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 | 811-08134 |
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Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II |
(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: | January 31 | |
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Date of reporting period: | July 31, 2006 | |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
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Semiannual Report July 31, 2006
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EATON VANCE
HIGH YIELD
MUNICIPALS
FUND
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 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 High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
INVESTMENT UPDATE
Performance for the Six Months Ended July 31, 2006
· The Fund’s Class A shares had a total return of 4.68% for the six months ended July 31, 2006.(1) This return was the result of an increase in net asset value (NAV) per share to $10.47 on July 31, 2006, from $10.24 on January 31, 2006, and the reinvestment of $0.245 in dividends.(2)
· The Fund’s Class B shares had a total return of 4.31% for the same period.(1) This return was the result of an increase in NAV per share to $10.44 on July 31, 2006, from $10.21 on January 31, 2006, and the reinvestment of $0.207 in dividends.(2)
· The Fund’s Class C shares had a total return of 4.38% for the same period.(1) This return was the result of an increase in NAV per share to $9.69 on July 31, 2006, from $9.47 on January 31, 2006, and the reinvestment of $0.192 in dividends.(2)
Economic and Market Conditions
The economy expanded at an estimated 2.9% pace in the second quarter of 2006, a downshift from the 5.6% rate achieved in the first quarter. Even with a cooling housing market, the economy generated respectable growth in the first half of 2006. Despite high energy prices, rising mortgage rates and a persistent tightening by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), the economy continued to create jobs and appeared to be sustaining growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors, with moderate signs of inflationary pressures.
As of July 31, 2006, investor sentiment regarding the Fed’s monetary policy appeared to have stabilized, as investors began to anticipate the end of the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes (which began in June 2004). By the end of the period, the Fed had raised rates at each of the last 17 Open Market Committee meetings, including four occasions in the six-month period. At July 31, 2006, the Federal Funds rate stood at 5.25%.
Supply for the first half of the year has been lower than that experienced in 2005. As a result, municipals have generally outperformed Treasury bonds, as demand has remained strong. This was especially true within the high-yield segment, resulting in a further spread tightening.
For the six months ended July 31, 2006, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index(3) (the “Index”), an unmanaged index of municipal bonds, posted a modest gain of 1.20%. For more information about the Fund’s performance and that of funds in the same Lipper Classification(3), 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 other fixed-income securities over the past 18 months — with shorter-maturity yields rising more than longer-maturity yields — the long end of the municipal yield curve was a relatively attractive place to be positioned.
During the six months ended July 31, 2006, the Fed raised short-term interest rates at regular intervals, and commodities prices remained elevated. The economy moderated in the second quarter after strong first quarter growth, while inflation expectations remained contained. 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. With quality spreads having narrowed dramatically, the Fund remained selective with respect to new issues, focusing on sectors less likely to be impacted by a potential slowdown in the economy.
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 period. Finally, management continued to monitor closely call protection in the Fund. Call protection remains an important strategic consideration for municipal bond investors.
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.
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 sold, 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
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.
(1) These returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for the Fund’s Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were deducted, the returns would be lower.
(2) A portion of the Fund’s income may be subject to federal income tax and/or alternative minimum tax; income may be subject to state and local taxes.
(3) It is not possible to invest directly in an Index or Lipper Classification. 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.
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Performance(1) | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 4.68 | % | 4.31 | % | 4.38 | % |
One Year | | 6.97 | | 6.29 | | 6.22 | |
Five Years | | 7.39 | | 6.64 | | 6.62 | |
Ten Years | | 6.39 | | 5.63 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 6.85 | | 6.02 | | 5.10 | |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -0.28 | % | -0.69 | % | 3.38 | % |
One Year | | 1.92 | | 1.29 | | 5.22 | |
Five Years | | 6.34 | | 6.33 | | 6.62 | |
Ten Years | | 5.88 | | 5.63 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 6.37 | | 6.02 | | 5.10 | |
†Inception dates: Class A: 8/7/95; Class B: 8/7/95; Class C: 6/18/97
(1) Average Annual Total Returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class B and Class C shares. If sales charges were included, the returns would be lower. SEC Average Annual Total Returns for Class A reflect the maximum 4.75% sales charge. SEC returns for Class B shares 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 shares reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year.
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index – Average Annual Total Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 1.20 | % |
One Year | | 2.55 | |
Five Years | | 4.99 | |
Ten Years | | 5.82 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Classification – Average Annual Total Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 2.87 | % |
One Year | | 4.70 | |
Five Years | | 5.78 | |
Ten Years | | 5.38 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Distribution Rate(4) | | 4.63 | % | 3.89 | % | 3.89 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 7.12 | | 5.98 | | 5.98 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 4.25 | | 3.76 | | 3.72 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 6.54 | | 5.78 | | 5.72 | |
Portfolio Managers: Cynthia J. Clemson
Thomas M. Metzold, CFA
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
By total investments
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Fund Statistics(8)
· Number of Issues: | | 245 | |
· Average Maturity: | | 25.2 years | |
· Average Effective Maturity: | | 12.2 years | |
· Average Rating: | | BBB+ | |
· Average Call Protection: | | 7.9 years | |
· Average Dollar Price: | | $ | 100.38 | |
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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 sold, 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 High Yield Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 82, 81, 70, and 35 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 35.0% federal income tax rate. A lower tax rate would result in lower tax-equivalent rates.
(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 7/31/06. 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 High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 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 (February 1, 2006 – July 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 section 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 ratios 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 High Yield Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value (2/1/06) | | Ending Account Value (7/31/06) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (2/1/06 – 7/31/06) | |
Actual | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,046.80 | | | $ | 4.47 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,043.10 | | | $ | 8.26 | | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,043.80 | | | $ | 8.26 | | |
Hypothetical | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.40 | | | $ | 4.41 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.70 | | | $ | 8.15 | | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.70 | | | $ | 8.15 | | |
* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.88% for Class A shares, 1.63% for Class B shares and 1.63% for Class C shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (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 January 31, 2006.
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.1% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Cogeneration — 1.5% | | | |
$ | 7,000 | | | Maryland Energy Cogeneration, (AES Warrior Run), (AMT), 7.40%, 9/1/19 | | $ | 7,062,650 | | |
| 1,910 | | | Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, (Bay Shore Power), (AMT), 5.875%, 9/1/20 | | | 1,925,509 | | |
| 4,820 | | | Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, (Bay Shore Power), (AMT), 6.625%, 9/1/20 | | | 4,974,963 | | |
| 2,050 | | | Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing, (Colver), (AMT), 5.125%, 12/1/15 | | | 2,032,472 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 15,995,594 | | |
Education — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | California Educational Facilities Authority, (Stanford University), Residual Certificates, Variable Rate, 9.42%, 12/1/32(1)(2) | | $ | 3,547,920 | | |
| 1,075 | | | Maryland HEFA, (Loyola College), 5.125%, 10/1/45 | | | 1,094,361 | | |
| 2,000 | | | New Hampshire HEFA, (Colby-Sawyer College), 7.50%, 6/1/26 | | | 2,043,940 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 6,686,221 | | |
Electric Utilities — 10.0% | | | |
$ | 28,000 | | | Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR (Texas Energy Co.), (AMT), 5.00%, 3/1/41 | | $ | 27,545,840 | | |
| 4,920 | | | Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR (Texas Energy Co.), (AMT), 5.40%, 5/1/29 | | | 5,063,910 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Brazos River Authority, TX, PCR (Texas Energy Co.), (AMT), 6.75%, 4/1/38 | | | 3,329,790 | | |
| 4,500 | | | Chula Vista, CA, (San Diego Gas), (AMT), 5.00%, 12/1/27 | | | 4,571,775 | | |
| 16,000 | | | Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Revenue, 4.875%, 4/1/33 | | | 15,904,480 | | |
| 22,100 | | | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (Dominion Energy Brayton Point), (AMT), 5.00%, 2/1/36 | | | 22,195,030 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No.1, (Reliant Energy), 8.00%, 5/1/29 | | | 4,274,320 | | |
| 3,965 | | | Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No.1, (Reliant Energy), (AMT), 5.95%, 5/1/30 | | | 4,084,822 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (System Energy Resources, Inc.), 5.90%, 5/1/22 | | | 1,504,635 | | |
| 3,750 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Reliant Energy, Inc.), (AMT), 6.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 4,022,662 | | |
| 7,700 | | | Pennsylvania EDA, (Reliant Energy, Inc.), (AMT), 6.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 8,259,867 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 5.25%, 7/1/31 | | | 3,104,400 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 103,861,531 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 4.1% | | | |
$ | 25,000 | | | Bakersfield, CA, (Bakersfield Assisted Living Center), Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 4/15/21 | | $ | 12,535,000 | | |
| 4,300 | | | Capital Trust Agency, FL, (Seminole Tribe Convention), Prerefunded to 10/1/12, 8.95%, 10/1/33(1) | | | 5,301,040 | | |
| 9,500 | | | Dawson Ridge, CO, Metropolitan District #1, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 10/1/22 | | | 4,419,590 | | |
| 3,500 | | | Dawson Ridge, CO, Metropolitan District #1, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 10/1/22 | | | 1,628,270 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Florida Capital Projects Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue, (Florida University), Prerefunded to 8/15/10, 7.75%, 8/15/20 | | | 2,849,500 | | |
| 3,685 | | | Forsyth County, GA, Hospital Authority, (Georgia Baptist Health Care System), Escrowed to Maturity, 6.25%, 10/1/18(3) | | | 4,165,524 | | |
| 1,830 | | | Grove City, PA, Area Hospital Authority, (Grove Manor), Prerefunded to 8/15/08, 6.625%, 8/15/29 | | | 1,925,306 | | |
| 5,250 | | | Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority, (AMT), Prerefunded to 2/1/08, 7.625%, 2/1/27 | | | 5,633,092 | | |
| 3,620 | | | Wisconsin HEFA, (Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing), Prerefunded to 8/1/09, 7.00%, 8/1/29 | | | 3,923,646 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 42,380,968 | | |
General Obligations — 6.3% | | | |
$ | 3,390 | | | California, 4.625%, 5/1/30 | | $ | 3,334,573 | | |
| 16,500 | | | California, 4.75%, 9/1/35 | | | 16,409,250 | | |
| 1,195 | | | California, 5.00%, 2/1/32 | | | 1,216,390 | | |
| 2,200 | | | California, 5.25%, 2/1/30 | | | 2,272,578 | | |
| 2,000 | | | California, 5.25%, 2/1/33 | | | 2,072,900 | | |
| 15,420 | | | California, 5.25%, 4/1/34(4) | | | 16,063,477 | | |
| 2,700 | | | California, (AMT), 5.05%, 12/1/36 | | | 2,704,590 | | |
| 3,000 | | | New York, NY, Variable Rate, 6.309%, 6/1/28(1)(2) | | | 3,416,970 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Government Facilities, 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | | 10,087,400 | | |
| 7,600 | | | Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Government Facilities, 5.25%, 7/1/33 | | | 7,860,680 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 65,438,808 | | |
Health Care-Miscellaneous — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 2,845 | | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, (Community Rehabilitation Providers), 5.60%, 7/1/19 | | $ | 2,903,920 | | |
| 1,089 | | | Osceola County, FL, IDA, Community Provider Pooled Loan-93, 7.75%, 7/1/17 | | | 1,089,947 | | |
| 2,077 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 6.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 2,149,934 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Health Care-Miscellaneous (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,070 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 7.00%, 12/1/36 | | $ | 1,110,975 | | |
| 885 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 7.00%, 12/1/36 | | | 918,852 | | |
| 1,934 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 7.75%, 12/1/36 | | | 2,043,054 | | |
| 1,625 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 7.90%, 12/1/36 | | | 1,721,092 | | |
| 317 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.25%, 12/1/36 | | | 335,922 | | |
| 720 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.375%, 12/1/36 | | | 750,961 | | |
| 1,995 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.50%, 12/1/36 | | | 1,998,449 | | |
| 805 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.70%, 12/1/36 | | | 841,871 | | |
| 1,610 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.81%, 9/1/36 | | | 1,680,427 | | |
| 502 | | | Tax Revenue Exempt Securities Trust, Community Health Provider, (Pooled Loan Program Various States Trust Certificates), 8.875%, 12/1/36 | | | 525,529 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 18,070,933 | | |
Hospital — 14.7% | | | |
$ | 4,000 | | | Brevard County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Health First, Inc.), 5.00%, 4/1/36 | | $ | 4,043,440 | | |
| 7,650 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), 5.00%, 11/15/34 | | | 7,734,991 | | |
| 5,000 | | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority, (Kaiser Foundation Health Plan), 5.00%, 4/1/37 | | | 5,056,250 | | |
| 7,955 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Kaiser Permanente), 5.00%, 3/1/41 | | | 7,997,957 | | |
| 19,600 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Kaiser Permanente), 5.25%, 3/1/45 | | | 20,156,640 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.00%, 2/15/25 | | | 2,008,780 | | |
| 6,700 | | | Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.00%, 2/15/35 | | | 6,704,020 | | |
| 3,900 | | | Camden County, NJ, Improvement Authority, (Cooper Health System), 5.25%, 2/15/27 | | | 3,998,319 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Hospital (continued) | | | |
$ | 2,190 | | | Chautauqua County, NY, IDA, (Women's Christian Association), 6.40%, 11/15/29 | | $ | 2,278,257 | | |
| 600 | | | Gaylord, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, (Otsego Memorial Hospital Association), 6.20%, 1/1/25 | | | 616,410 | | |
| 875 | | | Gaylord, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, (Otsego Memorial Hospital Association), 6.50%, 1/1/37 | | | 901,084 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Henderson, NV, Health Care Facility, 5.625%, 7/1/24 | | | 1,057,470 | | |
| 9,250 | | | Highlands County, FL, Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Health System), 5.00%, 11/15/35 | | | 9,349,345 | | |
| 2,255 | | | Hillsborough County, FL, IDA, (Tampa General Hospital), 5.25%, 10/1/28 | | | 2,327,498 | | |
| 1,780 | | | Indiana HEFA, (Clarian Health Partners), 4.75%, 2/15/34 | | | 1,735,642 | | |
| 16,795 | | | Indiana HEFA, (Clarian Health Partners), 5.00%, 2/15/36 | | | 16,952,033 | | |
| 8,665 | | | Macomb County, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, (Mount Clemens General Hospital), 5.875%, 11/15/34 | | | 9,095,651 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Catholic Healthcare), 5.375%, 7/1/23 | | | 7,252,910 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Catholic Healthcare), 5.50%, 7/1/26 | | | 2,099,960 | | |
| 6,500 | | | Maryland HEFA, (Peninsula Regional Medical Center), 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | | 6,629,675 | | |
