UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-21323

 

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02109

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Alan R. Dynner
The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(617) 482-8260

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

April 30

 

 

Date of reporting period:

April 30, 2005

 

 



 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

 



Annual Report April 30, 2005

EATON VANCE
LIMITED
DURATION
INCOME
FUND



IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING PRIVACY,
DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS,
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS AND PROXY VOTING

Privacy. The Eaton Vance organization is committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy ("Privacy Policy") with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:

•  Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Eaton Vance fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions.

•  None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer's account, Eaton Vance may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker/dealers.

•  Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information.

•  We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review our Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.eatonvance.com.

Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities within the Eaton Vance organization: the Eaton Vance Family of Funds, Eaton Vance Management, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, Boston Management and Research, and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.

In addition, our Privacy Policy only applies to those Eaton Vance customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer's account (i.e. fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial adviser/ broker–dealer, it is likely that only such adviser's privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures.

For more information about Eaton Vance's Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-262-1122.

Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called "householding" and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders.

Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, otherwise.

If you would prefer that your Eaton Vance documents not be householded, please contact Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122, or contact your financial adviser.

Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Eaton Vance documents will be effective within 30 days of receipt by Eaton Vance or your financial adviser.

Portfolio Holdings. Each Eaton Vance Fund and its underlying Portfolio will file a schedule of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-Q will be available on the Eaton Vance website www.eatonvance.com, by calling Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC's public reference room in Washington, D.C. (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the public reference room).

Proxy Voting. From time to time, funds are required to vote proxies related to the securities held by the funds. The Eaton Vance Funds or their underlying Portfolios (if applicable) vote proxies according to a set of policies and procedures approved by the Funds' and Portfolios' Boards. You may obtain a description of these policies and procedures and information on how the Funds or Portfolios voted proxies relating to Portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122. This description is also available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.



 

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

 

INVESTMENT UPDATE

 

The Fund

 

Performance

 

             Based on its April 2005 monthly dividend of $0.1261 and a closing share price of $17.69, Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund, a closed-end fund traded on the American Stock Exchange (the “Fund”), had a market yield of 8.55%.(1)

 

             Based on share price (traded on the American Stock Exchange), the Fund had a total return of 8.22% for the year ended April 30, 2005.(2) That return was the result of a decrease in share price from $17.81 on October 31, 2004 to $17.69 on April 30, 2005 and the reinvestment of $1.606 in monthly dividends.

 

             Based on net asset value, the Fund had a total return of 5.29% for the year ended April 30, 2005.(2) That return was the result of a decrease in net asset value per share from $19.07 on October 31, 2004 to $18.43 on April 30, 2005, and the reinvestment of all distributions.

 

The Fund’s Investments

 

             The Fund’s managers continued to diversify the Fund’s bond and senior loan investments along industry lines. The Fund had exposure to companies that respond to economic growth, as well as non-cyclical companies whose earnings are less dependent on economic expansion. At April 30, 2005, the Fund’s investments spanned 47 industries, with no single industry representing more than 8% of the Fund’s net assets.

 

             Due to relatively stable credit conditions and continuing strong technical factors, credit spreads in the loan market were at historical lows for much of the year. Late in the period, loan pricing eased slightly in response to significant spread widening in the high-yield bond market. Once again, loans demonstrated their relatively low volatility versus high-yield bonds and, for the period, acted as a risk mitigator for the overall Fund. This was largely due to the seniority and floating-rate characteristics of loans.

 

             The high-yield market performed well in 2004, characterized by strong new issuances, low default rates and narrowing credit spreads. However, market sentiment weakened in March and April 2005, amid a Treasury market decline, rumors of a ratings downgrade in Ford and General Motors bonds and concerns over the economy. Management positioned the Fund’s high-yield investments defensively, maintaining a shorter duration and avoiding the more speculative segments of the high-yield market. The Fund focused on 2- and 3-year bonds and issues nearing their call dates – a strategy that shortened duration and provided some protection from higher interest rates and widening credit spreads. The Fund focused on non-cyclical areas, such as wireless telecom, and companies with excellent liquidity.

 

             Within the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) segment, the Fund’s investments remained focused on seasoned MBS. Prepayment rates for the Fund’s seasoned MBS declined significantly over the course of the year, in part due to the Federal Reserve’s continued campaign to raise short-term rates and fight inflation. The Fed raised its Federal Funds rate – a key short-term interest rate benchmark – on eight occasions from June 2004 though May 2005. Declining prepayment rates in combination with yield spreads on seasoned MBS tightening approximately 90 basis points (0.90%) contributed to the outperformance of seasoned MBS over Treasuries.

 

             At April 30, 2005, the Fund had leverage in the amount of approximately 33.5% of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund is leveraged through the issuance of Auction Preferred Shares and its securities lending program. Use of financial leverage creates an opportunity for increased income, but, at the same time, creates special risks (including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares).

 

[Limited Duration Letter]

 

The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and Eaton Vance disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for an Eaton Vance fund are based on many factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return.

 


(1) The Fund’s market yield is calculated by dividing the most recent dividend per share by the share market price at the end of the period and annualizing the result.

 

(2) Performance results reflect the effect of leverage resulting from the Fund’s issuance of Auction Preferred Shares and its securities lending program. In the event of a rise in long-term interest rates, the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio could decline, which would reduce the asset coverage for its Auction Preferred Shares.

 

Shares of the Fund are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested. Yield will vary.

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

 

PERFORMANCE

 

Performance(1) 

 

Average Annual Total Return (by share price, AMEX)

 

 

 

One Year

 

8.22

%

Life of Fund (5/30/03)

 

4.27

 

 

Average Annual Total Return (at net asset value)

 

 

 

One Year

 

5.29

%

Life of Fund (5/30/03)

 

6.52

 

 


(1) Performance results reflect the effect of its leverage resulting from the Fund’s issuance of Auction Preferred Shares and its securities lending program. In the event of a rise in long-term interest rates, the value of the Fund’s investment portfolio could decline, which would reduce the asset coverage for its Auction Preferred Shares and securities lending.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Fund’s current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return.

 

Fund Allocations(2)

 

 


(2) Fund Allocations are shown as a percentage of the Fund’s total investments as of 4/30/05. Fund allocations may not be representative of the Fund’s current or future investments and are subject to change due to active management.

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

Senior, Floating Rate Interests - 51.4%(1)          
Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Aerospace and Defense - 1.0%          
  Alliant Techsystems, Inc.                
$ 2,498,935     Term Loan, 4.69%, Maturing March 31, 2011   $ 2,542,666    
CACI International, Inc.          
  1,361,250     Term Loan, 4.96%, Maturing May 3, 2011     1,382,520    
Hexcel Corp.          
  1,580,000     Term Loan, 4.83%, Maturing March 1, 2012     1,599,504    
K&F Industries, Inc.          
  2,945,950     Term Loan, 5.57%, Maturing November 18, 2012     2,999,039    
Standard Aero Holdings, Inc.          
  677,308     Term Loan, 5.59%, Maturing August 24, 2012     688,314    
Transdigm, Inc.          
  5,247,000     Term Loan, 4.94%, Maturing July 22, 2010     5,330,627    
United Defense Industries, Inc.          
  5,051,401     Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing August 13, 2009     5,061,923    
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.          
  1,326,871     Term Loan, 5.57%, Maturing December 22, 2011     1,347,603    
Wyle Laboratories, Inc.          
  315,000     Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing January 28, 2011     320,512    
            $ 21,272,708    
Air Transport - 0.0%          
  United Airlines, Inc.                
$ 992,350     DIP Loan, 7.50%, Maturing June 30, 2005   $ 998,966    
            $ 998,966    
Automotive - 2.4%          
  Accuride Corp.                
$ 2,700,086     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing January 31, 2012   $ 2,702,336    
Affina Group, Inc.          
  1,205,978     Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing November 30, 2011     1,221,957    
Collins & Aikman Products Co.          
  2,953,001     Revolving Loan, 7.94%, Maturing August 31, 2011     2,932,085    
CSA Acquisition Corp.          
  1,022,853     Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing December 23, 2011     1,027,541    
  647,959     Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing December 23, 2011     650,928    
Dayco Products, LLC          
  2,977,500     Term Loan, 6.24%, Maturing June 23, 2011     3,033,328    
Exide Technologies          
  661,643     Term Loan, 6.24%, Maturing May 5, 2010     659,989    
  661,643     Term Loan, 6.24%, Maturing May 5, 2010     667,432    
Federal-Mogul Corp.          
  5,626,706     Term Loan, 6.81%, Maturing March 31, 2005     5,640,774    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Automotive (continued)          
  Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.                
$ 950,000     Term Loan, 4.67%, Maturing April 30, 2010   $ 952,969    
  3,185,000     Term Loan, 5.89%, Maturing April 30, 2010     3,163,957    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 6.64%, Maturing March 1, 2011     952,500    
HLI Operating Co., Inc.          
  4,756,648     Term Loan, 6.52%, Maturing June 3, 2009     4,756,648    
  800,000     Term Loan, 8.69%, Maturing June 3, 2010     798,000    
Key Automotive Group          
  1,155,859     Term Loan, 5.86%, Maturing June 29, 2010     1,163,083    
Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc.          
  294,424     Term Loan, 7.85%, Maturing April 27, 2010     290,744    
Metaldyne Corp.          
  2,086,370     Term Loan, 7.62%, Maturing December 31, 2009     2,049,859    
Plastech Engineered Products, Inc.          
  862,759     Term Loan, 7.85%, Maturing March 31, 2010     850,087    
R.J. Tower Corp.          
  1,880,000     DIP Loan, 6.19%, Maturing February 2, 2007     1,900,759    
Tenneco Automotive, Inc.          
  1,861,375     Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing December 12, 2009     1,900,153    
  817,670     Term Loan, 5.11%, Maturing December 12, 2010     834,704    
TI Automotive, Ltd.          
  1,375,000     Term Loan, 6.03%, Maturing June 30, 2011     1,364,687    
Trimas Corp.          
  4,707,340     Term Loan, 6.90%, Maturing December 31, 2009     4,781,872    
TRW Automotive, Inc.          
  1,995,000     Term Loan, 3.88%, Maturing October 31, 2010     2,004,353    
  2,319,923     Term Loan, 4.38%, Maturing June 30, 2012     2,327,753    
United Components, Inc.          
  1,546,667     Term Loan, 5.29%, Maturing June 30, 2010     1,567,933    
            $ 50,196,431    
Beverage and Tobacco - 0.6%          
  Constellation Brands, Inc.                
$ 4,669,283     Term Loan, 4.99%, Maturing November 30, 2011   $ 4,715,612    
Culligan International Co.          
  1,200,000     Term Loan, 5.41%, Maturing September 30, 2011     1,217,750    
DS Waters, L.P.          
  443,048     Term Loan, 7.49%, Maturing November 7, 2009     425,880    
National Dairy Holdings, L.P.          
  330,000     Term Loan, 4.97%, Maturing March 15, 2012     334,331    
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc.          
  4,340,996     Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing July 2, 2008     4,406,111    
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.          
  696,706     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing August 20, 2010     696,270    
            $ 11,795,954    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Building and Development - 3.5%                
AIMCO Properties, L.P.          
$ 4,500,000     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing November 2, 2009   $ 4,578,750    
  DMB/CHII, LLC                
  885,008     Term Loan, 5.42%, Maturing March 3, 2007     887,220    
  Formica Corp.                
  189,874     Term Loan, 7.75%, Maturing June 10, 2010     191,773    
  97,103     Term Loan, 7.76%, Maturing June 10, 2010     98,074    
  277,802     Term Loan, 7.76%, Maturing June 10, 2010     280,580    
  78,353     Term Loan, 7.76%, Maturing June 10, 2010     79,137    
  FT-FIN Acquisition, LLC                
  1,454,151     Term Loan, 7.38%, Maturing November 17, 2007     1,457,786    
  General Growth Properties, Inc.                
  9,982,565     Term Loan, 5.10%, Maturing November 12, 2008     10,064,192    
  Landsource Communities, LLC                
  1,002,000     Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing March 31, 2010     1,015,777    
  LNR Property Corp.                
  1,500,000     Term Loan, 5.55%, Maturing February 3, 2008(2)     1,506,562    
  5,272,239     Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing February 3, 2008     5,300,577    
  LNR Property Holdings                
  1,045,000     Term Loan, 7.31%, Maturing March 8, 2008     1,050,225    
  MAAX Corp.                
  923,025     Term Loan, 5.70%, Maturing June 4, 2011     933,409    
  Mueller Group, Inc.                
  2,359,055     Term Loan, 5.78%, Maturing April 25, 2011     2,387,069    
  NCI Building Systems, Inc.                
  848,750     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing June 18, 2010     860,155    
  Newkirk Master, L.P.                
  405,558     Term Loan, 7.56%, Maturing November 24, 2006     411,642    
  Newkirk Tender Holdings, LLC                
  1,798,216     Term Loan, 7.59%, Maturing May 25, 2006     1,811,703    
  3,333,333     Term Loan, 9.09%, Maturing May 25, 2006     3,358,333    
  Nortek, Inc.                
  2,039,750     Term Loan, 5.59%, Maturing August 27, 2011     2,069,071    
  Panolam Industries Holdings                
  1,126,466     Term Loan, 6.13%, Maturing December 3, 2010     1,141,955    
  1,357,809     Term Loan, 10.38%, Maturing June 3, 2011     1,390,057    
  Ply Gem Industries, Inc.                
  314,925     Term Loan, 5.28%, Maturing February 12, 2011     315,712    
  799,005     Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing February 12, 2011     801,002    
  2,143,155     Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing February 12, 2011     2,148,513    
  South Edge, LLC                
  612,500     Term Loan, 4.44%, Maturing October 31, 2007     615,562    
  2,287,500     Term Loan, 4.69%, Maturing October 31, 2009     2,317,523    
  St. Marys Cement, Inc.                
  1,979,962     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing December 4, 2010     2,004,712    
  Stile Acquisition Corp.                
  981,664     Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing April 6, 2013     983,198    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Building and Development (continued)                
Stile U.S. Acquisition Corp.          
$ 983,336     Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing April 6, 2013   $ 984,873    
  Sugarloaf Mills, L.P.                
  2,000,000     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing April 7, 2007     2,000,000    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing April 7, 2007     1,000,000    
  The Macerich Partnership, L.P.                
  1,505,000     Term Loan, 6.35%, Maturing April 25, 2006     1,506,881    
  1,465,000     Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing April 25, 2010     1,465,000    
  The Woodlands Community Property Co.                
  1,174,000     Term Loan, 5.11%, Maturing November 30, 2007     1,188,675    
  367,000     Term Loan, 7.11%, Maturing November 30, 2007     372,505    
  Tousa/Kolter, LLC                
  2,330,000     Term Loan, 4.19%, Maturing January 7, 2008(2)     2,341,650    
  Tower Financing, LLC                
  2,750,000     Term Loan, 6.49%, Maturing April 8, 2008     2,753,437    
  Trustreet Properties, Inc.                
  1,025,000     Term Loan, 4.89%, Maturing April 8, 2010     1,041,016    
  WFP Tower A Co., L.P.                
  4,500,000     Term Loan, 5.10%, Maturing June 12, 2006     4,504,221    
  Whitehall Street Real Estate, L.P.                
  3,105,359     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing September 11, 2006(3)     3,174,609    
            $ 72,393,136    
  Business Equipment and Services - 1.0%                
Allied Security Holdings, LLC          
$ 817,619     Term Loan, 7.35%, Maturing June 30, 2010   $ 825,795    
  Baker & Taylor, Inc.                
  2,850,000     Term Loan, 9.35%, Maturing May 6, 2011     2,885,625    
  DynCorp International, LLC                
  1,360,000     Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing February 11, 2011     1,371,900    
  Global Imaging Systems, Inc.                
  2,411,610     Term Loan, 4.48%, Maturing May 10, 2010     2,422,916    
  Info USA, Inc.                
  759,063     Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing June 9, 2010     764,755    
  Iron Mountain, Inc.                
  2,669,373     Term Loan, 4.69%, Maturing April 2, 2011     2,703,073    
  1,993,333     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing April 2, 2011     2,020,327    
  Language Line, Inc.                
  2,950,164     Term Loan, 7.10%, Maturing June 11, 2011     2,986,581    
  Mitchell International, Inc.                
  437,898     Term Loan, 6.09%, Maturing August 11, 2011     445,561    
  992,500     Term Loan, 8.80%, Maturing August 15, 2012     1,019,794    
  Protection One, Inc.                
  1,165,000     Term Loan, 6.07%, Maturing April 18, 2011     1,178,106    
  Quintiles Transnational Corp.                
  1,252,823     Term Loan, 4.84%, Maturing September 25, 2009     1,259,087    
            $ 19,883,520    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Cable and Satellite Television - 3.1%                
Adelphia Communications Corp.          
$ 3,690,000     DIP Loan, 5.38%, Maturing March 31, 2006   $ 3,709,026    
  Atlantic Broadband Finance, LLC                
  1,935,000     Term Loan, 5.70%, Maturing September 1, 2011     1,978,537    
  Bragg Communication, Inc.                
  2,176,569     Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing August 31, 2011     2,201,055    
  Bresnan Communications, LLC                
  6,500,000     Term Loan, 6.56%, Maturing September 30, 2010     6,602,576    
  Canadian Cable Acquisition Co., Inc.                
  497,500     Term Loan, 6.09%, Maturing July 30, 2011     503,874    
  Cebridge Connections, Inc.                
  1,584,000     Term Loan, 9.01%, Maturing February 23, 2010     1,613,700    
  Charter Communications Operating, LLC                
  13,175,437     Term Loan, 6.44%, Maturing April 27, 2011     13,047,807    
  Insight Midwest Holdings, LLC                
  1,481,250     Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing December 31, 2009     1,505,166    
  9,875,000     Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing December 31, 2009     10,038,560    
  MCC Iowa, LLC                
  3,820,000     Term Loan, 4.51%, Maturing March 31, 2010     3,808,062    
  2,476,275     Term Loan, 5.36%, Maturing September 30, 2010     2,484,593    
  Mediacom Illinois, LLC                
  4,887,750     Term Loan, 4.99%, Maturing March 31, 2013     4,951,902    
  NTL, Inc.                
  2,600,000     Term Loan, 6.41%, Maturing April 13, 2012     2,626,000    
  UGS Corp.                
  5,250,850     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing March 31, 2012     5,355,867    
  UPC Broadband Holdings B.V.                
  2,560,000     Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing September 30, 2012     2,564,022    
            $ 62,990,747    
  Chemicals and Plastics - 2.0%                
Brenntag AG          
$ 2,475,000     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing December 9, 2011   $ 2,510,991    
  Hercules, Inc.                
  831,600     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing October 8, 2010     843,554    
  Huntsman International, LLC                
  8,133,415     Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing December 31, 2010     8,277,783    
  Huntsman, LLC                
  2,250,000     Term Loan, 6.05%, Maturing March 31, 2010     2,287,125    
  Innophos, Inc.                
  547,512     Term Loan, 5.36%, Maturing August 13, 2010     553,329    
  Invista B.V.                
  4,441,024     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing April 29, 2011     4,528,458    
  1,926,813     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing April 29, 2011     1,964,748    
  ISP Chemco, Inc.                
  1,485,000     Term Loan, 5.03%, Maturing March 27, 2011     1,504,491    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Chemicals and Plastics (continued)                
Kraton Polymer, LLC          
$ 2,683,490     Term Loan, 5.78%, Maturing December 23, 2010   $ 2,730,451    
  Mosaic Co.                
  1,560,000     Term Loan, 4.57%, Maturing February 21, 2012     1,576,575    
  Nalco Co.                
  5,058,307     Term Loan, 5.00%, Maturing November 4, 2010     5,139,715    
  Niagara Acquisition, Inc.                
  580,000     Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing February 11, 2012     587,250    
  Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.                
  3,815,000     Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing December 10, 2012     3,863,882    
  Solo Cup Co.                
  3,431,502     Term Loan, 5.08%, Maturing February 27, 2011     3,476,970    
  Wellman, Inc.                
  750,000     Term Loan, 6.74%, Maturing February 10, 2009     765,313    
  Westlake Chemical Corp.                
  242,500     Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing July 31, 2010     245,683    
            $ 40,856,318    
  Clothing / Textiles - 0.2%                
Propex Fabrics, Inc.          
$ 395,000     Term Loan, 5.04%, Maturing December 31, 2011   $ 397,962    
  SI Corp.                
  1,816,105     Term Loan, 7.10%, Maturing December 9, 2009     1,846,752    
  St. John Knits International, Inc.                
  1,865,000     Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing March 23, 2012     1,883,650    
            $ 4,128,364    
  Conglomerates - 1.3%                
Amsted Industries, Inc.          
$ 6,586,324     Term Loan, 5.90%, Maturing October 15, 2010   $ 6,691,982    
  Blount, Inc.                
  1,103,025     Term Loan, 5.86%, Maturing August 9, 2010     1,120,720    
  Gentek, Inc.                
  640,000     Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing February 25, 2011     638,900    
  875,000     Term Loan, 8.89%, Maturing February 25, 2012     857,774    
  Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.                
  1,346,625     Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing December 23, 2011     1,369,349    
  Johnson Diversey, Inc.                
  1,275,000     Term Loan, 4.64%, Maturing November 30, 2009     1,284,562    
  2,443,879     Term Loan, 4.98%, Maturing November 30, 2009     2,477,101    
  Polymer Group, Inc.                
  2,339,583     Term Loan, 6.34%, Maturing April 27, 2010     2,388,324    
  2,500,000     Term Loan, 9.34%, Maturing April 27, 2011     2,562,500    
  PP Acquisition Corp.                
  4,552,267     Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing November 12, 2011     4,609,170    
  Rexnord Corp.                
  2,467,217     Term Loan, 6.27%, Maturing December 31, 2011     2,477,241    
            $ 26,477,623    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Containers and Glass Products - 2.6%                
Berry Plastics Corp.          
$ 4,265,709     Term Loan, 4.77%, Maturing June 30, 2010   $ 4,337,693    
  BWAY Corp.                
  2,408,700     Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing June 30, 2011     2,445,835    
  Celanese Holdings, LLC                
  4,994,501     Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing April 6, 2009     5,088,927    
  655,804     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing April 6, 2011(2)     666,187    
  Consolidated Container Holding, LLC                
  1,240,625     Term Loan, 6.69%, Maturing December 15, 2008     1,256,908    
  Dr. Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group, Inc.                
  3,577,969     Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing December 19, 2010     3,641,478    
  Graham Packaging Holdings Co.                
  4,488,750     Term Loan, 5.64%, Maturing October 7, 2011     4,553,675    
  3,000,000     Term Loan, 7.31%, Maturing April 7, 2012     3,078,375    
  Graphic Packaging International, Inc.                
  11,268,591     Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing August 8, 2009     11,441,846    
  IPG (US), Inc.                
  1,268,625     Term Loan, 5.14%, Maturing July 28, 2011     1,286,069    
  Owens-Illinois, Inc.                
  2,689,555     Term Loan, 5.53%, Maturing April 1, 2007     2,735,614    
  Printpack Holdings, Inc.                
  2,493,457     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing March 31, 2009     2,527,742    
  Silgan Holdings, Inc.                
  2,052,642     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing November 30, 2008     2,079,583    
  Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.                
  652,032     Term Loan, 2.10%, Maturing November 1, 2010     663,952    
  5,197,888     Term Loan, 4.80%, Maturing November 1, 2011     5,286,143    
  1,648,630     Term Loan, 4.92%, Maturing November 1, 2011     1,676,622    
  U.S. Can Corp.                
  1,485,000     Term Loan, 6.94%, Maturing January 15, 2010     1,492,425    
            $ 54,259,074    
  Cosmetics / Toiletries - 0.4%                
American Safety Razor Co.          
$ 1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.71%, Maturing February 28, 2012   $ 1,017,500    
  Church & Dwight Co., Inc.                
  4,372,709     Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing May 30, 2011     4,436,476    
  Prestige Brands, Inc.                
  1,757,250     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing April 7, 2011     1,782,876    
  Revlon Consumer Products Corp.                
  1,450,813     Term Loan, 9.24%, Maturing July 9, 2009     1,512,472    
            $ 8,749,324    
  Drugs - 0.3%                
Warner Chilcott Corp.          
$ 1,300,821     Term Loan, 5.72%, Maturing January 18, 2012   $ 1,313,830    
  600,943     Term Loan, 5.72%, Maturing January 18, 2012     606,952    
  3,228,236     Term Loan, 6.73%, Maturing January 18, 2012     3,260,518    
            $ 5,181,300    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Ecological Services and Equipment - 0.7%          
  Alderwoods Group, Inc.                
$ 737,110     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing September 29, 2009   $ 748,628    
Allied Waste Industries, Inc.          
  2,305,014     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing January 15, 2010     2,312,074    
  6,223,539     Term Loan, 5.14%, Maturing January 15, 2012     6,245,110    
Environmental Systems, Inc.          
  1,437,929     Term Loan, 6.51%, Maturing December 12, 2008     1,465,789    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 13.08%, Maturing December 12, 2010     1,033,750    
IESI Corp.          
  1,764,706     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing January 20, 2012     1,790,074    
Sensus Metering Systems, Inc.          
  865,151     Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing December 17, 2010     873,803    
  129,773     Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing December 17, 2010     131,070    
            $ 14,600,298    
Electronics / Electrical - 1.7%          
  AMI Semiconductor, Inc.                
$ 1,405,000     Term Loan, 4.36%, Maturing April 1, 2012   $ 1,414,659    
Amphenol Corp.          
  3,789,474     Term Loan, 4.33%, Maturing May 6, 2010     3,842,170    
Cellnet Technology, Inc.          
  710,000     Term Loan, 7.75%, Maturing April 26, 2012     710,000    
Communications & Power, Inc.          
  1,777,778     Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing July 23, 2010     1,805,001    
Enersys Capital, Inc.          
  1,563,188     Term Loan, 4.99%, Maturing March 17, 2011     1,591,520    
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp.          
  7,614,666     Term Loan, 4.69%, Maturing December 31, 2010     7,705,090    
  1,391,513     Term Loan, 4.69%, Maturing December 31, 2010     1,414,125    
Invensys International Holding          
  4,027,061     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing September 5, 2009     4,089,984    
Memec Group, Ltd.          
  500,000     Term Loan, 5.53%, Maturing June 15, 2009     500,000    
  2,125,000     Term Loan, 11.06%, Maturing June 15, 2010     2,164,844    
Rayovac Corp.          
  3,200,000     Term Loan, 4.86%, Maturing February 1, 2015     3,259,002    
Security Co., Inc.          
  992,500     Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing June 28, 2010     1,004,906    
  500,000     Term Loan, 10.31%, Maturing June 28, 2011     513,750    
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.          
  2,635,000     Term Loan, 5.83%, Maturing September 15, 2012     2,623,472    
United Online, Inc.          
  332,000     Term Loan, 5.95%, Maturing December 13, 2008     336,565    
Vertafore, Inc.          
  1,556,100     Term Loan, 5.62%, Maturing December 22, 2010     1,577,496    
  500,000     Term Loan, 8.87%, Maturing December 22, 2011     509,062    

