UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED
SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number |
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Trust |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts |
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02109 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Maureen A. Gemma The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 |
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(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: |
(617) 482-8260 |
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Date of fiscal year end: |
October 31 |
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Date of reporting period: |
October 31, 2008 |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
Annual Report October 31, 2008
EATON VANCE
SENIOR
FLOATING-RATE
TRUST
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING PRIVACY,
DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS,
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS AND PROXY VOTING
Privacy. The Eaton Vance organization is committed to ensuring your financial privacy. Each of the financial institutions identified below has in effect the following policy ("Privacy Policy") with respect to nonpublic personal information about its customers:
Only such information received from you, through application forms or otherwise, and information about your Eaton Vance fund transactions will be collected. This may include information such as name, address, social security number, tax status, account balances and transactions.
None of such information about you (or former customers) will be disclosed to anyone, except as permitted by law (which includes disclosure to employees necessary to service your account). In the normal course of servicing a customer's account, Eaton Vance may share information with unaffiliated third parties that perform various required services such as transfer agents, custodians and broker/dealers.
Policies and procedures (including physical, electronic and procedural safeguards) are in place that are designed to protect the confidentiality of such information.
We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time upon proper notification to you. Customers may want to review our Policy periodically for changes by accessing the link on our homepage: www.eatonvance.com.
Our pledge of privacy applies to the following entities within the Eaton Vance organization: the Eaton Vance Family of Funds, Eaton Vance Management, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel, Boston Management and Research, and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
In addition, our Privacy Policy only applies to those Eaton Vance customers who are individuals and who have a direct relationship with us. If a customer's account (i.e., fund shares) is held in the name of a third-party financial adviser/broker-dealer, it is likely that only such adviser's privacy policies apply to the customer. This notice supersedes all previously issued privacy disclosures.
For more information about Eaton Vance's Privacy Policy, please call 1-800-262-1122.
Delivery of Shareholder Documents. The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") permits funds to deliver only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, proxy statements and shareholder reports, to fund investors with multiple accounts at the same residential or post office box address. This practice is often called "householding" and it helps eliminate duplicate mailings to shareholders.
Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, may household the mailing of your documents indefinitely unless you instruct Eaton Vance, or your financial adviser, otherwise.
If you would prefer that your Eaton Vance documents not be householded, please contact Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122, or contact your financial adviser.
Your instructions that householding not apply to delivery of your Eaton Vance documents will be effective within 30 days of receipt by Eaton Vance or your financial adviser.
Portfolio Holdings. Each Eaton Vance Fund and its underlying Portfolio (if applicable) will file a schedule of its portfolio holdings on Form N-Q with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Form N-Q will be available on the Eaton Vance website www.eatonvance.com, by calling Eaton Vance at 1-800-262-1122 or in the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC's public reference room in Washington, D.C. (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the public reference room).
Proxy Voting. From time to time, funds are required to vote proxies related to the securities held by the funds. The Eaton Vance Funds or their underlying Portfolios (if applicable) vote proxies according to a set of policies and procedures approved by the Funds' and Portfolios' Boards. You may obtain a description of these policies and procedures and information on how the Funds or Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122. This description is also available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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Scott
H. Page, CFA |
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Peter
M. Campo, CFA |
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Craig
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Economic and Market Conditions
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During the year ended October 31, 2008, credit markets experienced unprecedented volatility, and the bank loan market was no exception. The subprime crisis of 2007 expanded in 2008 to include nearly all credit instruments, which in turn, caused the world economy to slip into recession. The year was a rollercoaster for the loan market and for the Trust. The total return for the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index (the Index) through the first nine months of the fiscal year was -2.91%, disappointing, but, given the environment, not especially bad compared to other markets. However, September 2008 brought a series of events that rattled the markets more deeply: the bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, the rescue of American International Group, Inc. and a litany of unprecedented steps by the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve to stabilize the credit markets. In the Trusts fiscal fourth quarter, the Index declined -18.66%, by far its worst quarterly showing ever. The average loan price in the Trust was 71.8% of par at October 31, 2008. Although statistics vary with respect to recovery rates of loans in default, the historical rate has been approximately 70% of par. As such, bank loan prices at year-end were approaching levels that implied near universal default. At year-end, 1.4% of the Trust was in default versus 2.0% for the Index. |
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While there is little doubt that a recession would bring higher default rates, it is difficult to reconcile recent trading levels with market fundamentals. A range of credit statistics and criteria used to monitor creditworthiness suggested that overall credit quality appeared to be in line with historical patterns. Despite this, bank loans traded below historical recovery levels, thus implying a near 100% default rate. The most compelling, albeit obvious, explanation for the markets depressed trading level was that there were more sellers of bank loans than buyers. Some selling was forced, especially by hedge funds and structured investment vehicles unable to meet margin requirements. Some selling was voluntary, as redemptions from mutual funds were significant throughout the year. In addition, many hard-pressed banks and investment banks that typically make markets in bank loans were hesitant to own loans, making trading more volatile. Later in the period, there were signs that many institutional investors were attracted to the asset class by record low loan prices. However, selling outweighed buying, pushing loan |
Management Discussion
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The Trust is a closed-end fund and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFR. The Trusts investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, it may also seek preservation of capital to the extent consistent with its primary goal of high current income. Under normal market conditions, the Trust invests at least 80% of its total assets in senior, secured floating- |
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
Total Return Performance 10/31/07 - 10/31/08
NYSE Symbol |
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EFR |
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At Net Asset Value (NAV)(1) |
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-37.33 |
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At Share Price(1) |
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-35.90 |
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S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index(2) |
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-21.02 |
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Premium/Discount to NAV as of 10/31/08 |
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-6.97 |
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Total Distributions per common share |
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1.261 |
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Distribution Rate(3) |
At NAV |
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11.54 |
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At Share Price |
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12.41 |
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Please refer to page 3 for additional performance information.
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Performance results reflect the effects of leverage. (2) It is not possible to invest directly in an Index. The Indexs total return reflects changes in value of the loans constituting the Index and accrual of interest and does not reflect the commissions or expenses that would have been incurred if an investor individually purchased or sold the loans represented in the Index. Unlike the Trust, the Indexs return does not reflect the effect of leverage. (3) The Distribution Rate is based on the Trusts most recent monthly distribution per share (annualized) divided by the Trusts NAV or share price at the end of the period. The Trusts monthly distributions may be comprised of ordinary income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. The Trusts performance at share price will differ from its results at NAV. Although share price performance generally reflects investment results over time, during shorter periods, returns at share price can also be affected by factors such as changing perceptions about the Trust, market conditions, fluctuations in supply and demand for the Trusts shares, or changes in Trust distributions. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Trusts current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. Absent an expense waiver by the investment adviser, returns would be lower. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
Trust shares are not insured by the FDIC and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any depository institution. Shares are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal invested.
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rate loans (senior loans). In managing the Trust, the investment adviser seeks to invest in a portfolio of senior loans that it believes will be less volatile over time than the general loan market. The Trust may also invest in second lien loans and high yield bonds, and, as discussed below, employs leverage, which may increase risk. |
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At October 31, 2008, the Trusts investments included senior loans to 420 borrowers spanning 39 industries, with an average loan size of 0.22% of total investments, and no industry constituting more than 10% of total investments. Healthcare, business equipment and services, leisure goods/activities/movies, chemicals and plastics, and cable and satellite television were the top industry weightings. |
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The Trust continues to have less than 1% exposure to home builders. The Trust did not have any exposure to subprime or prime mortgage lenders during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2008. |
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The Trusts performance for the year ended October 31, 2008 was negatively impacted by the issues affecting the broader market, as discussed in the previous section, Economic and Market Conditions. The impact of leverage accounted for the Trusts underperformance relative to the Index. In addition, the Trust had an investment of approximately 10% in European loans. Loan prices in Europe have underperformed relative to their U.S. counterparts. |
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As of October 31, 2008, the Trust had outstanding leverage of approximately 45.5% of its total net assets.(1) The Trust leverage consists of auction preferred shares issued by the Trust (APS) and borrowings under a revolving credit and security agreement with conduit lenders and a bank. Pursuant to applicable law and provisions of the Trusts governing documents relating to the use of leverage, the Trust may not declare dividends or other distributions on common shares if it does not maintain asset coverage in certain prescribed amounts. As the result of sharp declines in the value of the Trusts investments in recent months, the Trust sold investments to reduce outstanding leverage and maintain the required asset coverage. During the year ended October 31, 2008, the Trusts outstanding borrowings were reduced by approximately $108 million for this reason. If credit markets remain volatile, additional actions may be required to maintain the Trusts asset coverage, including additional sales of investments and possibly a reduction in dividend payment rates. In the event of an improvement in asset coverage, the Trust has the ability to increase borrowings under the revolving credit and security agreement. |
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In the event of a rise in long-term interest rates, the value of the Trusts investment portfolio could decline, which would reduce the asset coverage for its Auction Preferred Shares and borrowings. |
The views expressed throughout this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions, and the investment adviser disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a fund are based on many factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Eaton Vance fund. Portfolio information provided in the report may not be representative of the Trusts current or future investments and may change due to active management.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust a s of October 31, 2008
FUND PERFORMANCE
Trust performance (1)
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Average Annual Total Return (by share price, NYSE) |
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One Year |
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Life of Trust (11/28/03) |
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-6.38 |
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Average Annual Total Return (at net asset value) |
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Life of Trust (11/28/03) |
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(1) Performance results reflect the effects of leverage.