| 4,890 | | | Montgomery County, PA, Higher Education and Health Authority, (Catholic Health East), 5.375%, 11/15/34 | | | 5,095,673 | | |
| 2,000 | | | New Hampshire HEFA, (Littleton Hospital), 6.00%, 5/1/28 | | | 2,040,040 | | |
| 2,000 | | | New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, (Trinitas Hospital), 7.50%, 7/1/30 | | | 2,201,580 | | |
| 10,000 | | | New York Dormitory Authority, (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center), 4.75%, 7/1/28 | | | 10,042,800 | | |
| 2,560 | | | Oneida County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (Elizabeth Medical Center), 6.00%, 12/1/29 | | | 2,605,363 | | |
| 875 | | | Prince George's County, MD, (Greater Southeast Healthcare System), 6.375%, 1/1/13(5) | | | 22,750 | | |
| 5,900 | | | Prince George's County, MD, (Greater Southeast Healthcare System), 6.375%, 1/1/23(5) | | | 153,400 | | |
| 4,890 | | | St. Mary Hospital Authority, PA, (Catholic Health East), 5.375%, 11/15/34 | | | 5,089,561 | | |
| 3,410 | | | Washington County, AR, Hospital, (Regional Medical Center), 5.00%, 2/1/35 | | | 3,424,049 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Wisconsin HEFA, (Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Inc.), 5.10%, 3/1/25 | | | 1,391,796 | | |
| 2,800 | | | Wisconsin HEFA, (Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Inc.), 5.25%, 3/1/35 | | | 2,807,336 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 152,870,680 | | |
See notes to financial statements
5
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Housing — 4.3% | | | |
$ | 4,865 | | | Capital Trust Agency, FL, (Atlantic Housing Foundation), 5.30%, 7/1/35 | | $ | 4,868,600 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Charter Mac Equity Trust, TN, 6.00%, 4/30/19(1) | | | 4,287,240 | | |
| 1,770 | | | Jefferson County, MO, IDA, Multifamily, (Riverview Bend Apartments), (AMT), 6.75%, 11/1/29 | | | 1,855,597 | | |
| 470 | | | Jefferson County, MO, IDA, Multifamily, (Riverview Bend Apartments), (AMT), 7.125%, 11/1/29 | | | 490,342 | | |
| 3,775 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (National Health Facilities II), 6.375%, 1/1/19(5) | | | 3,597,613 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (National Health Facilities II), 6.625%, 7/1/33(5) | | | 1,431,090 | | |
| 2,320 | | | Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (National Health Facilities II), 8.00%, 1/1/34 | | | 1,524,310 | | |
| 4,000 | | | Muni Mae Tax-Exempt Bond, LLC, (AMT), 5.90%, 11/29/49(1) | | | 4,051,960 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Muni Mae Tax-Exempt Bond, LLC, (AMT), 6.875%, 6/30/49(1) | | | 5,298,600 | | |
| 3,125 | | | Oregon Health Authority, (Trillium Affordable Housing), (AMT), 6.75%, 2/15/29 | | | 3,301,969 | | |
| 1,395 | | | Oregon Health Authority, (Trillium Affordable Housing), (AMT), 6.75%, 2/15/29 | | | 1,439,124 | | |
| 860 | | | Texas Student Housing Corp., (University of North Texas), 9.375%, 7/1/06(5) | | | 768,840 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Texas Student Housing Corp., (University of Northern Texas), 11.00%, 7/1/31(5) | | | 1,935,760 | | |
| 9,830 | | | Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, WI, (AMT), 4.875%, 3/1/36 | | | 9,655,714 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 44,506,759 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 14.7% | | | |
$ | 2,230 | | | ABIA Development Corp., TX, (Austin Cargoport Development), (AMT), 6.50%, 10/1/24 | | $ | 2,220,195 | | |
| 3,065 | | | ABIA Development Corp., TX, (Austin Cargoport Development), (AMT), 9.25%, 10/1/21 | | | 3,467,251 | | |
| 4,595 | | | Alliance Airport Authority, TX, (American Airlines, Inc.), (AMT), 7.50%, 12/1/29 | | | 4,618,113 | | |
| 2,150 | | | Butler, AL, Industrial Development Board, (Georgia-Pacific Corp.), (AMT), 5.75%, 9/1/28 | | | 2,182,057 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Camden County, NJ, (Holt Hauling), (AMT), 9.875%, 1/1/21(5) | | | 300,000 | | |
| 3,900 | | | Carbon County, UT, (Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc.), (AMT), 7.45%, 7/1/17 | | | 4,064,112 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Courtland, AL, Industrial Development Board, (Solid Waste Disposal), (International Paper Co.), (AMT), 5.20%, 6/1/25 | | | 5,035,200 | | |
| 13,180 | | | Denver, CO, City and County Special Facilities, (United Airlines), (AMT), 6.875%, 10/1/32(5)(6) | | | 13,509,500 | | |
| 8,085 | | | Effingham County, GA, (Solid Waste Disposal), (Fort James), (AMT), 5.625%, 7/1/18 | | | 8,132,459 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Industrial Development Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 450 | | | Florence County, SC, (Stone Container), 7.375%, 2/1/07 | | $ | 450,653 | | |
| 2,700 | | | Hancock County, KY, (Southwire Co.), (AMT), 7.75%, 7/1/25 | | | 2,769,039 | | |
| 3,785 | | | Hardeman County, TN, (Correctional Facilities Corp.), 7.75%, 8/1/17 | | | 3,913,766 | | |
| 5,325 | | | Houston, TX, Airport System, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.75%, 7/1/29 | | | 5,638,696 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Illinois Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal, (Waste Management, Inc.), (AMT), 5.05%, 8/1/29 | | | 2,500,000 | | |
| 3,620 | | | Kansas City, MO, IDA, (Airline Cargo Facilities), (AMT), 8.50%, 1/1/17 | | | 3,727,514 | | |
| 7,000 | | | Liberty, NY, Development Corp., (Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.), Variable Rate, 8.00%, 10/1/35(1)(2) | | | 9,052,890 | | |
| 2,730 | | | Maryland EDA, (AFCO Cargo), (AMT), 6.50%, 7/1/24 | | | 2,678,894 | | |
| 590 | | | Maryland EDA, (AFCO Cargo), (AMT), 7.34%, 7/1/24 | | | 617,075 | | |
| 1,300 | | | Michigan Strategic Fund, (S.D. Warren), (AMT), 7.375%, 1/15/22 | | | 1,332,630 | | |
| 5,500 | | | Middlesex County, NJ, Pollution Control Authority, (Amerada Hess), 5.75%, 9/15/32 | | | 5,785,010 | | |
| 3,400 | | | Morgantown, KY, Solid Waste Revenue, (IMCO Recycling, Inc.), (AMT), 7.45%, 5/1/22 | | | 3,403,910 | | |
| 13,000 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.25%, 9/15/29 | | | 13,303,420 | | |
| 3,000 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 6.40%, 9/15/23 | | | 3,081,630 | | |
| 4,000 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Holt Hauling), (AMT), 7.90%, 3/1/27(5) | | | 3,868,000 | | |
| 500 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Holt Hauling), (AMT), 8.95%, 12/15/18(5) | | | 450,000 | | |
| 4,000 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), 8.00%, 8/1/28 | | | 4,781,200 | | |
| 7,000 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (American Airlines, Inc.-JFK International Airport), (AMT), 7.625%, 8/1/25 | | | 8,196,860 | | |
| 5,995 | | | New York City, NY, IDA, (JFK International Airport), (AMT), 8.50%, 8/1/28 | | | 6,943,589 | | |
| 8,000 | | | Ohio Environmental Facilities, (Ford Motor Co.), (AMT), 5.75%, 4/1/35 | | | 7,349,600 | | |
| 8,200 | | | Phoenix, AZ, IDA, (America West Airlines, Inc.), (AMT), 6.25%, 6/1/19 | | | 8,364,902 | | |
| 7,565 | | | Puerto Rico Port Authority, (American Airlines), (AMT), 6.25%, 6/1/26 | | | 7,504,783 | | |
| 825 | | | Puerto Rico Port Authority, (American Airlines), (AMT), 6.30%, 6/1/23 | | | 823,045 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Rumford, ME, Solid Waste Disposal, (Boise Cascade Corp.), (AMT), 6.875%, 10/1/26 | | | 3,251,820 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 153,317,813 | | |
See notes to financial statements
6
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Education — 0.3% | | | |
$ | 3,335 | | | Broward County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority, (Nova Southeastern University), (AGC), Variable Rate, 7.208%, 4/1/26(1)(2) | | $ | 3,663,631 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,663,631 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 1.6% | | | |
$ | 4,400 | | | Memphis, TN, Electric System, (MBIA), 5.00%, 12/1/17 | | $ | 4,621,936 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RITES, (FSA), Variable Rate, 6.884%, 7/1/29(1)(2) | | | 1,719,240 | | |
| 1,275 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RITES, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 5.401%, 7/1/33(1)(2) | | | 1,305,141 | | |
| 8,570 | | | Sacramento, CA, Municipal Utility District, (Consumnes), (MBIA), 4.75%, 7/1/23 | | | 8,749,884 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 16,396,201 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 0.2% | | | |
$ | 2,000 | | | New Jersey Turnpike Authority, RITES, (MBIA), Prerefunded to 1/1/10, Variable Rate, 7.519%, 1/1/30(1)(2) | | $ | 2,328,660 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,328,660 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 2.1% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | California, Residual Certificates, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.775%, 10/1/30(1)(2) | | $ | 1,209,580 | | |
| 1,520 | | | California, RITES, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 5.967%, 2/1/28(1)(2) | | | 1,861,529 | | |
| 5,000 | | | Connecticut, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 8.02%, 7/1/19(1)(2) | | | 6,572,900 | | |
| 1,580 | | | Mississippi, (FSA), Variable Rate, 7.945%, 11/1/21(1)(2) | | | 2,076,736 | | |
| 4,900 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 5.859%, 7/1/27(1)(2) | | | 5,618,634 | | |
| 3,330 | | | Puerto Rico, RITES, (AGC), Variable Rate, 7.649%, 7/1/29(1)(2)(7) | | | 4,602,493 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 21,941,872 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 0.3% | | | |
$ | 2,415 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Sutter Health), (FSA), Variable Rate, 9.533%, 8/15/27(1)(2) | | $ | 2,838,543 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,838,543 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Housing — 0.1% | | | |
$ | 1,315 | | | Virginia Housing Development Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 7.235%, 7/1/36(1)(2) | | $ | 1,489,422 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,489,422 | | |
Insured-Miscellaneous — 0.7% | | | |
$ | 10,510 | | | Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 11/15/26 | | $ | 3,953,126 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 11/15/28 | | | 3,393,500 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,346,626 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 0.8% | | | |
$ | 8,300 | | | New York Convention Center Development Corp., (AMBAC), 4.75%, 11/15/45 | | $ | 8,315,521 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,315,521 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 8.3% | | | |
$ | 2,250 | | | Central, TX, Regional Mobility Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 1/1/45 | | $ | 2,283,098 | | |
| 1,665 | | | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Facility Improvements Corp., DRIVERS, (FSA), Variable Rate, 8.55%, 11/1/18(1)(2) | | | 2,016,981 | | |
| 15,000 | | | E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, (MBIA), 0.00%, 9/1/33 | | | 3,574,650 | | |
| 20,000 | | | E-470 Public Highway Authority, CO, (MBIA), 0.00%, 9/1/34 | | | 4,498,600 | | |
| 6,600 | | | Indianapolis, IN, Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.00%, 1/1/36 | | | 6,710,748 | | |
| 3,600 | | | Indianapolis, IN, Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, (AMBAC), (AMT), Variable Rate, 8.12%, 1/1/36(1)(2) | | | 3,841,632 | | |
| 2,985 | | | Monroe County, NY, Airport Authority, (MBIA), DRIVERS, (AMT), Variable Rate, 7.71%, 1/1/18(1)(8) | | | 3,708,534 | | |
| 10,000 | | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 12/15/30 | | | 3,132,300 | | |
| 20,000 | | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 12/15/27 | | | 7,287,400 | | |
| 5,000 | | | New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, (XLCA), Variable Rate, 6.11%, 6/15/17(1)(8) | | | 5,309,000 | | |
| 12,250 | | | Palm Beach County, FL, Airport System, (MBIA), (AMT), 5.00%, 10/1/34 | | | 12,488,998 | | |
| 11,305 | | | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, (CIFG), (AMT), 4.50%, 9/1/35 | | | 10,818,546 | | |
| 10,500 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/40 | | | 10,769,220 | | |
| 770 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (AGC), 5.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 789,458 | | |
See notes to financial statements
7
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation (continued) | | | |
$ | 3,000 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 7.275%, 7/1/32(1)(2) | | $ | 3,247,650 | | |
| 20,000 | | | Texas State Turnpike Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 8/15/30 | | | 6,246,600 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 86,723,415 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 2.0% | | | |
$ | 2,550 | | | Connecticut Development Authority, Aquarion Water, RITES, (XLCA), (AMT), Variable Rate, 6.467%, 7/1/38(1)(2) | | $ | 2,587,434 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Los Angeles, CA, Wastewater System, (MBIA), 4.75%, 6/1/35 | | | 10,060,400 | | |
| 10,000 | | | Rahway Valley, NJ, Sewerage Authority, (MBIA), 0.00%, 9/1/29 | | | 3,303,700 | | |
| 4,720 | | | San Francisco, CA, City and County Public Utilities Commission, (FSA), 4.50%, 11/1/31 | | | 4,598,035 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 20,549,569 | | |
Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 0.7% | | | |
$ | 7,000 | | | Greenville County, SC, School District, RITES, Variable Rate, 5.512%, 12/1/24(1)(2) | | $ | 7,727,020 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,727,020 | | |
Nursing Home — 1.6% | | | |
$ | 2,735 | | | Clovis, NM, IDR, (Retirement Ranches, Inc.), 7.75%, 4/1/19 | | $ | 2,850,007 | | |
| 2,300 | | | Colorado HFA, (Volunteers of America), 5.75%, 7/1/20 | | | 2,322,701 | | |
| 3,600 | | | Colorado HFA, (Volunteers of America), 5.875%, 7/1/28 | | | 3,634,200 | | |
| 1,100 | | | Colorado HFA, (Volunteers of America), 6.00%, 7/1/29 | | | 1,116,027 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Age Institute of Massachusetts), 8.05%, 11/1/25 | | | 2,537,475 | | |
| 1,160 | | | Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Magnolia Healthcare), 7.99%, 7/1/25 | | | 966,558 | | |
| 2,975 | | | Westmoreland, PA, (Highland Health Systems, Inc.), 9.25%, 6/1/22 | | | 2,981,813 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 16,408,781 | | |
Other Revenue — 7.2% | | | |
$ | 8,000 | | | California County, Tobacco Securitization Agency, 0.00%, 6/1/46 | | $ | 659,360 | | |
| 5,895 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (East Valley Tourist Development Authority), 8.25%, 10/1/14(1) | | | 6,304,997 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Other Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (East Valley Tourist Development Authority), 9.25%, 10/1/20(1) | | $ | 1,091,720 | | |
| 6,355 | | | Central Falls, RI, Detention Facility Revenue, 7.25%, 7/15/35 | | | 7,014,014 | | |
| 45,000 | | | Children's Trust Fund, PR, Tobacco Settlement, 0.00%, 5/15/50 | | | 2,843,550 | | |
| 38,300 | | | Children's Trust Fund, PR, Tobacco Settlement, 0.00%, 5/15/55 | | | 1,275,773 | | |
| 6,000 | | | Cow Creek Band Umpqua Tribe of Indians, OR, 5.625%, 10/1/26 | | | 5,960,880 | | |
| 2,295 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, 6.625%, 6/1/40 | | | 2,561,128 | | |
| 9,125 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Variable Rate, 6.171%, 6/1/33(1)(8) | | | 10,900,999 | | |
| 3,300 | | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., CA, Variable Rate, 6.728%, 6/1/38(1)(7)(8) | | | 3,991,383 | | |
| 4,940 | | | Mohegan Tribe Indians, CT, Gaming Authority, 6.25%, 1/1/31(1) | | | 5,253,739 | | |
| 1,984 | | | Pueblo of Santa Ana, NM, 15.00%, 4/1/24(1) | | | 2,006,905 | | |
| 1,200 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Variable Rate, 12.065%, 10/1/32(1)(2) | | | 1,594,236 | | |
| 2,194 | | | Santa Fe, NM, (1st Interstate Plaza), 8.00%, 7/1/13 | | | 2,211,866 | | |
| 13,345 | | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, 6.75%, 6/1/39 | | | 14,980,830 | | |
| 3,525 | | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NJ, Variable Rate, 9.037%, 6/1/39(1)(7)(8) | | | 4,389,224 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Willacy County, TX, Local Government Corp., 6.00%, 3/1/09(9) | | | 1,519,725 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 74,560,329 | | |
Senior Living / Life Care — 6.0% | | | |
$ | 7,570 | | | Albuquerque, NM, Retirement Facilities, (La Vida Liena Retirement Center), 6.60%, 12/15/28 | | $ | 7,863,792 | | |
| 2,500 | | | Arizona Health Facilities Authority, (Care Institute, Inc. - Mesa), 7.625%, 1/1/26(10) | | | 2,220,175 | | |
| 3,000 | | | Cliff House Trust, PA, (AMT), 6.625%, 6/1/27 | | | 2,081,640 | | |
| 8,300 | | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority, (Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.), 5.00%, 12/1/35 | | | 8,230,031 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/13 | | | 455,090 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/13 | | | 431,880 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/14 | | | 409,890 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/14 | | | 389,090 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/15 | | | 369,380 | | |
See notes to financial statements
8
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Senior Living / Life Care (continued) | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/15 | | $ | 350,680 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/16 | | | 333,000 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/16 | | | 316,180 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/17 | | | 300,260 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/17 | | | 285,130 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/18 | | | 270,810 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/18 | | | 257,170 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 1/1/19 | | | 244,270 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Glen Cove, NY, IDA, (The Regency at Glen Cove), 0.00%, 7/1/19 | | | 231,970 | | |