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Electronics / Electrical (continued)          
  Viasystems, Inc.                
$ 748,125     Term Loan, 4.68%, Maturing September 30, 2009   $ 755,918    
            $ 35,817,564    
Equipment Leasing - 0.3%          
  Ashtead Group, PLC                
$ 1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing November 12, 2009   $ 1,014,375    
Maxim Crane Works, L.P.          
  1,055,000     Term Loan, 8.56%, Maturing January 28, 2012     1,084,672    
United Rentals, Inc.          
  565,000     Term Loan, 3.36%, Maturing February 14, 2011     573,299    
  2,796,750     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing February 14, 2011     2,838,701    
            $ 5,511,047    
Farming / Agriculture - 0.0%          
  Central Garden & Pet Co.                
$ 598,487     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing May 15, 2009   $ 605,220    
The Scotts Co.          
  391,776     Term Loan, 4.56%, Maturing September 30, 2010     396,989    
            $ 1,002,209    
Financial Intermediaries - 0.7%          
  Coinstar, Inc.                
$ 659,311     Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing July 7, 2011   $ 671,673    
Corrections Corp. of America          
  1,272,727     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing March 31, 2008     1,279,091    
Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc.          
  7,677,500     Term Loan, 4.66%, Maturing March 9, 2013     7,658,306    
Refco Group Ltd., LLC          
  3,108,875     Term Loan, 5.02%, Maturing August 5, 2011     3,139,964    
Wackenhut Corrections Corp.          
  1,234,073     Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing July 9, 2009     1,252,584    
            $ 14,001,618    
Food Products - 1.7%          
  Acosta Sales Co., Inc.                
$ 1,592,000     Term Loan, 5.48%, Maturing August 13, 2010   $ 1,613,890    
American Seafoods Holdings, LLC          
  2,348,203     Term Loan, 6.34%, Maturing March 31, 2009     2,385,629    
Atkins Nutritional, Inc.          
  1,825,000     Term Loan, 8.25%, Maturing November 26, 2009(4)     1,160,700    
Del Monte Corp.          
  965,000     Term Loan, 4.69%, Maturing February 8, 2012     979,596    
Doane Pet Care Co.          
  2,621,825     Term Loan, 6.70%, Maturing November 5, 2009     2,672,623    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Food Products (continued)                
Dole Food Company, Inc.          
$ 1,315,000     Term Loan, 4.57%, Maturing April 18, 2012   $ 1,315,000    
  Herbalife International, Inc.                
  643,388     Term Loan, 4.66%, Maturing December 21, 2010     655,049    
  Interstate Brands Corp.                
  625,000     Term Loan, 6.95%, Maturing July 19, 2006     615,104    
  3,884,640     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing July 19, 2007     3,817,875    
  Merisant Co.                
  5,468,040     Term Loan, 6.44%, Maturing January 11, 2010     5,482,848    
  Michael Foods, Inc.                
  1,146,673     Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing November 21, 2010     1,163,873    
  3,000,000     Term Loan, 6.59%, Maturing November 21, 2010     3,090,000    
  Pinnacle Foods Holdings Corp.                
  4,950,000     Term Loan, 6.35%, Maturing November 25, 2010     5,011,103    
  Reddy Ice Group, Inc.                
  4,334,000     Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing July 31, 2009     4,373,279    
            $ 34,336,569    
  Food Service - 1.0%                
AFC Enterprises, Inc.          
$ 1,951,888     Term Loan, 7.75%, Maturing May 23, 2007   $ 1,959,207    
  Buffets, Inc.                
  418,182     Term Loan, 6.05%, Maturing June 28, 2009     421,667    
  2,173,796     Term Loan, 6.27%, Maturing June 28, 2009     2,191,910    
  Carrols Corp.                
  623,438     Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing December 31, 2010     634,218    
  CKE Restaurants, Inc.                
  1,548,621     Term Loan, 4.94%, Maturing July 2, 2010     1,566,043    
  Denny's, Inc.                
  533,664     Term Loan, 6.33%, Maturing September 21, 2009     547,672    
  Domino's, Inc.                
  6,978,878     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing June 25, 2010     7,095,195    
  Gate Gourmet Borrower, LLC                
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 9.52%, Maturing December 31, 2008     980,625    
  Jack in the Box, Inc.                
  1,481,250     Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing January 8, 2011     1,504,395    
  Maine Beverage Co., LLC                
  937,500     Term Loan, 4.62%, Maturing June 30, 2010     937,500    
  Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc.                
  788,762     Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing March 11, 2011     802,565    
  Weight Watchers International, Inc.                
  945,250     Term Loan, 4.65%, Maturing March 31, 2010     956,278    
            $ 19,597,275    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Food / Drug Retailers - 0.7%                
Cumberland Farms, Inc.          
$ 1,851,840     Term Loan, 5.11%, Maturing September 8, 2008   $ 1,856,469    
  4,174,290     Term Loan, 5.65%, Maturing September 8, 2008     4,197,770    
  General Nutrition Centers, Inc.                
  1,020,901     Term Loan, 5.97%, Maturing December 5, 2009     1,033,237    
  Rite Aid Corp.                
  1,965,125     Term Loan, 4.73%, Maturing September 22, 2009     1,978,635    
  The Jean Coutu Group (PJC), Inc.                
  2,985,000     Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing July 30, 2011     3,034,205    
  The Pantry, Inc.                
  2,093,749     Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing August 11, 2011     2,130,390    
            $ 14,230,706    
  Forest Products - 0.6%                
Appleton Papers, Inc.          
$ 2,466,362     Term Loan, 5.17%, Maturing June 11, 2010   $ 2,493,340    
  Boise Cascade Holdings, LLC                
  5,058,342     Term Loan, 4.74%, Maturing October 29, 2010     5,112,790    
  Koch Cellulose, LLC                
  551,114     Term Loan, 4.60%, Maturing May 7, 2011     561,103    
  1,793,689     Term Loan, 5.34%, Maturing May 7, 2011     1,826,200    
  RLC Industries Co.                
  2,150,983     Term Loan, 4.59%, Maturing February 24, 2010     2,161,738    
            $ 12,155,171    
  Healthcare - 3.3%                
Accredo Health, Inc.          
$ 3,224,800     Term Loan, 4.82%, Maturing June 30, 2011   $ 3,237,903    
  Alliance Imaging, Inc.                
  2,274,402     Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing December 29, 2011     2,305,675    
  AMR HoldCo, Inc.                
  855,000     Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing February 10, 2012     866,756    
  Ardent Health Services, Inc.                
  2,189,000     Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing August 12, 2011     2,193,104    
  Colgate Medical, Ltd.                
  789,895     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing December 30, 2008     799,769    
  Community Health Systems, Inc.                
  11,793,751     Term Loan, 4.64%, Maturing August 19, 2011     11,939,947    
  Concentra Operating Corp.                
  4,542,306     Term Loan, 5.15%, Maturing June 30, 2009     4,612,335    
  Conmed Corp.                
  1,547,597     Term Loan, 5.02%, Maturing December 31, 2007     1,567,183    
  Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.                
  996,179     Term Loan, 6.18%, Maturing June 5, 2009     1,006,141    
  DJ Orthopedics, Inc.                
  937,500     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing May 15, 2009     955,664    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Healthcare (continued)          
  Encore Medical IHC, Inc.                
$ 1,629,375     Term Loan, 5.90%, Maturing October 4, 2010   $ 1,652,797    
Envision Worldwide, Inc.          
  1,292,778     Term Loan, 8.13%, Maturing September 30, 2010     1,305,706    
FHC Health Systems, Inc.          
  1,857,143     Term Loan, 8.91%, Maturing December 18, 2009     1,885,000    
  1,300,000     Term Loan, 11.91%, Maturing December 18, 2009     1,319,500    
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.          
  494,974     Term Loan, 6.59%, Maturing September 30, 2009     501,162    
Healthcare Partners, LLC          
  450,000     Term Loan, 5.30%, Maturing March 2, 2011     452,812    
Healthsouth Corp.          
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 5.52%, Maturing June 14, 2007     1,006,406    
  280,000     Term Loan, 2.85%, Maturing March 21, 2010     281,794    
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.          
  2,385,250     Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing August 11, 2010     2,423,266    
Knowledge Learning Corp.          
  4,144,000     Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing January 7, 2012     4,186,086    
Leiner Health Products, Inc.          
  1,116,563     Term Loan, 6.38%, Maturing May 27, 2011     1,137,498    
Lifepoint Hospitals, Inc.          
  4,470,000     Term Loan, 4.58%, Maturing April 15, 2012     4,483,969    
Magellan Health Services, Inc.          
  277,778     Term Loan, 5.03%, Maturing August 15, 2008     281,597    
  440,972     Term Loan, 5.26%, Maturing August 15, 2008     447,036    
Medcath Holdings Corp.          
  496,250     Term Loan, 5.55%, Maturing June 30, 2011     503,384    
National Mentor, Inc.          
  845,750     Term Loan, 5.27%, Maturing September 30, 2011     858,965    
Select Medical Holding Corp.          
  2,075,000     Term Loan, 4.63%, Maturing February 24, 2012     2,072,147    
SFBC International, Inc.          
  189,714     Term Loan, 6.10%, Maturing December 21, 2011     191,611    
Sunrise Medical Holdings, Inc.          
  2,054,275     Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing May 13, 2010     2,056,843    
Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc.          
  1,195,000     Term Loan, 6.17%, Maturing March 31, 2010     1,200,975    
Team Health, Inc.          
  1,731,125     Term Loan, 5.85%, Maturing March 23, 2011     1,735,453    
Triad Hospitals Holdings, Inc.          
  4,760,071     Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing September 30, 2008     4,842,629    
Vanguard Health Holding Co., LLC          
  1,268,625     Term Loan, 6.34%, Maturing September 23, 2011     1,293,602    
Vicar Operating, Inc.          
  787,071     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing September 30, 2008     798,877    
VWR International, Inc.          
  1,189,933     Term Loan, 5.65%, Maturing April 7, 2011     1,210,014    
            $ 67,613,606    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Home Furnishings - 1.2%          
  General Binding Corp.                
$ 2,146,705     Term Loan, 7.44%, Maturing January 15, 2008   $ 2,150,730    
Interline Brands, Inc.          
  3,415,353     Term Loan, 5.34%, Maturing December 31, 2010     3,458,045    
Jarden Corp.          
  2,962,575     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing January 24, 2012     2,980,783    
Juno Lighting, Inc.          
  830,109     Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing November 21, 2010     844,636    
Knoll, Inc.          
  3,014,000     Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing September 30, 2011     3,053,559    
Sealy Mattress Co.          
  3,050,000     Term Loan, 4.94%, Maturing April 6, 2012     3,067,791    
Simmons Co.          
  4,933,371     Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing December 19, 2011     5,013,538    
Termpur-Pedic, Inc.          
  4,912,500     Term Loan, 5.34%, Maturing June 30, 2009     4,967,766    
            $ 25,536,848    
Industrial Equipment - 1.0%          
  Alliance Laundry Holdings, LLC                
$ 579,150     Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing January 27, 2012   $ 586,631    
Bucyrus International, Inc.          
  869,646     Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing July 28, 2010     883,778    
Chart Industries, Inc.          
  1,409,406     Term Loan, 6.63%, Maturing September 15, 2009     1,412,930    
Colfax Corp.          
  2,301,340     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing November 30, 2011     2,328,190    
Flowserve Corp.          
  1,994,185     Term Loan, 5.83%, Maturing June 30, 2009     2,034,069    
Gleason Corp.          
  543,028     Term Loan, 5.85%, Maturing July 27, 2011     550,494    
  1,250,000     Term Loan, 8.10%, Maturing January 31, 2012     1,275,000    
Itron, Inc.          
  1,263,393     Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing July 1, 2011     1,271,816    
Mainline, L.P.          
  797,111     Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing December 16, 2011     807,075    
MTD Products, Inc.          
  992,500     Term Loan, 4.63%, Maturing June 1, 2010     997,462    
National Waterworks, Inc.          
  3,788,265     Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing November 22, 2009     3,848,245    
SPX Corp.          
  260,615     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing March 31, 2008     261,266    
  3,379,380     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing September 30, 2009     3,400,079    
            $ 19,657,035    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Insurance - 0.8%                
Alliant Resources Group, Inc.          
$ 1,588,000     Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing August 31, 2011   $ 1,597,925    
  CCC Information Services Group                
  1,098,898     Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing August 20, 2010     1,112,634    
  Conseco, Inc.                
  5,850,496     Term Loan, 6.56%, Maturing June 22, 2010     5,965,066    
  Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Co.                
  1,969,811     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing December 15, 2011     1,998,127    
  U.S.I. Holdings Corp.                
  5,895,000     Term Loan, 5.69%, Maturing August 11, 2008     5,926,320    
            $ 16,600,072    
  Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies - 2.3%                
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.          
$ 718,000     Term Loan, 4.76%, Maturing December 20, 2011   $ 722,263    
  AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc.                
  1,604,423     Term Loan, 6.07%, Maturing August 27, 2009     1,614,953    
  Cinemark, Inc.                
  1,980,000     Term Loan, 4.35%, Maturing March 31, 2011     2,017,745    
  Fender Musical Instruments Co.                
  830,000     Term Loan, 9.25%, Maturing March 30, 2012     825,850    
  Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corp.                
  4,303,583     Term Loan, 4.01%, Maturing July 30, 2011     4,375,535    
  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Holdings                
  10,875,000     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing April 8, 2012     10,900,491    
  Regal Cinemas Corp.                
  9,088,814     Term Loan, 4.84%, Maturing November 10, 2010     9,233,263    
  Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.                
  8,275,563     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing June 30, 2009     8,316,080    
  Universal City Development Partners, Ltd.                
  2,134,650     Term Loan, 4.90%, Maturing June 9, 2011     2,168,004    
  WMG Acquisition Corp.                
  900,000     Revolving Loan, 0.00%, Maturing February 28, 2010(2)     882,000    
  6,583,500     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing February 28, 2011     6,645,220    
  Yankees Holdings & YankeeNets, LLC                
  455,714     Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing June 25, 2007     463,120    
            $ 48,164,524    
  Lodging and Casinos - 2.0%                
Alliance Gaming Corp.          
$ 5,909,806     Term Loan, 5.65%, Maturing September 5, 2009   $ 5,901,189    
  Ameristar Casinos, Inc.                
  598,813     Term Loan, 5.06%, Maturing December 20, 2005     608,668    
  2,656,507     Term Loan, 5.06%, Maturing December 31, 2006     2,701,336    
  Argosy Gaming Co.                
  2,388,000     Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing June 30, 2011     2,406,906    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Lodging and Casinos (continued)          
  Boyd Gaming Corp.                
$ 4,947,613     Term Loan, 4.83%, Maturing June 30, 2011   $ 5,014,099    
CNL Hospitality Partners, L.P.          
  1,619,271     Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing October 13, 2006     1,645,584    
CNL Resort Hotel, L.P.          
  1,790,000     Term Loan, 5.22%, Maturing August 18, 2006     1,790,000    
Globalcash Access, LLC          
  962,102     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing March 10, 2010     977,436    
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.          
  2,513,700     Term Loan, 4.61%, Maturing February 4, 2012     2,550,463    
Marina District Finance Co., Inc.          
  2,842,875     Term Loan, 4.99%, Maturing October 14, 2011     2,879,596    
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.          
  1,690,104     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing August 27, 2010(2)     1,695,386    
  1,565,000     Term Loan, 6.07%, Maturing August 27, 2010     1,589,453    
Resorts International Holdings, LLC          
  1,274,606     Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing April 26, 2012     1,274,606    
  1,065,000     Term Loan, 8.81%, Maturing March 22, 2013     1,065,000    
Seminole Tribe of Florida          
  650,000     Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing September 30, 2011     652,437    
Venetian Casino Resort, LLC          
  846,241     Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing June 15, 2011(2)     849,943    
  4,104,268     Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing June 15, 2011     4,133,511    
Wyndham International, Inc.          
  1,815,027     Term Loan, 8.69%, Maturing April 1, 2006     1,820,925    
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC          
  1,410,000     Term Loan, 5.18%, Maturing December 14, 2011     1,433,132    
            $ 40,989,670    
Nonferrous Metals / Minerals - 0.8%          
  Compass Minerals Group, Inc.                
$ 1,069,315     Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing November 28, 2009   $ 1,083,685    
Foundation Coal Corp.          
  1,638,298     Term Loan, 5.03%, Maturing July 30, 2011     1,664,237    
ICG, LLC          
  1,492,500     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing November 5, 2010     1,518,619    
International Mill Service, Inc.          
  2,000,000     Term Loan, 8.82%, Maturing October 26, 2011     2,037,500    
Magnequench, Inc.          
  870,303     Term Loan, 10.41%, Maturing September 30, 2009     876,830    
  1,600,000     Term Loan, 13.91%, Maturing December 31, 2009     1,612,000    
Murray Energy Corp.          
  980,000     Term Loan, 5.94%, Maturing January 28, 2010     983,675    
Novelis, Inc.          
  1,359,865     Term Loan, 4.50%, Maturing January 6, 2012     1,381,655    
  2,364,577     Term Loan, 4.50%, Maturing January 6, 2012     2,402,465    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Nonferrous Metals / Minerals (continued)                
Trout Coal Holdings, LLC          
$ 500,000     Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing March 23, 2011   $ 501,875    
  1,600,000     Term Loan, 9.75%, Maturing March 23, 2012     1,633,000    
            $ 15,695,541    
  Oil and Gas - 2.1%                
Dresser Rand Group, Inc.          
$ 1,555,602     Term Loan, 5.36%, Maturing October 29, 2011   $ 1,580,395    
  Dresser, Inc.                
  1,631,252     Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing March 31, 2007     1,664,896    
  Dynegy Holdings, Inc.                
  4,416,625     Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing May 28, 2010     4,451,132    
  El Paso Corp.                
  3,269,875     Term Loan, 5.27%, Maturing November 23, 2009     3,292,130    
  3,752,860     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing November 23, 2009     3,784,395    
  Getty Petroleum Marketing, Inc.                
  3,172,766     Term Loan, 6.35%, Maturing May 19, 2010     3,236,222    
  LB Pacific, L.P.                
  1,095,000     Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing March 3, 2012     1,105,266    
  Lyondell-Citgo Refining, L.P.                
  2,970,062     Term Loan, 4.59%, Maturing May 21, 2007     3,016,470    
  Magellan Midstream Holdings, L.P.                
  1,130,637     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing December 10, 2011     1,150,423    
  Semgroup, L.P.                
  665,000     Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing August 27, 2008     672,274    
  955,575     Term Loan, 7.50%, Maturing August 27, 2008     966,027    
  Sprague Energy Corp.                
  5,500,000     Revolving Loan, 2.16%, Maturing August 10, 2007(2)     5,486,250    
  Universal Compression, Inc.                
  1,165,000     Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing February 15, 2012     1,182,475    
  Williams Production RMT Co.                
  12,222,632     Term Loan, 5.46%, Maturing May 30, 2008     12,436,528    
            $ 44,024,883    
  Publishing - 3.3%                
Advanstar Communications, Inc.          
$ 293,620     Term Loan, 7.57%, Maturing October 11, 2007   $ 295,761    
  Advertising Directory Solution                
  2,873,175     Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing November 9, 2011     2,884,547    
  2,718,188     Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing May 9, 2012     2,781,046    
  American Media Operations, Inc.                
  2,282,973     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing April 1, 2007     2,321,142    
  CBD Media, LLC                
  1,663,582     Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing December 31, 2009     1,688,190    
  Dex Media East, LLC                
  683,041     Term Loan, 4.72%, Maturing November 8, 2008     692,623    
  4,526,833     Term Loan, 4.64%, Maturing May 8, 2009     4,599,453    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Publishing (continued)          
  Dex Media West, LLC                
$ 1,302,020     Term Loan, 5.04%, Maturing September 9, 2009   $ 1,321,098    
  8,036,320     Term Loan, 4.76%, Maturing March 9, 2010     8,161,888    
Freedom Communications          
  4,750,000     Term Loan, 4.60%, Maturing May 18, 2012     4,765,832    
Herald Media, Inc.          
  307,675     Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing July 22, 2011     312,098    
  625,000     Term Loan, 8.56%, Maturing January 22, 2012     635,937    
Lamar Media Corp.          
  962,500     Term Loan, 4.19%, Maturing March 7, 2009     969,719    
  1,496,250     Term Loan, 4.62%, Maturing June 30, 2010     1,516,122    
Liberty Group Operating, Inc.          
  1,475,000     Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing February 28, 2012     1,497,432    
Merrill Communications, LLC          
  1,492,641     Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing February 9, 2009     1,512,231    
Morris Publishing Group, LLC          
  2,962,500     Term Loan, 4.63%, Maturing September 30, 2010     2,987,498    
  4,488,750     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing March 31, 2011     4,549,070    
Nebraska Book Co., Inc.          
  950,400     Term Loan, 5.88%, Maturing March 4, 2011     964,359    
Newspaper Holdings, Inc.          
  2,300,000     Term Loan, 5.15%, Maturing August 24, 2011     2,305,750    
R.H. Donnelley Corp.          
  1,523,998     Term Loan, 4.74%, Maturing December 31, 2009     1,541,334    
  4,956,251     Term Loan, 4.70%, Maturing June 30, 2011     5,024,964    
Source Media, Inc.          
  1,982,912     Term Loan, 5.34%, Maturing November 8, 2011     2,011,004    
  250,000     Term Loan, 8.46%, Maturing August 30, 2012     254,141    
SP Newsprint Co.          
  1,305,204     Term Loan, 5.83%, Maturing January 9, 2010     1,332,940    
  640,788     Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing January 9, 2010     645,994    
Sun Media Corp.          
  2,570,418     Term Loan, 5.19%, Maturing February 7, 2009     2,612,722    
Transwestern Publishing Co., LLC          
  395,600     Term Loan, 4.56%, Maturing February 25, 2011     397,413    
  809,837     Term Loan, 5.47%, Maturing February 25, 2011     813,549    
  1,584,003     Term Loan, 7.50%, Maturing February 25, 2011     1,603,143    
Weekly Reader Corp.          
  980,000     Term Loan, 8.06%, Maturing March 29, 2009     981,837    
Xerox Corp.          
  4,500,000     Term Loan, 4.82%, Maturing September 30, 2008     4,560,268    
            $ 68,541,105    
Radio and Television - 2.5%          
  Adams Outdoor Advertising, L.P.                
$ 2,519,834     Term Loan, 5.15%, Maturing October 15, 2011   $ 2,558,420    
ALM Media Holdings, Inc.          
  1,170,000     Term Loan, 5.36%, Maturing March 4, 2010     1,170,000    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Radio and Television (continued)                
Block Communications, Inc.          
$ 742,165     Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing November 30, 2009   $ 749,123    
  CanWest Media, Inc.                
  3,496,749     Term Loan, 5.04%, Maturing August 15, 2009     3,540,458    
  Cumulus Media, Inc.                
  2,487,500     Term Loan, 4.56%, Maturing March 28, 2010     2,509,266    
  992,500     Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing March 28, 2010     1,008,628    
  DirecTV Holdings, LLC                
  6,315,000     Term Loan, 4.45%, Maturing April 13, 2013     6,341,049    
  Emmis Operating Co.                
  5,561,063     Term Loan, 4.66%, Maturing November 10, 2011     5,639,073    
  Entravision Communications Co.                
  1,160,000     Term Loan, 4.31%, Maturing February 24, 2012     1,181,266    
  Gray Television, Inc.                
  6,268,539     Term Loan, 4.90%, Maturing December 31, 2010     6,352,118    
  NEP Supershooters, L.P.                
  1,617,530     Term Loan, 11.12%, Maturing August 3, 2011     1,605,399    
  Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.                
  2,167,263     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing October 1, 2012     2,182,614    
  2,287,737     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing October 1, 2012     2,303,941    
  PanAmSat Corp.                
  5,714,914     Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing August 20, 2011(5)     5,800,090    
  Rainbow National Services, LLC                
  3,128,663     Term Loan, 5.69%, Maturing March 31, 2012     3,175,918    
  Raycom National, LLC                
  2,350,000     Term Loan, 4.56%, Maturing April 6, 2012     2,382,312    
  Sinclair Television Group, Inc.                
  412,875     Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing June 30, 2009     415,197    
  701,475     Term Loan, 6.50%, Maturing December 31, 2009     708,636    
  Susquehanna Media Co.                
  2,000,000     Term Loan, 5.21%, Maturing March 31, 2012     2,018,750    
            $ 51,642,258    
  Rail Industries - 0.3%                
Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc.          
$ 768,075     Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing March 30, 2008   $ 780,172    
  Railamerica, Inc.                
  4,400,806     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing September 29, 2011     4,486,987    
  520,223     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing September 29, 2011     530,411    
            $ 5,797,570    
  Retailers (Except Food and Drug) - 1.5%                
American Achievement Corp.          
$ 629,877     Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing March 25, 2011   $ 640,112    
  Amscan Holdings, Inc.                
  982,575     Term Loan, 5.66%, Maturing April 30, 2012     988,716    

