BOSTON, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund (NYSE:EXG), a diversified closed-end investment company, today announced the earnings of the Fund for the three months ended October 31, 2009 and the year ended October 31, 2009. The Fund's fiscal year ended on October 31, 2009. For the three months ended October 31, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $9,837,525 ($0.033 per common share). For the year ended October 31, 2009, the Fund had net investment income of $77,622,557 ($0.257 per common share). In comparison, for the three months ended October 31, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $12,070,933 ($0.040 per common share). For the year ended October 31, 2008, the Fund had net investment income of $114,115,511 ($0.378 per common share). Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended October 31, 2009 were $198,588,588 ($0.657 per common share) and net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended October 31, 2009 were $484,466,082 ($1.603 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended October 31, 2008 were $1,130,298,099 ($3.738 per common share) and net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended October 31, 2008 were $1,731,813,507 ($5.728 per common share). On October 31, 2009, net assets of the Fund were $3,719,728,520. The net asset value per common share on October 31, 2009 was $12.30 based on 302,498,199 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on October 31, 2008, net assets of the Fund were $3,729,357,159. The net asset value per common share on October 31, 2008 was $12.34 based on 302,284,868 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 $154.9 billion in assets as of October 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 TAX-MANAGED GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED EQUITY INCOME FUND SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Year Ended October 31, October 31, ----------- ----------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ---- ---- ---- ---- Gross investment income $19,464 $23,523 $114,072 $168,954 Operating expenses (9,626) (11,452) (36,449) (54,838) ------ ------- ------- ------- Net investment income $9,838 $12,071 $77,623 $114,116 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $198,589 $(1,130,299) $484,466 $(1,731,814) -------- ----------- -------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $208,427 $(1,118,228) $562,089 $(1,617,698) ======== =========== ======== =========== Earnings per Share Outstanding ------------------------------ Gross investment income $0.064 $0.078 $0.377 $0.559 Operating expenses (0.031) (0.038) (0.120) (0.181) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net investment income $0.033 $0.040 $0.257 $0.378 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments $0.657 $(3.738) $1.603 $(5.728) ------ ------- ------ ------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations $0.690 $(3.698) $1.860 $(5.350) ====== ======= ====== ======= Net Asset Value at October 31 (Common Shares) --------------------------- Net assets $3,719,729 $3,729,357 Shares outstanding 302,498 302,285 Net asset value per share outstanding $12.30 $12.34 Market Value Summary (Common Shares ) -------------------- Market price on NYSE at October 31 $12.06 $10.45 High market price (period ended October 31) $12.96 $17.55 Low market price (period ended October 31) $6.86 $8.15 DATASOURCE: Eaton Vance Management CONTACT: Investor Contact, Eaton Vance Management, +1-800-262-1122 Web Site: http://www.eatonvance.com/

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