BOSTON, April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund (NYSE MKT: ENX) (the "Fund"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended December 31, 2014. The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2015.

For the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Fund had net investment income of $2,852,143 ($0.182 per share). In comparison, for the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Fund had net investment income of $3,022,596 ($0.190 per share).

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended December 31, 2014 were $1,100,707 ($0.070 per share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended December 31, 2013 were $2,108,659 ($0.133 per share).

On December 31, 2014, net assets of the Fund were $221,042,969. The net asset value per share on December 31, 2014 was $14.12 based on 15,658,585 shares outstanding. In comparison, on December 31, 2013, net assets of the Fund were $200,632,210. The net asset value per share on December 31, 2013 was $12.62 based on 15,896,585 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 $303.4 billion in assets as of March 31, 2015, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service, timely innovation 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 NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

                                              SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                          (in thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                       Three Months Ended

                                                        December 31,
                                                        ------------

                                                                      2014            2013
                                                                      ----            ----

    Net investment income                                           $2,852          $3,023

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                 1,101         (2,109)
                                                                     -----          ------

                  Net increase (decrease) in net
                  assets

                   from operations                                    $3,953            $914
                                                                    ======


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

    Net investment income                                           $0.182          $0.190

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                 0.070         (0.133)
                                                                     -----          ------

                  Net increase (decrease) in net
                  assets

                   from operations                                    $0.252          $0.057
                                                                    ======



    Net Asset Value at December 31
    ------------------------------

                 Net assets                                         $221,043        $200,632

                 Shares outstanding                                   15,659          15,897

                  Net asset value per share
                  outstanding                                         $14.12          $12.62


    Market Value Summary
    --------------------

                  Market price on NYSE MKT at
                  December 31                                         $12.57          $11.32

                  High market price (period ended
                  December 31)                                        $12.69          $11.79

                  Low market price (period ended
                  December 31)                                        $12.31          $11.01

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SOURCE Eaton Vance Management