 

See notes to financial statements

12



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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) (continued)          
  Coinmach Laundry Corp.                
$ 4,618,388     Term Loan, 6.04%, Maturing July 25, 2009   $ 4,681,891    
CSK Auto, Inc.          
  3,960,000     Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing June 20, 2009     4,004,550    
FTD, Inc.          
  931,176     Term Loan, 5.29%, Maturing February 28, 2011     946,308    
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.          
  2,338,250     Term Loan, 5.22%, Maturing July 15, 2010     2,356,079    
Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc.          
  1,117,907     Term Loan, 8.38%, Maturing March 31, 2011     1,083,252    
Josten's Corp.          
  2,643,250     Term Loan, 5.19%, Maturing October 4, 2011     2,684,826    
Oriental Trading Co., Inc.          
  5,188,654     Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing August 4, 2010     5,256,755    
Rent-A-Center, Inc.          
  2,571,263     Term Loan, 4.46%, Maturing June 30, 2010     2,611,439    
Riddell Bell Holdings, Inc.          
  497,500     Term Loan, 5.61%, Maturing September 30, 2011     505,792    
Savers, Inc.          
  772,404     Term Loan, 6.58%, Maturing August 4, 2009     778,680    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 10.48%, Maturing August 4, 2010     1,012,500    
Travelcenters of Ameria, Inc.          
  4,247,000     Term Loan, 4.51%, Maturing October 1, 2008     4,297,433    
            $ 31,848,333    
Surface Transport - 0.3%          
  Horizon Lines, LLC                
$ 977,613     Term Loan, 5.62%, Maturing July 7, 2011   $ 983,315    
NFIL Holdings Corp.          
  523,810     Term Loan, 4.08%, Maturing February 27, 2010     532,321    
  1,424,827     Term Loan, 4.91%, Maturing February 27, 2010     1,445,309    
Rural/Metro Operating Co., LLC          
  100,882     Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing March 4, 2011     101,198    
  389,118     Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing March 4, 2011     390,334    
Sirva Worldwide, Inc.          
  2,441,176     Term Loan, 5.53%, Maturing December 10, 2010     2,406,085    
            $ 5,858,562    
Telecommunications - 3.0%          
  Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.                
$ 2,100,000     Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing February 1, 2012   $ 2,121,000    
American Tower, L.P.          
  6,327,188     Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing August 31, 2011     6,419,621    
Centennial Cellular Operating Co., LLC          
  3,816,475     Term Loan, 5.46%, Maturing February 9, 2011     3,868,356    
Consolidated Communications, Inc.          
  1,193,443     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing October 14, 2010     1,196,426    
  2,103,752     Term Loan, 5.45%, Maturing October 14, 2011     2,118,215    

