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Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust Report Of Earnings

BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE: EOT) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months ended June 30, 2013. The Trust's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2014.

For the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Trust had net investment income of $4,229,536 ($0.276 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Trust had net investment income of $4,263,386 ($0.278 per common share).

Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended June 30, 2013 were $22,874,832 ($1.492 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $6,199,156 ($0.405 per common share).

On June 30, 2013, net assets of the Trust were $325,294,135. The net asset value per share on June 30, 2013 was $21.22 based on 15,328,333 shares outstanding. In comparison, on June 30, 2012, net assets of the Trust were $337,656,498. The net asset value per share on June 30, 2012 was $22.05 based on 15,315,272 shares outstanding.

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

The Trust is managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), based in Boston, one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $268.8 billion in assets as of July 31, 2013 offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit www.eatonvance.com.

EATON VANCE NATIONAL MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

			Three Months Ended	Three Months Ended
		June 30,		June 30,
			2013	2012
Net investment income			$ 4,230	$ 4,263
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments			(22,875)	6,199
	Net increase (decrease) in net assets
	from operations		$ (18,645)	$ 10,462

Earnings per Share Outstanding
Net investment income			$ 0.276	$ 0.278
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments			(1.492)	0.405
	Net increase (decrease) in net assets
	from operations		$ (1.216)	$ 0.683

Net Asset Value at June 30
	Net assets		$325,294	$337,656
	Shares outstanding		15,328	15,315
	Net asset value per share outstanding		$ 21.22	$ 22.05

Market Value Summary
	Market price on NYSE at June 30		$ 19.74	$ 22.00
	High market price (period ended June 30)		$ 22.46	$ 22.54
	Low market price (period ended June 30)		$ 19.01	$ 21.28