BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Massachusetts Municipal Income Trust (NYSE Amex: MMV) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months and year ended November 30, 2011.  The Trust's fiscal year ended on November 30, 2011.

For the three months ended November 30, 2011, the Trust had net investment income of $583,452 ($0.212 per common share).  From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $11,569 (equal to $0.004 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $571,883, or $0.208 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2011 was $2,440,871 ($0.890 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.023 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.867 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Trust had net investment income of $620,846 ($0.227 per common share).  From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $20,939 (equal to $0.008 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $599,907, or $0.219 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2010 was $2,529,497 ($0.926 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.030 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.896 per common share.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended November 30, 2011 were $508,455 ($0.179 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended November 30, 2011 were $618,839 ($0.219 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended November 30, 2010 were $3,214,040 ($1.176 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended November 30, 2010 were $569,375 ($0.210 per common share).

On November 30, 2011, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $38,372,394.  The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2011 was $13.97 based on 2,746,642 common shares outstanding.  In comparison, on November 30, 2010, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $37,734,955.  The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2010 was $13.79 based on 2,737,099 common 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 calendar quarter-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following quarter-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 $184.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2011, 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.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ZTR), announced that its current monthly distribution for 2012 will be $0.031 per share, payable on February 21, 2012, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2012 (ex-date February 9, 2012).

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The distribution represents a cash yield of 10% on an annualized basis.  Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, excess gains taxable as ordinary income or, if necessary, return of capital.  The tax status of the Fund's distributions is determined at the end of the taxable year.

The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-end fund with an investment objective to seek the highest total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income, consistent with the preservation of capital. The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC.  For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.272.2700, by email at zweig@virtus.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.

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BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance Ohio Municipal Income Trust (NYSE Amex: EVO) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months and year ended November 30, 2011.  The Trust's fiscal year ended on November 30, 2011.

For the three months ended November 30, 2011, the Trust had net investment income of $590,062 ($0.206 per common share).  From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $13,034 (equal to $0.005 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $577,028, or $0.201 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2011 was $2,427,846 ($0.851 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.025 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.826 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended November 30, 2010, the Trust had net investment income of $624,887 ($0.219 per common share).  From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $23,861 (equal to $0.009 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $601,026, or $0.210 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2010 was $2,552,700 ($0.899 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.033 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.866 per common share.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended November 30, 2011 were $381,687 ($0.128 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended November 30, 2011 were $886,272 ($0.305 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended November 30, 2010 were $3,061,070 ($1.077 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended November 30, 2010 were $926,885 ($0.325 per common share).

On November 30, 2011, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $38,378,620.  The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2011 was $13.44 based on 2,855,064 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on November 30, 2010, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $37,462,914.  The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2010 was $13.17 based on 2,844,918 common 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 calendar quarter-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following quarter-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 $184.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2011, 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.

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