 

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Telecommunications (continued)                
Fairpoint Communications, Inc.          
$ 2,450,000     Term Loan, 5.17%, Maturing February 8, 2012   $ 2,481,237    
  Intelsat Ltd.                
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing July 28, 2011     1,008,250    
  Iowa Telecommunications Service                
  2,458,000     Term Loan, 5.08%, Maturing November 23, 2011     2,485,653    
  Nextel Partners Operation Corp.                
  4,800,000     Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing May 31, 2011     4,878,000    
  NTelos, Inc.                
  1,815,450     Term Loan, 5.57%, Maturing February 18, 2011     1,816,207    
  Qwest Corp.                
  12,500,000     Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing June 30, 2007     12,878,913    
  SBA Senior Finance, Inc.                
  2,775,901     Term Loan, 5.96%, Maturing October 31, 2008     2,831,419    
  Spectrasite Communications, Inc.                
  3,588,008     Term Loan, 4.52%, Maturing May 19, 2012     3,623,514    
  Stratos Global Corp.                
  1,646,000     Term Loan, 5.34%, Maturing December 3, 2011     1,667,090    
  Triton PCS, Inc.                
  2,758,088     Term Loan, 6.32%, Maturing November 18, 2009     2,794,632    
  USA Mobility, Inc.                
  243,961     Term Loan, 5.47%, Maturing November 16, 2006     245,790    
  Valor Telecom Enterprise, LLC                
  2,646,000     Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing February 14, 2012     2,679,075    
  Westcom Corp.                
  988,281     Term Loan, 5.72%, Maturing December 17, 2010     995,693    
  1,000,000     Term Loan, 9.97%, Maturing May 17, 2011     1,017,500    
  Western Wireless Corp.                
  5,359,500     Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing May 31, 2011     5,390,205    
            $ 62,516,796    
  Utilities - 1.2%                
Allegheny Energy Supply Co., LLC          
$ 3,671,864     Term Loan, 5.58%, Maturing October 28, 2011   $ 3,707,664    
  Cogentrix Deleware Holdings, Inc.                
  2,215,000     Term Loan, 4.71%, Maturing April 14, 2012     2,222,753    
  Coleto Creek WLE, L.P.                
  895,031     Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing June 30, 2011     910,694    
  KGen, LLC                
  970,000     Term Loan, 5.64%, Maturing August 5, 2011     950,600    
  NRG Energy, Inc.                
  2,091,996     Term Loan, 4.33%, Maturing December 24, 2011     2,118,407    
  2,654,102     Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing December 24, 2011     2,687,610    
  Pike Electric, Inc.                
  1,029,093     Term Loan, 5.19%, Maturing July 1, 2012     1,044,530    
  1,365,946     Term Loan, 5.19%, Maturing July 1, 2012     1,386,863    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal
Amount
  Borrower/Tranche Description   Value  
  Utilities (continued)                
Plains Resources, Inc.          
$ 1,354,286     Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing December 17, 2010   $ 1,373,331    
  Reliant Energy, Inc.                
  2,638,388     Term Loan, 6.04%, Maturing December 22, 2010     2,641,685    
  Texas Genco, LLC                
  1,593,089     Term Loan, 4.00%, Maturing December 14, 2011     1,607,360    
  3,847,311     Term Loan, 5.01%, Maturing December 14, 2011     3,881,775    
            $ 24,533,272    
    Total Senior, Floating Rate Interests
(identified cost $1,050,502,531)
  $ 1,059,455,997    
  Mortgage Pass-Throughs - 50.0%                
Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:                
$ 2,315     3.181%, with maturity at 2025(6)   $ 2,365,710    
  1,427     6.00%, with maturity at 2026     1,478,026    
  51,257     6.50%, with various maturities to 2025     53,775,800    
  36,388     7.00%, with various maturities to 2027     38,540,245    
  1,455     7.13%, with maturity at 2023     1,559,299    
  58,019     7.50%, with various maturities to 2028(7)     62,352,172    
  2,059     7.65%, with maturity at 2022     2,234,937    
  566     7.70%, with maturity at 2022     615,816    
  36,020     8.00%, with various maturities to 2030     39,365,604    
  35,065     8.50%, with various maturities to 2031     38,657,813    
  315     8.75%, with maturity at 2010     334,119    
  11,304     9.00%, with various maturities to 2031     12,510,198    
  9,728     9.50%, with various maturities to 2025     10,951,301    
  4,588     10.00%, with various maturities to 2022     5,227,368    
  3,146     10.50%, with various maturities to 2021     3,598,125    
  178     11.00%, with maturity at 2015     199,621    
  355     11.50%, with various maturities to 2020     407,709    
  2,867     12.00%, with various maturities to 2020     3,317,297    
  1,166     12.50%, with various maturities to 2015     1,365,139    
  497     13.00%, with maturity at 2015     594,624    
  36     13.50%, with maturity at 2014     41,544    
  173     14.00%, with maturity at 2014     211,901    
            $ 279,704,368    
  Federal National Mortgage Assn.:                
$ 12,128     3.567%, with maturity at 2036(6)   $ 12,328,853    
  1,197     6.00%, with maturity at 2023     1,241,797    
  126,503     6.50%, with various maturities to 2029(7)     132,541,275    
  1,124     6.75%, with maturity at 2023     1,189,507    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
$ 80,414     7.00%, with various maturities to 2028(7)   $ 85,542,108    
  21,516     7.50%, with various maturities to 2028     23,168,608    
  26,667     8.00%, with various maturities to 2029     29,078,097    
  155     8.25%, with maturity at 2018     169,103    
  6,694     8.425%, with maturity at 2027     7,428,281    
  15,493     8.50%, with various maturities to 2028     17,082,878    
  2,173     8.616%, with maturity at 2029     2,415,214    
  3,422     8.651%, with maturity at 2028     3,780,786    
  3,123     8.80%, with maturity at 2027     3,464,146    
  25,485     9.00%, with various maturities to 2026     28,372,414    
  1,444     9.287%, with maturity at 2024     1,603,784    
  10,569     9.50%, with various maturities to 2030     11,903,054    
  5,568     10.00%, with various maturities to 2021     6,368,331    
  3,842     10.27%, with maturity at 2025     4,391,765    
  4,166     10.288%, with maturity at 2019     4,708,709    
  5,618     10.50%, with various maturities to 2025     6,467,180    
  1,820     11.00%, with various maturities to 2020     2,096,811    
  168     11.25%, with maturity at 2016     192,428    
  4,658     11.50%, with various maturities to 2021     5,396,308    
  15     11.75%, with maturity at 2014     17,274    
  699     12.00%, with various maturities to 2016     821,189    
  584     12.50%, with various maturities to 2015     683,460    
  646     13.00%, with various maturities to 2015     766,918    
  245     13.50%, with various maturities to 2017     298,285    
  84     14.50%, with maturity at 2014     102,347    
            $ 393,620,910    
  Government National Mortgage Assn.:                
$ 8,619     6.00%, with maturity at 2024(7)   $ 8,929,602    
  72,591     6.50%, with various maturities to 2024(7)     76,198,981    
  13,675     7.00%, with various maturities to 2024     14,542,336    
  42,956     8.00%, with various maturities to 2025(7)     46,757,541    
  4,038     8.50%, with various maturities to 2022     4,464,892    
  18,702     9.00%, with various maturities to 2026     20,876,859    
  25,954     9.50%, with various maturities to 2026(7)     29,358,274    
  1,764     10.00%, with maturity at 2019     2,031,877    
            $ 203,160,362    
  Collateralized Mortgage Obligations:                
$ 1,127     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2167,
Class BZ, 7.00%, 6/15/29
  $ 1,200,984    
  5,724     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1497,
Class K, 7.00%, 4/15/23
    6,022,761    
  9,092     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1529,
Class Z, 7.00%, 6/15/23
    9,576,776    
  6,535     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1620,
Class Z, 6.00%, 11/15/23
    6,804,743    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
$ 3,907     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1650,
Class K, 6.50%, 1/15/24
  $ 4,192,289    
  1,577     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1720,
Class PJ, 7.25%, 1/15/24
    1,623,556    
  13,290     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 1730,
Class Z, 7.00%, 5/15/24
    14,050,378    
  3,069     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 2198,
Class ZA, 8.50%, 11/15/29
    3,543,902    
  4,300     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 24,
Class J, 6.25%, 11/25/23
    4,495,473    
  5,152     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Series 40,
Class K, 6.50%, 8/17/24
    5,487,315    
  1,149     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1988-14,
Class I, 9.20%, 6/25/18
    1,265,301    
  1,020     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1989-1,
Class D, 10.30%, 1/25/19
    1,140,820    
  2,191     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1989-34,
Class Y, 9.85%, 7/25/19
    2,465,783    
  590     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-27,
Class Z, 9.00%, 3/25/20
    652,269    
  495     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-29,
Class J, 9.00%, 3/25/20
    546,656    
  2,337     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1990-43,
Class Z, 9.50%, 4/25/20
    2,624,730    
  851     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1991-98,
Class J, 8.00%, 8/25/21
    918,041    
  465     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-103,
Class Z, 7.50%, 6/25/22
    497,995    
  885     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-113,
Class Z, 7.50%, 7/25/22
    947,777    
  1,787     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-185,
Class ZB, 7.00%, 10/25/22
    1,892,815    
  7,016     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1992-77,
Class ZA, 8.00%, 5/25/22
    7,599,280    
  3,597     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-16,
Class Z, 7.50%, 2/25/23
    3,854,055    
  3,347     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-22,
Class PM, 7.40%, 2/25/23
    3,571,602    
  4,673     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-25,
Class J, 7.50%, 3/25/23
    4,996,631    
  10,393     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1993-30,
Class PZ, 7.50%, 3/25/23
    11,128,609    
  7,589     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1994-89,
Class ZQ, 8.00%, 7/25/24
    8,231,986    
  8,324     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1996-57,
Class Z, 7.00%, 12/25/26
    8,856,499    
  4,756     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 1997-77,
Class Z, 7.00%, 11/18/27
    5,064,974    
  6,842     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series 2001-37,
Class GA, 8.00%, 7/25/16
    7,318,529    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
$ 1,534     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series G92-44,
Class Z, 8.00%, 7/25/22
  $ 1,654,250    
  2,497     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series G92-44,
Class ZQ, 8.00%, 7/25/22
    2,689,917    
  5,532     Federal National Mortgage Assn., Series G93-29,
Class Z, 7.00%, 8/25/23
    5,862,197    
  9,000     Government National Mortgage Assn., Series 2002-45,
Class PG, 6.00%, 3/17/32
    9,323,653    
  3,097     Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 45,
Class Z, 9.10%, 9/20/20
    3,151,826    
            $ 153,254,372    
    Total Mortgage Pass-Throughs
(identified cost $1,039,717,396)
  $ 1,029,740,012    
Corporate Bonds & Notes - 47.7%          
Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Aerospace and Defense - 0.6%          
  Argo Tech Corp., Sr. Notes                
$ 1,815     9.25%, 6/1/11   $ 1,951,125    
Armor Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  1,895     8.25%, 8/15/13     2,018,175    
BE Aerospace, Sr. Sub. Notes, Series B          
  660     8.00%, 3/1/08     660,000    
Sequa Corp.          
  5,350     8.875%, 4/1/08     5,537,250    
Standard Aero Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  325     8.25%, 9/1/14(5)     334,750    
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  1,000     8.00%, 7/15/11     955,000    
            $ 11,456,300    
Air Transport - 0.4%          
  American Airlines                
$ 3,615     7.80%, 10/1/06   $ 3,255,451    
  525     8.608%, 4/1/11     473,679    
AMR Corp.          
  2,970     9.00%, 8/1/12     2,227,500    
Delta Air Lines          
  199     7.779%, 11/18/05     148,488    
  2,171     9.50%, 11/18/08(5)     1,769,365    
Northwest Airlines, Inc.          
  445     8.875%, 6/1/06     342,650    
            $ 8,217,133    

 

See notes to financial statements

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
  Automotive - 1.5%                
Altra Industrial Motion, Inc.          
$ 665     9.00%, 12/1/11(5)   $ 663,337    
  Delphi Auto Systems Corp.                
  3,950     6.55%, 6/15/06     3,713,000    
  Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  1,080     9.75%, 11/1/13     1,085,400    
  Metaldyne, Inc., Sr. Notes                
  3,255     10.00%, 11/1/13(5)     2,783,025    
  Sonic Automotive, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  1,600     8.625%, 8/15/13     1,592,000    
  Tenneco Automotive, Global Shares, Series B                
  10,855     10.25%, 7/15/13     11,913,362    
  Tenneco Automotive, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  2,680     8.625%, 11/15/14(5)     2,458,900    
  TRW Automotive, Inc., Sr. Notes                
  2,230     9.375%, 2/15/13     2,319,200    
  TRW Automotive, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  3,900     11.00%, 2/15/13     4,212,000    
  United Components, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  990     9.375%, 6/15/13     915,750    
            $ 31,655,974    
  Broadcasting - 0.1%                
Fisher Communications, Inc., Sr. Notes          
$ 385     8.625%, 9/15/14   $ 410,025    
  XM Satellite Radio, Inc.                
  2,100     1.75%, 12/1/09(5)     1,785,000    
            $ 2,195,025    
  Brokers / Dealers / Investment Houses - 0.1%                
E*Trade Financial Corp., Sr. Notes          
$ 2,420     8.00%, 6/15/11   $ 2,492,600    
            $ 2,492,600    
  Building and Development - 1.3%                
Coleman Cable, Inc., Sr. Notes          
$ 1,060     9.875%, 10/1/12(5)   $ 991,100    
  Dayton Superior Corp., Sr. Notes                
  7,170     10.75%, 9/15/08     7,062,450    
  MAAX Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  1,150     9.75%, 6/15/12     1,150,000    
  Mueller Group, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  2,625     10.00%, 5/1/12     2,835,000    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
  Building and Development (continued)                
Mueller Holdings, Inc., Disc. Notes          
$ 1,440     14.75%, 4/15/14   $ 964,800    
  Nortek, Inc., Sr. Sub Notes                
  2,305     8.50%, 9/1/14     2,051,450    
  Owens Corning                
  85     7.70%, 5/1/08(3)(8)     65,556    
  Ply Gem Industries, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  2,895     9.00%, 2/15/12     2,518,650    
  RMCC Acquisition Co., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  3,495     9.50%, 11/1/12(5)     3,372,675    
  WCI Communities, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  6,000     7.875%, 10/1/13     6,000,000    
            $ 27,011,681    
  Business Equipment and Services - 1.5%                
Affinity Group, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
$ 3,450     9.00%, 2/15/12   $ 3,484,500    
  Amerco, Inc.                
  1,560     9.00%, 3/15/09     1,649,700    
  Danka Business Systems, Sr. Notes                
  2,350     11.00%, 6/15/10     2,162,000    
  Hydrochem Industrial Services, Inc., Sr. Sub Notes                
  1,980     9.25%, 2/15/13(5)     1,989,900    
  Norcross Safety Products LLC/Norcross Capital Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes, Series B                
  4,660     9.875%, 8/15/11     4,939,600    
  NSP Holdings LLC/NSP Holdings Capital Corp., Sr. Notes, (PIK)                
  4,035     11.75%, 1/1/12(5)     4,115,700    
  Quintiles Transnational Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  9,690     10.00%, 10/1/13     10,513,650    
  Williams Scotsman, Inc., Sr. Notes                
  1,515     10.00%, 8/15/08     1,613,475    
            $ 30,468,525    
  Cable and Satellite Television - 1.2%                
Adelphia Communications Corp.          
$ 2,500     10.25%, 6/15/11   $ 2,262,500    
  Charter Communications Holdings II, LLC, Sr. Notes                
  1,600     10.25%, 9/15/10     1,606,000    
  Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, Sr. Disc. Notes                
  1,125     11.75%, 1/15/10     894,375    
  Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, Sr. Notes                
  2,520     10.25%, 1/15/10     1,864,800    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Cable and Satellite Television (continued)          
  Insight Communications, Sr. Disc. Notes                
$ 14,775     12.25%, 2/15/11   $ 14,627,250    
UGS Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  2,485     10.00%, 6/1/12(5)     2,671,375    
            $ 23,926,300    
Chemicals and Plastics - 3.3%          
  Acetex Corp., Sr. Notes                
$ 3,000     10.875%, 8/1/09   $ 3,180,000    
Avecia Investments Ltd.          
  121     11.00%, 7/1/09     126,445    
BCP Crystal Holdings Corp., Sr. Sub Notes          
  3,172     9.625%, 6/15/14     3,512,990    
Borden U.S. Finance/Nova Scotia Finance, Sr. Notes          
  1,765     9.00%, 7/15/14(5)     1,773,825    
Crystal US Holdings/US Holdings 3, LLC, Sr. Disc. Notes          
  3,357     10.50%, 10/1/14(5)     2,198,835    
Equistar Chemical, Sr. Notes          
  7,000     10.625%, 5/1/11     7,840,000    
Huntsman Advanced Materials, Sr. Notes          
  905     11.00%, 7/15/10(5)     1,036,225    
Huntsman International          
  6,000     9.875%, 3/1/09     6,480,000    
Huntsman LLC          
  4,426     11.625%, 10/15/10     5,134,160    
Innophos, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  720     8.875%, 8/15/14(5)     748,800    
Koppers, Inc.          
  1,835     9.875%, 10/15/13     1,972,625    
Lyondell Chemical Co.          
  995     11.125%, 7/15/12     1,141,762    
Lyondell Chemical Co., Sr. Notes          
  2,412     10.50%, 6/1/13     2,791,890    
Nalco Co., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  2,960     8.875%, 11/15/13     3,048,800    
OM Group, Inc.          
  11,180     9.25%, 12/15/11     11,347,700    
Polyone Corp., Sr. Notes          
  2,490     10.625%, 5/15/10     2,757,675    
  25     8.875%, 5/1/12     26,437    
Polypore, Inc., Sr. Sub Notes          
  390     8.75%, 5/15/12     331,500    
PQ Corp.          
  1,125     7.50%, 2/15/13(5)     1,096,875    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Chemicals and Plastics (continued)          
  Rhodia SA, Sr. Notes                
$ 6,450     10.25%, 6/1/10   $ 6,869,250    
Rockwood Specialties Group, Sr. Sub. Notes          
  1,360     10.625%, 5/15/11     1,497,700    
Solo Cup Co., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,540     8.50%, 2/15/14     3,433,800    
            $ 68,347,294    
Clothing / Textiles - 1.2%          
  Levi Strauss & Co., Sr. Notes                
$ 5,210     12.25%, 12/15/12   $ 5,548,650    
Levi Strauss & Co., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate          
  2,575     7.73%, 4/1/12(5)     2,381,875    
Oxford Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  9,690     8.875%, 6/1/11     10,077,600    
Perry Ellis International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,795     8.875%, 9/15/13     3,870,900    
Phillips Van-Heusen, Sr. Notes          
  1,175     7.25%, 2/15/11     1,180,875    
  2,500     8.125%, 5/1/13     2,587,500    
            $ 25,647,400    
Computers - Integrated Systems - 0.1%          
  Activant Solutions, Inc., Sr. Notes                
$ 1,000     10.50%, 6/15/11   $ 1,055,000    
            $ 1,055,000    
Conglomerates - 0.4%          
  Amsted Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes                
$ 7,150     10.25%, 10/15/11(5)   $ 7,686,250    
Goodman Global Holdings, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate          
  1,570     5.76%, 6/15/12(5)     1,507,200    
            $ 9,193,450    
Containers and Glass Products - 1.8%          
  Anchor Glass Container Corp.                
$ 5,000     11.00%, 2/15/13   $ 4,075,000    
Crown Euro Holdings SA          
  20,495     10.875%, 3/1/13     23,518,012    
Graphic Packaging International Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,265     9.50%, 8/15/13     3,265,000    
Intertape Polymer US, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,235     8.50%, 8/1/14     3,245,766    