Portfolio Composition
Top Ten Holdings(2)
By total investments
Sungard Data Systems, Inc. |
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1.1 |
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Community Health Systems, Inc. |
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1.0 |
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PanAmSat Corp. |
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1.0 |
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WMG Acquisition Corp. |
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0.9 |
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Georgia-Pacific Corp. |
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0.9 |
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Rite Aid Corp. |
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0.9 |
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CEVA Group PLC U.S. |
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0.9 |
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Graphic Packaging International, Inc. |
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0.8 |
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UPC Broadband Holding B.V. |
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0.8 |
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HCA, Inc. |
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0.8 |
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(2) Reflects the Trusts investments as of 10/31/08. Holdings are shown as a percentage of the Trusts total investments.
Top Five industries(3)
By total investments
Healthcare |
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Business Equipment and Services |
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Leisure Goods/Activities/Movies |
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6.6 |
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Chemicals and Plastics |
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Cable and Satellite Television |
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5.8 |
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(3) Reflects the Trusts investments as of 10/31/08. Industries are shown as a percentage of the Trusts total investments.
Credit Quality Ratings for Total Loan investments(4)
By total loan investments
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49.3 |
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Caa |
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Credit Quality ratings are those provided by Moodys Investor Services, Inc., a nationally recognized bond rating service. Reflects the Trusts total loan investments as of 10/31/08. Although the investment adviser considers ratings when making investment decisions, it performs its own credit and investment analysis and does not rely primarily on the ratings assigned by the rating services. Credit quality can change from time to time, and recently issued credit ratings may not fully reflect the actual risks posed by a particular security or the issuers current financial condition. |
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Certain loans in which the Trust invests are not rated by a rating agency. In managements opinion, such securities are comparable to securities rated by a rating agency in the categories listed above. |
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or share price (as applicable) with all distributions reinvested. The Trusts performance at market share price will differ from its results at NAV. Although share price performance generally reflects investment results over time, during shorter periods, returns at share price can also be affected by factors such as changing perceptions about the Trust, market conditions, fluctuations in supply and demand for the Trusts shares, or changes in Trust distributions. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance is for the stated time period only; due to market volatility, the Trusts current performance may be lower or higher than the quoted return. Absent an expense waiver by the investment adviser, the returns would be lower. For performance as of the most recent month end, please refer to www.eatonvance.com.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
Senior Floating-Rate Interests 166.8%(1) | |||||||||||
Principal Amount* |
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Aerospace and Defense 3.7% | |||||||||||
ACTS Aero Technical Support & Service, Inc. | |||||||||||
709,366 | Term Loan, 7.89%, Maturing October 5, 2014 | $ | 344,043 | ||||||||
AWAS Capital, Inc. | |||||||||||
874,379 | Term Loan, 5.00%, Maturing March 22, 2013 | 625,181 | |||||||||
Colt Defense, LLC | |||||||||||
981,420 | Term Loan, 7.18%, Maturing July 9, 2014 | 770,414 | |||||||||
DAE Aviation Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
411,613 | Term Loan, 7.17%, Maturing July 31, 2014 | 306,652 | |||||||||
416,490 | Term Loan, 7.37%, Maturing July 31, 2014 | 310,285 | |||||||||
Evergreen International Aviation | |||||||||||
1,384,287 | Term Loan, 9.00%, Maturing October 31, 2011 | 1,055,519 | |||||||||
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition | |||||||||||
200,822 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing March 26, 2014 | 130,391 | |||||||||
3,428,693 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing March 26, 2014 | 2,226,202 | |||||||||
Hexcel Corp. | |||||||||||
820,506 | Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing March 1, 2012 | 730,251 | |||||||||
IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. | |||||||||||
880,397 | Term Loan, 9.06%, Maturing December 30, 2012 | 589,866 | |||||||||
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,597,557 | Term Loan, 6.50%, Maturing December 31, 2011 | 1,361,917 | |||||||||
TransDigm, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,625,000 | Term Loan, 5.21%, Maturing June 23, 2013 | 1,245,156 | |||||||||
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,107,882 | Term Loan, 5.62%, Maturing December 17, 2011 | 1,675,766 | |||||||||
498,825 | Term Loan, 7.50%, Maturing December 22, 2011 | 409,036 | |||||||||
Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp. | |||||||||||
1,142,688 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing September 29, 2013 | 908,437 | |||||||||
$ | 12,689,116 | ||||||||||
Air Transport 0.9% | |||||||||||
Airport Development and Investment, Ltd. | |||||||||||
GBP | 782,900 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.05%, Maturing April 7, 2011 |
$ | 781,175 | |||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,185,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 6.25%, Maturing April 30, 2014 |
681,375 | |||||||||
Northwest Airlines, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,916,833 | DIP Loan, 5.00%, Maturing August 21, 2009 | 1,559,822 | |||||||||
$ | 3,022,372 |
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Automotive 7.7% | |||||||||||
Accuride Corp. | |||||||||||
1,957,967 | Term Loan, 7.31%, Maturing January 31, 2012 | $ | 1,483,160 | ||||||||
Adesa, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,043,805 | Term Loan, 6.02%, Maturing October 18, 2013 | 2,692,499 | |||||||||
Affina Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,370,985 | Term Loan, 6.42%, Maturing November 30, 2011 | 980,254 | |||||||||
Allison Transmission, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,921,613 | Term Loan, 5.67%, Maturing September 30, 2014 | 2,006,523 | |||||||||
AxleTech International Holding, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,750,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.39%, Maturing April 21, 2013 |
1,373,750 | |||||||||
Chrysler Financial | |||||||||||
2,486,212 | Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing August 1, 2014 | 1,705,126 | |||||||||
CSA Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
355,674 | Term Loan, 6.31%, Maturing December 23, 2011 | 248,083 | |||||||||
888,684 | Term Loan, 6.31%, Maturing December 23, 2011 | 619,857 | |||||||||
486,250 | Term Loan, 6.31%, Maturing December 23, 2012 | 357,394 | |||||||||
Dayco Products, LLC | |||||||||||
1,749,713 | Term Loan, 8.01%, Maturing June 21, 2011 | 594,902 | |||||||||
Delphi Corp. | |||||||||||
138,644 | DIP Loan, 8.50%, Maturing December 31, 2008 | 88,039 | |||||||||
1,361,357 | DIP Loan, 8.50%, Maturing December 31, 2008 | 864,461 | |||||||||
Federal-Mogul Corp. | |||||||||||
1,500,168 | Term Loan, 5.48%, Maturing December 27, 2014 | 913,227 | |||||||||
3,151,399 | Term Loan, 6.12%, Maturing December 27, 2015 | 1,918,414 | |||||||||
Ford Motor Co. | |||||||||||
1,743,938 | Term Loan, 7.59%, Maturing December 15, 2013 | 969,130 | |||||||||
General Motors Corp. | |||||||||||
3,397,025 | Term Loan, 5.80%, Maturing November 29, 2013 | 1,878,555 | |||||||||
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | |||||||||||
2,400,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 4.78%, Maturing April 30, 2010 |
1,708,001 | |||||||||