| 7,500 | | | Kansas City, MO, IDA, (Kingswood United Methodist Manor), 5.875%, 11/15/29 | | | 7,382,400 | | |
| 2,600 | | | Maryland HEFA, (Edenwald), 5.40%, 1/1/37 | | | 2,644,408 | | |
| 5,040 | | | Massachusetts IFA, (Forge Hill), (AMT), 6.75%, 4/1/30 | | | 5,168,873 | | |
| 6,470 | | | Minneapolis, MN, (Walker Methodist Senior Services), 6.00%, 11/15/28 | | | 6,488,634 | | |
| 500 | | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission Retirement (United Methodist), 5.25%, 10/1/24 | | | 506,825 | | |
| 1,600 | | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission Retirement (United Methodist), 5.50%, 10/1/32 | | | 1,633,008 | | |
| 5,205 | | | North Miami, FL, Health Care Facilities, (Imperial Club), 8.00%, 1/1/33(5) | | | 4,479,787 | | |
| 530 | | | St. Joesph County, IN, Holy Cross Village, 5.70%, 5/15/28 | | | 534,335 | | |
| 1,225 | | | St. Joseph County, IN, Holy Cross Village, 6.00%, 5/15/26 | | | 1,280,199 | | |
| 5,460 | | | St. Joseph County, IN, Holy Cross Village, 6.00%, 5/15/38 | | | 5,659,781 | | |
| 2,000 | | | Suffolk County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, (Jeffersons Ferry Project), 5.00%, 11/1/28 | | | 2,010,200 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 62,828,888 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 5.2% | | | |
$ | 1,330 | | | Avelar Creek Community Development District, FL, (Capital Improvements), 5.375%, 5/1/36 | | $ | 1,325,957 | | |
| 2,240 | | | Bell Mountain Ranch, CO, Metropolitan District, 6.625%, 11/15/25 | | | 2,380,672 | | |
| 3,270 | | | Bell Mountain Ranch, CO, Metropolitan District, 7.375%, 11/15/19 | | | 3,550,304 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Special Tax Revenue (continued) | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Bridgeville, DE, (Heritage Shores Special Development District), 5.125%, 7/1/35 | | $ | 495,880 | | |
| 6,250 | | | Bridgeville, DE, (Heritage Shores Special Development District), 5.45%, 7/1/35 | | | 6,182,375 | | |
| 560 | | | Cascades Groveland Community Development District, FL, (Capital Improvements), 5.30%, 5/1/36 | | | 556,220 | | |
| 2,285 | | | Concorde Estates Community Development, FL, 5.85%, 5/1/35 | | | 2,385,700 | | |
| 3,800 | | | Cottonwood, CO, Water and Sanitation District, 7.75%, 12/1/20 | | | 3,908,604 | | |
| 3,625 | | | Dupree Lakes, FL, Community Development District, 5.375%, 5/1/37 | | | 3,625,943 | | |
| 20 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax Revenue, 5.25%, 7/1/32 | | | 22,396 | | |
| 6,660 | | | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax Revenue, Variable Rate, 7.91%, 1/1/27(1)(2) | | | 9,053,604 | | |
| 2,325 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Cigarette Tax), 5.50%, 6/15/24 | | | 2,416,442 | | |
| 2,500 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Cigarette Tax), 5.50%, 6/15/31 | | | 2,592,875 | | |
| 2,250 | | | New Jersey EDA, (Cigarette Tax), 5.75%, 6/15/29 | | | 2,384,978 | | |
| 6,450 | | | River Hall Community Development District, FL, (Capital Improvements), 5.45%, 5/1/36 | | | 6,459,482 | | |
| 2,470 | | | Southern Hills Plantation I Community Development District, FL, 5.80%, 5/1/35 | | | 2,527,131 | | |
| 3,755 | | | Sterling Hill, FL, Community Development District, 5.50%, 5/1/37 | | | 3,772,498 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 53,641,061 | | |
Transportation — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Augusta, GA, Airport Revenue, 5.15%, 1/1/35 | | $ | 754,140 | | |
| 910 | | | Eagle County, CO, (Eagle County Airport Terminal), (AMT), 7.00%, 5/1/21 | | | 972,799 | | |
| 1,180 | | | Eagle County, CO, (Eagle County Airport Terminal), (AMT), 7.125%, 5/1/31 | | | 1,275,828 | | |
| 400 | | | Eagle County, CO, (Eagle County Airport Terminal), (AMT), 7.50%, 5/1/21 | | | 404,000 | | |
| 1,500 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 1,503,360 | | |
| 17,970 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, 5.125%, 7/1/39 | | | 18,183,663 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 23,093,790 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Water and Sewer — 0.9% | |
$ | 7,680 | | | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 4.00%, 8/1/46 | | $ | 6,477,542 | | |
| 3,015 | | | New York City, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, 4.50%, 6/15/33 | | | 2,939,082 | | |
| | | | $ | 9,416,624 | | |
| | Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.1% (identified cost $977,931,926) | | $ | 1,022,399,260 | | |
| | Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.9% | | $ | 19,849,590 | | |
| | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 1,042,248,850 | | |
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
XLCA - XL Capital Assurance, Inc.
At July 31, 2006, the concentration of the Fund's investments in the various states, determined as a percentage of net assets, is as follows:
California | | | 15.4 | % | |
Others, representing less than 10% individually | | | 82.7 | % | |
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 July 31, 2006, 16.8% 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 6.9% 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 July 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $143,268,187 or 13.7% of the Fund's net assets.
(2) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at July 31, 2006.
(3) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(4) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
(5) Defaulted bond.
(6) Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.
(7) 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.
(8) Security has been issued as an inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at July 31, 2006.
(9) When-issued security.
(10) Security is in default and making only partial interest payments.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of July 31, 2006
Assets | |
Investments, at value (identified cost, $977,931,926) | | $ | 1,022,399,260 | | |
Cash | | | 1,073,189 | | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 280,000 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 7,399,102 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 18,588,017 | | |
Miscellaneous receivable | | | 914,315 | | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,050,653,883 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | $ | 2,826,619 | | |
Dividends payable | | | 2,166,658 | | |
Payable for when-issued securities | | | 1,500,000 | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 859,180 | | |
Payable to affiliate for investment advisory fees | | | 447,118 | | |
Payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees | | | 436,381 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 169,077 | | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 8,405,033 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,042,248,850 | | |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,039,076,997 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | (37,815,711 | ) | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (333,147 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | 41,320,711 | | |
Total | | $ | 1,042,248,850 | | |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 693,051,375 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 66,199,506 | | |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.47 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 95.25 of $10.47) | | $ | 10.99 | | |
Class B Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 136,106,375 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 13,041,984 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 10.44 | | |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 213,091,100 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 21,995,577 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 9.69 | | |
On sales of $25,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. | |
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended
July 31, 2006
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 27,940,682 | | |
Total investment income | | $ | 27,940,682 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | | $ | 2,454,458 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | | | 11,899 | | |
Distribution and service fees Class A | | | 753,545 | | |
Class B | | | 698,505 | | |
Class C | | | 955,156 | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | | | 171,681 | | |
Custodian fee | | | 164,393 | | |
Registration fees | | | 88,915 | | |
Legal and accounting services | | | 53,233 | | |
Printing and postage | | | 40,635 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 72,913 | | |
Total expenses | | $ | 5,465,333 | | |
Deduct — Reduction of custodian fee | | $ | 101,403 | | |
Total expense reductions | | $ | 101,403 | | |
Net expenses | | $ | 5,363,930 | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 22,576,752 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) — Investment transactions (identified cost basis) | | $ | (65,352 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 12,258,267 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | $ | 12,192,915 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — Investments (identified cost basis) | | $ | 9,004,873 | | |
Financial futures contracts | | | (2,611,648 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | 6,393,225 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | $ | 18,586,140 | | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 41,162,892 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
From operations — Net investment income | | $ | 22,576,752 | | | $ | 35,114,350 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions, financial futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts | | | 12,192,915 | | | | (5,145,694 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, financial futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts | | | 6,393,225 | | | | 15,938,265 | | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 41,162,892 | | | $ | 45,906,921 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — From net investment income Class A | | $ | (14,293,877 | ) | | $ | (22,596,709 | ) | |
Class B | | | (2,813,690 | ) | | | (7,250,518 | ) | |
Class C | | | (3,826,411 | ) | | | (6,237,390 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (20,933,978 | ) | | $ | (36,084,617 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — Proceeds from sale of shares Class A | | $ | 225,641,225 | | | $ | 214,135,660 | | |
Class B | | | 8,220,308 | | | | 18,088,953 | | |
Class C | | | 53,055,378 | | | | 79,607,633 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared Class A | | | 5,923,208 | | | | 8,805,692 | | |
Class B | | | 1,098,673 | | | | 2,651,216 | | |
Class C | | | 1,556,294 | | | | 2,424,849 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed Class A | | | (65,592,329 | ) | | | (96,636,885 | ) | |
Class B | | | (11,477,359 | ) | | | (26,392,330 | ) | |
Class C | | | (13,692,922 | ) | | | (19,755,799 | ) | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged Class A | | | 8,686,869 | | | | 18,492,431 | | |
Class B | | | (8,686,869 | ) | | | (18,492,431 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | 204,732,476 | | | $ | 182,928,989 | | |
Net increase in net assets | | $ | 224,961,390 | | | $ | 192,751,293 | | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of period | | $ | 817,287,460 | | | $ | 624,536,167 | | |
At end of period | | $ | 1,042,248,850 | | | $ | 817,287,460 | | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of period | | $ | (333,147 | ) | | $ | (1,975,921 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.240 | | | $ | 10.090 | | | $ | 10.230 | | | $ | 9.730 | | | $ | 9.660 | | | $ | 9.800 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.262 | | | $ | 0.535 | | | $ | 0.614 | | | $ | 0.668 | | | $ | 0.682 | | | $ | 0.627 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.213 | | | | 0.167 | | | | (0.125 | ) | | | 0.486 | | | | 0.031 | | | | (0.128 | ) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.475 | | | $ | 0.702 | | | $ | 0.489 | | | $ | 1.154 | | | $ | 0.713 | | | $ | 0.499 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.245 | ) | | $ | (0.552 | ) | | $ | (0.629 | ) | | $ | (0.654 | ) | | $ | (0.643 | ) | | $ | (0.639 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.245 | ) | | $ | (0.552 | ) | | $ | (0.629 | ) | | $ | (0.654 | ) | | $ | (0.643 | ) | | $ | (0.639 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.470 | | | $ | 10.240 | | | $ | 10.090 | | | $ | 10.230 | | | $ | 9.730 | | | $ | 9.660 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.68 | % | | | 7.14 | % | | | 5.05 | % | | | 12.25 | % | | | 7.59 | % | | | 5.18 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 693,051 | | | $ | 505,474 | | | $ | 354,881 | | | $ | 238,169 | | | $ | 147,004 | | | $ | 134,950 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 0.90 | %(5) | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.99 | %(4) | | | 1.02 | %(4) | | | 1.05 | %(4) | | | 1.07 | %(4) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 0.88 | %(5) | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.98 | %(4) | | | 1.02 | %(4) | | | 1.05 | %(4) | | | 1.07 | %(4) | |
Net investment income | | | 5.09 | %(5) | | | 5.26 | % | | | 6.17 | % | | | 6.70 | % | | | 7.01 | % | | | 6.37 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 49 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 10 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by less than $0.001, increase net realized and unrealized losses per share by less than $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets by less than 0.01%.
(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 High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.210 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.200 | | | $ | 9.700 | | | $ | 9.640 | | | $ | 9.770 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.225 | | | $ | 0.463 | | | $ | 0.542 | | | $ | 0.600 | | | $ | 0.606 | | | $ | 0.545 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.212 | | | | 0.162 | | | | (0.129 | ) | | | 0.479 | | | | 0.022 | | | | (0.120 | ) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.437 | | | $ | 0.625 | | | $ | 0.413 | | | $ | 1.079 | | | $ | 0.628 | | | $ | 0.425 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.207 | ) | | $ | (0.475 | ) | | $ | (0.553 | ) | | $ | (0.579 | ) | | $ | (0.568 | ) | | $ | (0.555 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.207 | ) | | $ | (0.475 | ) | | $ | (0.553 | ) | | $ | (0.579 | ) | | $ | (0.568 | ) | | $ | (0.555 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.440 | | | $ | 10.210 | | | $ | 10.060 | | | $ | 10.200 | | | $ | 9.700 | | | $ | 9.640 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.31 | % | | | 6.34 | % | | | 4.52 | %(4) | | | 11.44 | % | | | 6.66 | % | | | 4.38 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 136,106 | | | $ | 143,784 | | | $ | 165,787 | | | $ | 212,391 | | | $ | 188,959 | | | $ | 187,232 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.65 | %(6) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.74 | %(5) | | | 1.77 | %(5) | | | 1.80 | %(5) | | | 1.82 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.63 | %(6) | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.73 | %(5) | | | 1.77 | %(5) | | | 1.80 | %(5) | | | 1.82 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.39 | %(6) | | | 4.57 | % | | | 5.46 | % | | | 6.04 | % | | | 6.25 | % | | | 5.56 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 49 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 10 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by less than $0.001, increase net realized and unrealized losses per share by less than $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets by less than 0.01%.
(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 0.18% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(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 High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.470 | | | $ | 9.340 | | | $ | 9.470 | | | $ | 9.000 | | | $ | 8.950 | | | $ | 9.060 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.207 | | | $ | 0.422 | | | $ | 0.498 | | | $ | 0.543 | | | $ | 0.561 | | | $ | 0.511 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.205 | | | | 0.148 | | | | (0.115 | ) | | | 0.465 | | | | 0.017 | | | | (0.112 | ) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.412 | | | $ | 0.570 | | | $ | 0.383 | | | $ | 1.008 | | | $ | 0.578 | | | $ | 0.399 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.192 | ) | | $ | (0.440 | ) | | $ | (0.513 | ) | | $ | (0.538 | ) | | $ | (0.528 | ) | | $ | (0.509 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.192 | ) | | $ | (0.440 | ) | | $ | (0.513 | ) | | $ | (0.538 | ) | | $ | (0.528 | ) | | $ | (0.509 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.690 | | | $ | 9.470 | | | $ | 9.340 | | | $ | 9.470 | | | $ | 9.000 | | | $ | 8.950 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 4.38 | % | | | 6.24 | % | | | 4.40 | %(4) | | | 11.53 | % | | | 6.61 | % | | | 4.43 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 213,091 | | | $ | 168,029 | | | $ | 103,868 | | | $ | 79,072 | | | $ | 35,646 | | | $ | 23,470 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.65 | %(6) | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.74 | %(5) | | | 1.77 | %(5) | | | 1.80 | %(5) | | | 1.82 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.63 | %(6) | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.73 | %(5) | | | 1.77 | %(5) | | | 1.80 | %(5) | | | 1.82 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.34 | %(6) | | | 4.49 | % | | | 5.41 | % | | | 5.88 | % | | | 6.22 | % | | | 5.62 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 24 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 49 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 10 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by less than $0.001, increase net realized and unrealized losses per share by less than $0.001 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets by less than 0.01%.
