BOSTON, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The following
mergers were completed at the close of the New York Stock Exchange on December 14, 2018:
Acquired Fund (Trading Symbol)
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Acquiring Fund (Trading Symbol)
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Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund II (NYH)
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Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (ENX)
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Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund II (EIA)
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Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund (EVM)
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Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund (MAB)
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Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund (EIM)
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Eaton Vance Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (MIW)
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Eaton Vance Michigan Municipal Income Trust (EMI)
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Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust (EVN)
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Each merger was based upon the Funds' closing net assets on December 14, 2018. The exchange
ratio at which common shares of each Acquired Fund were converted to common shares of the relevant Acquiring Fund is listed
below:
Acquired Fund (Trading Symbol)
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Exchange Ratio
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Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund II (NYH)
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0.960888
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Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund II (EIA)
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1.026034
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Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund (MAB)
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1.103422
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Eaton Vance Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (MIW)
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1.125559
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Eaton Vance Michigan Municipal Income Trust (EMI)
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1.105497
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Fractional shares of the relevant Acquiring Fund's common stock were not issued in the mergers and consequently cash will be
distributed for any such fractional amounts.
About Eaton Vance
Eaton Vance is a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV). Eaton Vance is a leading global asset manager whose history dates
to 1924. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $439.3 billion in assets as of October 31, 2018, offering individuals and
institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. For more information, visit eatonvance.com.
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Additional Information about the Funds
This press release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer to purchase
or sell shares of the Funds.
Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment
program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in a Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Additional
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Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on
forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond a Fund's
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