HLI Operating Co., Inc. | |||||||||||
EUR | 109,091 | Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing May 30, 2014 | 119,576 | ||||||||
EUR | 1,867,273 | Term Loan, 7.67%, Maturing May 30, 2014 | 1,856,347 | ||||||||
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,337,055 | Term Loan, 7.15%, Maturing January 12, 2012 | 768,807 | |||||||||
LKQ Corp. | |||||||||||
963,752 | Term Loan, 6.77%, Maturing October 12, 2014 | 799,914 | |||||||||
TriMas Corp. | |||||||||||
234,375 | Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing August 2, 2011 | 178,125 | |||||||||
1,990,236 | Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing August 2, 2013 | 1,512,580 | |||||||||
United Components, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,137,153 | Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing June 30, 2010 | 865,658 | |||||||||
$ | 26,502,382 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
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Beverage and Tobacco 0.1% | |||||||||||
Culligan International Co. | |||||||||||
EUR | 975,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.78%, Maturing May 31, 2013 |
$ | 248,537 | |||||||
$ | 248,537 | ||||||||||
Brokers, Dealers and Investment Houses 0.2% | |||||||||||
AmeriTrade Holding Corp. | |||||||||||
730,172 | Term Loan, 4.50%, Maturing December 31, 2012 | $ | 610,607 | ||||||||
$ | 610,607 | ||||||||||
Building and Development 4.9% | |||||||||||
Beacon Sales Acquisition, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,176,000 | Term Loan, 6.02%, Maturing September 30, 2013 | $ | 882,000 | ||||||||
Brickman Group Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,206,625 | Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing January 23, 2014 | 947,201 | |||||||||
Capital Automotive (REIT) | |||||||||||
1,232,598 | Term Loan, 5.47%, Maturing December 16, 2010 | 785,165 | |||||||||
Epco/Fantome, LLC | |||||||||||
1,403,000 | Term Loan, 5.80%, Maturing November 23, 2010 | 1,318,820 | |||||||||
Forestar USA Real Estate Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,550,000 | Revolver Loan, 5.97%, Maturing December 1, 2010(2) | 1,457,000 | |||||||||
1,550,000 | Term Loan, 7.48%, Maturing December 1, 2010 | 1,519,000 | |||||||||
Hovstone Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
894,412 | Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing February 28, 2009 | 587,092 | |||||||||
LNR Property Corp. | |||||||||||
1,144,000 | Term Loan, 6.04%, Maturing July 3, 2011 | 626,340 | |||||||||
Metroflag BP, LLC | |||||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 14.00%, Maturing January 2, 2009 |
225,000 | |||||||||
Mueller Water Products, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,771,286 | Term Loan, 5.22%, Maturing May 24, 2014 | 1,363,890 | |||||||||
NCI Building Systems, Inc. | |||||||||||
553,061 | Term Loan, 5.42%, Maturing June 18, 2010 | 470,102 | |||||||||
November 2005 Land Investors | |||||||||||
304,148 | Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing May 9, 2011 | 220,507 | |||||||||
Panolam Industries Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,000,288 | Term Loan, 6.51%, Maturing September 30, 2012 | 860,248 | |||||||||
Re/Max International, Inc. | |||||||||||
686,972 | Term Loan, 7.52%, Maturing December 17, 2012 | 549,578 | |||||||||
492,679 | Term Loan, 11.52%, Maturing December 17, 2012 | 394,143 | |||||||||
South Edge, LLC | |||||||||||
787,500 | Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing October 31, 2009(3) | 127,969 | |||||||||
TRU 2005 RE Holding Co. | |||||||||||
4,600,000 | Term Loan, 6.72%, Maturing December 9, 2008 | 3,361,832 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Building and Development (continued) | |||||||||||
United Subcontractors, Inc. | |||||||||||
829,862 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 12.42%, Maturing June 27, 2013(4) |
$ | 315,347 | ||||||||
Wintergames Acquisition ULC | |||||||||||
886,100 | Term Loan, 10.74%, Maturing April 24, 2009 | 655,626 | |||||||||
$ | 16,666,860 | ||||||||||
Business Equipment and Services 12.2% | |||||||||||
ACCO Brands Corp. | |||||||||||
1,017,825 | Term Loan, 5.21%, Maturing August 17, 2012 | $ | 712,477 | ||||||||
Activant Solutions, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,179,559 | Term Loan, 6.07%, Maturing May 1, 2013 | 790,304 | |||||||||
Affiliated Computer Services | |||||||||||
802,312 | Term Loan, 5.26%, Maturing March 20, 2013 | 679,458 | |||||||||
1,126,063 | Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing March 20, 2013 | 953,634 | |||||||||
Affinion Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,402,406 | Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing October 17, 2012 | 1,915,919 | |||||||||
Allied Barton Security Service | |||||||||||
1,000,000 | Term Loan, 7.75%, Maturing February 21, 2015 | 892,500 | |||||||||
Education Management, LLC | |||||||||||
4,678,583 | Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing June 1, 2013 | 3,298,401 | |||||||||
Info USA, Inc. | |||||||||||
607,922 | Term Loan, 5.77%, Maturing February 14, 2012 | 534,971 | |||||||||
Intergraph Corp. | |||||||||||
1,000,000 | Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing May 29, 2014 | 780,000 | |||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.81%, Maturing November 29, 2014 |
777,500 | |||||||||
iPayment, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,639,164 | Term Loan, 5.70%, Maturing May 10, 2013 | 2,045,352 | |||||||||
ista International GmbH | |||||||||||
EUR | 1,063,683 | Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing May 14, 2015 | 781,232 | ||||||||
EUR | 211,317 | Term Loan, 7.12%, Maturing May 14, 2015 | 155,204 | ||||||||
Kronos, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,078,393 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing June 11, 2014 | 738,699 | |||||||||
Language Line, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,011,655 | Term Loan, 7.02%, Maturing June 11, 2011 | 1,699,849 | |||||||||
Mitchell International, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.06%, Maturing March 28, 2015 |
810,000 | |||||||||
N.E.W. Holdings I, LLC | |||||||||||
1,981,955 | Term Loan, 5.89%, Maturing May 22, 2014 | 1,531,060 | |||||||||
Protection One, Inc. | |||||||||||
895,965 | Term Loan, 5.42%, Maturing March 31, 2012 | 725,732 | |||||||||
Quantum Corp. | |||||||||||
265,625 | Term Loan, 7.26%, Maturing July 12, 2014 | 231,094 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Business Equipment and Services (continued) | |||||||||||
Quintiles Transnational Corp. | |||||||||||
1,700,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.77%, Maturing March 31, 2014 |
$ | 1,232,500 | ||||||||
Sabre, Inc. | |||||||||||
6,057,297 | Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing September 30, 2014 | 3,509,864 | |||||||||
Serena Software, Inc. | |||||||||||
480,000 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing March 10, 2013 | 414,000 | |||||||||
Sitel (Client Logic) | |||||||||||
1,866,855 | Term Loan, 6.51%, Maturing January 29, 2014 | 1,120,113 | |||||||||
Solera Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
EUR | 744,054 | Term Loan, 6.70%, Maturing May 15, 2014 | 711,250 | ||||||||
SunGard Data Systems, Inc. | |||||||||||
9,177,689 | Term Loan, 4.55%, Maturing February 11, 2013 | 7,073,373 | |||||||||
TDS Investor Corp. | |||||||||||
2,345,107 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing August 23, 2013 | 1,457,317 | |||||||||
269,897 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing August 23, 2013 | 167,722 | |||||||||
EUR | 1,054,228 | Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing August 23, 2013 | 846,509 | ||||||||
Transaction Network Services, Inc. | |||||||||||
558,888 | Term Loan, 4.80%, Maturing May 4, 2012 | 482,041 | |||||||||
Valassis Communications, Inc. | |||||||||||
464,043 | Term Loan, 5.52%, Maturing March 2, 2014 | 326,377 | |||||||||
1,808,629 | Term Loan, 5.52%, Maturing March 2, 2014 | 1,272,068 | |||||||||
VWR International, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,625,000 | Term Loan, 5.67%, Maturing June 28, 2013 | 1,134,791 | |||||||||
WAM Acquisition, S.A. | |||||||||||
EUR | 245,946 | Term Loan, 7.09%, Maturing May 4, 2014 | 180,441 | ||||||||
EUR | 148,939 | Term Loan, 7.09%, Maturing May 4, 2014 | 109,271 | ||||||||
EUR | 245,946 | Term Loan, 7.59%, Maturing May 4, 2015 | 180,441 | ||||||||
EUR | 148,939 | Term Loan, 7.59%, Maturing May 4, 2015 | 109,271 | ||||||||
West Corp. | |||||||||||
2,389,754 | Term Loan, 5.73%, Maturing October 24, 2013 | 1,547,366 | |||||||||
$ | 41,928,101 | ||||||||||
Cable and Satellite Television 10.4% | |||||||||||
Atlantic Broadband Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
4,198,301 | Term Loan, 6.02%, Maturing February 10, 2011 | $ | 3,841,445 | ||||||||
Bragg Communications, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,128,500 | Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing August 31, 2014 | 1,862,437 | |||||||||