(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 0.10% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(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 High Yield Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1 Significant Accounting Policies
Eaton Vance High Yield Municipals Fund (the Fund) is a diversified series of Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (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 high current income exempt from regular federal income tax. The Fund offers three 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 declining 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. 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 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 recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or 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, substantially 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 January 31, 2006, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryover of $51,237,618, which will reduce the 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 distributions to shareholders wh ich would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryover will expire January 31, 2008 ($2,693,858), January 31, 2009 ($4,844,026), January 31, 2010 ($628,329), January 31, 2011 ($12,893,267), January 31, 2012 ($707,905), January 31, 2013 ($23,032,310), and January 31, 2014 ($6,437,923). 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.
Additionally, at January 31, 2006, the Fund had net capital losses of $70,005 attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2005. These are treated as arising on the first day of the Fund's taxable year ending January 31, 2007.
D Financial Futures Contracts — Upon entering into 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
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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. 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-perform ance by the swap counterparty. However, the Fund does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparty. Risk may also arise 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 expenses in 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 Fund, and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for the 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 arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.
M Other — Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.
N Interim Financial Statements — The interim financial statements relating to July 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
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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 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 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 July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 21,737,075 | | | | 21,038,855 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 569,676 | | | | 865,813 | | |
Redemptions | | | (6,315,378 | ) | | | (9,507,105 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 836,133 | | | | 1,819,515 | | |
Net increase | | | 16,827,506 | | | | 14,217,078 | | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 794,502 | | | | 1,785,460 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 106,015 | | | | 261,632 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,108,816 | ) | | | (2,609,263 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (838,343 | ) | | | (1,824,430 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (1,046,642 | ) | | | (2,386,601 | ) | |
Class C | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 5,523,417 | | | | 8,460,349 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 161,696 | | | | 257,662 | | |
Redemptions | | | (1,424,770 | ) | | | (2,101,053 | ) | |
Net increase | | | 4,260,343 | | | | 6,616,958 | | |
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 sales of securities). For the six months ended July 31, 2006, the Fund's advisory fee amounted to $2,454,458, representing 0.53% (annualized) of the Fund's average daily net assets. 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 the investment adviser fee earned by BMR. EVM serves as 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 act ual expenses incurred by EVM in the performance of those activities. For the six months ended July 31, 2006, EVM received $8,571 in sub-transfer agent fees. The Fund was informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), a subsidiary of EVM and the Fund's principal underwriter, received $81,231 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares for the six months ended July 31, 2006.
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Trustees of the Fund who 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 July 31, 2006, no significant amounts have been deferred.
Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of the above organizations.
5 Distribution Plans
Class A has in effect a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (Class A Plan). The Class A Plan provides that the Fund will pay EVD a distribution and service fee of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for each fiscal year for distribution services and facilities provided to the Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued for the six months ended July 31, 2006 amounted to $753,545 for Class A shares. The Fund also 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. The Class B and Class C Plans require the Fund to pay EVD daily amounts equal to 1/365 of 0.75% (annualized) of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares for providing ongoing distrib ution 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 $523,879 and $716,367 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively, to or payable to EVD for the six months ended July 31, 2006, representing 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets for Class B and Class C shares. At July 31, 2006, the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD calculated under the Plans was appro ximately $19,316,000 and $16,723,000 for Class B and Class C shares, respectively. The Class B and Class C Plans also authorize the Fund to make payments of service fees to EVD, investment dealers and other persons in amounts not exceeding 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to that Class. Service fees are paid for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. They are separate and distinct from the Class B and Class C sales commissions and distribution fees and, as such, are not subject to automatic discontinuance when there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges to EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the six months ended July 31, 2006 amounted to $174,626 and $238,789 for 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) or a 1% or 0.50% CDSC if redeemed within one year or two years, respectively, on purchases through the Eaton Vance Supplemental Retirement Account. 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 gain 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 wi thin 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 and may be waived under certain other limited conditions. CDSC charges are paid to EVD to reduce the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges calculated under the 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 $29,000, $153,000 and $24,000 of CDSC paid by shareholders for Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares, respectively, for the six months ended July 31, 2006.
7 Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investments by the Fund, other than U.S. Government securities and short-term obligations, aggregated $653,850,084 and $453,295,120, respectively, for the six months ended July 31, 2006.
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8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of the investments owned at July 31, 2006 as computed on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
Aggregate cost | | $ | 976,912,234 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 56,627,828 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (11,140,802 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 45,487,026 | | |
9 Line of Credit
The Fund participates with other portfolios and funds managed by BMR and EVM and its affiliates in a $150 million unsecured line of credit agreement 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 July 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 the Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and do 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 July 31, 2006 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
Expiration Date | | Contracts | | Position | | Aggregate Cost | | Value | | Net Unrealized Depreciation | |
09/06 | | 2,200 U.S.Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (235,072,127 | ) | | $ | (238,218,750 | ) | | $ | (3,146,623 | ) | |
At July 31, 2006, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover margin requirements on open futures contracts.
11 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, (FIN 48) "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109". FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Fund is currently evaluating the impact of applying the various provisions of FIN 48.
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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 C ommittee 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 each 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 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 Eaton Vance High Yield 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 seven 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 r etain 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 fees 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. The Board considered that the Adviser had waived fees and/or paid expenses for the Fund.
After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded that the management fees charged for advisory and related services and the Fund's total expense ratio are reasonable.
Profitability
The Board reviewed the level of profits realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof 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 Cynthia J. Clemson President Co-Portfolio Manager William H. Ahern, Jr. Vice President Craig R. Brandon Vice President James B. Hawkes Vice President and Trustee Robert B. MacIntosh Vice President Thomas M. Metzold Vice President Co-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
Boston Management and Research
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
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 High Yield Municipals Fund
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 800-225-6265.
416-9/06 HYSRC
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Semiannual Report July 31, 2006
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EATON VANCE
MUNICIPALS
TRUST II
Florida Insured
Hawaii
Kansas
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 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 Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Investment Update | 2 |
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Performance Information and Portfolio Composition | |
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Florida Insured | 3 |
Hawaii | 4 |
Kansas | 5 |
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Fund Expenses | 6 |
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Financial Statements | 8 |
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Board of Trustees’ Annual Approval of the Investment Advisory Agreements | 34 |
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Investment Management | 37 |
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
INVESTMENT UPDATE
The investment objective of each Eaton Vance Municipals Fund (the “Funds”) is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax and from particular state or local income or other taxes. The Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund primarily invest in investment-grade municipal obligations, but may also invest in lower-rated obligations. The Florida Insured Fund invests primarily in high-grade municipal obligations that are insured as to the timely payment of principal and interest.
Economic and Market Conditions
The economy expanded at an estimated 2.9% pace in the second quarter of 2006, a downshift from the 5.6% rate achieved in the first quarter. Even with a cooling housing market, the economy generated respectable growth in the first half of 2006. Despite high energy prices, rising mortgage rates and a persistent tightening by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), the economy continued to create jobs and appeared to be sustaining growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors, with moderate signs of inflationary pressures.
As of July 31, 2006, investor sentiment regarding the Fed’s monetary policy appeared to have stabilized, as investors began to anticipate the end of the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes (which began in June 2004). By the end of the period, the Fed had raised rates at each of the last 17 Open Market Committee meetings, including four occasions in the six-month period. At July 31, 2006, the Federal Funds rate stood at 5.25%.
Supply for the first half of the year has been lower than that experienced in 2005. As a result, municipals have generally outperformed Treasury bonds, as demand has remained strong. At July 31, 2006, long-term AAA-rated, insured municipal bonds yielded 90.1% of U.S. Treasury bonds with similar maturities.*
For the six months ended July 31, 2006, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index† (the “Index”), an unmanaged index of municipal bonds, posted a modest gain of 1.20%. For more information about each Fund’s performance and that 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 other fixed-income securities over the past 18 months — with shorter-maturity yields rising more than longer-maturity yields — the long end of the municipal yield curve was a relatively attractive place to be positioned.
During the six months ended July 31, 2006, the Fed raised short-term interest rates at regular intervals, and commodities prices remained elevated. The economy moderated in the second quarter after strong first quarter growth, while inflation expectations remained contained. 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.
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 period. Finally, management continued to monitor closely call protection in the Funds. Call protection remains an important strategic consideration for municipal bond investors.
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 Florida Insured Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Performance(1)
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 1.89 | % | 1.60 | % | N.A. | |
One Year | | 3.22 | | 2.44 | | N.A. | |
Five Years | | 4.54 | | 3.81 | | N.A. | |
Ten Years | | 5.28 | | 4.54 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.95 | | 5.13 | | 0.32 | %* |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.98 | % | -3.39 | % | N.A. | |
One Year | | -1.66 | | -2.51 | | N.A. | |
Five Years | | 3.53 | | 3.47 | | N.A. | |
Ten Years | | 4.77 | | 4.54 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.53 | | 5.13 | | -0.68 | %* |
† Inception date: Class A: 3/3/94; Class B: 3/2/94; Class C: 6/2/06.
* 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 charge (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 shares 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 shares reflect a 1% CDSC for the first year.
Index Performance(2)
Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index – Average Annual Total Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 1.20 | % |
One Year | | 2.55 | |
Five Years | | 4.99 | |
Ten Years | | 5.82 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper Insured Municipal Debt Funds Classification – Average Annual Total Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 0.76 | % |
One Year | | 1.68 | |
Five Years | | 4.07 | |
Ten Years | | 4.83 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Distribution Rate(4) | | 4.32 | % | 3.56 | % | 3.56 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate(4),(5) | | 6.65 | | 5.48 | | 5.48 | |
SEC 30-day Yield(6) | | 4.01 | | 3.46 | | 3.42 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield(5),(6) | | 6.17 | | 5.32 | | 5.26 | |
Portfolio Manager: Craig R. Brandon, CFA
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
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Fund Statistics(8)
· Number of Issues: | | 60 | |
· Average Maturity: | | 23.5 years | |
· Average Effective Maturity: | | 10.3 years | |
· Average Rating: | | AAA | |
· Average Call Protection: | | 8.2 years | |
· Average Dollar Price: | | $ | 98.42 | |
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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 sold, 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 Insured Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 63, 63, 59 and 48 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 figures assume a maximum 35.0% 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 7/31/06. 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 Hawaii Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Performance(1) | | Class A | | Class B | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | |
Six Months | | 2.29 | % | 2.01 | % |
One Year | | 3.53 | | 2.77 | |
Five Years | | 4.58 | | 3.81 | |
Ten Years | | 5.15 | | 4.41 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.70 | | 4.25 | |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.55 | % | -2.99 | % |
One Year | | -1.42 | | -2.20 | |
Five Years | | 3.57 | | 3.46 | |
Ten Years | | 4.64 | | 4.41 | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.29 | | 4.25 | |
(†) Inception date: Class A: 3/14/94; Class B: 3/2/94
(1) Average Annual Total Returns do not include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for Class A shares or the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (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 shares 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 Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 1.20 | % |
One Year | | 2.55 | |
Five Years | | 4.99 | |
Ten Years | | 5.82 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper Hawaii Municipal Debt Funds Classification – Average Annual Total Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 0.92 | % |
One Year | | 1.87 | |
FiveYears | | 4.02 | |
Ten Years | | 4.76 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields | | Class A | | Class B | |
Distribution Rate(4) | | 4.14 | % | 3.38 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 6.94 | | 5.67 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.67 | | 3.08 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 6.15 | | 5.16 | |
Portfolio Manager: Rober B. MacIntosh, CFA
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
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Fund Statistics(8)
· Number of Issues: | | 44 | |
· Average Maturity: | | 18.9 years | |
· Average Effective Maturity: | | 9.7 years | |
· Average Rating: | | AA+ | |
· Average Call Protection: | | 8.8 years | |
· Average Dollar Price: | | $ | 98.79 | |
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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 Hawaii Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 9, 9, 9 and 8 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 figures assume a maximum 40.36% 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 7/31/06. 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 Kansas Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Performance(1) | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Average Annual Total Returns (at net asset value) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | 1.88 | % | 1.40 | % | N.A. | |
One Year | | 3.42 | | 2.64 | | N.A. | |
Five Years | | 4.51 | | 3.75 | | N.A. | |
Ten Years | | 5.27 | | 4.54 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 5.20 | | 4.62 | | 0.46 | %* |
SEC Average Annual Total Returns (including sales charge or applicable CDSC) | | | | | | | |
Six Months | | -2.99 | % | -3.59 | % | N.A. | |
One Year | | -1.49 | | -2.32 | | N.A. | |
Five Years | | 3.51 | | 3.40 | | N.A. | |
Ten Years | | 4.75 | | 4.54 | | N.A. | |
Life of Fund† | | 4.79 | | 4.62 | | -0.54 | %* |
†Inception date: Class A: 3/3/94; Class B: 3/2/94; Class C: 6/2/06
* 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 charge (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 shares 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 Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 1.20 | % |
One Year | | 2.55 | |
Five Years | | 4.99 | |
Ten Years | | 5.82 | |
Lipper Averages(3)
Lipper Kansas Municipal Debt Funds Classification – Average Annual Total Returns | | | |
Six Months | | 1.07 | % |
One Year | | 2.37 | |
Five Years | | 3.91 | |
Ten Years | | 4.57 | |
Distribution Rates/Yields | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Distribution Rate(4) | | 4.15 | % | 3.40 | % | 3.40 | % |
Taxable-Equivalent Distribution Rate (4),(5) | | 6.82 | | 5.59 | | 5.59 | |
SEC 30-day Yield (6) | | 3.58 | | 3.01 | | 3.04 | |
Taxable-Equivalent SEC 30-day Yield (5),(6) | | 5.89 | | 4.95 | | 5.00 | |
Portfolio Manager: Thomas M. Metzold, CFA
Rating Distribution(7),(8)
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Fund Statistics(8)
· Number of Issues: | | 57 | |
· Average Maturity: | | 18.9 years | |
· Average Effective Maturity: | | 8.3 years | |
· Average Rating: | | AAA | |
· Average Call Protection: | | 7.2 years | |
· Average Dollar Price: | | $ | 100.82 | |
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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 Kansas Municipal Debt Funds Classification contained 9, 9, 8 and 5 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 figures assume a maximum 39.19% 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 7/31/06. 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 July 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 (February 1, 2006 – July 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 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 section 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 your 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 tables 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 Florida Insured Municipals Fund
| | Beginning Account Value (2/1/06) | | Ending Account Value (7/31/06) | | Expenses Paid During Period (2/1/06 – 7/31/06) | |
Actual* | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.90 | | | $ | 3.65 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.00 | | | $ | 7.40 | | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,003.20 | | | $ | 2.44 | | |
* Class C shares had not commenced operations as of February 1, 2006. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.73% for Class A shares, 1.48% for Class B shares, and 1.48% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period; 60/365 for Class C to reflect the period from commencement of operations on June 2, 2006 to July 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 January 31, 2006 (June 1, 2006 for Class C).
Hypothetical** | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.20 | | | $ | 3.65 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.50 | | | $ | 7.40 | | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.50 | | | $ | 7.40 | | |
** Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.73% for Class A shares, 1.48% for Class B shares, and 1.48% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The Example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the asset value per share determined at the close of business on January 31, 2006.
