BOSTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:ETG), a closed-end investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended April 30, 2009 and the six months ended April 30, 2009. The Fund's fiscal year ends on October 31, 2009. For the three months ended April 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $21,399,708 ($0.280 per common share). For the six months ended April 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $49,907,448 ($0.654 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended April 30, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $57,849,510 ($0.759 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $6,051,560 (equal to $0.079 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $51,797,950 or $0.680 per common share. For the six months ended April 30, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $88,146,746 ($1.156 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $15,516,753 (equal to $0.203 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $72,629,993 or $0.953 per common share. Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended April 30, 2009 were $28,204,775 ($0.373 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended April 30, 2009 were $241,715,480 ($3.173 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended April 30, 2008 were $5,164,864 ($0.066 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended April 30, 2008 were $353,002,834 ($4.630 per common share). On April 30, 2009, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $837,487,798. The net asset value per common share on April 30, 2009 was $10.98 based on 76,265,526 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on April 30, 2008, net assets applicable to common shares of the Fund were $2,046,575,634. The net asset value per common share on April 30, 2008 was $26.83 based on 76,265,527 common 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 $127.2 billion in assets as of April 30, 2009, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit http://www.eatonvance.com/. EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED GLOBAL DIVIDEND INCOME FUND SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended April 30, April 30, 2009 2008 2009 2008 Gross investment income $25,807 $65,374 $59,449 $101,384 Operating expenses (4,408) (7,524) (9,542) (13,237) Net investment income $21,399 $57,850 $49,907 $88,147 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $(28,205) $5,165 $(241,715) $(353,003) Preferred dividends paid (1) - (6,052) - (15,517) Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $(6,806)$56,963 $(191,808) $(280,373) Earnings per Share Outstanding ------------------------------ Gross investment income $0.338 $0.857 $0.779 $1.329 Operating expenses (0.058) (0.098) (0.125) (0.173) Net investment income $0.280 $0.759 $0.654 $1.156 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $(0.373) $0.066 $(3.173) $(4.630) Preferred dividends paid (1) - (0.079) - (0.203) Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $(0.093) $0.746 $(2.519) $(3.677) Net investment income $0.280 $0.759 $0.654 $1.156 Preferred dividends paid (1) - (0.079) - (0.203) Net investment income after preferred dividends $0.280 $0.680 $0.654 $0.953 Net Asset Value at April 30 (Common Shares) ------------------------------------------- Net assets $837,488 $2,046,576 Shares outstanding 76,266 76,266 Net asset value per share outstanding $10.98 $26.83 Market Value Summary (Common Shares) ------------------------------------ Market price on NYSE at April 30 $8.96 $24.27 High market price (period ended April 30) $12.56 $27.67 Low market price (period ended April 30) $6.31 $21.93 (1) As of April 14, 2008, all series of preferred shares had been redeemed. DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Eaton Vance Management, Investors, +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/

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