for the one-year period ended September 30, 2005, as compared to a group of similarly managed funds selected by an independent data provider.
After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded with respect to the Fund that the management fee charged to the Fund for advisory and related services and the total expense ratio of the Fund are reasonable.
Profitability
The Board reviewed the level of profits realized by the Adviser and, if applicable, its affiliates in providing investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund and to all Eaton Vance Funds as a group. The Board considered the level of profits realized without regard to revenue sharing or other payments by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits received by the Adviser in connection with its relationship with the Fund.
The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates are reasonable.
Economies of Scale
In reviewing management fees and profitability, the Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the Fund, on the other hand, can expect to realize benefits from economies of scale as the assets of the Fund increase. The Board acknowledged the difficulty in accurately measuring the benefits resulting from the economies of scale with respect to the management of any specific fund or group of funds. The Board reviewed data summarizing the increases and decreases in the assets of the Fund and of all Eaton Vance Funds as a group over various time periods, and evaluated the extent to which the total expense ratio of the Fund and the Adviser's profitability may have been affected by such increases or decreases. Based upon the foregoing, the Board concluded that the benefits from economies of scale are currently being shared equitably by the Adviser and the Fund. The Board also conclude d that, the structure of the advisory fee, which includes breakpoints at several asset levels, can be expected to cause the Adviser and its affiliates and the Fund to continue to share such benefits equitably.
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Officers Robert B. MacIntosh President James B. Hawkes Vice President and Trustee William H. Ahern, Jr. Vice President Craig R. Brandon Vice President Cynthia J. Clemson Vice President Thomas M. Metzold Vice President and Portfolio Manager Barbara E. Campbell Treasurer Alan R. Dynner Secretary Paul M. O'Neil Chief Compliance Officer | | Trustees Samuel L. Hayes, III Chairman Benjamin C. Esty William H. Park Ronald A. Pearlman Norton H. Reamer Lynn A. Stout Ralph F. Verni | |
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Investment Adviser of Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund
Boston Management and Research
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Administrator of Eaton Vance National Municipals Fund
Eaton Vance Management
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Principal Underwriter
Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 482-8260
Custodian
Investors Bank & Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Transfer Agent
PFPC Inc.
Attn: Eaton Vance Funds
P.O. Box 9653
Providence, RI 02940-9653
(800) 262-1122
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Before investing, investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective(s), risks, and charges and expenses. The Fund's current prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and is available through your financial advisor. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For further information please call 1-800-225-6265.
448-5/06 HMSRC
Item 2. Code of Ethics
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-262-1122.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
The registrant’s Board has designated William H. Park, Samuel L. Hayes, III and Norton H. Reamer, each an independent trustee, as its audit committee financial experts. Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is the Vice Chairman of Commercial Industrial Finance Corp (specialty financial company). Previously he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation (“UAM”) (a holding company owning institutional investment management firms). Mr. Hayes is the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking Emeritus of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.
Mr. Reamer is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Asset Management Finance Corp. (a specialty finance company serving the investment management industry) and is President of Unicorn Corporation (an investment and financial advisory services company). Formerly, Mr. Reamer was Chairman of Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Inc. (an investment management company) and Advisory Director of Berkshire Capital Corporation (an investment banking firm), Chairman of the Board of UAM and Chairman, President and Director of the UAM Funds (mutual funds).
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not required in this filing
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed registrants
Not required in this filing.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not required in this filing.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not required in this filing.
Item 9. Purchase of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchases.
Not required in this filing.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Effective February 7, 2005, the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees revised the procedures by which a Fund’s shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees to add the following (highlighted):
The Governance Committee shall, when identifying candidates for the position of Independent Trustee, consider any such candidate recommended by a shareholder of a Fund if such recommendation contains (i)sufficient background information concerning the candidate, including evidence the candidate is willing to serve as an Independent Trustee if selected for the position; and (ii) is received in a sufficiently timely manner (and in any event no later than the date specified for receipt of shareholder proposals in any applicable proxy statement with respect to a Fund). Shareholders shall be directed to address any such recommendations in writing to the attention of the Governance Committee, c/o the Secretary of the Fund. The Secretary shall retain copies of any shareholder recommendations which meet the foregoing requirements for a period of not more than 12 months following receipt. The Secretary shall have no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any shareholder recommendations.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
(a) It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits
(a)(1) | Registrant’s Code of Ethics – Not applicable (please see Item 2). |
(a)(2)(i) | Treasurer’s Section 302 certification. |
(a)(2)(ii) | President’s Section 302 certification. |
(b) | Combined Section 906 certification. |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust |
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| By: | /s/ Robert B. MacIntosh | |
| Robert B. MacIntosh |
| President |
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Date: | May 18, 2006 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| By: | /s/ Barbara E. Campbell | |
| Barbara E. Campbell |
| Treasurer |
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Date: | May 18, 2006 |
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By: | /s/ Robert B. MacIntosh | |
| Robert B. MacIntosh |
| President |
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Date: | May 18, 2006 |
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