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
FUND EXPENSES CONT'D
Eaton Vance Hawaii Municipal Bond Fund
| | Beginning Account Value (2/1/06) | | Ending Account Value (7/31/06) | | Expenses Paid During Period (2/1/06 – 7/31/06) | |
Actual* | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.90 | | | $ | 3.86 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.10 | | | $ | 7.61 | | |
* Actual expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.77% for Class A shares and 1.52% for Class B shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (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 January 31, 2006.
Hypothetical** | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.00 | | | $ | 3.86 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.30 | | | $ | 7.60 | | |
** Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.77% for Class A shares and 1.52% for Class B shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the asset value per share determined at the close of business on January 31, 2006.
Eaton Vance Kansas Municipal Bond Fund
| | Beginning Account Value (2/1/06) | | Ending Account Value (7/31/06) | | Expenses Paid During Period (2/1/06 – 7/31/06) | |
Actual* | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,018.80 | | | $ | 3.85 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,014.00 | | | $ | 7.59 | | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,004.60 | | | $ | 2.50 | | |
* Class C shares had not commenced operations as of February 1, 2006. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.77% for Class A shares, 1.52% for Class B shares, and 1.52% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period; 60/365 for Class C to reflect the period from commencement of operations on June 2, 2006 to July 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 January 31, 2006 (June 1, 2006 for Class C).
Hypothetical** | |
(5% return per year before expenses) | |
Class A | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.00 | | | $ | 3.86 | | |
Class B | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.30 | | | $ | 7.60 | | |
Class C | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,017.30 | | | $ | 7.60 | | |
** Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 0.77% for Class A shares, 1.52% for Class B shares, and 1.52% for Class C shares multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The example assumes that the $1,000 was invested at the asset value per share determined at the close of business on January 31, 2006.
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Eaton Vance Florida Insured Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.6% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Hospital — 5.3% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Highlands County, Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Glenoaks Hospital/Adventist Heath System), 5.00%, 11/15/31 | | $ | 1,011,410 | | |
| 250 | | | Highlands County, Health Facilities Authority, (Adventist Health System), 5.375%, 11/15/35 | | | 258,905 | | |
| 570 | | | Jacksonville, Economic Development Commission Health Care, (Mayo Clinic), 5.00%, 11/15/36 | | | 583,030 | | |
| 400 | | | Orange County, Health Facilities Authority, (Orlando Regional Healthcare), 5.125%, 11/15/39 | | | 409,056 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,262,401 | | |
Housing — 0.6% | | | |
$ | 260 | | | Pinellas County, HFA, SFMR, (GNMA), (AMT), 5.80%, 3/1/29 | | $ | 265,229 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 265,229 | | |
Insured-Education — 2.4% | | | |
$ | 1,080 | | | Broward County, Educational Facilities Authority, (Nova Southeastern University), (AGC), 4.50%, 4/1/36 | | $ | 1,041,379 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,041,379 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 600 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 6.63%, 7/1/29(1)(2) | | $ | 658,464 | | |
| 200 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 8.775%, 7/1/16(1)(3) | | | 269,936 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 928,400 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 7.2% | | | |
$ | 1,160 | | | Dade County, Professional Sports Franchise, (MBIA), Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 10/1/19 | | $ | 650,644 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Dade County, Professional Sports Franchise, (MBIA), Escrowed to Maturity, 5.25%, 10/1/30 | | | 1,116,860 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Florida HFA, (Mariner Club Apartments), (AMBAC), (AMT), Prerefunded to 3/1/07, 6.375%, 9/1/36 | | | 1,020,760 | | |
| 250 | | | Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 6/1/08, Variable Rate, 6.08%, 6/1/26(1)(2) | | | 265,420 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,053,684 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-General Obligations — 3.3% | | | |
$ | 1,000 | | | Florida Board of Education, Capital Outlay, (Public Education), (MBIA), 5.00%, 6/1/32(4) | | $ | 1,027,120 | | |
| 330 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 5.859%, 7/1/27(1)(3) | | | 378,398 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,405,518 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 11.2% | | | |
$ | 1,020 | | | Brevard County, Health Facilities Authority, (Health First, Inc.), (MBIA), 5.125%, 4/1/31 | | $ | 1,046,632 | | |
| 250 | | | Jacksonville, Economic Development Commission Health Care, (Mayo Clinic), (MBIA), 5.50%, 11/15/36 | | | 266,647 | | |
| 350 | | | Miami Dade County, Health Facilities Authority, (Miami Children's Hospital), (AMBAC), 5.125%, 8/15/26 | | | 360,423 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Sarasota County, Public Hospital Board, (Sarasota Memorial Hospital), (MBIA), 5.50%, 7/1/28 | | | 1,133,110 | | |
| 1,900 | | | South Miami, Health Facility Authority Hospital Revenue, (Baptist Health), (AMBAC), 5.25%, 11/15/33 | | | 1,974,651 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,781,463 | | |
Insured-Housing — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Florida HFA, (Spinnaker Cove Apartments), (AMBAC), (AMT), 6.50%, 7/1/36 | | $ | 510,425 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 510,425 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Broward County, School Board, Certificates of Participation, (FSA), 5.00%, 7/1/26 | | $ | 511,405 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 511,405 | | |
Insured-Miscellaneous — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | St. John's County, IDA, (Professional Golf), (MBIA), 5.00%, 9/1/23 | | $ | 518,595 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 518,595 | | |
Insured-Solid Waste — 1.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Dade County Resource Recovery Facilities, (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.50%, 10/1/13 | | $ | 510,900 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 510,900 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Florida Insured Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Special Assessment Revenue — 6.9% | | | |
$ | 345 | | | Celebration Community Development District, (MBIA), 5.125%, 5/1/20 | | $ | 357,975 | | |
| 750 | | | Crossings at Fleming Island Community Development District, (MBIA), 5.80%, 5/1/16 | | | 807,802 | | |
| 490 | | | Julington Creek, Plantation Community Development District, (MBIA), 5.00%, 5/1/29 | | | 502,515 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Maitland, Community Development Authority, Tax Increment, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 7/1/34 | | | 1,287,112 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,955,404 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 17.4% | | | |
$ | 1,415 | | | Cape Coral, Special Obligation, (MBIA), 4.50%, 10/1/36 | | $ | 1,366,211 | | |
| 415 | | | Dade County, Special Obligations, Residual Certificates, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 7.195%, 10/1/35(1)(3) | | | 427,309 | | |
| 500 | | | Jacksonville, Capital Improvement Revenue, (Stadium), (AMBAC), 4.75%, 10/1/25 | | | 503,255 | | |
| 1,480 | | | Jacksonville, Sales Tax, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/30 | | | 1,509,245 | | |
| 5,055 | | | Miami Dade County, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/36 | | | 1,046,334 | | |
| 300 | | | Orange County, Tourist Development Tax, (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 7.57%, 10/1/30(1)(3) | | | 328,485 | | |
| 200 | | | Puerto Rico Convention Center Authority, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 5.79%, 7/1/36(1)(3) | | | 191,724 | | |
| 340 | | | Sunrise Public Facilities Sales Tax, (MBIA), 0.00%, 10/1/15 | | | 230,513 | | |
| 1,625 | | | Tampa, Utility Tax, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 4/1/21 | | | 824,492 | | |
| 1,950 | | | Tampa, Utility Tax, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 10/1/21 | | | 966,771 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,394,339 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 19.4% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Dade County Aviation Facilities, (Miami International Airport), (FSA), (AMT), 5.125%, 10/1/22 | | $ | 507,830 | | |
| 500 | | | Dade County, Seaport, (MBIA), 5.125%, 10/1/16 | | | 510,970 | | |
| 400 | | | Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, (FGIC), (AMT), Variable Rate, 6.631%, 10/1/18(1)(3) | | | 436,300 | | |
| 200 | | | Hillsborough County, Port District, (Tampa Port Authority Project), (MBIA), (AMT), 5.00%, 6/1/26 | | | 204,590 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Hillsborough County, Port District, (Tampa Port Authority Project), (MBIA), (AMT), 5.00%, 6/1/36 | | | 1,017,900 | | |
| 375 | | | Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue, (Miami International Airport), (CIFG), 7.15%, 10/1/38(1)(3) | | | 392,715 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Palm Beach County, Airport Systems, (MBIA), (AMT), 5.00%, 10/1/34 | | | 1,274,388 | | |
| 500 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (MBIA), 4.75%, 7/1/38 | | | 505,200 | | |
| 750 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (MBIA), 5.00%, 7/1/36 | | | 780,615 | | |
| 265 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, RITES, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 6.901%, 7/1/41(1)(3)(5) | | | 355,103 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation (continued) | | | |
$ | 540 | | | Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, (AMBAC), 4.00%, 7/1/34 | | $ | 476,194 | | |
| 500 | | | Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/32 | | | 513,055 | | |
| 1,250 | | | Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/35 | | | 1,280,775 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 8,255,635 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 17.9% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Florida Governmental Utility Authority, (Barefoot Bay Utility System), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/29 | | $ | 255,055 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Jacksonville, Water and Sewer, (AMBAC), (AMT), 6.35%, 8/1/25 | | | 1,011,930 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Lee County, IDA, (Bonita Springs Utilities), (MBIA), (AMT), 6.05%, 11/1/20 | | | 1,015,060 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Marco Island, Utility System, (MBIA), 5.00%, 10/1/24 | | | 1,035,240 | | |
| 500 | | | Marco Island, Utility System, (MBIA), 5.00%, 10/1/27 | | | 515,605 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Marion County, Utility System, (FGIC), 5.00%, 12/1/31 | | | 1,023,080 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Marion County, Utility System, (MBIA), 5.00%, 12/1/28 | | | 1,030,560 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Sunrise Utility System, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 10/1/28 | | | 1,045,910 | | |
| 250 | | | Tallahassee, Consolidated Utility System, (FGIC), 5.50%, 10/1/19 | | | 281,923 | | |
| 375 | | | Tampa Bay, Water Utility System, (FGIC), Variable Rate, 5.54%, 10/1/27(1)(2) | | | 390,428 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 7,604,791 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 98.6% (identified cost $40,229,995) | | | | | $ | 41,999,568 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — 1.4% | | | | | $ | 605,319 | | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 42,604,887 | | |
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.
GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
MBIA - Municipal Bond Insurance Association
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
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Florida Insured Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
associated with such economic developments, at July 31, 2006, 94.0% 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 2.2% to 43.4% of total investments.
At July 31, 2006, the Fund's insured securities by financial institution are as follows:
| | Market Value | | % of Total Investments | |
Municipal Bond Insurance Association (MBIA) | | $ | 18,231,022 | | | | 43.4 | % | |
American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp. (AMBAC) | | | 13,278,337 | | | | 31.7 | % | |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Corp. (FGIC) | | | 3,925,561 | | | | 9.3 | % | |
Financial Security Assurance (FSA) | | | 2,056,097 | | | | 4.9 | % | |
Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC) | | | 1,041,379 | | | | 2.5 | % | |
CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty North America, Inc. (CIFG) | | | 939,542 | | | | 2.2 | % | |
| | $ | 39,471,938 | | | | 94.0 | % | |
(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 July 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $4,094,282 or 9.6% 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 July 31, 2006.
(3) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at July 31, 2006.
(4) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(5) 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.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Hawaii Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 100.9% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Education — 4.6% | | | |
$ | 300 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Chaminade University of Honolulu), 4.75%, 1/1/36 | | $ | 292,332 | | |
| 500 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Mid Pacific Institute), 4.625%, 1/1/36 | | | 477,550 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 769,882 | | |
Electric Utilities — 1.8% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, 0.00%, 7/1/17 | | $ | 308,590 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 308,590 | | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 4.7% | | | |
$ | 750 | | | Honolulu, Escrowed to Maturity, 4.75%, 9/1/17 | | $ | 792,705 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 792,705 | | |
General Obligations — 5.9% | | | |
$ | 575 | | | Maui County, 5.00%, 3/1/21 | | $ | 594,947 | | |
| 200 | | | Maui County, 5.50%, 3/1/19 | | | 212,718 | | |
| 285 | | | Puerto Rico, 0.00%, 7/1/15 | | | 192,996 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,000,661 | | |
Hospital — 3.3% | | | |
$ | 100 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Hawaii Pacific Health), 5.60%, 7/1/33 | | $ | 103,532 | | |
| 300 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Wilcox Memorial Hospital), 5.35%, 7/1/18 | | | 305,364 | | |
| 150 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Wilcox Memorial Hospital), 5.50%, 7/1/28 | | | 152,658 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 561,554 | | |
Housing — 2.7% | | | |
$ | 415 | | | Guam Housing Corp., Single Family, (AMT), 5.75%, 9/1/31 | | $ | 462,248 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 462,248 | | |
Industrial Development Revenue — 2.2% | | | |
$ | 345 | | | Hawaii Department of Transportation Special Facilities, (Continental Airlines), (AMT), 7.00%, 6/1/20 | | $ | 362,899 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 362,899 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Education — 6.9% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Hawaii State Housing Development Corp., (University of Hawaii), (AMBAC), 5.65%, 10/1/16 | | $ | 505,715 | | |
| 240 | | | University of Hawaii Board of Regents, University System, (FSA), 5.00%, 10/1/18 | | | 250,406 | | |
| 400 | | | University of Puerto Rico, (MBIA), 5.375%, 6/1/30 | | | 401,748 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,157,869 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 5.7% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Hawaii Electric Co.), (AMBAC), (AMT), 5.75%, 12/1/18 | | $ | 264,537 | | |
| 500 | | | Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance, (Hawaii Electric Co.), (FGIC), (AMT), 4.80%, 1/1/25 | | | 500,425 | | |
| 200 | | | Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, RITES, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 5.401%, 7/1/33(1)(2) | | | 204,728 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 969,690 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 9.0% | | | |
$ | 100 | | | Hawaii Airports System, (MBIA), (AMT), Escrowed to Maturity, 6.90%, 7/1/12 | | $ | 110,348 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Honolulu, City and County Board Water Supply Systems, (FSA), Prerefunded to 7/1/11, 5.25%, 7/1/31(3) | | | 1,065,130 | | |
| 210 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 1/1/08, Variable Rate, 7.018%, 7/1/28(1)(2) | | | 226,764 | | |
| 100 | | | Puerto Rico, (FGIC), Prerefunded to 7/1/12, Variable Rate, 7.272%, 7/1/32(1)(2) | | | 119,314 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,521,556 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 22.0% | | | |
$ | 350 | | | Hawaii County, (FGIC), 5.125%, 7/15/21 | | $ | 365,456 | | |
| 350 | | | Hawaii County, (FGIC), 5.55%, 5/1/10 | | | 371,462 | | |
| 375 | | | Hawaii, (FSA), 5.125%, 2/1/22 | | | 393,191 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Hawaii, (MBIA), 5.25%, 5/1/24 | | | 1,065,780 | | |
| 345 | | | Honolulu, City & County, (MBIA), 5.25%, 3/1/28 | | | 361,491 | | |
| 500 | | | Kauai County, (FGIC), 5.00%, 8/1/29 | | | 517,775 | | |
| 400 | | | Kauai County, (MBIA), 5.00%, 8/1/24 | | | 413,840 | | |
| 200 | | | Puerto Rico, (FSA), Variable Rate, 5.859%, 7/1/27(1)(2) | | | 229,332 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,718,327 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 3.8% | | | |
$ | 95 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/28 | | $ | 33,954 | | |
| 800 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/43 | | | 134,968 | | |
| 2,675 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/42 | | | 474,090 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 643,012 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Hawaii Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation — 14.2% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Hawaii Airports System, (FGIC), (AMT), 5.25%, 7/1/21 | | $ | 517,290 | | |
| 250 | | | Hawaii Highway, (FSA), 5.00%, 7/1/22 | | | 256,835 | | |
| 900 | | | Hawaii, State Harbor Revenue, (FSA), (AMT), 5.00%, 1/1/23 | | | 919,728 | | |
| 500 | | | Hawaii, State Harbor System, (FSA), (AMT), 5.00%, 1/1/31 | | | 508,810 | | |
| 150 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, RITES, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 6.901%, 7/1/41(1)(2)(4) | | | 201,002 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,403,665 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 9.5% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Honolulu, City and County Board Water Supply Systems, (MBIA), 4.75%, 7/1/31 | | $ | 503,720 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Honolulu, City and County Wastewater Systems, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/18 | | | 583,640 | | |
| 500 | | | Honolulu, City and County Wastewater Systems, (FGIC), 5.00%, 7/1/25 | | | 519,480 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,606,840 | | |
Other Revenue — 1.4% | | | |
$ | 200 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Variable Rate, 6.497%, 10/1/34(1)(2) | | $ | 238,946 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 238,946 | | |
Special Tax Revenue — 1.5% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Virgin Islands Public Facilities Authority, 5.625%, 10/1/25 | | $ | 258,180 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 258,180 | | |
Transportation — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Hawaii Highway Revenue, 5.50%, 7/1/18 | | $ | 280,093 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 280,093 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 100.9% (identified cost $16,189,307) | | | | | $ | 17,056,717 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (0.9)% | | | | | $ | (148,793 | ) | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 16,907,924 | | |
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 Hawaii 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 July 31, 2006, 70.5% 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 1.2% to 23.3% 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 July 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $1,220,086 or 7.2% of the Fund's net assets.