Bresnan Broadband Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
500,000 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing March 29, 2014 | 396,666 | |||||||||
1,200,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.60%, Maturing March 29, 2014 |
846,000 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Cable and Satellite Television (continued) | |||||||||||
Cequel Communications, LLC | |||||||||||
496,222 | Term Loan, 6.21%, Maturing November 5, 2013 | $ | 367,962 | ||||||||
1,550,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.30%, Maturing May 5, 2014 |
992,000 | |||||||||
3,695,326 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.80%, Maturing May 5, 2014 |
2,420,439 | |||||||||
Charter Communications Operating, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,387,595 | Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing April 28, 2013 | 1,797,785 | |||||||||
CSC Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,952,670 | Term Loan, 4.57%, Maturing March 29, 2013 | 2,566,715 | |||||||||
CW Media Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
618,750 | Term Loan, 7.01%, Maturing February 15, 2015 | 495,000 | |||||||||
Foxco Acquisition Sub., LLC | |||||||||||
650,000 | Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing July 2, 2015 | 513,500 | |||||||||
Insight Midwest Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
3,594,375 | Term Loan, 5.93%, Maturing April 6, 2014 | 2,845,548 | |||||||||
Mediacom Broadband Group | |||||||||||
5,792,280 | Term Loan, 3.89%, Maturing January 31, 2015 | 4,213,883 | |||||||||
Mediacom Illinois, LLC | |||||||||||
3,730,954 | Term Loan, 3.64%, Maturing January 31, 2015 | 2,683,179 | |||||||||
NTL Investment Holdings, Ltd. | |||||||||||
GBP | 1,200,000 | Term Loan, Maturing March 30, 2012(5) | 1,294,796 | ||||||||
GBP | 471,050 | Term Loan, 8.13%, Maturing March 30, 2012 | 508,261 | ||||||||
GBP | 239,517 | Term Loan, 8.13%, Maturing March 30, 2012 | 258,438 | ||||||||
Orion Cable GmbH | |||||||||||
EUR | 646,623 | Term Loan, 7.69%, Maturing October 31, 2014 | 541,881 | ||||||||
EUR | 646,623 | Term Loan, 8.41%, Maturing October 31, 2015 | 541,881 | ||||||||
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG | |||||||||||
EUR | 409,546 | Term Loan, 7.53%, Maturing March 2, 2015 | 130,497 | ||||||||
EUR | 11,076 | Term Loan, 6.85%, Maturing June 26, 2015 | 7,680 | ||||||||
EUR | 272,924 | Term Loan, 6.85%, Maturing June 26, 2015 | 189,255 | ||||||||
EUR | 409,546 | Term Loan, 7.78%, Maturing March 2, 2016 | 130,497 | ||||||||
EUR | 519,952 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.90%, Maturing September 2, 2016 |
92,779 | ||||||||
EUR | 352,046 | Term Loan, 12.15%, Maturing March 2, 2017 | 53,844 | ||||||||
UPC Broadband Holding B.V. | |||||||||||
EUR | 4,050,000 | Term Loan, 7.01%, Maturing October 16, 2011 | 3,441,287 | ||||||||
1,950,000 | Term Loan, 5.47%, Maturing December 31, 2014 | 1,399,125 | |||||||||
YPSO Holding SA | |||||||||||
EUR | 541,621 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing July 28, 2014 | 340,847 | ||||||||
EUR | 209,021 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing July 28, 2014 | 131,539 | ||||||||
EUR | 249,358 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing July 28, 2014 | 156,923 | ||||||||
EUR | 1,000,000 | Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing July 28, 2015 | 630,902 | ||||||||
$ | 35,692,991 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Chemicals and Plastics 11.3% | |||||||||||
Arizona Chemical, Inc. | |||||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.31%, Maturing February 28, 2014 |
$ | 281,250 | ||||||||
Brenntag Holding GmbH and Co. KG | |||||||||||
373,091 | Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing December 23, 2013 | 259,298 | |||||||||
1,526,909 | Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing December 23, 2013 | 1,061,202 | |||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.79%, Maturing December 23, 2015 |
645,000 | |||||||||
Celanese Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
4,161,625 | Term Loan, 5.55%, Maturing April 2, 2014 | 3,382,806 | |||||||||
Cognis GmbH | |||||||||||
EUR | 803,279 | Term Loan, 6.96%, Maturing September 15, 2013 | 646,030 | ||||||||
EUR | 196,721 | Term Loan, 6.96%, Maturing September 15, 2013 | 158,211 | ||||||||
First Chemical Holding | |||||||||||
EUR | 965,273 | Term Loan, 7.66%, Maturing December 18, 2014 | 865,815 | ||||||||
Foamex, L.P. | |||||||||||
1,459,647 | Term Loan, 8.04%, Maturing February 12, 2013 | 675,087 | |||||||||
Georgia Gulf Corp. | |||||||||||
658,586 | Term Loan, 9.05%, Maturing October 3, 2013 | 527,528 | |||||||||
Hercules, Inc. | |||||||||||
570,825 | Term Loan, 4.50%, Maturing October 8, 2010 | 567,257 | |||||||||
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. | |||||||||||
493,750 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing May 5, 2012 | 343,568 | |||||||||
964,692 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing May 5, 2013 | 671,264 | |||||||||
4,440,908 | Term Loan, 6.19%, Maturing May 5, 2013 | 3,090,130 | |||||||||
INEOS Group | |||||||||||
EUR | 750,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.46%, Maturing December 14, 2012 |
413,432 | ||||||||
2,318,293 | Term Loan, 5.95%, Maturing December 14, 2013 | 1,290,517 | |||||||||
2,222,278 | Term Loan, 6.45%, Maturing December 14, 2014 | 1,216,697 | |||||||||
Innophos, Inc. | |||||||||||
572,085 | Term Loan, 6.76%, Maturing August 10, 2010 | 491,993 | |||||||||
Invista B.V. | |||||||||||
2,472,784 | Term Loan, 4.92%, Maturing April 29, 2011 | 2,052,411 | |||||||||
724,056 | Term Loan, 4.92%, Maturing April 29, 2011 | 600,966 | |||||||||
ISP Chemco, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,572,538 | Term Loan, 5.06%, Maturing June 4, 2014 | 1,242,305 | |||||||||
Kleopatra | |||||||||||
825,000 | Term Loan, 6.82%, Maturing January 3, 2016 | 391,875 | |||||||||
EUR | 575,000 | Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing January 3, 2016 | 375,594 | ||||||||
Kranton Polymers, LLC | |||||||||||
2,772,248 | Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing May 12, 2013 | 2,143,871 | |||||||||
Lucite International Group Holdings | |||||||||||
597,133 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing July 7, 2013 | 541,898 | |||||||||
211,446 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing July 7, 2013 | 168,452 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Chemicals and Plastics (continued) | |||||||||||
MacDermid, Inc. | |||||||||||
EUR | 801,817 | Term Loan, 7.39%, Maturing April 12, 2014 | $ | 710,260 | |||||||
Millenium Inorganic Chemicals | |||||||||||
347,375 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing April 30, 2014 | 224,057 | |||||||||
975,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.51%, Maturing October 31, 2014 |
526,500 | |||||||||
Momentive Performance Material | |||||||||||
1,685,254 | Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing December 4, 2013 | 1,313,094 | |||||||||
Nalco Co. | |||||||||||
4,161,119 | Term Loan, 5.09%, Maturing November 4, 2010 | 3,733,119 | |||||||||
Propex Fabrics, Inc. | |||||||||||
983,333 | Term Loan, 6.88%, Maturing January 23, 2009(2) | 850,583 | |||||||||
799,694 | Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing July 31, 2012 | 241,907 | |||||||||
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,294,250 | Term Loan, 4.62%, Maturing December 10, 2012 | 3,596,434 | |||||||||
Schoeller Arca Systems Holding | |||||||||||
EUR | 443,417 | Term Loan, 8.40%, Maturing November 16, 2015 | 486,035 | ||||||||
EUR | 412,060 | Term Loan, 8.40%, Maturing November 16, 2015 | 451,665 | ||||||||
EUR | 144,523 | Term Loan, 8.40%, Maturing November 16, 2015 | 158,413 | ||||||||
Solo Cup Co. | |||||||||||
1,625,226 | Term Loan, 6.65%, Maturing February 27, 2011 | 1,412,593 | |||||||||
Wellman, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,184,998 | Term Loan, 6.74%, Maturing February 10, 2009(3) | 1,035,689 | |||||||||
$ | 38,844,806 | ||||||||||
Clothing / Textiles 0.5% | |||||||||||
Hanesbrands, Inc. | |||||||||||
850,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.27%, Maturing March 5, 2014 |
$ | 665,833 | ||||||||
St. John Knits International, Inc. | |||||||||||
528,149 | Term Loan, 6.17%, Maturing March 23, 2012 | 441,004 | |||||||||
The William Carter Co. | |||||||||||
626,968 | Term Loan, 4.76%, Maturing July 14, 2012 | 528,221 | |||||||||
$ | 1,635,058 | ||||||||||
Conglomerates 5.0% | |||||||||||
Amsted Industries, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,693,128 | Term Loan, 6.56%, Maturing October 15, 2010 | $ | 1,303,709 | ||||||||
Blount, Inc. | |||||||||||
276,658 | Term Loan, 4.50%, Maturing August 9, 2010 | 242,076 | |||||||||
Doncasters (Dunde HoldCo 4 Ltd.) | |||||||||||
427,981 | Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing July 13, 2015 | 318,846 | |||||||||