 

See notes to financial statements

17



Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Containers and Glass Products (continued)          
  Pliant Corp.                
$ 2,775     11.125%, 6/15/09   $ 2,469,750    
US Can Corp., Sr. Notes          
  820     10.875%, 7/15/10     832,300    
            $ 37,405,828    
Cosmetics / Toiletries - 0.4%          
  Aearo Co. I, Sr. Sub. Notes                
$ 1,665     8.25%, 4/15/12   $ 1,681,650    
Del Laboratories, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  1,780     8.00%, 2/1/12(5)     1,691,000    
GFSI, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes, Series B          
  270     9.625%, 3/1/07     247,050    
Samsonite Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,680     8.875%, 6/1/11     3,808,800    
True Temper Sports, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  700     8.375%, 9/15/11     616,000    
WH Holdings Ltd./WH Capital Corp., Sr. Notes          
  1,119     9.50%, 4/1/11     1,197,330    
            $ 9,241,830    
Drugs - 0.1%          
  Warner Chilcott Corp.                
$ 2,670     8.75%, 2/1/15(5)   $ 2,629,950    
            $ 2,629,950    
Ecological Services and Equipment - 0.2%          
  Allied Waste North America, Series B                
$ 4,480     8.875%, 4/1/08   $ 4,625,600    
            $ 4,625,600    
Electronics / Electrical - 1.6%          
  Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.                
$ 6,485     7.75%, 11/1/12(5)   $ 6,225,600    
Amkor Technologies, Inc.          
  1,960     5.75%, 6/1/06     1,749,300    
Amkor Technologies, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  3,270     7.125%, 3/15/11     2,583,300    
  8,380     7.75%, 5/15/13     6,609,725    
CPI Holdco, Inc., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate          
  1,320     8.83%, 2/1/15(5)     1,267,200    
Nortel Networks Ltd.          
  1,575     4.25%, 9/1/08     1,431,281    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Electronics / Electrical (continued)          
  Rayovac Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes                
$ 2,765     7.375%, 2/1/15(5)   $ 2,695,875    
Sanmina-SCI Corp., Sr. Notes          
  5,000     10.375%, 1/15/10     5,500,000    
Stratus Technologies, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  775     10.375%, 12/1/08     759,500    
Wesco Distribution Inc.          
  4,327     9.125%, 6/1/08     4,391,905    
            $ 33,213,686    
Energy Services - 0.1%          
  Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc., Variable Rate                
$ 1,385     9.01%, 12/15/11(5)   $ 1,267,275    
            $ 1,267,275    
Equipment Leasing - 0.1%          
  United Rentals North America, Inc.                
$ 745     6.50%, 2/15/12   $ 713,337    
United Rentals North America, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  2,250     7.00%, 2/15/14     2,036,250    
            $ 2,749,587    
Farming / Agriculture - 0.4%          
  IMC Global, Inc.                
$ 6,775     11.25%, 6/1/11   $ 7,554,125    
            $ 7,554,125    
Financial Intermediaries - 1.6%          
  Alzette, Variable Rate                
$ 750     8.691%, 12/15/20(5)   $ 750,000    
Avalon Capital Ltd. 3, Series 1A, Class D, Variable Rate          
  760     4.82%, 2/24/19(5)     760,000    
Babson Ltd., Series 2005-1A, Class C1, Variable Rate          
  1,000     5.315%, 4/15/19(5)     1,000,000    
Bryant Park CDO Ltd., Series 2005-1A, Class C, Variable Rate          
  1,000     4.941%, 1/15/19(5)     1,000,000    
Carlyle High Yield Partners, Series 2004-6A, Class C, Variable Rate          
  974     5.224%, 8/11/16(5)     973,583    
Centurion CDO 8 Ltd., Series 2005 8A, Class D, Variable Rate          
  1,000     8.297%, 3/8/17     1,000,000    
Dryden Leveraged Loan, Series 2004-6A, Class C1, Variable Rate          
  1,500     4.055%, 7/30/16(5)     1,509,375    

 

See notes to financial statements

18



Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Financial Intermediaries (continued)          
  Ford Motor Credit Co.                
$ 9,300     7.875%, 6/15/10   $ 8,959,490    
General Motors Acceptance Corp.          
  5,825     6.125%, 9/15/06     5,792,135    
General Motors Acceptance Corp., Variable Rate          
  830     4.395%, 10/20/05     828,318    
  210     3.695%, 5/18/06     205,891    
Refco Finance Holdings, LLC, Sr. Sub. Notes          
  7,580     9.00%, 8/1/12(5)     8,224,300    
Stanfield Vantage Ltd., Series 2005-1A, Class D, Variable Rate          
  1,000     5.337%, 3/21/17(5)     1,000,000    
            $ 32,003,092    
Food Products - 0.7%          
  American Seafood Group, LLC                
$ 440     10.125%, 4/15/10   $ 470,800    
ASG Consolidated, LLC/ASG Finance, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes          
  4,240     11.50%, 11/1/11(5)     2,862,000    
Pierre Foods, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,225     9.875%, 7/15/12     3,305,625    
Pinnacle Foods Holdings Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  4,160     8.25%, 12/1/13     3,473,600    
UAP Holding Corp., Sr. Disc. Notes          
  5,535     10.75%, 7/15/12     4,261,950    
            $ 14,373,975    
Food / Drug Retailers - 0.1%          
  Rite Aid Corp.                
$ 1,685     7.125%, 1/15/07   $ 1,685,000    
            $ 1,685,000    
Forest Products - 2.7%          
  Boise Cascade, LLC, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate                
$ 1,520     6.016%, 10/15/12(5)   $ 1,512,400    
Caraustar Industries, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  4,950     9.875%, 4/1/11     4,875,750    
Georgia-Pacific Corp.          
  15,225     9.50%, 12/1/11     17,889,375    
MDP Acquisitions/JSG Funding PLC, Sr. Notes          
  14,940     9.625%, 10/1/12     14,865,300    
Mercer International, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  4,535     9.25%, 2/15/13     4,194,875    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Forest Products (continued)          
  Newark Group, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
$ 2,795     9.75%, 3/15/14   $ 2,767,050    
NewPage Corp.          
  7,855     10.00%, 5/1/12(5)     7,697,900    
Stone Container Corp., Sr. Notes          
  450     9.25%, 2/1/08     463,500    
Stone Container Finance Canada          
  1,150     7.375%, 7/15/14     1,063,750    
            $ 55,329,900    
Healthcare - 3.7%          
  AMR HoldCo, Inc./EmCare HoldCo, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
$ 3,470     10.00%, 2/15/15(5)   $ 3,660,850    
Ardent Health Services, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  8,115     10.00%, 8/15/13     9,868,651    
Carriage Services, Inc.          
  870     7.875%, 1/15/15(5)     878,700    
CDRV Investors, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes          
  4,145     9.625%, 1/1/15(5)     2,176,125    
Concentra Operating Corp., Sr. Notes          
  7,000     9.50%, 8/15/10     7,315,000    
Healthsouth Corp.          
  1,125     7.625%, 6/1/12     1,085,625    
Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,175     8.75%, 2/15/12     3,143,250    
Knowledge Learning Center, Sr. Sub. Notes          
  2,200     7.75%, 2/1/15(5)     2,101,000    
Medical Device Manufacturing, Inc., Series B          
  2,645     10.00%, 7/15/12     2,843,375    
Medquest, Inc.          
  6,000     11.875%, 8/15/12     6,090,000    
National Mentor, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  1,305     9.625%, 12/1/12(5)     1,366,987    
National Nephrology Association, Sr. Sub. Notes          
  2,000     9.00%, 11/1/11(5)     2,225,000    
Pacificare Health System          
  7,017     10.75%, 6/1/09     7,823,955    
Rotech Healthcare, Inc.          
  3,675     9.50%, 4/1/12     3,969,000    
Tenet Healthcare Corp., Sr. Notes          
  6,500     9.25%, 2/1/15(5)     6,532,500    
US Oncology, Inc.          
  2,205     9.00%, 8/15/12     2,315,250    
  4,365     10.75%, 8/15/14     4,714,200    

 

See notes to financial statements

19



Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Healthcare (continued)          
  Vanguard Health Holding Co. II LLC, Sr. Sub. Notes                
$ 4,730     9.00%, 10/1/14   $ 4,954,675    
VWR International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  3,270     8.00%, 4/15/14     3,057,450    
            $ 76,121,593    
Home Furnishings - 0.1%          
  Fedders North America, Inc.                
$ 2,585     9.875%, 3/1/14   $ 1,680,250    
            $ 1,680,250    
Industrial Equipment - 0.8%          
  Case New Holland, Inc., Sr. Notes                
$ 560     9.25%, 8/1/11(5)   $ 574,000    
  7,135     9.25%, 8/1/11(5)     7,313,375    
Milacron Escrow Corp.          
  2,630     11.50%, 5/15/11     2,827,250    
National Waterworks, Inc., Series B          
  1,500     10.50%, 12/1/12     1,698,750    
Thermadyne Holdings Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  4,575     9.25%, 2/1/14     4,254,750    
            $ 16,668,125    
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies - 1.8%          
  AMC Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
$ 2,235     9.875%, 2/1/12   $ 2,246,175    
LCE Acquisition Corp., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  5,565     9.00%, 8/1/14(5)     5,370,225    
Marquee Holdings, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes          
  5,965     12.00%, 8/15/14(5)     3,757,950    
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sr. Notes          
  4,670     8.75%, 2/2/11     5,253,750    
Universal City Development Partners, Sr. Notes          
  14,015     11.75%, 4/1/10     15,942,062    
Universal City Florida Holding, Sr. Notes          
  230     8.375%, 5/1/10(5)     234,600    
Universal City Florida Holding, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate          
  1,845     7.493%, 5/1/10(5)     1,923,412    
WMG Holdings Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate          
  3,070     7.385%, 12/15/11(5)     3,177,450    
            $ 37,905,624    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
  Lodging and Casinos - 2.9%                
Chukchansi EDA, Sr. Notes          
$ 800     14.50%, 6/15/09(5)   $ 976,000    
  Host Marriott L.P., Series I                
  3,000     9.50%, 1/15/07     3,210,000    
  Host Marriott L.P., Sr. Notes                
  445     6.375%, 3/15/15(5)     425,531    
  Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sr. Notes                
  5,230     12.00%, 11/15/10     6,158,325    
  John Q Hamons Hotels/Finance, Series B                
  3,500     8.875%, 5/15/12     3,745,000    
  Kerzner International                
  4,000     8.875%, 8/15/11     4,300,000    
  Majestic Star Casino LLC                
  5,555     9.50%, 10/15/10     5,832,750    
  Meristar Hospitality Operations/Finance                
  4,955     10.50%, 6/15/09     5,227,525    
  Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Sr. Sub. Notes                
  1,335     8.00%, 4/1/12     1,425,112    
  MTR Gaming Group, Series B                
  2,500     9.75%, 4/1/10     2,737,500    
  OED Corp./Diamond Jo LLC                
  3,830     8.75%, 4/15/12     3,715,100    
  Premier Entertainment Biloxi, LLC/Premier Finance Biloxi Corp.                
  475     10.75%, 2/1/12     484,500    
  Trump Atlantic City Associates, Inc.                
  5,510     11.25%, 5/1/06(4)     5,262,050    
  Trump Holdings and Funding, Sr. Notes                
  6,545     12.625%, 3/15/10(4)     7,101,325    
  Waterford Gaming LLC, Sr. Notes                
  8,724     8.625%, 9/15/12(5)     9,291,060    
            $ 59,891,778    
  Machinery - 0.3%                
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)          
$ 975     10.50%, 8/1/12   $ 1,089,563    
  Terex Corp.                
  5,265     10.375%, 4/1/11     5,738,850    
            $ 6,828,413    
  Mining - Coal - 0.1%                
Alpha Natural Resources, Sr. Notes          
$ 1,370     10.00%, 6/1/12(5)   $ 1,527,550    
            $ 1,527,550    

 