(2) Security has been issued as a leveraged inverse floater bond. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at July 31, 2006.
(3) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover margin requirements on open financial futures contracts.
(4) 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.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Kansas Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
Tax-Exempt Investments — 100.6% | | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Escrowed / Prerefunded — 6.1% | | | |
$ | 550 | | | Kansas Highway Transportation Department, Prerefunded to 9/1/09, 5.25%, 9/1/19 | | $ | 573,551 | | |
| 415 | | | Labette County, SFMR, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 12/1/14 | | | 292,123 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Saline County, SFMR, Escrowed to Maturity, 0.00%, 12/1/15 | | | 670,500 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,536,174 | | |
Hospital — 13.6% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Hays Medical Center), 5.00%, 11/15/22 | | $ | 509,565 | | |
| 750 | | | Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 5.125%, 7/1/36(1) | | | 767,535 | | |
| 825 | | | Salina Hospital, (Salina Regional Health Center), 5.00%, 10/1/36 | | | 839,182 | | |
| 250 | | | Sedgwick County, Health Care Facility, (Catholic Care Center, Inc.), 5.875%, 11/15/31 | | | 258,180 | | |
| 500 | | | University of Kansas Hospital Authority, 5.50%, 9/1/22 | | | 525,925 | | |
| 500 | | | Wichita, (Christi Health Systems, Inc.), 6.25%, 11/15/24 | | | 529,885 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 3,430,272 | | |
Insured-Education — 1.7% | | | |
$ | 100 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Kansas Board of Regents), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 4/1/14 | | $ | 106,916 | | |
| 550 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Kansas State University-Athletic Facility), (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/18 | | | 323,257 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 430,173 | | |
Insured-Electric Utilities — 9.8% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Augusta, Electric System, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 8/1/22 | | $ | 259,785 | | |
| 1,000 | | | Burlington, PCR, (Kansas Gas & Electric Co.), (MBIA), 5.30%, 6/1/31 | | | 1,050,980 | | |
| 665 | | | La Cygne, (Kansas City Power & Light Co.), (XLCA), 4.65%, 9/1/35 | | | 646,885 | | |
| 500 | | | Wyandotte County & Kansas City Unified Government Utility System, (FSA), 5.00%, 9/1/28(2) | | | 516,935 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,474,585 | | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded — 17.0% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Butler and Sedgwick County, Unified School District #385, (FSA), Prerefunded to 9/1/09, 5.40%, 9/1/18 | | $ | 261,785 | | |
| 500 | | | Chisholm Creek Utility Authority, Water and Wastewater, (Bel Aire & Park City), (MBIA), Prerefunded to 9/1/12, 5.25%, 9/1/20 | | | 538,330 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Escrowed / Prerefunded (continued) | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Johnson County, Unified School District #232, (FSA), Prerefunded to 9/1/10, 4.75%, 9/1/19 | | $ | 259,040 | | |
| 250 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (7th and Harrison Project), (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 12/1/09, 5.75%, 12/1/27 | | | 265,395 | | |
| 250 | | | Pratt, Electric System, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 5/1/10, 5.25%, 5/1/18 | | | 262,677 | | |
| 525 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 1/1/08, Variable Rate, 7.018%, 7/1/28(3)(4) | | | 566,911 | | |
| 230 | | | Puerto Rico, (FGIC), Prerefunded to 7/1/12, Variable Rate, 7.272%, 7/1/32(3)(4) | | | 274,422 | | |
| 750 | | | Scott County, Unified School District #466, (FGIC), Prerefunded to 9/1/12, 5.00%, 9/1/22 | | | 797,400 | | |
| 500 | | | Sedgwick County, Unified School District #267, (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 11/1/09, 5.00%, 11/1/19 | | | 518,695 | | |
| 500 | | | Washburn University, Topeka, (Living Learning Center), (AMBAC), Prerefunded to 7/1/09, 6.125%, 7/1/29 | | | 532,290 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 4,276,945 | | |
Insured-General Obligations — 20.5% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Butler and Sedgwick County, Unified School District #385, (FGIC), 5.00%, 9/1/19 | | $ | 258,772 | | |
| 500 | | | Butler County, Unified School District #490, (FSA), 5.00%, 9/1/23 | | | 522,435 | | |
| 1,350 | | | Butler County, Unified School District #490, (FSA), 5.00%, 9/1/30 | | | 1,397,277 | | |
| 350 | | | Geary County, Unified School District #475, (MBIA), 3.00%, 9/1/26 | | | 271,733 | | |
| 200 | | | Johnson County, Unified School District #231, (FGIC), 6.00%, 10/1/16 | | | 230,996 | | |
| 300 | | | Johnson County, Unified School District #233, (FGIC), 5.50%, 9/1/17 | | | 336,303 | | |
| 750 | | | Leavenworth County, Unified School District #464, (MBIA), 5.00%, 9/1/28 | | | 777,960 | | |
| 500 | | | Lyon County, Unified School District #253, (FGIC), 4.75%, 9/1/21 | | | 510,440 | | |
| 80 | | | Puerto Rico, (MBIA), Variable Rate, 8.775%, 7/1/20(3)(4) | | | 110,859 | | |
| 200 | | | Sedgwick County, Unified School District #259, (FSA), 2.50%, 10/1/17 | | | 166,280 | | |
| 700 | | | Sedgwick County, Unified School District #259, (FSA), 2.50%, 10/1/18 | | | 571,354 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 5,154,409 | | |
Insured-Hospital — 8.6% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Coffeyville, Public Building Commission Health Care Facility, (Coffeyville Regional Medical Center), (AMBAC), 5.00%, 8/1/22 | | $ | 256,707 | | |
| 500 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Sisters Of Charity - Leavenworth), (MBIA), 5.00%, 12/1/25 | | | 504,695 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Kansas Municipals Fund as of July 31, 2006
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Hospital (continued) | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (St. Luke's/Shawnee Mission), (MBIA), 5.375%, 11/15/26(2) | | $ | 511,535 | | |
| 600 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Stormont-Vail Healthcare), (MBIA), 5.375%, 11/15/24 | | | 634,542 | | |
| 250 | | | Manhattan Hospital, (Mercy Health Center), (FSA), 5.20%, 8/15/26 | | | 257,660 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,165,139 | | |
Insured-Housing — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Augusta Public Building Commission Revenue, (Cottonwood Point, Inc.), (MBIA), 5.25%, 4/1/22 | | $ | 263,745 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 263,745 | | |
Insured-Industrial Development Revenue — 3.9% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Department of Administration), (FGIC), 5.00%, 11/1/25 | | $ | 261,518 | | |
| 440 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Kansas State Projects), (MBIA), 5.00%, 5/1/26 | | | 457,191 | | |
| 250 | | | Wyandotte, Kansas, BPU Office Building, (MBIA), 5.00%, 5/1/21 | | | 259,170 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 977,879 | | |
Insured-Lease Revenue / Certificates of Participation — 2.7% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, (Capital Restoration Parking Facility), (FSA), 5.00%, 10/1/21 | | $ | 520,510 | | |
| 120 | | | Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., (AMBAC), Variable Rate, 7.55%, 6/1/24(3)(4) | | | 150,836 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 671,346 | | |
Insured-Special Tax Revenue — 1.1% | | | |
$ | 250 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/28 | | $ | 89,353 | | |
| 150 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (AMBAC), 0.00%, 7/1/37 | | | 33,908 | | |
| 990 | | | Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, (FGIC), 0.00%, 7/1/45 | | | 151,331 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 274,592 | | |
Insured-Transportation — 9.6% | | | |
$ | 1,310 | | | Kansas Turnpike Authority, (AMBAC), 4.00%, 9/1/18 | | $ | 1,269,377 | | |
| 750 | | | Kansas Turnpike Authority, (FSA), 5.00%, 9/1/24 | | | 776,153 | | |
| 100 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, (FSA), Variable Rate, 7.275%, 7/1/32(3)(4) | | | 108,255 | | |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) | | Security | | Value | |
Insured-Transportation (continued) | | | |
$ | 200 | | | Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, RITES, (CIFG), Variable Rate, 6.901%, 7/1/41(3)(4)(5) | | $ | 268,002 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 2,421,787 | | |
Insured-Water and Sewer — 4.1% | | | |
$ | 500 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, Public Water Supply, (AMBAC), 5.00%, 4/1/24 | | $ | 517,130 | | |
| 500 | | | Topeka, Water Pollution Control Utility System, (FGIC), 5.40%, 8/1/31 | | | 516,970 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,034,100 | | |
Water and Sewer — 0.8% | | | |
$ | 200 | | | Kansas Development Finance Authority, 5.00%, 11/1/21 | | $ | 208,028 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 208,028 | | |
| Total Tax-Exempt Investments — 100.6% (identified cost $24,373,183) | | | | | $ | 25,319,174 | | |
| Other Assets, Less Liabilities — (0.6)% | | | | | $ | (141,403 | ) | |
| Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | $ | 25,177,771 | | |
AMBAC - AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
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 Kansas 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 July 31, 2006, 79.6% 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 21.3% of total investments.
(1) When-issued security.
(2) Security (or a portion thereof) has been segregated to cover when-issued securities.
(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 July 31, 2006, the aggregate value of the securities is $1,479,285 or 5.9% 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 July 31, 2006.
(5) 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.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
As of July 31, 2006
| | Florida Insured Fund | | Hawaii Fund | | Kansas Fund | |
Assets | |
Investments — | |
Identified cost | | $ | 40,229,995 | | | $ | 16,189,307 | | | $ | 24,373,183 | | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,769,573 | | | | 867,410 | | | | 945,991 | | |
Investments, at value | | $ | 41,999,568 | | | $ | 17,056,717 | | | $ | 25,319,174 | | |
Cash | | $ | 288,429 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 432,100 | | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 4,679 | | | | 1,125 | | | | 1,860 | | |
Interest receivable | | | 480,109 | | | | 180,577 | | | | 362,754 | | |
Total assets | | $ | 42,772,785 | | | $ | 17,238,419 | | | $ | 26,115,888 | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for when-issued securities | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 761,865 | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 17,208 | | | | 4,563 | | | | 67,089 | | |
Demand note payable | | | — | | | | 200,000 | | | | — | | |
Dividends payable | | | 93,785 | | | | 25,596 | | | | 35,534 | | |
Payable for open swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,798 | | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | 66,981 | | | | — | | |
Payable to affiliate for investment advisory fees | | | 8,581 | | | | 2,154 | | | | 3,682 | | |
Payable to affiliate for distribution and service fees | | | 15,234 | | | | 6,786 | | | | 7,139 | | |
Accrued expenses | | | 33,090 | | | | 24,415 | | | | 29,010 | | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 167,898 | | | $ | 330,495 | | | $ | 938,117 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 42,604,887 | | | $ | 16,907,924 | | | $ | 25,177,771 | | |
Sources of Net Assets | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 42,290,905 | | | $ | 16,363,359 | | | $ | 24,894,854 | | |
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | (1,238,641 | ) | | | (220,478 | ) | | | (615,013 | ) | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | | | (68,502 | ) | | | (15,436 | ) | | | (14,263 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost) | | | 1,621,125 | | | | 780,479 | | | | 912,193 | | |
Total | | $ | 42,604,887 | | | $ | 16,907,924 | | | $ | 25,177,771 | | |
Class A Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 30,054,272 | | | $ | 10,988,191 | | | $ | 20,611,682 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 2,698,338 | | | | 1,133,779 | | | | 1,994,336 | | |
Net Asset Value and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 10.34 | | |
Maximum Offering Price Per Share (100 ÷ 95.25 of net asset value per share) | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 10.17 | | | $ | 10.86 | | |
Class B Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 12,549,611 | | | $ | 5,919,733 | | | $ | 4,561,573 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 1,139,113 | | | | 603,665 | | | | 445,111 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.02 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 10.25 | | |
Class C Shares | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,004 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,516 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | 91 | | | | — | | | | 440 | | |
Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share (net assets ÷ shares of beneficial interest outstanding) | | $ | 11.01 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.25 | | |
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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended July 31, 2006
| | Florida Insured Fund | | Hawaii Fund | | Kansas Fund | |
Investment Income | |
Interest | | $ | 1,100,752 | | | $ | 429,955 | | | $ | 561,325 | | |
Total investment income | | $ | 1,100,752 | | | $ | 429,955 | | | $ | 561,325 | | |
Expenses | |
Investment adviser fee | | $ | 52,950 | | | $ | 12,807 | | | $ | 19,189 | | |
Trustees fees and expenses | | | 855 | | | | 85 | | | | 85 | | |
Distribution and service fees | |
Class A | | | 29,882 | | | | 10,556 | | | | 17,876 | | |
Class B | | | 62,425 | | | | 30,445 | | | | 23,047 | | |
Class C | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 4 | | |
Legal and accounting services | | | 19,130 | | | | 12,773 | | | | 13,266 | | |
Printing and postage | | | 2,416 | | | | 1,854 | | | | 2,445 | | |
Custodian fee | | | 21,160 | | | | 13,645 | | | | 17,175 | | |
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | | | 7,002 | | | | 4,739 | | | | 6,407 | | |
Registration fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 312 | | |
Miscellaneous | | | 13,180 | | | | 6,612 | | | | 8,750 | | |
Total expenses | | $ | 209,002 | | | $ | 93,516 | | | $ | 108,556 | | |
Deduct — | |
Reduction of custodian fee | | | 3,608 | | | | 4,035 | | | | 3,258 | | |
Total expense reductions | | $ | 3,608 | | | $ | 4,035 | | | $ | 3,258 | | |
Net expenses | | $ | 205,394 | | | $ | 89,481 | | | $ | 105,298 | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 895,358 | | | $ | 340,474 | | | $ | 456,027 | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) — | |
Investment transactions (identified cost basis) | | $ | 69,019 | | | $ | 28,565 | | | $ | (80,884 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | 732,967 | | | | 317,084 | | | | 255,661 | | |
Interest rate swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (14,622 | ) | |
Net realized gain | | $ | 801,986 | | | $ | 345,649 | | | $ | 160,155 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — | |
Investments (identified cost basis) | | $ | (674,551 | ) | | $ | (238,144 | ) | | $ | (245,772 | ) | |
Financial futures contracts | | | (238,065 | ) | | | (79,170 | ) | | | 60,670 | | |
Interest rate swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (33,798 | ) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | $ | (912,616 | ) | | $ | (317,314 | ) | | $ | (218,900 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | $ | (110,630 | ) | | $ | 28,335 | | | $ | (58,745 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 784,728 | | | $ | 368,809 | | | $ | 397,282 | | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Six Months Ended July 31, 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | Florida Insured Fund | | Hawaii Fund | | Kansas Fund | |
From operations — | |
Net investment income | | $ | 895,358 | | | $ | 340,474 | | | $ | 456,027 | | |
Net realized gain from investment transactions, financial futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts | | | 801,986 | | | | 345,649 | | | | 160,155 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, financial futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts | | | (912,616 | ) | | | (317,314 | ) | | | (218,900 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 784,728 | | | $ | 368,809 | | | $ | 397,282 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | $ | (646,416 | ) | | $ | (219,287 | ) | | $ | (369,640 | ) | |
Class B | | | (234,332 | ) | | | (109,126 | ) | | | (82,266 | ) | |
Class C | | | (6 | ) | | | — | | | | (14 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (880,754 | ) | | $ | (328,413 | ) | | $ | (451,920 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | |
