BOSTON, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Michigan Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE MKT: MIW) (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and six-month periods ended March 31, 2014. The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2014.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $293,589 ($0.194 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $2,589 (equal to $0.001 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $291,000, or $0.193 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2014 was $584,716 ($0.386 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.004 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.382 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $299,392 ($0.198 per common share). From this amount, the Fund paid dividends on preferred shares of $5,503 (equal to $0.004 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $293,889, or $0.194 per common share. The Fund's net investment income for the six months ended March 31, 2013 was $612,443 ($0.405 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.010 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.395 per common share.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $1,260,682 ($0.835 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended March 31, 2014 were $1,270,721 ($0.842 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $266,789 ($0.173 per common share). The Fund's net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended March 31, 2013 were $334,459 ($0.218 per common share).

On March 31, 2014, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $21,228,068. The net asset value per common share on March 31, 2014 was $14.02 based on 1,514,065 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on March 31, 2013, net assets of the Fund applicable to common shares were $22,408,307. The net asset value per common share on March 31, 2013 was $14.80 based on 1,514,065 common shares outstanding.

The Fund periodically makes certain performance data and information about portfolio characteristics available on www.eatonvance.com (on the fund information page under "Individual Investors - Closed-End Funds"). Fund portfolio holdings for the most recent month-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following month-end.

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 $285.9 billion in assets as of April 30, 2013 offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies 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 www.eatonvance.com.



                                                                    EATON VANCE MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

                                                                        SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                    (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                                                   Three Months Ended                   Six Months Ended

                                                                                        March 31,                           March 31,
                                                                                      ---------                          ---------

                                                                                      2014                       2013                            2014              2013
                                                                                      ----                       ----                            ----              ----

    Net investment income                                                   $294                     $299                              $585             $612

    Net realized and
     unrealized gains
     (losses) on investments                                                         1,261                      (266)                          1,271             (334)

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                                            (3)                       (6)                            (7)             (15)
                                                                                       ---                        ---                             ---               ---

                                                 Net increase (decrease) in net
                                                 assets from operations               $1,552                        $27                          $1,849              $263


    Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
    -------------------------------------

    Net investment income                                                           $0.194                     $0.198                          $0.386            $0.405

    Net realized and
     unrealized gains
     (losses) on investments                                                         0.835                    (0.173)                          0.842           (0.218)

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                                        (0.001)                   (0.004)                        (0.004)          (0.010)
                                                                                    ------                     ------                          ------            ------

                                                 Net increase (decrease) in net
                                                 assets from operations               $1.028                     $0.021                          $1.224            $0.177


    Net investment income                                                           $0.194                     $0.198                          $0.386            $0.405

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                                        (0.001)                   (0.004)                        (0.004)          (0.010)
                                                                                    ------                     ------                          ------            ------

    Net investment income
     after preferred
     dividends                                                                      $0.193                     $0.194                          $0.382            $0.395
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    Net Asset Value at March 31 (Common Shares)
    ----------------------------------------

                                                Net assets                                                                                    $21,228           $22,408

                                                Shares outstanding                                                                              1,514             1,514

                                                 Net asset value per share
                                                 outstanding                                                                                   $14.02            $14.80


    Market Value Summary (Common Shares)
    -----------------------------------

                                                 Market price on NYSE MKT at
                                                 March 31                                                                                      $12.46            $14.60

                                                 High market price (period ended
                                                 March 31)                                                                                     $12.85            $16.30

                                                 Low market price (period ended
                                                 March 31)                                                                                     $11.23            $13.90

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management