427,981 | Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing July 13, 2015 | 318,846 | |||||||||
GBP | 500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.77%, Maturing January 13, 2016 |
527,062 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Conglomerates (continued) | |||||||||||
GenTek, Inc. | |||||||||||
499,828 | Term Loan, 6.30%, Maturing February 25, 2011 | $ | 428,603 | ||||||||
Jarden Corp. | |||||||||||
2,133,773 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing January 24, 2012 | 1,747,027 | |||||||||
1,202,461 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing January 24, 2012 | 984,515 | |||||||||
Johnson Diversey, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,642,481 | Term Loan, 4.79%, Maturing December 16, 2011 | 1,305,772 | |||||||||
Polymer Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,306,352 | Term Loan, 5.73%, Maturing November 22, 2012 | 1,833,550 | |||||||||
RBS Global, Inc. | |||||||||||
792,218 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing July 19, 2013 | 629,814 | |||||||||
3,784,836 | Term Loan, 6.37%, Maturing July 19, 2013 | 3,027,869 | |||||||||
RGIS Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
2,822,607 | Term Loan, 5.46%, Maturing April 30, 2014 | 1,938,191 | |||||||||
141,130 | Term Loan, 5.62%, Maturing April 30, 2014 | 96,910 | |||||||||
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,250,000 | Term Loan, Maturing August 21, 2014(5) | 988,125 | |||||||||
US Investigations Services, Inc. | |||||||||||
905,702 | Term Loan, 5.95%, Maturing February 21, 2015 | 643,048 | |||||||||
Vertrue, Inc. | |||||||||||
841,500 | Term Loan, 6.77%, Maturing August 16, 2014 | 631,125 | |||||||||
$ | 16,965,088 | ||||||||||
Containers and Glass Products 4.5% | |||||||||||
Consolidated Container Co. | |||||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.69%, Maturing September 28, 2014 |
$ | 387,500 | ||||||||
Crown Americas, Inc. | |||||||||||
612,500 | Term Loan, 6.34%, Maturing November 15, 2012 | 539,000 | |||||||||
Graham Packaging Holdings Co. | |||||||||||
3,686,250 | Term Loan, 5.74%, Maturing October 7, 2011 | 3,019,039 | |||||||||
Graphic Packaging International, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,475,625 | Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing May 16, 2014 | 3,670,012 | |||||||||
1,478,179 | Term Loan, 6.86%, Maturing May 16, 2014 | 1,259,224 | |||||||||
JSG Acquisitions | |||||||||||
1,845,000 | Term Loan, 6.16%, Maturing December 31, 2013 | 1,194,638 | |||||||||
1,845,000 | Term Loan, 6.41%, Maturing December 13, 2014 | 1,194,638 | |||||||||
Owens-Brockway Glass Container | |||||||||||
1,555,938 | Term Loan, 6.09%, Maturing June 14, 2013 | 1,324,492 | |||||||||
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. | |||||||||||
1,420,448 | Term Loan, 4.88%, Maturing November 1, 2011 | 1,129,256 | |||||||||
729,847 | Term Loan, 4.90%, Maturing November 1, 2011 | 580,228 | |||||||||
625,684 | Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing November 1, 2011 | 497,419 | |||||||||
650,961 | Term Loan, 5.93%, Maturing November 1, 2011 | 517,514 | |||||||||
$ | 15,312,960 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Cosmetics / Toiletries 0.8% | |||||||||||
American Safety Razor Co. | |||||||||||
491,806 | Term Loan, 5.92%, Maturing July 31, 2013 | $ | 420,494 | ||||||||
900,000 | Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.41%, Maturing July 31, 2014 | 751,500 | |||||||||
KIK Custom Products, Inc. | |||||||||||
975,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.54%, Maturing November 30, 2014 |
324,188 | |||||||||
Prestige Brands, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,314,380 | Term Loan, 5.82%, Maturing April 7, 2011 | 1,058,076 | |||||||||
$ | 2,554,258 | ||||||||||
Drugs 1.4% | |||||||||||
Graceway Pharmaceuticals, LLC | |||||||||||
754,801 | Term Loan, 6.51%, Maturing May 3, 2012 | $ | 530,876 | ||||||||
1,000,000 | Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.26%, Maturing May 3, 2013 | 540,000 | |||||||||
275,000 | Term Loan, 12.01%, Maturing November 3, 2013 | 177,375 | |||||||||
Pharmaceutical Holdings Corp. | |||||||||||
394,289 | Term Loan, 6.51%, Maturing January 30, 2012 | 331,203 | |||||||||
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. | |||||||||||
713,546 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing December 28, 2013 | 581,540 | |||||||||
932,896 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing December 28, 2013 | 760,310 | |||||||||
Warner Chilcott Corp. | |||||||||||
625,691 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing January 18, 2012 | 517,134 | |||||||||
1,667,577 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing January 18, 2012 | 1,378,252 | |||||||||
$ | 4,816,690 | ||||||||||
Ecological Services and Equipment 2.8% | |||||||||||
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,271,218 | Term Loan, 4.90%, Maturing January 15, 2012 | $ | 1,216,132 | ||||||||
1,778,721 | Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing January 15, 2012 | 1,701,644 | |||||||||
Blue Waste B.V. (AVR Acquisition) | |||||||||||
EUR | 1,000,000 | Term Loan, 7.21%, Maturing April 1, 2015 | 1,010,081 | ||||||||
Cory Environmental Holdings | |||||||||||
GBP | 500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.88%, Maturing September 30, 2014 |
704,091 | ||||||||
Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,165,123 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 13.74%, Maturing December 12, 2010 |
840,753 | |||||||||
IESI Corp. | |||||||||||
970,588 | Term Loan, 4.56%, Maturing January 20, 2012 | 805,588 | |||||||||
Kemble Water Structure, Ltd. | |||||||||||
GBP | 1,250,000 | Term Loan, 10.16%, Maturing October 13, 2013 | 1,398,123 | ||||||||
Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,113,043 | Term Loan, 5.20%, Maturing December 17, 2010 | 1,954,565 | |||||||||
$ | 9,630,977 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Electronics / Electrical 3.9% | |||||||||||
Aspect Software, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,079,500 | Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing July 11, 2011 | $ | 874,395 | ||||||||
1,800,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.00%, Maturing July 11, 2013 |
1,368,000 | |||||||||
FCI International S.A.S. | |||||||||||
215,870 | Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing November 1, 2013 | 174,855 | |||||||||
207,823 | Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing November 1, 2013 | 168,337 | |||||||||
207,823 | Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing November 1, 2013 | 168,337 | |||||||||
215,870 | Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing November 1, 2013 | 174,855 | |||||||||
Infor Enterprise Solutions Holdings | |||||||||||
2,916,533 | Term Loan, 7.52%, Maturing July 28, 2012 | 1,844,707 | |||||||||
1,521,670 | Term Loan, 7.52%, Maturing July 28, 2012 | 962,456 | |||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.26%, Maturing March 2, 2014 |
160,000 | |||||||||
183,333 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.01%, Maturing March 2, 2014 |
58,667 | |||||||||
316,667 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.01%, Maturing March 2, 2014 |
102,125 | |||||||||
Network Solutions, LLC | |||||||||||
672,016 | Term Loan, 5.95%, Maturing March 7, 2014 | 386,409 | |||||||||
Open Solutions, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,068,868 | Term Loan, 5.96%, Maturing January 23, 2014 | 1,137,878 | |||||||||
Sensata Technologies Finance Co. | |||||||||||
2,756,798 | Term Loan, 5.26%, Maturing April 27, 2013 | 1,780,891 | |||||||||
Spectrum Brands, Inc. | |||||||||||
57,117 | Term Loan, 4.70%, Maturing March 30, 2013 | 39,197 | |||||||||
1,137,544 | Term Loan, 7.58%, Maturing March 30, 2013 | 780,639 | |||||||||
VeriFone, Inc. | |||||||||||
716,875 | Term Loan, 5.87%, Maturing October 31, 2013 | 609,344 | |||||||||
Vertafore, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,216,460 | Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing January 31, 2012 | 1,800,874 | |||||||||
850,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.81%, Maturing January 31, 2013 |
582,250 | |||||||||
$ | 13,174,216 | ||||||||||
Equipment Leasing 0.5% | |||||||||||
AWAS Capital, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,844,498 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.25%, Maturing March 22, 2013 |
$ | 1,060,587 | ||||||||
The Hertz Corp. | |||||||||||
1,086,286 | Term Loan, 4.55%, Maturing December 21, 2012 | 788,333 | |||||||||
14,807 | Term Loan, 4.70%, Maturing December 21, 2012 | 10,745 | |||||||||
$ | 1,859,665 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Farming / Agriculture 0.7% | |||||||||||
BF Bolthouse HoldCo, LLC | |||||||||||
1,150,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.26%, Maturing December 16, 2013 |
$ | 874,000 | ||||||||
Central Garden & Pet Co. | |||||||||||
2,023,125 | Term Loan, 4.74%, Maturing February 28, 2014 | 1,360,552 | |||||||||