Class A | | $ | 1,648,461 | | | $ | 737,771 | | | $ | 4,150,382 | | |
Class B | | | 228,613 | | | | 23,273 | | | | 52,412 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000 | | | | — | | | | 4,466 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | |
Class A | | | 228,514 | | | | 116,368 | | | | 219,093 | | |
Class B | | | 107,905 | | | | 52,890 | | | | 51,510 | | |
Class C | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | 14 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | |
Class A | | | (3,317,703 | ) | | | (594,454 | ) | | | (1,123,141 | ) | |
Class B | | | (742,252 | ) | | | (388,423 | ) | | | (305,221 | ) | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged | |
Class A | | | 662,553 | | | | 465,090 | | | | 293,204 | | |
Class B | | | (662,553 | ) | | | (465,090 | ) | | | (293,204 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | (1,845,456 | ) | | $ | (52,575 | ) | | $ | 3,049,515 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | $ | (1,941,482 | ) | | $ | (12,179 | ) | | $ | 2,994,877 | | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of period | | $ | 44,546,369 | | | $ | 16,920,103 | | | $ | 22,182,894 | | |
At end of period | | $ | 42,604,887 | | | $ | 16,907,924 | | | $ | 25,177,771 | | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of period | | $ | (68,502 | ) | | $ | (15,436 | ) | | $ | (14,263 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Year Ended January 31, 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | Florida Insured Fund | | Hawaii Fund | | Kansas Fund | |
From operations — | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,806,484 | | | $ | 689,884 | | | $ | 870,742 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions, financial futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts | | | (416,617 | ) | | | (28,209 | ) | | | 3,020 | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments, financial futures contracts and interest rate swap contracts | | | (394,560 | ) | | | (312,720 | ) | | | (403,761 | ) | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | $ | 995,307 | | | $ | 348,955 | | | $ | 470,001 | | |
Distributions to shareholders — | |
From net investment income | |
Class A | | $ | (1,247,874 | ) | | $ | (396,193 | ) | | $ | (683,132 | ) | |
Class B | | | (572,088 | ) | | | (304,778 | ) | | | (187,142 | ) | |
Total distributions to shareholders | | $ | (1,819,962 | ) | | $ | (700,971 | ) | | $ | (870,274 | ) | |
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest — | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | |
Class A | | $ | 9,836,019 | | | $ | 399,551 | | | $ | 2,089,180 | | |
Class B | | | 664,993 | | | | 306,612 | | | | 375,880 | | |
Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared | |
Class A | | | 433,338 | | | | 210,052 | | | | 416,842 | | |
Class B | | | 273,537 | | | | 161,648 | | | | 115,203 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | |
Class A | | | (5,972,578 | ) | | | (668,897 | ) | | | (1,799,768 | ) | |
Class B | | | (3,882,604 | ) | | | (1,593,549 | ) | | | (692,360 | ) | |
Net asset value of shares exchanged | |
Class A | | | 1,271,083 | | | | 2,072,749 | | | | 778,638 | | |
Class B | | | (1,271,083 | ) | | | (2,072,749 | ) | | | (778,638 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions | | $ | 1,352,705 | | | $ | (1,184,583 | ) | | $ | 504,977 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | $ | 528,050 | | | $ | (1,536,599 | ) | | $ | 104,704 | | |
Net Assets | |
At beginning of year | | $ | 44,018,319 | | | $ | 18,456,702 | | | $ | 22,078,190 | | |
At end of year | | $ | 44,546,369 | | | $ | 16,920,103 | | | $ | 22,182,894 | | |
Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income included in net assets | |
At end of year | | $ | (83,106 | ) | | $ | (27,497 | ) | | $ | (18,370 | ) | |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Florida Insured Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003 | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.170 | | | $ | 11.380 | | | $ | 11.540 | | | $ | 11.430 | | | $ | 11.170 | | | $ | 11.140 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.243 | | | $ | 0.490 | | | $ | 0.524 | | | $ | 0.531 | | | $ | 0.554 | | | $ | 0.546 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.034 | ) | | | (0.204 | ) | | | (0.155 | ) | | | 0.129 | | | | 0.256 | | | | 0.026 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.209 | | | $ | 0.286 | | | $ | 0.369 | | | $ | 0.660 | | | $ | 0.810 | | | $ | 0.572 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.239 | ) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.529 | ) | | $ | (0.550 | ) | | $ | (0.550 | ) | | $ | (0.542 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.239 | ) | | $ | (0.496 | ) | | $ | (0.529 | ) | | $ | (0.550 | ) | | $ | (0.550 | ) | | $ | (0.542 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.140 | | | $ | 11.170 | | | $ | 11.380 | | | $ | 11.540 | | | $ | 11.430 | | | $ | 11.170 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.58 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 5.90 | % | | | 7.40 | % | | | 5.24 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 30,054 | | | $ | 30,896 | | | $ | 25,848 | | | $ | 20,845 | | | $ | 13,499 | | | $ | 9,114 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 0.74 | %(4) | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.70 | %(5) | | | 0.72 | %(5) | | | 0.70 | %(5) | | | 0.76 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 0.73 | %(4) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.69 | %(5) | | | 0.70 | %(5) | | | 0.69 | %(5) | | | 0.72 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.39 | %(4) | | | 4.36 | % | | | 4.64 | % | | | 4.62 | % | | | 4.90 | % | | | 4.88 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 18 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 26 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 12 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 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 4.84% to 4.88%.
(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) Annualized.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Florida Insured Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003 | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.040 | | | $ | 11.250 | | | $ | 11.420 | | | $ | 11.300 | | | $ | 11.050 | | | $ | 11.020 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.199 | | | $ | 0.406 | | | $ | 0.436 | | | $ | 0.442 | | | $ | 0.466 | | | $ | 0.460 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.024 | ) | | | (0.209 | ) | | | (0.167 | ) | | | 0.138 | | | | 0.244 | | | | 0.022 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.175 | | | $ | 0.197 | | | $ | 0.269 | | | $ | 0.580 | | | $ | 0.710 | | | $ | 0.482 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.195 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.439 | ) | | $ | (0.460 | ) | | $ | (0.460 | ) | | $ | (0.452 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.195 | ) | | $ | (0.407 | ) | | $ | (0.439 | ) | | $ | (0.460 | ) | | $ | (0.460 | ) | | $ | (0.452 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.020 | | | $ | 11.040 | | | $ | 11.250 | | | $ | 11.420 | | | $ | 11.300 | | | $ | 11.050 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 2.64 | %(4) | | | 5.22 | % | | | 6.54 | % | | | 4.43 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 12,550 | | | $ | 13,650 | | | $ | 18,170 | | | $ | 27,069 | | | $ | 23,608 | | | $ | 20,556 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.49 | %(5) | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.45 | %(6) | | | 1.47 | %(6) | | | 1.45 | %(6) | | | 1.51 | %(6) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.48 | %(5) | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.44 | %(6) | | | 1.45 | %(6) | | | 1.44 | %(6) | | | 1.47 | %(6) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.64 | %(5) | | | 3.64 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | 4.18 | % | | | 4.15 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 18 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 26 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 12 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 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 4.11% to 4.15%.
(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 0.13% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Florida Insured Fund — Class C | |
| | Period Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 11.040 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.064 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.030 | ) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.034 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.064 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.064 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 11.010 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.32 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 1 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.49 | %(4) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.48 | %(4) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.58 | %(4) | |
Portfolio Turnover | | | 26 | %(5) | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, June 2, 2006 to July 31, 2006.
(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) Annualized.
(5) For the six months ended July 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Hawaii Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.850 | | | $ | 9.910 | | | $ | 9.700 | | | $ | 9.580 | | | $ | 9.580 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.206 | | | $ | 0.408 | | | $ | 0.444 | | | $ | 0.433 | | | $ | 0.454 | | | $ | 0.453 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.014 | | | | (0.172 | ) | | | (0.069 | ) | | | 0.230 | | | | 0.124 | | | | 0.005 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.220 | | | $ | 0.236 | | | $ | 0.375 | | | $ | 0.663 | | | $ | 0.578 | | | $ | 0.458 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.200 | ) | | $ | (0.416 | ) | | $ | (0.435 | ) | | $ | (0.453 | ) | | $ | (0.458 | ) | | $ | (0.458 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.200 | ) | | $ | (0.416 | ) | | $ | (0.435 | ) | | $ | (0.453 | ) | | $ | (0.458 | ) | | $ | (0.458 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.690 | | | $ | 9.670 | | | $ | 9.850 | | | $ | 9.910 | | | $ | 9.700 | | | $ | 9.580 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.46 | %(4) | | | 3.91 | % | | | 6.99 | % | | | 6.14 | % | | | 4.87 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 10,988 | | | $ | 10,239 | | | $ | 8,394 | | | $ | 2,442 | | | $ | 694 | | | $ | 537 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 0.82 | %(5) | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.83 | %(6) | | | 0.80 | %(6) | | | 0.97 | %(6) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 0.77 | %(5) | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.79 | %(6) | | | 0.81 | %(6) | | | 0.75 | %(6) | | | 0.94 | %(6) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.29 | %(5) | | | 4.20 | % | | | 4.55 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 4.68 | % | | | 4.70 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 24 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 8 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gain per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investmet income to average net assets from 4.67% to 4.70%.
(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) During the year ended January 31, 2006, the Fund realized a gain on the disposal of an investment security which did not meet investment guidelines. The gain was less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on total return.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Hawaii Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 9.780 | | | $ | 9.970 | | | $ | 10.040 | | | $ | 9.830 | | | $ | 9.720 | | | $ | 9.720 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.173 | | | $ | 0.344 | | | $ | 0.379 | | | $ | 0.374 | | | $ | 0.388 | | | $ | 0.389 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.022 | | | | (0.187 | ) | | | (0.083 | ) | | | 0.223 | | | | 0.117 | | | | 0.006 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.195 | | | $ | 0.157 | | | $ | 0.296 | | | $ | 0.597 | | | $ | 0.505 | | | $ | 0.395 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.165 | ) | | $ | (0.347 | ) | | $ | (0.366 | ) | | $ | (0.387 | ) | | $ | (0.395 | ) | | $ | (0.395 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.165 | ) | | $ | (0.347 | ) | | $ | (0.366 | ) | | $ | (0.387 | ) | | $ | (0.395 | ) | | $ | (0.395 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 9.810 | | | $ | 9.780 | | | $ | 9.970 | | | $ | 10.040 | | | $ | 9.830 | | | $ | 9.720 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.62 | %(4) | | | 3.21 | %(5) | | | 6.18 | % | | | 5.28 | % | | | 4.11 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 5,920 | | | $ | 6,681 | | | $ | 10,063 | | | $ | 17,295 | | | $ | 17,172 | | | $ | 17,041 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.57 | %(6) | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.55 | %(7) | | | 1.58 | %(7) | | | 1.55 | %(7) | | | 1.73 | %(7) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.52 | %(6) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.54 | %(7) | | | 1.56 | %(7) | | | 1.50 | %(7) | | | 1.70 | %(7) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.55 | %(6) | | | 3.49 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 3.76 | % | | | 3.95 | % | | | 3.98 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 22 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 24 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 8 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.003, decrease net realized and unrealized gain per share by $0.003 and increase the ratio of net investmet income to average net assets from 3.95% to 3.98%.
(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) During the year ended January 31, 2006, the Fund realized a gain on the disposal of an investment security which did not meet investment guidelines. The gain was less than $0.01 per share and had no effect on total return.
(5) Total return reflects an increase of 0.13% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(6) Annualized.
(7) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Kansas Fund — Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.360 | | | $ | 10.560 | | | $ | 10.680 | | | $ | 10.500 | | | $ | 10.230 | | | $ | 10.200 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.214 | | | $ | 0.434 | | | $ | 0.470 | | | $ | 0.487 | | | $ | 0.478 | | | $ | 0.458 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.021 | ) | | | (0.200 | ) | | | (0.114 | ) | | | 0.164 | | | | 0.255 | | | | 0.042 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.193 | | | $ | 0.234 | | | $ | 0.356 | | | $ | 0.651 | | | $ | 0.733 | | | $ | 0.500 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.213 | ) | | $ | (0.434 | ) | | $ | (0.476 | ) | | $ | (0.471 | ) | | $ | (0.463 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.213 | ) | | $ | (0.434 | ) | | $ | (0.476 | ) | | $ | (0.471 | ) | | $ | (0.463 | ) | | $ | (0.470 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.340 | | | $ | 10.360 | | | $ | 10.560 | | | $ | 10.680 | | | $ | 10.500 | | | $ | 10.230 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.88 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 3.46 | % | | | 6.33 | % | | | 7.30 | % | | | 4.98 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data† | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 20,612 | | | $ | 17,112 | | | $ | 15,920 | | | $ | 11,179 | | | $ | 10,354 | | | $ | 6,091 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Net expenses | | | 0.79 | %(4) | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.77 | %(5) | | | 0.79 | %(5) | | | 0.86 | %(5) | | | 1.03 | %(5) | |
Net expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 0.77 | %(4) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.76 | %(5) | | | 0.78 | %(5) | | | 0.83 | %(5) | | | 0.99 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.16 | %(4) | | | 4.17 | % | | | 4.48 | % | | | 4.59 | % | | | 4.58 | % | | | 4.46 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 18 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 12 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 8 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
† The operating expenses of the Fund and the Portfolio may reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee, an allocation of expenses to the Investment Adviser, or both. Had such actions not been taken, the ratios and net investment income per share would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.06 | %(5) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.02 | %(5) | |
Net investment income | | | 4.43 | % | |
Net investment income per share | | $ | 0.455 | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.007, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.007 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 4.39% to 4.46%.
(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) Annualized.