See notes to financial statements

20



Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Nonferrous Metals / Minerals - 0.4%          
  AK Steel Corp.                
$ 2,000     7.75%, 6/15/12   $ 1,790,000    
General Cable Corp., Sr. Notes          
  1,295     9.50%, 11/15/10     1,379,175    
Novelis, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  3,360     7.25%, 2/15/15(5)     3,267,600    
Oregon Steel Mills, Inc.          
  1,140     10.00%, 7/15/09     1,228,350    
Ryerson Tull, Inc.          
  670     9.125%, 7/15/06     680,050    
            $ 8,345,175    
Oil and Gas - 2.5%          
  Coastal Corp.                
$ 350     7.50%, 8/15/06   $ 357,875    
Coastal Corp., Sr. Debs.          
  2,305     9.625%, 5/15/12     2,454,825    
Dresser, Inc.          
  13,145     9.375%, 4/15/11     13,802,250    
Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  3,995     10.125%, 7/15/13(5)     4,134,825    
El Paso Corp.          
  1,960     6.95%, 12/15/07     1,964,900    
El Paso Production Holding Co.          
  500     7.75%, 6/1/13     506,250    
Giant Industries          
  850     8.00%, 5/15/14     858,500    
Hanover Compressor Co., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  6,755     0.00%, 3/31/07     5,843,075    
Hanover Equipment Trust, Series B          
  675     8.75%, 9/1/11     711,281    
Parker Drilling Co., Sr. Notes          
  1,930     9.625%, 10/1/13     2,132,650    
Premcor Refining Group, Sr. Sub. Notes          
  1,265     7.75%, 2/1/12     1,366,200    
Sonat, Inc.          
  5,000     7.625%, 7/15/11     4,875,000    
Transmontaigne, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  6,115     9.125%, 6/1/10     6,359,600    
United Refining Co., Sr. Notes          
  3,025     10.50%, 8/15/12     2,979,625    
  1,830     10.50%, 8/15/12(5)     1,802,550    
Williams Cos., Inc. (The)          
  1,085     8.75%, 3/15/32     1,253,175    
            $ 51,402,581    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
  Other Energy - 0.2%                
Inergy L.P/Finance, Sr. Notes          
$ 3,980     6.88%, 12/15/14(5)   $ 3,800,900    
            $ 3,800,900    
  Publishing - 2.0%                
Advanstar Communications, Inc.          
$ 6,980     10.75%, 8/15/10   $ 7,678,000    
  Advanstar Communications, Inc., Variable Rate                
  4,433     10.294%, 8/15/08     4,665,206    
  American Media Operations, Inc.                
  2,040     8.875%, 1/15/11     2,085,900    
  American Media Operations, Inc., Series B                
  6,370     10.25%, 5/1/09     6,561,100    
  CBD Media, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  1,335     8.625%, 6/1/11     1,331,663    
  Dex Media West LLC, Sr. Sub. Notes                
  5,475     9.875%, 8/15/13     6,104,625    
  Houghton Mifflin Co., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  3,805     9.875%, 2/1/13     3,862,075    
  Vertis, Inc., Sub. Notes                
  85     13.50%, 12/7/09(5)     55,675    
  WDAC Subsidiary Corp., Sr. Notes                
  1,405     8.375%, 12/1/14(5)     1,282,063    
  Xerox Corp.                
  3,000     9.75%, 1/15/09     3,420,000    
  Xerox Corp., Sr. Notes                
  1,855     7.125%, 6/15/10     1,952,388    
  1,485     7.625%, 6/15/13     1,592,663    
            $ 40,591,358    
  Radio and Television - 3.5%                
CanWest Media, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
$ 2,156     8.00%, 9/15/12(5)   $ 2,215,467    
  CanWest Media, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  11,000     10.625%, 5/15/11     11,990,000    
  CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Capital Corp., Sr. Notes                
  2,000     8.75%, 11/15/13     1,935,000    
  CSC Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes                
  2,970     7.875%, 12/15/07     3,051,675    
  5,000     8.125%, 7/15/09     5,150,000    
  CSC Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes                
  6,605     10.50%, 5/15/16     7,248,988    
  Echostar DBS Corp., Sr. Notes                
  10,000     6.35%, 10/1/08     10,275,000    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Radio and Television (continued)          
  Kabel Deutschland GMBH                
$ 4,965     10.625%, 7/1/14(5)   $ 5,262,900    
Muzak LLC/Muzak Finance, Sr. Notes          
  5,250     10.00%, 2/15/09     4,436,250    
Nexstar Finance Holdings LLC, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes          
  3,450     11.375%, 4/1/13     2,656,500    
Nextmedia Operating, Inc.          
  1,370     10.75%, 7/1/11     1,481,313    
PanAmSat Corp.          
  1,833     9.00%, 8/15/14     1,915,485    
Paxson Communications Corp.          
  1,365     10.75%, 7/15/08     1,354,763    
Paxson Communications Corp., Variable Rate          
  3,000     5.891%, 1/15/10(5)     2,985,000    
Rainbow National Services, LLC, Sr. Notes          
  1,805     8.75%, 9/1/12(5)     1,940,375    
Rainbow National Services, LLC, Sr. Sub. Debs.          
  6,905     10.375%, 9/1/14(5)     7,837,175    
            $ 71,735,891    
Recycling - 0.1%          
  IMCO Recycling Escrow, Inc., Sr. Notes                
$ 1,975     9.00%, 11/15/14(5)   $ 2,024,375    
            $ 2,024,375    
REITS - 0.2%          
  CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., Sr. Notes                
$ 695     9.75%, 5/15/10   $ 778,400    
CB Richard Ellis Services, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
  2,600     11.25%, 6/15/11     2,912,000    
            $ 3,690,400    
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) - 0.1%          
  Jostens Holding Corp., Sr. Disc. Notes                
$ 1,250     10.25%, 12/1/13   $ 912,500    
Penny (JC) Co., Inc.          
  1,875     8.00%, 3/1/10     2,062,500    
            $ 2,975,000    
Steel - 0.1%          
  Ispat Inland ULC, Sr. Notes                
$ 2,102     9.75%, 4/1/14   $ 2,412,045    
            $ 2,412,045    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Surface Transport - 0.7%          
  H-Lines Finance Holding, Sr. Disc. Notes                
$ 2,355     11.00%, 4/1/13(5)   $ 1,831,013    
Horizon Lines, LLC          
  5,035     9.00%, 11/1/12(5)     5,324,513    
OMI Corp., Sr. Notes          
  1,105     7.625%, 12/1/13     1,127,100    
Progress Rail Services Corp., Sr. Notes          
  2,690     7.75%, 4/1/12(5)     2,690,000    
Quality Distribution LLC/QD Capital Corp.          
  1,610     9.00%, 11/15/10     1,553,650    
Quality Distribution LLC/QD Capital, Variable Rate          
  1,815     7.641%, 1/15/12(5)     1,760,550    
            $ 14,286,826    
Telecommunications - 4.2%          
  AirGate PCS, Inc., Variable Rate                
$ 1,080     6.891%, 10/15/11(5)   $ 1,109,700    
Alamosa Delaware, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes          
  1,855     12.00%, 7/31/09     2,031,225    
Alamosa Delaware, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  5,050     11.00%, 7/31/10     5,662,313    
  175     8.50%, 1/31/12     182,000    
Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.          
  3,265     9.875%, 8/15/11     3,477,225    
American Tower, L.P., Sr. Notes          
  1,821     9.375%, 2/1/09     1,914,326    
Centennial Cellular Operating Co., LLC, Sr. Sub. Notes          
  330     10.75%, 12/15/08     341,550    
Centennial Cellular Operating Co./Centennial Communications Corp., Sr. Notes          
  7,100     10.125%, 6/15/13     7,792,250    
Crown Castle Operating Co., Sr. Notes          
  2,515     10.75%, 8/1/11     2,703,625    
Inmarsat Finance PLC          
  3,835     7.625%, 6/30/12     3,950,050    
Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Sr. Notes          
  1,120     5.25%, 11/1/08     1,022,000    
Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate          
  5,450     7.805%, 1/15/12(5)     5,490,875    
IWO Escrow Co., Variable Rate          
  575     6.891%, 1/15/12(5)     577,875    
LCI International, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  4,695     7.25%, 6/15/07     4,295,925    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
Telecommunications (continued)          
  Nextel Communications, Inc., Sr. Notes                
$ 6,225     7.375%, 8/1/15   $ 6,660,750    
Qwest Capital Funding, Inc.          
  7,135     7.75%, 8/15/06     7,206,350    
  785     7.90%, 8/15/10     726,125    
Qwest Corp.          
  3,740     14.00%, 12/15/10(5)     4,226,200    
  2,000     9.125%, 3/15/12(5)     2,130,000    
Qwest Corp., Sr. Notes          
  3,230     7.875%, 9/1/11(5)     3,294,600    
Qwest Services Corp.          
  5,105     13.00%, 12/15/07(5)     5,602,738    
Rogers Wireless, Inc.          
  295     7.50%, 3/15/15     304,219    
Rogers Wireless, Inc., Variable Rate          
  1,314     6.135%, 12/15/10     1,356,705    
Rural Cellular Corp., Variable Rate          
  2,000     7.51%, 3/15/10     2,030,000    
Telemig Celular SA/Amazonia Celular SA          
  1,755     8.75%, 1/20/09(5)     1,816,425    
Triton PCS, Inc.          
  2,765     8.50%, 6/1/13     2,405,550    
UbiquiTel Operating Co., Sr. Notes          
  3,995     9.875%, 3/1/11     4,344,563    
Western Wireless, Sr. Notes          
  3,290     9.25%, 7/15/13     3,775,275    
            $ 86,430,439    
Utilities - 2.3%          
  AES Corp., Sr. Notes                
$ 4,500     8.75%, 6/15/08   $ 4,770,000    
  6,000     9.50%, 6/1/09     6,540,000    
  6,965     8.75%, 5/15/13(5)     7,574,438    
  945     9.00%, 5/15/15(5)     1,034,775    
Calpine Corp., Sr. Notes          
  1,045     8.25%, 8/15/05     935,275    
  1,535     7.625%, 4/15/06     1,066,825    
Mission Energy Holding Co.          
  3,290     13.50%, 7/15/08     3,873,975    
NRG Energy, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  1,822     8.00%, 12/15/13(5)     1,849,330    
Orion Power Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes          
  12,415     12.00%, 5/1/10     14,898,000    

 

Principal Amount
(000's omitted)
 
Security
 
Value
 
  Utilities (continued)                
Reliant Energy, Inc.          
$ 1,770     9.25%, 7/15/10   $ 1,818,675    
  2,800     9.50%, 7/15/13     2,919,000    
            $ 47,280,293    
  Waste Management - 0.2%                
Waste Services, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes          
$ 3,530     9.50%, 4/15/14(5)   $ 3,521,175    
            $ 3,521,175    
    Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(identified cost $967,217,299)
  $ 982,866,321    
  Common Stocks - 0.0%                
Shares   Security   Value  
  563     Crown Castle International Corp.(8)   $ 9,058    
    Total Common Stocks
(identified cost, $8,835)
  $ 9,058    
  Convertible Preferred Stocks - 0.0%                
Shares   Security   Value  
  10,058     Crown Castle International Corp., (PIK)   $ 486,556    
    Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(identified cost, $480,158)
  $ 486,556    
  Commercial Paper - 1.8%                

 

Principal
Amount
  Maturity
Date
  Borrower   Rate   Amount  
$ 2,300,000       05/02/05     Broadhollow Funding, LLC     3.10 %   $ 2,299,802    
  33,858,000       05/02/05     General Electric Capital Corp.     2.94 %     33,855,235    

 

Total Commercial Paper
(at amortized cost)  $  36,155,037

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D

  Short-Term Investments - 0.2%                        
Principal
Amount
  Maturity
Date
  Borrower   Rate   Amount  
$ 4,000,000       05/02/05     Investors Bank and Trust
Company Time Deposit
    2.96 %   $ 4,000,000    

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(at amortized cost)
  $ 4,000,000    
Gross Investments - 151.1%
(identified cost $3,098,081,256)
  $ 3,112,712,981    
Less Unfunded Loan
Commitments - (0.4)%
  $ (7,722,823 )  
Net Investments - 150.7%
(identified cost $3,090,358,433)
  $ 3,104,990,158    
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (11.9)%   $ (244,330,130 )  
Auction Preferred Shares Plus
Cumulative Unpaid
Dividends - (38.8)%
  $ (800,175,657 )  
Net Assets Applicable to Common
Shares - 100.0%
  $ 2,060,484,371    

 

PIK - Payment In Kind.

(1)  Senior floating-rate interests often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, it is anticipated that the senior floating-rate interests will have an expected average life of approximately two to three years. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate of all contracts within the senior loan facility. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are redetermined either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. These base lending rates are primarily the London-Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), and secondarily the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the "Prime Rate") and the certificate of deposit ("CD") rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.

(2)  Unfunded loan commitments, see Note 1E for description.

(3)  Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.

(4)  Defaulted security.

(5)  Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At April 30, 2005, the aggregate value of the securities is $230,186,987 or 11.2% of the Fund's net assets.

(6)  Adjustable rate mortgage.

(7)  All or a portion of these securities were on loan at April 30, 2005.

(8)  Non-income producing security.

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

As of April 30, 2005

Assets      
Investments, at value including $251,528,551 of
securities on loan (identified cost, $3,090,358,433)
  $ 3,104,990,158    
Cash     8,002,606    
Receivable for investments sold     8,284,466    
Interest receivable     33,509,673    
Prepaid expenses     97,765    
Total assets   $ 3,154,884,668    
Liabilities      
Collateral for securities loaned   $ 257,767,142    
Payable for investments purchased     36,081,258    
Payable to affiliate for Trustees' fees     2,010    
Accrued expenses     374,230    
Total liabilities   $ 294,224,640    
Auction preferred shares (32,000 shares outstanding)
at liquidation value plus cumulative unpaid dividends
    800,175,657    
Net assets applicable to common shares   $ 2,060,484,371    
Sources of Net Assets      
Common Shares, $0.01 par value, unlimited number of
shares authorized, 111,783,982 shares issued and outstanding
  $ 1,117,840    
Additional paid-in capital     2,123,158,583    
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost)     (82,619,889 )  
Accumulated undistributed net investment income     4,196,112    
Net unrealized appreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost)     14,631,725    
Net assets applicable to common shares   $ 2,060,484,371    
Net Asset Value Per Common Share      
($2,060,484,371 ÷ 111,783,982 common shares issued
and outstanding)
  $ 18.43    

 

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended
April 30, 2005

Investment Income      
Interest   $ 167,580,459    
Security lending income, net     6,398,178    
Dividends     33,701    
Total investment income   $ 174,012,338    
Expenses      
Investment adviser fee   $ 23,651,849    
Trustees' fees and expenses     23,523    
Preferred shares remarketing agent fee     2,165,411    
Custodian fee     653,899    
Printing and postage     489,257    
Legal and accounting services     125,607    
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees     67,292    
Miscellaneous     216,423    
Total expenses   $ 27,393,261    
Deduct -
Reduction of custodian fee
  $ 2,586    
Reduction of investment adviser fee     6,307,160    
Total expense reductions   $ 6,309,746    
Net expenses   $ 21,083,515    
Net investment income   $ 152,928,823    
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)      
Net realized gain (loss) -
Investment transactions (identified cost basis)
  $ 723,648    
Net realized gain   $ 723,648    
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) -
Investments (identified cost basis)
  $ (28,800,919 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   $ (28,800,919 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss   $ (28,077,271 )  
Distributions to preferred shareholders from income   $ (17,037,481 )  
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 107,814,071    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets
  Year Ended
April 30, 2005
  Period Ended
April 30, 2004(1) 
 
From operations -
Net investment income
  $ 152,928,823     $ 116,656,709    
Net realized gain from
investment transactions
    723,648       4,765,139    
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) from investments
    (28,800,919 )     43,432,644    
Distributions to preferred shareholders
from net investment income
    (17,037,481 )     (8,280,107 )  
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 107,814,071     $ 156,574,385    
Distributions to common shareholders -
From net investment income
  $ (178,863,995 )   $ (149,316,513 )  
Total distributions to common shareholders   $ (178,863,995 )   $ (149,316,513 )  
Capital share transactions -
Proceeds from sale of common shares
  $ -     $ 2,120,100,000 (2)   
Reinvestment of distributions to
common shareholders
    12,625,234       2,116,452    
Offering costs and preferred shares
underwriting discounts
    -       (10,665,263 )  
Net increase in net assets from capital
share transactions
  $ 12,625,234     $ 2,111,551,189    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets   $ (58,424,690 )   $ 2,118,809,061    
Net Assets Applicable
to Common Shares
     
At beginning of year   $ 2,118,909,061     $ 100,000    
At end of year   $ 2,060,484,371     $ 2,118,909,061    
Accumulated undistributed
net investment income
included in net assets
applicable to common shares
     
At end of year   $ 4,196,112     $ 10,821,853    

 

(1)  For the period from the start of business, May 30, 2003, to April 30, 2004.

(2)  Proceeds from sales of shares net of sales load paid of $99,900,000.

Statement of Cash Flows

Increase (Decrease) in Cash   Year Ended
April 30, 2005
 
Cash Flows From (Used For) Operating Activities -
Purchase of investments
  $ (1,838,939,312 )  
Proceeds from sales of investments and principal repayments     1,847,181,450    
Interest received, including net securities lending income     205,648,204    
Prepaid expenses     (63,045 )  
Facilities fees received     693,822    
Operating expenses paid     (20,918,133 )  
Net decrease of short-term investments     7,055,963    
Payment of collateral for securities loaned, net     133,811,599    
Decrease in unfunded commitments     (1,467,443 )  
Net cash from operating activities   $ 333,003,105    
Cash Flows From (Used For) Financing Activities -
Auction preferred shares redeemed
  $ (150,000,000 )  
Cash distributions paid (excluding reinvestments of $12,625,234)     (183,149,892 )  
Net cash used for financing activities   $ (333,149,892 )  
Net increase (decrease) in cash   $ (146,787 )  
Cash at beginning of year   $ 8,149,393    
Cash at end of year   $ 8,002,606    
Reconciliation of Net Increase (Decrease)
in Net Assets From Operations to Net
Cash From Operating Activities
     
Net increase in net assets from operations   $ 107,814,071    
Distributions to preferred shareholders     17,037,481    
Increase in receivable for investments sold     (2,470,443 )  
Decrease in interest receivable     807,314    
Increase in prepaid expenses     (63,045 )  
Decrease in payable to affiliate     (579 )  
Increase in accrued expenses     165,961    
Increase in collateral for securities loaned     133,811,599    
Increase in unfunded commitments     7,722,823    
Increase in payable for investments purchased     36,081,258    
Net decrease in investments     32,096,665    
Net cash from operating activities   $ 333,003,105    

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated

    Year Ended April 30,  
    2005(1)    2004(1)(2)   
Net asset value - Beginning of year (Common shares)   $ 19.070     $ 19.100 (3)   
Income (loss) from operations      
Net investment income   $ 1.373 (10)    $ 1.061 (10)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.254 )(10)     0.426 (10)   
Distribution to preferred shareholders from net investment income     (0.153 )     (0.075 )  
Total income from operations   $ 0.966     $ 1.412    
Less distributions to common shareholders      
From net investment income   $ (1.606 )   $ (1.345 )  
Total distributions to common shareholders   $ (1.606 )   $ (1.345 )  
Preferred and Common shares offering costs
charged to paid-in capital
  $ -     $ (0.011 )  
Preferred Shares underwriting discounts   $ -     $ (0.086 )  
Net asset value - End of year (Common shares)   $ 18.430     $ 19.070    
Market value - End of year (Common shares)   $ 17.690     $ 17.810    
Total Investment Return on Net Asset Value     5.29 %(4)      7.22 %(5)   
Total Investment Return on Market Value     8.22 %(4)      0.13 %(5)   

 

See notes to financial statements

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D

Financial Highlights

Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated

    Year Ended April 30,  
    2005(1)    2004(1)(2)   
Ratios/Supplemental Data ††       
Net assets applicable to common shares, end of year (000's omitted)   $ 2,060,484     $ 2,118,909    
Ratios (As a percentage of average net assets applicable to common shares):                  
Net expenses(6)     1.01 %     0.93 %(7)  
Net expenses after custodian fee reduction(6)     1.01 %     0.93 %(7)  
Net investment income(6)     7.29 %     6.02 %(7)  
Portfolio Turnover     60 %     72 %  

 

†  The operating expenses of the Fund reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee. Had such action not been taken, the ratios and net investment income per share would have been as follows:

Ratios (As a percentage of average net assets applicable to common shares):                  
Expenses(6)     1.31 %     1.21 %(7)  
Expenses after custodian fee reduction(6)     1.31 %     1.21 %(7)  
Net investment income(6)     6.99 %     5.74 %(7)  
Net investment income per share   $ 1.316     $ 1.012    

 

††  The ratios reported are based on net assets applicable solely to common shares. The ratios based on net assets, including amounts related to preferred shares, are as follows:

Ratios (As a percentage of average total net assets):                  
Net expenses     0.71 %     0.67 %(7)  
Net expenses after custodian fee reduction     0.71 %     0.67 %(7)  
Net investment income     5.16 %     4.37 %(7)  

 

†  The operating expenses of the Fund reflect a reduction of the investment adviser fee. Had such action note been taken, the ratios and net investment income per share would have been as follows:

Ratios (As a percentage of average total net assets):                  
Expenses     0.92 %     0.88 %(7)  
Expenses after custodian fee reduction     0.92 %     0.88 %(7)  
Net investment income     4.95 %     4.16 %(7)  
Senior Securities:                  
Total preferred shares outstanding     32,000       38,000    
Asset coverage per preferred share(8)   $ 89,395     $ 80,762    
Involuntary liquidation preference per preferred share(9)   $ 25,000     $ 25,000    
Approximate market value per preferred share(9)   $ 25,000     $ 25,000    

 

(1)  Computed using average common shares outstanding.

(2)  For the period from the start of business, May 30, 2003, to April 30, 2004.