$ | 2,234,552 | ||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries 2.8% | |||||||||||
Citco III, Ltd. | |||||||||||
2,642,561 | Term Loan, 5.13%, Maturing June 30, 2014 | $ | 2,140,474 | ||||||||
Grosvenor Capital Management | |||||||||||
1,449,911 | Term Loan, 5.59%, Maturing December 5, 2013 | 1,159,929 | |||||||||
INVESTools, Inc. | |||||||||||
384,000 | Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing August 13, 2012 | 349,440 | |||||||||
Jupiter Asset Management Group | |||||||||||
GBP | 418,271 | Term Loan, 7.89%, Maturing June 30, 2015 | 508,224 | ||||||||
LPL Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,031,207 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing December 18, 2014 | 3,224,966 | |||||||||
Nuveen Investments, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,467,625 | Term Loan, 6.35%, Maturing November 2, 2014 | 846,331 | |||||||||
Oxford Acquisition III, Ltd. | |||||||||||
902,908 | Term Loan, 5.58%, Maturing May 24, 2014 | 570,337 | |||||||||
RJO Holdings Corp. (RJ O'Brien) | |||||||||||
470,250 | Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing July 31, 2014(4) | 338,580 | |||||||||
Travelex America Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
375,000 | Term Loan, 5.93%, Maturing October 31, 2013 | 294,375 | |||||||||
375,000 | Term Loan, 6.43%, Maturing October 31, 2014 | 294,375 | |||||||||
$ | 9,727,031 | ||||||||||
Food Products 4.0% | |||||||||||
Acosta, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,032,087 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing July 28, 2013 | $ | 2,236,164 | ||||||||
Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,238,665 | Term Loan, 5.20%, Maturing March 29, 2013 | 1,572,662 | |||||||||
Black Lion Beverages III B.V. | |||||||||||
EUR | 147,059 | Term Loan, 6.90%, Maturing December 31, 2013 | 129,517 | ||||||||
EUR | 852,941 | Term Loan, 7.01%, Maturing December 31, 2014 | 751,197 | ||||||||
Dean Foods Co. | |||||||||||
4,415,318 | Term Loan, 5.26%, Maturing April 2, 2014 | 3,326,669 | |||||||||
Pinnacle Foods Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
1,727,813 | Term Loan, 6.76%, Maturing April 2, 2014 | 1,254,392 | |||||||||
Provimi Group SA | |||||||||||
252,404 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing June 28, 2015 | 203,816 | |||||||||
205,103 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing June 28, 2015 | 165,620 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Food Products (continued) | |||||||||||
EUR | 457,186 | Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing June 28, 2015 | $ | 470,535 | |||||||
EUR | 265,285 | Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing June 28, 2015 | 273,031 | ||||||||
EUR | 438,752 | Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing June 28, 2015 | 451,563 | ||||||||
EUR | 598,067 | Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing June 28, 2015 | 615,530 | ||||||||
EUR | 24,182 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.75%, Maturing June 28, 2015 |
21,806 | ||||||||
282,126 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.95%, Maturing December 28, 2016(2) |
199,604 | |||||||||
EUR | 697,446 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.75%, Maturing December 28, 2016(2) |
628,917 | ||||||||
Reddy Ice Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,970,000 | Term Loan, 6.50%, Maturing August 9, 2012 | 1,472,575 | |||||||||
$ | 13,773,598 | ||||||||||
Food Service 2.5% | |||||||||||
AFC Enterprises, Inc. | |||||||||||
430,624 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing May 23, 2009 | $ | 340,193 | ||||||||
Aramark Corp. | |||||||||||
GBP | 982,500 | Term Loan, 8.38%, Maturing January 27, 2014 | 1,264,949 | ||||||||
Buffets, Inc. | |||||||||||
453,687 | Term Loan, 10.42%, Maturing January 22, 2009 | 140,643 | |||||||||
45,200 | Term Loan, 10.42%, Maturing January 22, 2009 | 14,012 | |||||||||
1,108,550 | DIP Loan, 12.25%, Maturing January 22, 2009 | 1,114,093 | |||||||||
140,295 | Term Loan, 10.97%, Maturing May 1, 2013 | 41,387 | |||||||||
943,706 | Term Loan, 10.42%, Maturing November 1, 2013 | 278,393 | |||||||||
CBRL Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,742,522 | Term Loan, 4.30%, Maturing April 27, 2013 | 1,338,837 | |||||||||
JRD Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
549,219 | Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing June 26, 2014 | 417,406 | |||||||||
NPC International, Inc. | |||||||||||
373,356 | Term Loan, 5.40%, Maturing May 3, 2013 | 272,550 | |||||||||
OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC | |||||||||||
185,739 | Term Loan, 5.28%, Maturing May 9, 2013 | 97,668 | |||||||||
2,276,138 | Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing May 9, 2014 | 1,196,869 | |||||||||
QCE Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
1,225,559 | Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing May 5, 2013 | 808,869 | |||||||||
950,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.51%, Maturing November 5, 2013 |
562,875 | |||||||||
Sagittarius Restaurants, LLC | |||||||||||
358,903 | Term Loan, 9.50%, Maturing March 29, 2013 | 174,068 | |||||||||
Selecta | |||||||||||
EUR | 741,246 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.12%, Maturing December 28, 2015 |
550,320 | ||||||||
$ | 8,613,132 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Food / Drug Retailers 4.4% | |||||||||||
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,414,143 | Term Loan, 6.14%, Maturing September 16, 2013 | $ | 2,367,138 | ||||||||
Iceland Foods Group, Ltd. | |||||||||||
GBP | 1,250,000 | Term Loan, 7.61%, Maturing May 2, 2014 | 1,745,139 | ||||||||
GBP | 1,250,000 | Term Loan, 8.61%, Maturing May 2, 2015 | 1,745,139 | ||||||||
Pantry, Inc. (The) | |||||||||||
825,660 | Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing May 15, 2014 | 586,218 | |||||||||
237,694 | Term Loan, 4.87%, Maturing May 15, 2014 | 168,763 | |||||||||
Rite Aid Corp. | |||||||||||
6,368,000 | Term Loan, 5.01%, Maturing June 1, 2014 | 4,728,240 | |||||||||
1,075,000 | Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing June 4, 2014 | 849,250 | |||||||||
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,365,208 | Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing November 3, 2011 | 2,734,232 | |||||||||
$ | 14,924,119 | ||||||||||
Forest Products 2.6% | |||||||||||
Appleton Papers, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,333,125 | Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing June 5, 2014 | $ | 1,073,166 | ||||||||
Georgia-Pacific Corp. | |||||||||||
6,776,007 | Term Loan, 4.65%, Maturing December 20, 2012 | 5,644,793 | |||||||||
Newpage Corp. | |||||||||||
1,488,750 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing December 5, 2014 | 1,215,459 | |||||||||
Xerium Technologies, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,239,095 | Term Loan, 9.26%, Maturing May 18, 2012 | 916,930 | |||||||||
$ | 8,850,348 | ||||||||||
Healthcare 16.5% | |||||||||||
Accellent, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,307,508 | Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing November 22, 2012 | $ | 1,592,181 | ||||||||
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. | |||||||||||
985,167 | Term Loan, 4.76%, Maturing April 2, 2014 | 716,709 | |||||||||
Alliance Imaging, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,022,942 | Term Loan, 5.78%, Maturing December 29, 2011 | 889,960 | |||||||||
American Medical Systems | |||||||||||
1,068,448 | Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing July 20, 2012 | 918,865 | |||||||||
AMN Healthcare, Inc. | |||||||||||
271,348 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing November 2, 2011 | 236,073 | |||||||||
AMR HoldCo, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,864,721 | Term Loan, 4.82%, Maturing February 10, 2012 | 1,659,602 | |||||||||
Biomet, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,796,250 | Term Loan, 6.76%, Maturing December 26, 2014 | 1,567,677 | |||||||||
EUR | 1,212,750 | Term Loan, 8.14%, Maturing December 26, 2014 | 1,325,447 | ||||||||
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. | |||||||||||
947,625 | Term Loan, 7.50%, Maturing May 15, 2015 | 754,942 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Healthcare (continued) | |||||||||||
Capio AB | |||||||||||
EUR | 169,803 | Term Loan, 7.16%, Maturing April 24, 2015 | $ | 165,131 | |||||||
EUR | 204,134 | Term Loan, 7.16%, Maturing April 24, 2015 | 198,517 | ||||||||
EUR | 169,803 | Term Loan, 7.29%, Maturing April 16, 2016 | 165,131 | ||||||||
EUR | 152,245 | Term Loan, 7.29%, Maturing April 24, 2016 | 148,056 | ||||||||
Cardinal Health 409, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,236,487 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing April 10, 2014 | 2,743,125 | |||||||||
