Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: EOI), a diversified closed-end investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010.  The Fund's fiscal year ends on September 30, 2010.

For the three months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund had net investment income of $913,327 ($0.022 per common share).  For the nine months ended June 30, 2010, the Fund had net investment income of $2,729,733 ($0.068 per common share).  In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $1,618,673 ($0.040 per common share).  For the nine months ended June 30, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $4,901,727 ($0.123 per common share).  

Net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $57,382,328 ($1.441 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 were $5,855,861 ($0.147 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $49,814,349 ($1.256 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 were $116,512,338 ($2.935 per common share).

On June 30, 2010, net assets of the Fund were $489,459,239.  The net asset value per common share on June 30, 2010 was $12.27 based on 39,891,989 common shares outstanding.  In comparison, on June 30, 2009, net assets of the Fund were $494,289,271.  The net asset value per common share on June 30, 2009 was $12.45 based on 39,711,336 common shares outstanding.

The Fund is managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), based in Boston, one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $173.3 billion in assets as of July 31, 2010, 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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John Hancock Advisers, LLC announced today that portfolio information, such as performance, top-ten holdings and sector and industry weightings, as of August 31, 2010 is available for John Hancock closed-end funds. This information is available on John Hancock Funds' web site at www.jhfunds.com by clicking on "Closed-End Funds" under "Funds & Performance" tab.

John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE: PDT)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund (NYSE: HPI)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II (NYSE: HPF)

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (NYSE: HPS)

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD)

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund (NYSE: HTY)

John Hancock Investors Trust (NYSE: JHI)

John Hancock Income Securities Trust (NYSE: JHS)

John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO)

About John Hancock Funds

The Boston-based mutual fund business unit of John Hancock Financial, John Hancock Funds, manages more than $54.7 billion in open-end funds, closed-end funds, private accounts, retirement plans and related party assets for individual and institutional investors at June 30, 2010.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial Corporation

John Hancock Financial is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and in most of Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, Manulife Financial Corporation offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$454 billion (US$428 billion) at June 30, 2010.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at www.johnhancock.com.

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John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) is working to help its partners -- third party administrators (TPAs), financial representatives and registered investment advisors (RIAs) -- understand their responsibilities in the recently-passed DOL disclosure requirements under section 408(b)(2), which are designed to help plan fiduciaries assess the reasonableness of the service provider's contract with the plan and any potential for conflicts of interest.

The regulation, which becomes effective on July 16, 2011, generally requires enhanced fee, compensation, and service and fiduciary disclosures from service providers. To help its partners understand and address these changes, John Hancock RPS has engaged ERISA attorney and industry expert, Fred Reish, to conduct three CE educational webinars -- one tailored to each partner audience.  

"The DOL's intent is to make it easier for plan fiduciaries to compare and review plan fees and services. How this is achieved by providers will differ, given their distinct roles in the 401(k) industry," said Reish. "My goal for each webinar is to give John Hancock's partners what they need to know to ready their respective businesses."

The webcasts are the latest educational tools among John Hancock RPS's resources for intermediaries and plan sponsors. Others include a newsletter, Regulatory Update, that keeps financial representatives and TPAs informed of regulatory change and a dedicated legislative and regulatory information section on John Hancock partner and plan sponsor websites.

To further support its partners, John Hancock also commissioned Fred Reish to draft three sample service agreements and disclosure materials reflecting changes under the regulation -- one for TPAs, Broker/Dealer firms and independent insurance advisors.

"Compliance with DOL disclosure requirements under 408(b)(2) will be dependent on the industry learning about and preparing for the changes," continued Reish. "The 408(b)(2) disclosure documents provide substantial support to John Hancock RPS's partners."

"We've long considered education on matters critical to the industry a part of what we offer as a provider," said Ed Eng, Senior Vice President, Product Development, John Hancock RPS. "The DOL disclosure requirements are important to all parts of our industry and we're pleased that Fred Reish will share his considerable insight and recommendations during our webcasts."

Financial representatives, TPAs or RIAs interested in more information on the webcasts can contact the John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Sales Desk at 1-877-346-8378.

About John Hancock Retirement Plan Services

John Hancock Retirement Plan Services is one of the largest providers of 401(k) plans across all plan sizes among banks, mutual funds and insurers, according to CFO Magazine. (CFO Magazine 2010 401(k) Providers Survey, for year-end 2009. Published in May 2010).

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife Financial

John Hancock Financial is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and in most of Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, Manulife Financial Corporation offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. For more than 120 years, clients have looked to Manulife for strong, reliable, trustworthy and forward-thinking solutions for their most significant financial decisions. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$454 billion (US$428 billion) as at June 30, 2010.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

The John Hancock unit, through its insurance companies, comprises one of the largest life insurers in the United States. John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at www.johnhancock.com.

John Hancock Retirement Plan Services and Fred Reish are not affiliated and neither are responsible for the liabilities of the other. Both John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York do business under certain instances under the John Hancock Retirement Plan Services name.

Both John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York do business under certain instances using the John Hancock Retirement Plan Services name. Group annuity contracts and recordkeeping agreements are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02210 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.  Product features and availability may differ by state.

NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE Amex: CH), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of July 31, 2010.

The Fund's total returns for various periods through July 31, 2010 are provided below.  (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):

On July 31, 2010, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$154.1 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $20.21.

As of July 31, 2010, the portfolio was invested as follows:

The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of July 31, 2010, representing 85.9% of net assets, were:

Important Information

Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable.  However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited (the Investment Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy.  Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.

Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance.  Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower.  Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown.  Inception date September 27, 1989.

If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact: InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com

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Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE AMEX: ISL), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of July 31, 2010.

The Fund's total returns for various periods through July 31, 2010, are provided below.  (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):

On July 31, 2010, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$68.0 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $15.91.

As of July 31, 2010, the portfolio was invested as follows:

The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of July 31, 2010, representing 72.8% of net assets, were:

Important Information

Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable.  However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Management Investment Services Limited (the Investment Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy.  Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.

Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance.  Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower.  Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown.  Inception date October 29, 1992.

If you wish to receive this information electronically, please contact: InvestorRelations@aberdeen-asset.com

SOURCE Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc.

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