(3)  Net asset value at beginning of period reflects the deduction of the sales load of $0.900 per share paid by the shareholder from the $20.000 offering price.

(4)  Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market value with all distributions reinvested. Total return is not computed on an annualized basis.

(5)  Total investment return on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase at the offering of $20.000 less the sales load of $0.900 per share paid by the shareholder on the first day and a sale at the net asset value on the last day of the period reported. Total investment return on market value is calculated assuming a purchase at the offering price of $20.000 less the sales load of $0.900 per share paid by on the first day and a sale at the current market price on the last day of the period reported. Total investment return on net asset value and total investment return on market value are not computed on an annualized basis.

(6)  Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to preferred shareholders. Ratios to average net assets applicable to common shares reflect the Fund's leveraged capital structure.

(7)  Annualized.

(8)  Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (not including the preferred shares) from the Fund's total assets, and dividing this by the number of preferred shares outstanding.

(9)  Plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.

(10)  For Federal Income tax purposes, net investment income per share was $1.699 and $1.531, respectively, and net realized and unrealized loss per share was $0.580 and $0.044, respectively. Computed using average common shares outstanding.

See notes to financial statements

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1  Significant Accounting Policies

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the Fund) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a closed-end management investment company. The Fund was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on March 12, 2003. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Fund may, as a secondary objective, also seek capital appreciation to the extent consistent with its primary goal of high current income. The Fund pursues its objectives by investing primarily in, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issued, backed or otherwise guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities; senior, secured floating rate loans made to corporate and other business entities (Senior Loans); and corporate bonds of below investment grade quality (Non-Investment Grade Bonds). The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Fund. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

A  Investment Valuation - Debt securities (including collateralized mortgage obligations and certain mortgage backed securities ("MBS")) normally are valued by independent pricing services. The pricing services consider various factors relating to bonds or loans and/or market transactions to determine market value. Most seasoned MBS are valued by the investment adviser's matrix pricing system. The matrix pricing system also considers various factors relating to bonds and market transactions to determine market value.

Certain Senior Loans are deemed to be liquid because reliable market quotations are readily available for them. Liquid Senior Loans are valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service. Other Senior Loans are valued at fair value by the Fund's investment adviser, Eaton Vance Management (EVM), under procedures approved by the Trustees. In connection with determining the fair value of a Senior Loan, the investment adviser makes an assessment of the likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the Senior Loan. The primary factors considered by the investment adviser when making this assessment are (i) the creditworthiness of the borrower, (ii) the value of the collateral backing the Senior Loan, and (iii) the priority of the Senior Loan versus other creditors of the borrower. If, based on its assessment, the investment adviser believes there is a reasonable likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the Senior Loan, the investment adviser will determine the fair value of the Senior Loan using a matrix pricing approach that considers the yield on the Senior Loan relative to yields on other loan interests issued by companies of comparable credit quality. If, based on its assessment, the investment adviser believes there is not a reasonable likelihood that the borrower will make a full repayment of the Senior Loan, the investment adviser will determine the fair value of the Senior Loan using analyses that include, but are not limited to (i) a comparison of the value of the borrower's outstanding equity and debt to that of comparable public companies; (ii) a discounted cash flow analysis; or (iii) when the investment adviser believes it is likely that a borrower will be liquidated or sold, an analysis of the terms of such liquidation or sale. In certain cases, the investment adviser will use a combination of analytical methods to determine fair value, such as when only a portion of a borrower's assets are likely to be sold. In conducting its assessment and analyses for purposes of determining fair value of a Senior Loan, the investment adviser will use its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising such factors, data and information and the relative weight to be given thereto as it deems relevant, including without limitation, some or all of the following: (i) the fundamental characteristics of and fundamental analytical data relating to the Senior Loan, including the cost, size, current interest rate, maturity and base lending rate of the Senior Loan, the terms and conditions of the Senior Loan and any related agreements, and the position of the Senior Loan in the Borrower's debt structure; (ii) the nature, adequacy and value of the collateral securing the Senior Loan, including the Fund's rights, remedies and interests with respect to the collateral; (iii) the creditworthiness of the Borrower, based on an evaluation of, among other things, its financial condition, financial statements and information about the Borrower's business, cash flows, capital structure and future prospects; (iv) information relating to the market for the Senior Loan, including price quotations for and trading in the Senior Loan and interests in similar Senior Loans and the market environment and investor attitudes towards the Senior Loan and interests in similar Senior Loans; (v) the experience, reputation, stability and financial condition of the agent and any intermediate participants in the Senior Loan; and (vi) general economic and market conditions affecting the fair value of the Senior Loan.

Other portfolio securities (other than short-term obligations, but including listed issues) may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by one or more pricing services which determine prices for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities which may use market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. In certain circumstances, portfolio securities will be valued at the last sales price on the exchange that is the primary market for such securities, or the last quoted bid price for those securities for which the over-the-counter market is the primary market or for listed securities in which there were no sales during the day. The value of interest rate swaps

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will be based on dealer quotations. Short-term obligations which mature in 60 days or less, are valued at amortized cost, if their original term to maturity when acquired by the Fund was 60 days or less or are valued at amortized cost using their value on the 61st day prior to maturity, if their original term to maturity when acquired by the Fund was more than 60 days, unless in each case this is determined not to represent fair value. OTC options are valued at the mean between the bid and asked price provided by dealers. Financial futures contracts listed on commodity exchanges and exchange traded options are valued at closing settlement prices. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost plus accrued interest. Other portfolio securities for which there are no quotations or valuations are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.

B  Income - Interest income from Senior Loans is recorded on the accrual basis at the then-current interest rate, while all other interest income is determined on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities.

C  Federal Taxes - The Fund's policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year all of its taxable income, including any net realized gain on investments. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary. At April 30, 2005, the Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryover of $67,366,920 which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus will reduce the amount of the distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryover will expire on April 30, 2012 ($26,481,368) and April 30, 2013 ($40,885,552).

At April 30, 2005, net capital losses of $10,947,188 attributable to security transactions incurred after October 31, 2004, are treated as arising on the first day of the Fund's taxable year ending April 30, 2006.

D  Investment Transactions - Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from such transactions are determined using the specific identification method. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may be settled a month or more after the transaction date. The securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuations during this period. To the extent that when-issued or delayed delivery purchases are outstanding, the Fund instructs the custodian to segregate assets in a separate account, with a current value at least equal to the amount of its purchase commitments.

E  Unfunded Loan Commitments - The Fund may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which, may be unfunded. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at the borrower's discretion. These commitments are disclosed in the accompanying Portfolio of Investments.

F  Offering Costs - Costs incurred by the Fund in connection with the offering of the common shares were recorded as a reduction of capital paid in excess of par applicable to common shares.

G  Expense Reduction - Investors Bank & Trust Company (IBT) serves as custodian of the Fund. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, IBT receives a fee reduced by credits which are determined based on the average daily cash balances the Fund maintains with IBT. All credit balances used to reduce the Fund's custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses on the Statement of Operations.

H  Written Options - Upon the writing of a call or a put option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written in accordance with the Fund's policies on investment valuations discussed above. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or are closed are added to or offset against the proceeds or amount paid on the transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund. The Fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and, as a result, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the securities underlying the written option.

I  Purchased Options - Upon the purchase of a call or put option, the premium paid by the Fund is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment. The amount of the investment is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option purchased, in accordance with the Fund's policies on investment valuations discussed above. If an option which the Fund has purchased expires on the stipulated expiration date, the Fund will realize a loss in the amount of the cost of the option. If the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the Fund will realize a gain or loss,

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depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the cost of the option. If a Fund exercises a put option, it will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale will be decreased by the premium originally paid. If the Fund exercises a call option, the cost of the security which the Fund purchases upon exercise will be increased by the premium originally paid.

J  Financial Futures Contracts - Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit an amount (initial margin) either in cash or securities equal to a certain percentage of the purchase price indicated in the financial futures contract. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund (margin maintenance) each day, dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying securities, and are recorded for book purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund.

If the Fund enters into a closing transaction, the Fund will realize, for book purposes, a gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the financial futures contract to sell and the financial futures contract to buy. The Fund's investment in financial futures contracts is designed only to hedge against anticipated future changes in interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss.

K  Reverse Repurchase Agreements - The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. Under such an agreement, the Fund temporarily transfers possession, but not ownership, of a security to a counterparty, in return for cash. At the same time, the Fund agrees to repurchase the security at an agreed-upon price and time in the future. The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements for temporary purposes, such as to fund withdrawals, or for use as hedging instruments where the underlying security is denominated in a foreign currency. As a form of leverage, reverse repurchase agreements may increase the risk of fluctuation in the market value of the Fund's assets or in its yield. Liabilities to counterparties under reverse repurchase agreements are recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at the same time at which cash is received by the Fund. The securities underlying such agreements continue to be treated as owned by the Fund and remain in the Portfolio of Investments. Interest charged on amounts borrowed by the Fund under reverse repurchase agreements is accrued daily.

L  Total Return Swaps - The Fund may enter into swap agreements to hedge against fluctuations in securities prices, interest rates or market conditions; to change the duration of the portfolio; to mitigate default risk; or for other risk management purposes. Pursuant to these agreements, the Fund makes monthly payments at a rate equal to a predetermined spread to the one-month LIBOR. In exchange, the Fund receives payments based on the rate of return of a benchmark industry index. During the term of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. Payments received or made at the end of the measurement period are recorded as realized gains and losses. The value of the swap is determined by changes in the relationship between the rate of interest and the benchmark industry index. The Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the swap counterparty. However, the Fund does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparty. Risk may also arise from the unanticipated movements in value of interest rates or the index.

M  Credit Default Swaps - The Fund may enter into credit default swap contracts for risk management purposes, including diversification. When the Fund is the buyer of a credit default swap contract, the Fund is entitled to receive the par (or other agreed-upon) value of a referenced debt obligation from the counterparty to the contract in the event of a default by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign corporate issuer, on the debt obligation. In return, the Fund would pay the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default has occurred. If no default occurs, the Fund would have spent the stream of payments and received no benefit from the contract. When the Fund is the seller of a credit default swap contract, it receives the stream of payments, but is obligated to pay upon default of the referenced debt obligation. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. The Fund will segregate assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents in an amount equal to the aggregate market value of the credit default swaps of which it is the seller, marked to market on a daily basis. These transactions involve certain risks, including the risk that the seller may be unable to fulfill the transaction.

N  Other - Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses are computed based on the specific identification of securities sold.

O  Use of Estimates - The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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P  Indemnifications - Under the Fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund, and shareholders are indemnified against personal liability for obligations of the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred.

2  Auction Preferred Shares (APS)

The Fund issued 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series A, 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series B, 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series C, 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series D, and 7,600 shares of Auction Preferred Shares Series E on July 25, 2003 in a public offering. The underwriting discount and other offering costs were recorded as a reduction of the capital of the common shares. As of April 30, 2005, 6,400 shares of Series A, 6,400 shares of Series B, 6,400 shares of Series C, 6,400 shares of Series D and 6,400 shares of Series E were outstanding. Dividends on the APS, which accrue daily, are cumulative at a rate which was established at the offering of the APS and have been reset every 7 days thereafter by an auction. Dividend rates ranged from 1.12% to 3.5% for Series A Shares, from 1.09% to 3.2% for Series B Shares, from 1.15% to 3.26% for Series C Shares, from 1.18% to 3.00% for Series D Shares and from 1.10% to 3.45% for Series E Shares, during the year ended April 30, 2005.

The APS are redeemable at the option of the Fund, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends on any dividend payment date. The APS are also subject to mandatory redemption at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, if the Fund is in default for an extended period on its asset maintenance requirements with respect to the APS. If the dividends on the APS shall remain unpaid in an amount equal to two full years' dividends, the holders of the APS as a class have the right to elect a majority of the Board of Trustees. In general, the holders of the APS and the common shares have equal voting rights of one vote per share, except that the holders of the APS, as a separate class, have the right to elect at least two members of the Board of Trustees. The APS have a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The Fund is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the APS as defined in the Fund's By-Laws and the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund pays an annual fee equivalent to 0.25% of the preferred shares' liquidation value for the remarketing efforts associated with the preferred auctions.

3  Distribution to Shareholders

The Fund intends to make monthly distributions of net investment income, after payment of any dividends on any outstanding APS. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to preferred shareholders are recorded daily and are payable at the end of each dividend period. Each dividend payment period for the APS is generally seven days. The applicable dividend rate for the APS on April 30, 2005 was 3.00%, 3.10%, 3.03%, 2.80% and 2.95%, for Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E Shares, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2005, the Fund paid dividends to Auction Preferred shareholders amounting to $3,426,721, $3,405,273, $3,405,659, $3,403,089, and $3,396,739 for Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E Shares, respectively, representing an average APS dividend rate for such period of 1.99%, 1.98%, 1.99%, 1.98% and 1.97%, respectively.

The Fund distinguishes between distributions on a tax basis and a financial reporting basis. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid in capital. These differences relate primarily to the different treatment for paydown gain/losses on mortgage-backed securities and the method for amortizing premiums.

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended April 30, 2005 and April 30, 2004 was as follows:

    Year Ended April 30,  
    2005   2004  
Distributions declared from:                  
Ordinary Income   $ 195,901,476     $ 157,596,620    

 

During the year ended April 30, 2005, accumulated undistributed net investment income was increased by $36,346,912, and accumulated net realized loss was increased by $36,346,912. This change had no effect on the net assets or the net asset value per share.

As of April 30, 2005, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed income   $ 4,196,112    
Unrealized gain   $ 10,325,944    
Other temporary differences   $ (10,947,188 )  
Capital loss carryforward   $ (67,366,920 )  

 

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4  Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates  

The investment adviser fee, computed at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund's weekly gross assets, was earned by Eaton Vance Management (EVM), as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to the Fund. For the year ended April 30, 2005, the fee was equivalent to 0.75% of the Fund's average weekly gross assets for such period and amounted to $23,651,849.

In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for fees and other expenses in the amount of 0.20% of average weekly gross assets of the Fund for the first five years of the Fund's operations 0.15% of average weekly gross assets of the Fund in year 6, 0.10% in year 7 and 0.05% in year 8. For the year ended April 30, 2005, the Investment Adviser waived $6,307,160 of its advisory fee.

EVM serves as the administrator of the Fund, but currently receives no compensation for providing administrative services to the Fund.

Certain officers and Trustees of the Fund are officers of the above organizations.

5 Purchases and Sales of Investments

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations and including paydowns, aggregated $1,875,006,061 and $1,849,651,893, respectively, for the year ended April 30, 2005.

6  Securities Lending Agreement

The Fund has established a securities lending agreement in which the Fund lends portfolio securities to a broker in exchange for collateral consisting of either cash or U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. Under the agreement, the Fund continues to earn interest on the securities loaned. Collateral received is generally cash, and the Fund invests the cash and receives any interest on the amount invested but it must also pay the broker a loan rebate fee computed as a varying percentage of the collateral received. The loan rebate fee paid by the Fund offsets a portion of the interest income received and amounted to $4,127,509 for the year ended April 30, 2005. At April 30, 2005, the value of the securities loaned and the value of the collateral amounted to $251,528,551 and $257,767,142, respectively. In the event of counterparty default, the Fund is subject to potential loss if it is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral. The Fund bears risk in the event that invested collateral is not sufficient to meet obligations due on the loans. The Fund has the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand.

7  Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

The Agreement and Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional $0.01 par value common shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in common shares were as follows:

    Year Ended April 30,  
    2005   2004(1)   
Sales     -       111,005,000    
Issued to shareholders electing to receive
payments of distributions in Fund shares
    669,036       109,946    
Net increase     669,036       111,114,946    

 

(1)  For the period from the start of business, May 30, 2003, to April 30, 2004.

8  Federal Income Tax Basis of Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in value of the investments owned at April 30, 2005, as computed on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:

Aggregate cost   $ 3,094,664,214    
Gross unrealized appreciation   $ 37,248,125    
Gross unrealized depreciation     (26,922,181 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 10,325,944    

 

9  Financial Instruments

The Fund regularly trades in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities to assist in managing exposure to various market risks. These financial instruments include written options and financial futures contracts, and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Fund has in particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful

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only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered. At April 30, 2005 there were no outstanding obligations under these financial instruments.

10 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

The Fund held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 18, 2005. The following action was taken by the shareholders of the Fund:

Item 1: The election of James B. Hawkes and William H. Park as Class II Trustees of the Fund for a three-year term expiring in 2008:

    Nominee for Class II Trustee
Elected by All
Shareholders:
 James B. Hawkes
  Nominee for Class II Trustee
Elected by All
Shareholders:
William H. Park
 
For     95,554,217       95,582,624    
Withheld     735,860       707,453    

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund as of April 30, 2005

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Trustees and Shareholders of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the "Fund"), including the portfolio of investments, as of April 30, 2005, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities held as of April 30, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and selling or Agent Banks; where replies were not received from selling or Agent Banks, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund at April 30, 2005, and the results of its operations and cash flows, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the respective stated periods, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
June 21, 2005

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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

The Fund offers a dividend reinvestment plan (the Plan) pursuant to which shareholders may elect to have dividends and capital gains distributions reinvested in common shares (the Shares) of the Fund. You may elect to participate in the Plan be completing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Application Form. If you do not participate, you will receive all distributions in cash paid by check mailed directly to you by PFPC Inc. as dividend paying agent. On the distribution payment date, if the net asset value per Share is equal to or less than the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions then new Shares will be issued. The number of Shares shall be determined by the greater of the net asset value per Share or 95% of the market price. Otherwise, Shares generally will be purchased on the open market by the Plan Agent. Distributions subject to income tax (if any) are taxable whether or not shares are reinvested.

If your shares are in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you can ask the firm or nominee to participate in the Plan on your behalf. If the nominee does not offer the Plan, you will need to request that your shares be re-registered in your name with the Fund's transfer agent, PFPC, Inc. or you will not be able to participate.

The Plan Agent's service fee for handling distributions will be paid by the Fund. Each participant will be charged their pro rata share of brokerage commissions on all open-market purchases.