(5) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Kansas Fund — Class B | |
| | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 | | Year Ended January 31, | |
| | (Unaudited)(1) | | 2006(1) | | 2005(1) | | 2004(1) | | 2003(1) | | 2002(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.280 | | | $ | 10.470 | | | $ | 10.590 | | | $ | 10.420 | | | $ | 10.140 | | | $ | 10.120 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.175 | | | $ | 0.355 | | | $ | 0.394 | | | $ | 0.404 | | | $ | 0.400 | | | $ | 0.380 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.032 | ) | | | (0.192 | ) | | | (0.120 | ) | | | 0.156 | | | | 0.263 | | | | 0.029 | | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.143 | | | $ | 0.163 | | | $ | 0.274 | | | $ | 0.560 | | | $ | 0.663 | | | $ | 0.409 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.173 | ) | | $ | (0.353 | ) | | $ | (0.394 | ) | | $ | (0.390 | ) | | $ | (0.383 | ) | | $ | (0.389 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.173 | ) | | $ | (0.353 | ) | | $ | (0.394 | ) | | $ | (0.390 | ) | | $ | (0.383 | ) | | $ | (0.389 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.250 | | | $ | 10.280 | | | $ | 10.470 | | | $ | 10.590 | | | $ | 10.420 | | | $ | 10.140 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 2.84 | %(4) | | | 5.45 | % | | | 6.64 | % | | | 4.09 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data† | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,562 | | | $ | 5,071 | | | $ | 6,158 | | | $ | 11,961 | | | $ | 11,246 | | | $ | 9,933 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Net expenses | | | 1.54 | %(5) | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.52 | %(6) | | | 1.54 | %(6) | | | 1.61 | %(6) | | | 1.78 | %(6) | |
Net expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.52 | %(5) | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.51 | %(6) | | | 1.53 | %(6) | | | 1.58 | %(6) | | | 1.74 | %(6) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.45 | %(5) | | | 3.44 | % | | | 3.77 | % | | | 3.85 | % | | | 3.87 | % | | | 3.74 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Portfolio(7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 18 | % | |
Portfolio Turnover of the Fund | | | 12 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 8 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
† The operating expenses of the Fund and the Portfolio may reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee, an allocation of expenses to the Investment Adviser, or both. Had such actions not been taken, the ratios and net investment income per share would have been as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Expenses | | | 1.81 | %(6) | |
Expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.77 | %(6) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.71 | % | |
Net investment income per share | | $ | 0.378 | | |
(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 January 31, 2002 was to increase net investment income per share by $0.007, decrease net realized and unrealized gains per share by $0.007 and increase the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 3.67% to 3.74%.
(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 0.12% due to a change in the timing of the payment and reinvestment of distributions.
(5) Annualized.
(6) Includes the Fund's share of its corresponding Portfolio's allocated expenses while the Fund was making investments directly into the Portfolio.
(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 July 31, 2006
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
| | Kansas Fund — Class C | |
| | Period Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1)(2) | |
Net asset value — Beginning of period | | $ | 10.260 | | |
Income (loss) from operations | |
Net investment income | | $ | 0.051 | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (0.004 | ) | |
Total income from operations | | $ | 0.047 | | |
Less distributions | |
From net investment income | | $ | (0.057 | ) | |
Total distributions | | $ | (0.057 | ) | |
Net asset value — End of period | | $ | 10.250 | | |
Total Return(3) | | | 0.46 | % | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 5 | | |
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets): | |
Net expenses | | | 1.54 | %(4) | |
Net expenses after custodian fee reduction | | | 1.52 | %(4) | |
Net investment income | | | 3.06 | %(4) | |
Portfolio Turnover | | | 12 | %(5) | |
(1) Net investment income per share was computed using average shares outstanding.
(2) For the period from the start of business, June 2, 2006 to July 31, 2006.
(3) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in the net asset value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.
(4) Annualized.
(5) For the six months ended July 31, 2006.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Municipals Funds as of July 31, 2006
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1 Significant Accounting Policies
Eaton Vance Municipals Trust II (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 four Funds, three of which are included in these financial statements. They include Eaton Vance Florida Insured Municipals Fund (Florida Insured Fund), Eaton Vance Hawaii Municipals Fund (Hawaii Fund) and Eaton Vance Kansas Municipals Fund (Kansas Fund) (together referred to as the "Funds"). The Funds, each non-diversified, seek to achieve current income exempt from regular federal income tax and particular state or local income or other taxes by investing primarily in investment grade municipal obligations. The Hawaii Fund offers two classes of shares. The Florida Insured Fund and the Kansas Fund offer three classes of shares. Class A shares are generally sold subj ect to a sales charge imposed at time of purchase. Class B shares and Class C shares of Florida Insured Fund and Kansas Fund 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 each Fund automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after their purchase, as described in each Fund's prospectus. 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 o ther 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 Valuations — 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 a 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 recorded 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 January 31, 2006, the Funds, for federal income tax purposes, had capital loss carryovers which will reduce 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 distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relie ve the Funds of any liability for federal income or excise tax. The amounts and expiration dates of the capital loss carryovers are as follows:
Fund | | Amount | | Expires | |
Florida Insured | | $ | 286,080 | | | January 31, 2009 | |
|
| | | 32,368 | | | January 31, 2010 | |
|
| | | 216,412 | | | January 31, 2011 | |
|
| | | 1,271,199 | | | January 31, 2013 | |
|
Hawaii | | | 125,674 | | | January 31, 2009 | |
|
| | | 182,699 | | | January 31, 2011 | |
|
| | | 93,535 | | | January 31, 2012 | |
|
| | | 211,449 | | | January 31, 2013 | |
|
Kansas | | | 904,481 | | | January 31, 2013 | |
|
Additionally, At January 31, 2006, the Florida Insured Fund had net capital losses of $204,833 attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2005. These net capital losses are treated as arising on the first day of the Fund's taxable year ending January 31, 2007.
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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.
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, a 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. A Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the swap counterparty. However, a 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 are used to reduce the Funds' custodian fees and are reported as a reduction of total expenses in 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.
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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 the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.
N Interim Financial Statements — The interim financial statements relating to July 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 of the Fund 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 capital. 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:
| | Florida Insured Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 147,032 | | | | 874,668 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 20,477 | | | | 38,586 | | |
Redemptions | | | (296,353 | ) | | | (531,575 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 60,145 | | | | 113,086 | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (68,699 | ) | | | 494,765 | | |
| | Florida Insured Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 20,705 | | | | 59,746 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 9,774 | | | | 24,607 | | |
Redemptions | | | (66,359 | ) | | | (349,030 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (60,986 | ) | | | (114,277 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (96,866 | ) | | | (378,954 | ) | |
| | Florida Insured Fund | |
Class C | | Period Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(1) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 90 | | | | — | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 91 | | | | — | | |
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| | Hawaii Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 76,510 | | | | 41,085 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 12,021 | | | | 21,643 | | |
Redemptions | | | (61,926 | ) | | | (68,668 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 48,014 | | | | 212,776 | | |
Net increase | | | 74,619 | | | | 206,836 | | |
| | Hawaii Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 2,540 | | | | 31,110 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 5,397 | | | | 16,437 | | |
Redemptions | | | (39,808 | ) | | | (163,986 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (47,441 | ) | | | (210,122 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (79,312 | ) | | | (326,561 | ) | |
| | Kansas Fund | |
Class A | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 402,559 | | | | 200,903 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 21,182 | | | | 40,143 | | |
Redemptions | | | (108,884 | ) | | | (173,196 | ) | |
Exchange from Class B shares | | | 28,395 | | | | 74,970 | | |
Net increase | | | 343,252 | | | | 142,820 | | |
| | Kansas Fund | |
Class B | | Six Months Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 5,075 | | | | 36,496 | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 5,021 | | | | 11,187 | | |
Redemptions | | | (29,822 | ) | | | (66,976 | ) | |
Exchange to Class A shares | | | (28,633 | ) | | | (75,572 | ) | |
Net decrease | | | (48,359 | ) | | | (94,865 | ) | |
| | Kansas Fund | |
Class C | | Period Ended July 31, 2006 (Unaudited)(2) | | Year Ended January 31, 2006 | |
Sales | | | 439 | | | | — | | |
Issued to shareholders electing to receive payments of distributions in Fund shares | | | 1 | | | | — | | |
Net increase | | | 440 | | | | — | | |
(1) Class C shares of the Florida Insured Fund commenced operations on June 2, 2006.
(2) Class C shares of the Kansas Fund commenced operations on June 2, 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 of securities). For the six months ended July 31, 2006, each Fund paid or accrued advisory fees as follows:
Fund | | Amount | | Effective Rate* | |
Florida Insured | | $ | 52,950 | | | | 0.25 | % | |
Hawaii | | | 12,807 | | | | 0.15 | % | |
Kasas | | | 19,189 | | | | 0.17 | % | |
* 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. EVM serves as the Administrator of each Fund, but receives no compensation. EVM serves as the sub-transfer agent of each 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 July 31, 2006, EVM earned $352, $227 and $400 in sub-transfer agent fees from Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund, respectively. The Funds were informed that Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. (EVD), a subsidiary of EVM and the Funds' principal underwriter, received $2,931, $952 and $2,128 as its portion of the sales charge on sales of Class A shares from Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund
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and Kansas Fund, respectively, for the six months ended July 31, 2006.
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 July 31, 2006, no significant amounts have been deferred.
Certain officers and Trustees of the Funds are officers of the above organizations.
5 Distribution Plans
Class A of each Fund has in effect a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (Class A Plan). The Class A Plan provides that each Fund will pay EVD a distribution and service fee not exceeding 0.25% of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares for each fiscal year for distribution services and facilities provided to each Fund by EVD, as well as for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Trustees approved distribution and service fee payments equal to 0.20% annually of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A each fiscal year. Distribution and service fees paid or accrued for the six months ended July 31, 2006 amounted to $29,882, $10,556, and $17,876 for Class A shares of Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund, respectively. Each Fund also has in effect a distribution plan for Class B shares (Class B Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Inv estment Company Act of 1940. In addition, the Florida Insured Fund and the Kansas Fund each has in effect a distribution plan for Class C shares (Class C Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Class B and Class C Plans require each Fund to pay EVD amounts equal to 1/365 of 0.75% (annualized) of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares for providing ongoing distribution services and facilities to each Fund. Each 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 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 charge s (see Note 6) and daily amounts theretofore paid to EVD by each respective class. The Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund paid or accrued $49,283, $24,036 and $18,195, respectively, for Class B shares, to or payable to EVD for the six months ended July 31, 2006, representing 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets for Class B shares. The Florida Insured Fund and Kansas Fund paid or accrued $1 and $3, respectively, for Class C shares, to or payable to EVD for the period ended July 31, 2006, representing 0.75% (annualized) of the average daily net assets for Class C shares. At July 31, 2006, the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD calculated under the Plans for Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund were approximately $546,000, $397,000 and $232,000, respectively, for Class B shares, and the amount of Uncovered Distribution Charges of EVD calculated under the Plans for the Florida Insured Fu nd and the Kansas Fund were approximately $100 and $300, respectively, for Class C shares. The Class B and Class C Plans also authorize the Funds to make payments of service fees to EVD, investment dealers and other persons in amounts not exceeding 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to that Class. The Trustees approved service fee payments equal to 0.20% annually of each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C, if applicable, for each fiscal year. Service fees are paid for personal services and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. They are separate and distinct from the Class B and Class C sales commissions and distribution fees and, as such, are not subject to automatic discontinuance when there are no outstanding Uncovered Distribution Charges to EVD. Service fees paid or accrued for the six months ended July 31, 2006, amounted to $13,142, $6,409, and $4,852, for the Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund, respectively, for Class B shar es. Service fees paid or accrued for the period ended July 31, 2006, amounted to $1 each for the Florida Insured Fund and Kansas Fund Class C shares.
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. Class A shares may be subject to a 1% CDSC if redeemed within 18 months of purchase (depending on the circumstances of purchase) or a 1% or 0.50% CDSC if redeemed within one year or two years, respectively, on purchases through the Eaton Vance Supplemental Retirement Account. 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
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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 EVM 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 Plan (see Note 5). CDSC received on Class B and Class C redemptions when no Uncovered Distribution Charges exist will be credited to each Fund. EVD received approximately $5,000, $0 and $0 of CDSC paid by Class A shareholders of Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund, respectively, and approximately $13,000, $5,000 and $7,000 of CDSC paid by Class B shareholders of Florida Insured Fund, Hawaii Fund and Kansas Fund, respectively. EVD did not receive any CDSC paid by Class C shareholders of the Florida Insured Fund and Kansas Fund, respectively, for the period ended July 31, 2006.
7 Investments
Purchases and sales of investments by the Fund, other than U.S. Government securities, put option transactions and short-term obligations, for the six months ended July 31, 2006, were as follows:
Florida Insured Fund | | | |
Purchases | | $ | 11,328,620 | | |
Sales | | | 14,444,403 | | |
Hawaii Fund | | | |
Purchases | | $ | 4,128,392 | | |
Sales | | | 4,045,883 | | |
Kansas Fund | | | |
Purchases | | $ | 6,137,900 | | |
Sales | | | 2,776,274 | | |
8 Federal Income Tax Basis of Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of the investments owned by each Fund at July 31, 2006, as computed on a federal income tax basis, are as follows:
Florida Insured Fund | | | |
Aggregate Cost | | $ | 40,174,095 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,867,886 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (42,413 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,825,473 | | |
Hawaii Fund | | | |
Aggregate Cost | | $ | 16,144,462 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 954,323 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (42,068 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 912,255 | | |
Kansas Fund | |
Aggregate Cost | | $ | 24,301,333 | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,067,591 | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (49,750 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 1,017,841 | | |
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 facilitate 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 credit is allocated among the participating portfolios and funds at the end of each quarter. At July 31, 2006, the Hawaii Fund had a balance outstanding pursuant to this line of credit of $200,000. The Funds did not have any significant borrowings or allocated fees during the six months ended July 31, 2006.
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10 Overdraft Advances
Pursuant to the custodian agreement between the Funds and IBT, IBT may in its discretion advance funds to the Funds to make properly authorized payments. When such payments result in an overdraft by the Funds, the Funds are obligated to repay IBT at the current rate of interest charged by IBT for secured loans (currently, a rate above the Federal Funds rate). This obligation is payable on demand to IBT. IBT has a lien on the Fund's assets to the extent of any overdraft. At July 31, 2006, the Hawaii Fund had a payment due to IBT pursuant to the foregoing arrangement of $66,981.
11 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 swaps 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 July 31, 2006 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
Fund | | Expiration Date(s) | | Contracts | | Position | | Aggregate Cost | | Value | | Net Unrealized (Depreciation) | |
Florida | | | | 85 | | | | | | | |
| |
Insured | | 09/06 | | U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (9,055,458 | ) | | $ | (9,203,906 | ) | | $ | (148,448 | ) | |
| | | | 50 | | | | | | | |
| |
Hawaii | | 09/06 | | U.S. Treasury Bond | | Short | | $ | (5,327,131 | ) | | $ | (5,414,062 | ) | | $ | (86,931 | ) | |
At July 31, 2006, the Kansas Fund had entered into an interest rate swap agreement with JP Morgan Chase whereby the Fund makes semi-annually payments at a fixed rate equal to 5.77% on the notional amount of $2,000,000. 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 February 26, 2007. The value of the contract, which terminates February 26, 2037, is recorded as a payable for open swap contracts of $33,798 on July 31, 2006.
At July 31, 2006, the Funds had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover margin requirements under these contracts.
12 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, ("FIN 48") "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109". FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Funds are currently evaluating the impact of applying the various provisions of FIN 48.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
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 each 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.
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,
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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 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:
• Eaton Vance Florida Insured Municipals Fund
• Eaton Vance Hawaii Municipals Fund
• Eaton Vance Kansas 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 agreement 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. 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 seven 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 retain investment personnel, and the time a nd 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 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.
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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. 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 fees 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 fees charged for advisory and related services and the Fund's total expense ratio are reasonable.
Profitability
The Board reviewed the level of profits realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof 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 each Fund to continue to share such benefits equitably.
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Eaton Vance Municipals Funds
Officers Cynthia J. Clemson President William H. Ahern, Jr. Vice President Craig R. Brandon Vice President Portfolio Manager of Florida Insured Municipals Fund James B. Hawkes Vice President and Trustee Robert B. MacIntosh Vice President Portfolio Manager of Hawaii Municipals Fund Thomas M. Metzold Vice President Portfolio Manager of Kansas Municipals Fund 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
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 II
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 each Fund and is available through your financial advisor. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For further information please call 800-225-6265.
335-9/06 3CSRC
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.
No Material Changes.
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 II |
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By: | /s/ Cynthia J. Clemson | |
| Cynthia J. Clemson |
| President |
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Date: | September 15, 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: | September 15, 2006 |
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By: | /s/ Cynthia J. Clemson | |
| Cynthia J. Clemson |
| President |
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Date: | September 15, 2006 |
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