Carestream Health, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,855,873 | Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing April 30, 2013 | 1,880,116 | |||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.32%, Maturing October 30, 2013 |
491,250 | |||||||||
Carl Zeiss Vision Holding GmbH | |||||||||||
1,300,000 | Term Loan, 5.62%, Maturing March 23, 2015 | 743,167 | |||||||||
Community Health Systems, Inc. | |||||||||||
385,151 | Term Loan, 0.00%, Maturing July 25, 2014(2) | 309,613 | |||||||||
7,528,298 | Term Loan, 5.16%, Maturing July 25, 2014 | 6,051,811 | |||||||||
Concentra, Inc. | |||||||||||
600,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.27%, Maturing June 25, 2015 |
210,000 | |||||||||
ConMed Corp. | |||||||||||
472,389 | Term Loan, 4.67%, Maturing April 13, 2013 | 387,359 | |||||||||
Convatec Cidron Healthcare B | |||||||||||
EUR | 750,000 | Term Loan, 9.39%, Maturing July 30, 2016 | 876,253 | ||||||||
CRC Health Corp. | |||||||||||
490,000 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing February 6, 2013 | 338,100 | |||||||||
487,550 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing February 6, 2013 | 336,410 | |||||||||
Dako EQT Project Delphi | |||||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.63%, Maturing December 12, 2016 |
200,000 | |||||||||
DaVita, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,547,997 | Term Loan, 4.67%, Maturing October 5, 2012 | 3,091,827 | |||||||||
DJO Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
794,000 | Term Loan, 6.74%, Maturing May 15, 2014 | 607,410 | |||||||||
Fenwal, Inc. | |||||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.06%, Maturing August 28, 2014 |
358,750 | |||||||||
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings | |||||||||||
496,650 | Term Loan, 5.00%, Maturing March 31, 2013 | 423,146 | |||||||||
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
703,142 | Term Loan, 5.18%, Maturing May 30, 2013 | 551,967 | |||||||||
HCA, Inc. | |||||||||||
5,653,906 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing November 18, 2013 | 4,680,021 | |||||||||
Health Management Association, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,231,087 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing February 28, 2014 | 2,277,917 | |||||||||
HealthSouth Corp. | |||||||||||
2,386,469 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing March 10, 2013 | 1,983,089 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Healthcare (continued) | |||||||||||
Iasis Healthcare, LLC | |||||||||||
77,901 | Term Loan, 4.58%, Maturing March 14, 2014 | $ | 63,100 | ||||||||
291,400 | Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing March 14, 2014 | 236,034 | |||||||||
842,144 | Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing March 14, 2014 | 682,136 | |||||||||
Ikaria Acquisition, Inc. | |||||||||||
531,203 | Term Loan, 5.67%, Maturing March 28, 2013 | 504,643 | |||||||||
IM U.S. Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
992,462 | Term Loan, 5.16%, Maturing June 26, 2014 | 732,768 | |||||||||
625,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 7.75%, Maturing June 26, 2015 |
437,500 | |||||||||
Invacare Corp. | |||||||||||
660,100 | Term Loan, 5.60%, Maturing February 12, 2013 | 564,386 | |||||||||
Leiner Health Products, Inc. | |||||||||||
97,791 | Term Loan, 8.75%, Maturing May 27, 2011(3) | 92,901 | |||||||||
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,063,187 | Term Loan, 4.44%, Maturing April 15, 2012 | 1,739,524 | |||||||||
MultiPlan Merger Corp. | |||||||||||
1,565,547 | Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing April 12, 2013 | 1,232,868 | |||||||||
1,117,851 | Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing April 12, 2013 | 880,307 | |||||||||
Mylan, Inc. | |||||||||||
595,500 | Term Loan, 6.90%, Maturing October 2, 2014 | 514,151 | |||||||||
National Mentor Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
61,600 | Term Loan, 4.94%, Maturing June 29, 2013 | 52,052 | |||||||||
1,015,036 | Term Loan, 5.77%, Maturing June 29, 2013 | 857,705 | |||||||||
National Rental Institutes, Inc. | |||||||||||
813,255 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing March 31, 2013 | 538,781 | |||||||||
Nyco Holdings | |||||||||||
EUR | 984,850 | Term Loan, 7.42%, Maturing December 29, 2014 | 686,459 | ||||||||
EUR | 984,850 | Term Loan, 8.17%, Maturing December 29, 2015 | 686,459 | ||||||||
Physiotherapy Associates, Inc. | |||||||||||
754,379 | Term Loan, 8.50%, Maturing June 27, 2013 | 546,925 | |||||||||
RadNet Management, Inc. | |||||||||||
540,378 | Term Loan, 7.06%, Maturing November 15, 2012 | 432,303 | |||||||||
ReAble Therapeutics Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
2,593,076 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing November 16, 2013 | 1,957,773 | |||||||||
Renal Advantage, Inc. | |||||||||||
872 | Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing October 5, 2012 | 650 | |||||||||
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | |||||||||||
2,121,812 | Term Loan, 4.91%, Maturing February 24, 2012 | 1,633,795 | |||||||||
Sunrise Medical Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
500,515 | Term Loan, 7.90%, Maturing May 13, 2010 | 383,795 | |||||||||
Vanguard Health Holding Co., LLC | |||||||||||
2,155,024 | Term Loan, 5.74%, Maturing September 23, 2011 | 1,839,852 | |||||||||
Viant Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
518,438 | Term Loan, 6.02%, Maturing June 25, 2014 | 308,470 | |||||||||
$ | 56,484,959 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Home Furnishings 2.4% | |||||||||||
Hunter Fan Co. | |||||||||||
428,252 | Term Loan, 5.31%, Maturing April 16, 2014 | $ | 239,821 | ||||||||
Interline Brands, Inc. | |||||||||||
980,687 | Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing June 23, 2013 | 755,129 | |||||||||
679,130 | Term Loan, 4.75%, Maturing June 23, 2013 | 522,930 | |||||||||
National Bedding Co., LLC | |||||||||||
1,483,674 | Term Loan, 5.35%, Maturing August 31, 2011 | 982,934 | |||||||||
2,050,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.40%, Maturing August 31, 2012 |
1,291,500 | |||||||||
Sealy Mattress Co. | |||||||||||
2,850,000 | Term Loan, 4.30%, Maturing August 25, 2011 | 2,408,250 | |||||||||
Simmons Co. | |||||||||||
2,799,380 | Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing December 19, 2011 | 1,987,560 | |||||||||
1,000,000 | Term Loan, 8.35%, Maturing February 15, 2012 | 177,500 | |||||||||
$ | 8,365,624 | ||||||||||
Industrial Equipment 4.8% | |||||||||||
Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services, Inc. | |||||||||||
792,000 | Term Loan, 6.96%, Maturing February 7, 2014 | $ | 621,720 | ||||||||
CEVA Group PLC U.S. | |||||||||||
1,005,694 | Term Loan, 6.76%, Maturing November 4, 2013 | 807,069 | |||||||||
2,258,500 | Term Loan, 6.17%, Maturing January 4, 2014 | 1,812,446 | |||||||||
3,500,698 | Term Loan, 6.75%, Maturing January 4, 2014 | 2,809,310 | |||||||||
EPD Holdings (Goodyear Engineering Products) | |||||||||||
147,324 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing July 13, 2014 | 106,810 | |||||||||
1,028,672 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing July 13, 2014 | 745,787 | |||||||||
775,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.75%, Maturing July 13, 2015 |
449,500 | |||||||||
FR Brand Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
738,750 | Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing February 7, 2014 | 561,450 | |||||||||
Generac Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
1,762,302 | Term Loan, 6.65%, Maturing November 7, 2013 | 1,113,188 | |||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.15%, Maturing April 7, 2014 |
162,500 | |||||||||
Gleason Corp. | |||||||||||
138,408 | Term Loan, 5.22%, Maturing June 30, 2013 | 118,339 | |||||||||
568,403 | Term Loan, 5.22%, Maturing June 30, 2013 | 485,985 | |||||||||
Itron, Inc. | |||||||||||
EUR | 304,448 | Term Loan, 6.89%, Maturing April 18, 2014 | 334,679 | ||||||||
Jason, Inc. | |||||||||||
436,764 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing April 30, 2010 | 340,676 | |||||||||
John Maneely Co. | |||||||||||
2,813,829 | Term Loan, 7.66%, Maturing December 8, 2013 | 2,075,199 | |||||||||
KION Group GmbH | |||||||||||
250,000 | Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing December 23, 2014 | 155,250 | |||||||||
250,000 | Term Loan, 5.62%, Maturing December 23, 2015 | 155,250 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Industrial Equipment (continued) | |||||||||||
Polypore, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,987,188 | Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing July 3, 2014 | $ | 2,330,006 | ||||||||
Sequa Corp. | |||||||||||
795,043 | Term Loan, 6.38%, Maturing November 30, 2014 | 597,276 | |||||||||
TFS Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
686,000 | Term Loan, 7.26%, Maturing August 11, 2013 | 637,980 | |||||||||
$ | 16,420,420 | ||||||||||
Insurance 4.0% | |||||||||||
Alliant Holdings I, Inc. | |||||||||||
