BOSTON, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund (NYSE:EVG), a closed-end investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended July 31, 2009 and the nine months ended July 31, 2009. The Fund's fiscal year ends on October 31, 2009. For the three months ended July 31, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $5,399,656 ($0.286 per common share). For the nine months ended July 31, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $15,243,579 ($0.807 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended July 31, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $4,887,367 ($0.259 per common share). For the nine months ended July 31, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $16,049,374 ($0.850 per common share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended July 31, 2009 were $25,429,333 ($1.349 per common share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the nine months ended July 31, 2009 were $36,783,904 ($1.948 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended July 31, 2008 were $1,740,323 ($0.089 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the nine months ended July 31, 2008 were $17,946,534 ($0.950 per common share). On July 31, 2009, net assets of the Fund were $319,055,599. The net asset value per share on July 31, 2009 was $16.89 based on 18,886,596 shares outstanding. In comparison, on July 31, 2008, net assets of the Fund were $327,818,532. The net asset value per share on July 31, 2008 was $17.36 based on 18,886,596 shares outstanding. The Fund is managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE:EV), based in Boston, one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $147.7 billion in assets as of August 31, 2009, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit http://www.eatonvance.com/. EATON VANCE SHORT DURATION DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, July 31, -------- -------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Gross investment income $6,661 $5,836 $18,686 $18,929 Operating expenses (1,261) (949) (3,442) (2,880) ------ ---- ------ ------ Net investment income $5,400 $4,887 $15,244 $16,049 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $25,429 $(1,741) $36,784 $(17,947) ------- ------- ------- -------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $30,829 $3,146 $52,028 $(1,898) ======= ====== ======= ======= Earnings per Share Outstanding ------------------------------ Gross investment income $0.353 $0.309 $0.989 $1.002 Operating expenses (0.067) (0.050) (0.182) (0.152) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income $0.286 $0.259 $0.807(1) $0.850(1) Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $1.349 $(0.089) $1.948 $(0.950) ------ ------- ------ ------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $1.635 $0.170 $2.755 $(0.100) ====== ====== ====== ======= Net Asset Value at April 30 (Common Shares) ------------------------- Net assets $319,056 $327,819 Shares outstanding 18,887 18,887 Net asset value per share outstanding $16.89 $17.36 Market Value Summary (Common Shares) ------------------------------------ Market price on NYSE at July 31 $14.93 $14.89 High market price (period ended July 31) $14.93 $16.93 Low market price (period ended July 31) $10.37 $14.58 (1) For federal income tax purposes, estimated net investment income per share for the nine months ended July 31, 2009 and July 31, 2008 were $0.65 and $1.019, respectively. DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Investor Contact of Eaton Vance Management, +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/

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