BOSTON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (NYSE:EFR) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months and for the nine months ended July 31, 2009. The Trust's fiscal year ends on October 31, 2009. For the three months ended July 31, 2009, the Trust had net investment income of $8,260,852 ($0.245 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $140,912 (equal to $0.004 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $8,119,940 or $0.241 per common share. For the nine months ended July 31, 2009, the Trust had net investment income of $24,758,385 ($0.736 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $848,577 (equal to $0.025 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $23,909,808 or $0.711 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended July 31, 2008, the Trust had net investment income of $11,769,562 ($0.350 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $1,532,518 (equal to $0.045 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $10,237,044 or $0.305 per common share. For the nine months ended July 31, 2008, the Trust had net investment income of $45,028,796 ($1.340 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $11,001,679 (equal to $0.327 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $34,027,117 or $1.013 per common share. Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended July 31, 2009 were $79,493,613 ($2.364 per common share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the nine months ended July 31, 2009 were $76,909,335 ($2.288 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended July 31, 2008 were $8,545,620 ($0.263 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized losses for the nine months ended July 31, 2008 were $74,078,132 ($2.205 per common share). On July 31, 2009, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $421,731,332. The net asset value per common share on July 31, 2009 was $12.54 based on 33,629,955 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on July 31, 2008, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $525,540,232. The net asset value per common share on July 31, 2008 was $15.64 based on 33,600,821 common shares outstanding. 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 $147.7 billion in assets as of August 31, 2009, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment products and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit http://www.eatonvance.com/. EATON VANCE SENIOR FLOATING-RATE TRUST SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, July 31, -------- -------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Gross investment income $9,758 $15,245 $31,394 $51,956 Interest expense (395) (2,148) (3,605) (2,229) Operating expenses (1,102) (1,327) (3,031) (4,698) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income $8,261 $11,770 $24,758 $45,029 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $79,494 ($5,428) $76,909 ($74,078) Preferred dividends paid from net investment income ($141) ($1,533) ($849) ($11,002) Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $87,614 $4,809 $100,818 ($40,051) ======= ====== ======== ======== Earnings per Common Share Outstanding ------------------------------------- Gross investment income $0.290 $0.453 $0.934 $1.546 Interest expense (0.012) (0.064) (0.108) (0.066) Operating expenses (0.033) (0.039) (0.090) (0.140) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income $0.245 $0.350 $0.736 $1.340 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $2.364 ($0.263) $2.288 ($2.205) Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.004) (0.045) (0.025) (0.327) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $2.605 $0.042 $2.999 ($1.192) ====== ====== ====== ======= Net investment income $0.245 $0.350 $0.736 $1.340 Preferred dividends paid from net investment income (0.004) (0.045) (0.025) (0.327) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income after preferred dividends $0.241 $0.305 $0.711 $1.013 ====== ====== ====== ====== Net Asset Value at July 31 (Common Shares ) -------------------------- Net assets (000) $421,731 $525,540 Shares outstanding (000) 33,630 33,601 Net asset value per share outstanding $12.54 $15.64 Market Value Summary (Common Shares) ----------------------------------- Market price on NYSE at July 31 $12.20 $13.67 High market price (nine months ended July 31) $12.20 $16.07 Low market price (nine months ended July 31) $6.79 $13.30 DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Investor Contact: +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/

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