Plan participants may withdraw from the Plan at any time by writing to the Plan Agent at the address noted on the following page. If you withdraw, you will receive shares in your name for all Shares credited to your account under the Plan. If a participant elects by written notice to the Plan Agent to have the Plan Agent sell part or all of his or her Shares and remit the proceeds, the Plan Agent is authorized to deduct a $5.00 fee plus brokerage commissions from the proceeds.

If you wish to participate in the Plan and your shares are held in your own name, you may complete the form on the following page and deliver it to the Plan Agent.

Any inquires regarding the Plan can be directed to the Plan Agent, PFPC, Inc., at 1-800-331-1710.

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APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN

This form is for shareholders who hold their common shares in their own names. If your common shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you should contact your nominee to see if it will participate in the Plan on your behalf. If you wish to participate in the Plan, but your brokerage firm, bank, or nominee is unable to participate on your behalf, you should request that your common shares be re-registered in your own name which will enable your participation in the Plan.

The following authorization and appointment is given with the understanding that I may terminate it at any time by terminating my participation in the Plan as provided in the terms and conditions of the Plan.

  Please print exact name on account:

  Shareholder signature  Date

  Shareholder signature  Date

  Please sign exactly as your common shares are registered. All persons whose names appear on the share certificate must sign.

YOU SHOULD NOT RETURN THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. THIS IS NOT A PROXY.

This authorization form, when signed, should be mailed to the following address:

  Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
c/o PFPC, Inc.
P.O. Box 43027
Providence, RI 02940-3027
800-331-1710

Number of Employees

The Fund is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, closed-end management investment company and has no employees.

Number of Shareholders

As of April 30, 2005, our records indicate that there are 141 registered shareholders and approximately 104,950 shareholders owning the Fund shares in street name, such as through brokers, banks, and financial intermediaries.

If you are a street name shareholder and wish to receive our reports directly, which contain important information about the Fund, please write or call:

  Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
1-800-225-6265

American Stock Exchange symbol

The American Stock Exchange symbol is EVV.  

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The investment advisory agreement between Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the "Fund") and the investment adviser, Eaton Vance Management ("Eaton Vance"), provides that the advisory agreement will continue in effect from year to year so long as its continuance is approved at least annually (i) by a vote of a majority of the noninterested Trustees of the Fund cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval and (ii) by the Trustees of the Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding interests of the Fund.

In considering the annual approval of the investment advisory agreement between the Fund and the investment adviser, the Special Committee of the Board of Trustees considered information that had been provided throughout the year at regular Board meetings, as well as information furnished to the Special Committee for a series of meetings held in February and March in preparation for a Board meeting held on March 21, 2005 to specifically consider the renewal of the investment advisory agreement. Such information included, among other things, the following:

•  A independent report comparing the advisory fees of the Fund with those of comparable funds;

•  Information provided by Eaton Vance regarding Fund investment performance (including on a risk-adjusted basis) in comparison to a relevant peer group of funds;

•  The economic outlook and the general investment outlook in relevant investment markets;

•  Eaton Vance's results and financial condition and the overall organization of the investment adviser;

•  The procedures and processes used to determine the fair value of Fund assets and actions taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;

•  The allocation of brokerage and the benefits received by the investment adviser as a result of brokerage allocation;

•  Eaton Vance's management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and fund accountants;

•  The resources devoted to Eaton Vance's compliance efforts undertaken on behalf of the funds it manages and the record of compliance with the investment policies and restrictions and with policies on personal securities transactions;

•  The quality, nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services provided by Eaton Vance and its affiliates; and

•  The terms of the advisory agreement and the reasonableness and appropriateness of the particular fee paid by the Fund for the services described herein.

The Special Committee received information concerning the investment philosophy and investment process applied by Eaton Vance in managing the Fund. In this regard, the Special Committee considered Eaton Vance's in-house research capabilities as well as other resources available to Eaton Vance personnel, including research services that may be available to Eaton Vance as a result of securities transactions effected for the Fund and other investment advisory clients. The Special Committee concluded that Eaton Vance's investment process, research capabilities and philosophy were well suited to the Fund, given the Fund's investment objective and policies. The Special Committee also took into account the time and attention to be devoted by senior management to the Fund and the other funds in the complex. The Special Committee evaluated the level of skill required to manage the Fund and concluded that the human resources available at Eaton Vance were appropriate to fulfill effectively the duties of the investment adviser on behalf of the Fund.

In its review of comparative information with respect to Fund investment performance, the Special Committee concluded that the Fund has performed within a range that the Special Committee deemed competitive. With respect to its review of investment advisory fees, the Special Committee concluded that the fees paid by the Fund are within the range of those paid by comparable funds within the mutual fund industry. In reviewing the information regarding the expense ratio of the Fund, the Special Committee concluded that the Fund's expense ratio is within a range that is competitive with comparable funds.

In addition to the factors mentioned above, the Special Committee reviewed the level of the investment adviser's profits in providing investment management and administration services for the Fund and for all Eaton Vance funds as a group. The Special Committee noted in particular that the Fund benefits from a contractual waiver of advisory fees and other expenses effective during the first five years of the Fund's operations. In addition, the Special Committee considered the fiduciary duty assumed by the investment adviser in connection with the services rendered to the Fund and the business reputation of the investment adviser and its financial resources. The

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D

Trustees concluded that in light of the services rendered, the profits realized by the investment adviser are not unreasonable. The Special Committee also considered the fact that the Fund is not continuously offered and concluded that, in light of the level of the investment adviser's profits with respect to the Fund, the implementation of breakpoints is not appropriate.

The Special Committee did not consider any single factor as controlling in determining whether or not to renew the investment advisory agreement. Nor are the items described herein all the matters considered by the Special Committee. In assessing the information provided by Eaton Vance and its affiliates, the Special Committee also took into consideration the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is part of a large family of funds which provides a large variety of shareholder services.

Based on its consideration of the foregoing factors and conclusions, and such other factors and conclusions as it deemed relevant, and assisted by independent counsel, the Special Committee concluded that the approval of the investment advisory agreement, including the fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders.

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

Fund Management. The Trustees of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund (the Fund) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Fund's affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Fund are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Fund hold indefinite terms of office. The "noninterested Trustees" consist of those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. As used below, "EVC" refers to Eaton Vance Corp., "EV" refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., "EVM" refers to Eaton Vance Management, "BMR" refers to Boston Management and Research, and "EVD" refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR.

Name and
Date of Birth
  Position(s)
with the
Fund
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s) 
During Past Five Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen By
Trustee(1) 
  Other Directorships Held  
Interested Trustee                          
James B. Hawkes 11/19/41   Trustee and
Vice President
  Until 2005. 3 years. Trustee since 2003   Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMR, EVC, EVM and EV; Director of EV; Vice President and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or officer of 197 registered investment companies in the Eaton Vance Fund Complex. Mr. Hawkes is an interested person because of his positions with BMR, EVM, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Fund.     197     Director of EVC  
Noninterested Trustee(s)                          
Benjamin C. Esty
1/2/63
  Trustee   Since 2003   Professor, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration (since 2003). Formerly, Associate Professor, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration (2000-2003).     135     None  
Samuel L. Hayes, III
2/23/35
  Chairman of the Board and Trustee   Until 2007. 3 years. Trustee since 2003 and Chairman of the Board since 2005   Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking Emeritus, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.     197     Director of Tiffany & Co. (specialty retailer) and Telect, Inc. (telecommunication services company)  
William H. Park 9/19/47   Trustee   Until 2005. 3 years. Trustee since 2003   President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (since 2002). Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, United Asset Management Corporation (a holding company owning institutional investment management firms) (1982-2001).     197     None  
Ronald A. Pearlman 7/10/40   Trustee   Until 2006. 3 years. Trustee since 2003   Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center (since 1999). Tax Partner, Covington & Burling, Washington, DC (1991-2000).     197     None  
Norton H. Reamer
9/21/35
  Trustee   Until 2006. 3 years. Trustee since 2003   President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Asset Management Finance Corp. (a specialty finance company serving the investment management industry) (since October 2003). President, Unicorn Corporation (an investment and financial advisory services company) (since September 2000). Formerly, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Inc. (an investment management company) (2000-2003). Formerly, Advisory Director of Berkshire Capital Corporation (investment banking firm) (2002-2003). Formerly, Chairman of the Board, United Asset Management Corporation (a holding company owning institutional investment management firms) and Chairman, President and Director, UAM Funds (mutual funds) (1980-2000).     197     None  

 

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Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION CONT'D

Name and
Date of Birth
  Position(s)
with the
Fund
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s) 
During Past Five Years
  Number of Portfolios
in Fund Complex
Overseen By
Trustee(1) 
  Other Directorships Held  
Noninterested Trustee(s) (continued)                      
Lynn A. Stout
9/14/57
  Trustee   Until 2006. 3 years. Trustee since 2003   Professor of Law, University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (since July 2001). Formerly, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center.     197     None  
Ralph F. Verni
1/26/43
 
  Trustee   Since 2005   Consultant and private investor (since 2000). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Redwood Investment Systems, Inc. (software developer) (2000). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Research & Management (investment adviser), SSRM Holdings (parent of State Street Research & Management), and SSR Realty (institutional realty manager) (1992-2000).     135     Director of W.P. Carey & Company LLC (manager of real estate investment trusts)  
Principal Officers who are not Trustees                      

 

Name and
Date of Birth
  Position(s)
with the
Fund
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
 
Thomas E. Faust Jr.
5/31/58
  President   Since 2003   Executive Vice President of EVM, BMR, EVC and EV; Chief Investment Officer of EVM and BMR and Director of EVC. Chief Executive Officer of Belair Capital Fund LLC, Belcrest Capital Fund LLC, Belmar Capital Fund LLC, Belport Capital Fund LLC and Belrose Capital Fund LLC (private investment companies sponsored by EVM). Officer of 61 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
Scott H. Page
11/30/59
  Vice President   Since 2003   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 13 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
Susan Schiff 3/13/61   Vice President   Since 2003   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 28 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
Payson F. Swaffield 8/13/56   Vice President   Since 2003   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 13 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
Mark S. Venezia* 5/23/49   Vice President   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 5 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR  
Michael W. Weilheimer 2/11/61   Vice President   Since 2003   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 8 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
Alan R. Dynner 10/10/40   Secretary   Since 2003   Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer of BMR, EVM, EVD, EV and EVC; Officer of 197 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
James L. O'Connor 4/1/45   Treasurer   Since 2003   Vice President of BMR, EVM and EVD. Officer of 121 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  
Paul M. O'Neil 7/11/53   Chief Compliance Officer   Since 2004   Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 197 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR.  

 

(1)  Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.

*  Mr. Venezia joined the current portfolio management team effective as of March 16, 2004.

The SAI for the Fund includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers of the Fund and can be obtained without charge by calling 1-800-225-6265.

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Investment Adviser of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
Eaton Vance Management

The Eaton Vance Building

255 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

Administrator of Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
Eaton Vance Management

The Eaton Vance Building

255 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

Custodian
Investors Bank & Trust Company

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, MA 02116

Transfer Agent
PFPC Inc.

Attn: Eaton Vance Funds

P.O. Box 43027

Providence, RI 02940-9653

(800) 331-1710

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP

200 Berkeley Street

Boston, MA 02116-5022

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109



1856-6/05  CE-LDISRC



 

Item 2. Code of Ethics

 

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.  The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-262-1122.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

The registrant’s Board has designated William H. Park, Samuel L. Hayes, III and Norton H. Reamer, each an independent trustee, as its audit committee financial experts.  Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm).  Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation (“UAM”) (a holding company owning institutional investment management firms).  Mr. Hayes is the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking Emeritus of the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.  Mr. Reamer is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Asset Management Finance Corp. (a specialty finance company serving the investment management industry) and is President of Unicorn Corporation (an investment and financial advisory services company).  Formerly, Mr. Reamer was Chairman of Hellman, Jordan Management Co., Inc. (an investment management company) and Advisory Director of Berkshire Capital Corporation (an investment banking firm), Chairman of the Board of UAM and Chairman, President and Director of the UAM Funds (mutual funds).

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

(a) –(d)

 

The following table presents the aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the registrant’s fiscal years ended April 30, 2004 and April 30, 2005 by the registrant’s principal accountant for professional services rendered for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and fees billed for other services rendered by the principal accountant during such period.

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

4/30/04

 

4/30/05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audit Fees

 

$

66,700

 

$

68,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audit-Related Fees(1)

 

14,000

 

4,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax Fees(2)

 

5,800

 

8,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Other Fees(3)

 

0

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

86,500

 

$

81,690

 

 


(1)           Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of financial statements and are not reported under the category of audit fees and specifically include fees for the performance of certain agreed-upon procedures relating to the registrant’s auction preferred shares.

 



 

(2)           Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant relating to tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning and specifically include fees for tax return preparation.

(3)           All other fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant other than audit, audit-related, and tax services.

 

 (e)(1) The registrant’s audit committee has adopted policies and procedures relating to the pre-approval of services provided by the registrant’s principal accountant (the “Pre-Approval Policies”).  The Pre-Approval Policies establish a framework intended to assist the audit committee in the proper discharge of its pre-approval responsibilities.  As a general matter, the Pre-Approval Policies (i) specify certain types of audit, audit-related, tax, and other services determined to be pre-approved by the audit committee; and (ii) delineate specific procedures governing the mechanics of the pre-approval process, including the approval and monitoring of audit and non-audit service fees.  Unless a service is specifically pre-approved under the Pre-Approval Policies, it must be separately pre-approved by the audit committee.

 

The Pre-Approval Policies and the types of audit and non-audit services pre-approved therein must be reviewed and ratified by the registrant’s audit committee at least annually.  The registrant’s audit committee maintains full responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the registrant’s principal accountant.

 

(e)(2) No services described in paragraphs (b)-(d) above were approved by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to the “de minimis exception” set forth in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

 

(f) Not applicable.

 

(g) The following table presents (i) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed for services rendered to the registrant by its principal accountant for the registrant’s last two fiscal years; and (ii) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed for services rendered to the Eaton Vance organization for the registrant’s last two fiscal years.

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

4/30/04

 

4/30/05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Registrant

 

$

19,800

 

$

12,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eaton Vance(1)

 

$

479,012

 

$

351,449

 

 


(1) Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp., acts as the registrant’s investment adviser and administrator.

 

(h) The registrant’s audit committee has considered whether the provision by the registrant’s principal accountant of non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

 



 

Item 5.  Audit Committee of Listed registrants

 

The registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Norton H. Reamer (Chair), Samuel L. Hayes, III, William H. Park, Lynn A. Stout and Ralph E. Verni are the members of the registrant’s audit committee.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

 

Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 



 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

The Board of Trustees of the Trust has adopted a proxy voting policy and procedure (the “Fund Policy”), pursuant to which the Trustees have delegated proxy voting responsibility to the Fund’s investment adviser and adopted the investment adviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures (the “Policies”) which are described below.  The Trustees will review the Fund’s proxy voting records from time to time and will annually consider approving the Policies for the upcoming year.  In the event that a conflict of interest arises between the Fund’s shareholders and the investment adviser, the administrator, or any of their affiliates or any affiliate of the Fund, the investment adviser will generally refrain from voting the proxies related to the companies giving rise to such conflict until it consults with the Board’s Special Committee except as contemplated under the Fund Policy.  The Board’s Special Committee will instruct the investment adviser on the appropriate course of action.

 

The Policies are designed to promote accountability of a company’s management to its shareholders and to align the interests of management with those shareholders.  The investment adviser will generally support company management on proposals relating to environmental and social policy issues, on matters regarding the state of organization of the company and routine matters related to corporate administration which are not expected to have a significant economic impact on the company or its shareholders.  On all other matters, the investment adviser will review each matter on a case-by-case basis and reserves the right to deviate from the Policies’ guidelines when it believes the situation warrants such a deviation.  The Policies include voting guidelines for matters relating to, among other things, the election of directors, approval of independent auditors, executive compensation, corporate structure and anti-takeover defenses.  The investment adviser may abstain from voting from time to time where it determines that the costs associated with voting a proxy outweighs the benefits derived from exercising the right to vote.

 

In addition, the investment adviser will monitor situations that may result in a conflict of interest between the Fund’s shareholders and the investment adviser, the administrator, or any of their affiliates or any affiliate of the Fund by maintaining a list of significant existing and prospective corporate clients.  The investment adviser’s personnel responsible for reviewing and voting proxies on behalf of the Fund will report any proxy received or expected to be received from a company included on that list to members of senior management of the investment adviser identified in the Policies. Such members of senior management will determine if a conflict exists.  If a conflict does exist, the investment adviser will seek instruction on how to vote from the Special Committee.

 

Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122, and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 



 

Item 8. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

No such purchases this period.

 

Item 9. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

Effective February 7, 2005, the Governance Committee of the Board of Trustees revised the procedures by which a Fund’s shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees to add the following (highlighted):

 

 The Governance Committee shall, when identifying candidates for the position of Independent Trustee, consider any such candidate recommended by a shareholder of a Fund if such recommendation contains  (i)sufficient background information concerning the candidate, including evidence the candidate is willing to serve as an Independent Trustee if selected for the position; and (ii) is received in a sufficiently timely manner (and in any event no later than the date specified for receipt of shareholder proposals in any applicable proxy statement with respect to a Fund).  Shareholders shall be directed to address any such recommendations in writing to the attention of the Governance Committee, c/o the Secretary of the Fund. The Secretary shall retain copies of any shareholder recommendations which meet the foregoing requirements for a period of not more than 12 months following receipt. The Secretary shall have no obligation to acknowledge receipt of any shareholder recommendations.

 

Item 10. Controls and Procedures

 

(a) It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) There have been no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 11. Exhibits

 

(a)(1)

 

Registrant’s Code of Ethics – Not applicable (please see Item 2).

(a)(2)(i)

 

Treasurer’s Section 302 certification.

(a)(2)(ii)

 

President’s Section 302 certification.

(b)

 

Combined Section 906 certification.

 



 

Signatures

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund

 

By:

/s/Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

 

Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

President

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 17, 2005

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By:

/s/James L. O’Connor

 

 

 

James L. O’Connor

 

Treasurer

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 17, 2005

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

 

 

Thomas E. Faust Jr.

 

President

 

 

 

 

Date:

June 17, 2005