965,250 | Term Loan, 6.76%, Maturing August 21, 2014 | $ | 666,023 | ||||||||
AmWINS Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
994,962 | Term Loan, 5.39%, Maturing June 8, 2013 | 726,322 | |||||||||
500,000 | Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.50%, Maturing June 8, 2014 | 315,000 | |||||||||
Applied Systems, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,280,659 | Term Loan, 6.23%, Maturing September 26, 2013 | 1,056,544 | |||||||||
CCC Information Services Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,578,926 | Term Loan, 6.02%, Maturing February 10, 2013 | 1,271,035 | |||||||||
Conseco, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,460,130 | Term Loan, 5.00%, Maturing October 10, 2013 | 2,292,336 | |||||||||
Crawford & Company | |||||||||||
1,222,000 | Term Loan, 6.52%, Maturing October 31, 2013 | 1,063,140 | |||||||||
Crump Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
917,637 | Term Loan, 6.71%, Maturing August 4, 2014 | 683,639 | |||||||||
Getty Images, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,025,000 | Term Loan, 8.05%, Maturing July 2, 2015 | 1,843,763 | |||||||||
Hub International Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
603,960 | Term Loan, 6.26%, Maturing June 13, 2014 | 416,732 | |||||||||
2,687,609 | Term Loan, 6.26%, Maturing June 13, 2014 | 1,854,450 | |||||||||
U.S.I. Holdings Corp. | |||||||||||
1,826,875 | Term Loan, 6.52%, Maturing May 4, 2014 | 1,329,052 | |||||||||
$ | 13,518,036 | ||||||||||
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies 11.6% | |||||||||||
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,633,125 | Term Loan, 6.18%, Maturing June 8, 2012 | $ | 1,216,678 | ||||||||
AMC Entertainment, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,818,322 | Term Loan, 5.01%, Maturing January 26, 2013 | 2,161,301 | |||||||||
AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.07%, Maturing December 8, 2013 |
575,000 | |||||||||
Bombardier Recreational Products | |||||||||||
1,822,785 | Term Loan, 6.16%, Maturing June 28, 2013 | 1,262,278 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies (continued) | |||||||||||
Butterfly Wendel US, Inc. | |||||||||||
287,796 | Term Loan, 5.63%, Maturing June 22, 2013 | $ | 220,164 | ||||||||
287,890 | Term Loan, 5.38%, Maturing June 22, 2014 | 220,236 | |||||||||
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. | |||||||||||
992,308 | Term Loan, 6.31%, Maturing May 19, 2012 | 796,327 | |||||||||
789,956 | Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing May 19, 2012 | 633,940 | |||||||||
Cedar Fair, L.P. | |||||||||||
1,963,787 | Term Loan, 5.12%, Maturing August 30, 2012 | 1,443,383 | |||||||||
Cinemark, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,540,709 | Term Loan, 4.64%, Maturing October 5, 2013 | 3,481,212 | |||||||||
Deluxe Entertainment Services | |||||||||||
1,131,100 | Term Loan, 5.67%, Maturing January 28, 2011 | 904,880 | |||||||||
109,057 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing January 28, 2011 | 87,246 | |||||||||
59,055 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing January 28, 2011 | 47,244 | |||||||||
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,273,026 | Term Loan, 5.29%, Maturing March 16, 2012 | 1,008,873 | |||||||||
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. | |||||||||||
659,429 | Term Loan, 5.17%, Maturing June 9, 2014 | 412,143 | |||||||||
334,724 | Term Loan, 6.02%, Maturing June 9, 2014 | 209,203 | |||||||||
HRP Myrtle Beach Operations, LLC/HRP Myrtle Beach Capital Corp. | |||||||||||
5,221 | DIP Loan, 18.72%, Maturing March 30, 2010(4) | 5,221 | |||||||||
Mega Blocks, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,596,375 | Term Loan, 8.75%, Maturing July 26, 2012 | 917,916 | |||||||||
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
7,856,007 | Term Loan, 7.01%, Maturing April 8, 2012 | 3,972,194 | |||||||||
National CineMedia, LLC | |||||||||||
2,750,000 | Term Loan, 4.57%, Maturing February 13, 2015 | 1,915,834 | |||||||||
Regal Cinemas Corp. | |||||||||||
5,958,848 | Term Loan, 5.26%, Maturing November 10, 2010 | 4,505,551 | |||||||||
Revolution Studios Distribution Co., LLC | |||||||||||
1,048,667 | Term Loan, 6.87%, Maturing December 21, 2014 | 870,394 | |||||||||
800,000 | Term Loan, 10.12%, Maturing June 21, 2015 | 568,000 | |||||||||
Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,110,625 | Term Loan, 5.69%, Maturing April 30, 2015 | 1,382,459 | |||||||||
Southwest Sports Group, LLC | |||||||||||
1,875,000 | Term Loan, 6.31%, Maturing December 22, 2010 | 1,453,125 | |||||||||
Ticketmaster | |||||||||||
1,750,000 | Term Loan, 6.64%, Maturing July 22, 2014 | 1,452,500 | |||||||||
Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. | |||||||||||
1,721,345 | Term Loan, 6.68%, Maturing June 9, 2011 | 1,480,357 | |||||||||
WMG Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
875,000 | Revolving Loan, 0.00%, Maturing February 28, 2010(2) | 737,188 | |||||||||
6,104,804 | Term Loan, 5.06%, Maturing February 28, 2011 | 4,944,891 | |||||||||
Zuffa, LLC | |||||||||||
1,358,459 | Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing June 20, 2016 | 849,037 | |||||||||
$ | 39,734,775 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Lodging and Casinos 3.5% | |||||||||||
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,069,750 | Term Loan, 5.77%, Maturing November 10, 2012 | $ | 615,106 | ||||||||
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,321,507 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing November 30, 2013 | 896,422 | |||||||||
398,460 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing November 30, 2013 | 270,289 | |||||||||
528,603 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing November 30, 2013 | 358,569 | |||||||||
LodgeNet Entertainment Corp. | |||||||||||
2,262,371 | Term Loan, 5.77%, Maturing April 4, 2014 | 1,323,487 | |||||||||
New World Gaming Partners, Ltd. | |||||||||||
1,013,177 | Term Loan, 6.26%, Maturing June 30, 2014 | 506,589 | |||||||||
204,167 | Term Loan, 6.55%, Maturing June 30, 2014 | 102,083 | |||||||||
Penn National Gaming, Inc. | |||||||||||
5,372,900 | Term Loan, 5.01%, Maturing October 3, 2012 | 4,492,341 | |||||||||
Venetian Casino Resort/Las Vegas Sands Inc. | |||||||||||
862,838 | Term Loan, 5.52%, Maturing May 14, 2014 | 496,347 | |||||||||
3,416,750 | Term Loan, 5.52%, Maturing May 23, 2014 | 1,965,485 | |||||||||
Wimar OpCo, LLC | |||||||||||
1,883,308 | Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing January 3, 2012 | 874,169 | |||||||||
$ | 11,900,887 | ||||||||||
Nonferrous Metals / Minerals 2.3% | |||||||||||
Alpha Natural Resources, LLC | |||||||||||
815,937 | Term Loan, 5.56%, Maturing October 26, 2012 | $ | 755,762 | ||||||||
Euramax International, Inc. | |||||||||||
580,533 | Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing June 28, 2012 | 299,942 | |||||||||
501,316 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 11.50%, Maturing June 28, 2013 |
238,125 | |||||||||
248,684 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 11.50%, Maturing June 28, 2013 |
118,125 | |||||||||
Murray Energy Corp. | |||||||||||
897,450 | Term Loan, 6.94%, Maturing January 28, 2010 | 780,782 | |||||||||
Noranda Aluminum Acquisition | |||||||||||
2,230,769 | Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing May 18, 2014 | 1,784,615 | |||||||||
Novelis, Inc. | |||||||||||
624,902 | Term Loan, 5.77%, Maturing June 28, 2014 | 446,180 | |||||||||
1,374,785 | Term Loan, 5.77%, Maturing June 28, 2014 | 981,597 | |||||||||
Oxbow Carbon and Mineral Holdings | |||||||||||
272,483 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing May 8, 2014 | 197,550 | |||||||||
3,043,633 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing May 8, 2014 | 2,206,634 | |||||||||
$ | 7,809,312 |
See notes to financial statements
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Oil and Gas 2.6% | |||||||||||
Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. | |||||||||||
1,500,000 | Term Loan, 5.68%, Maturing July 20, 2014 | $ | 1,233,750 | ||||||||
Big West Oil, LLC | |||||||||||
398,750 | Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing May 1, 2014 | 269,156 | |||||||||
317,188 | Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing May 1, 2014 | 214,102 | |||||||||
Dresser, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,431,601 | Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing May 4, 2014 | 1,041,938 | |||||||||
1,000,000 | Term Loan - Second Lien, 8.56%, Maturing May 4, 2015 | 618,333 | |||||||||
Dynegy Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
226,021 | Term Loan, 4.62%, Maturing April 2, 2013 | 167,444 | |||||||||
2,772,266 | Term Loan, 4.62%, Maturing April 2, 2013 | 2,053,786 | |||||||||
Enterprise GP Holdings, L.P. | |||||||||||
1,125,000 | Term Loan, 6.68%, Maturing October 31, 2014 | 950,625 | |||||||||
Niska Gas Storage | |||||||||||
46,882 | Term Loan, 4.84%, Maturing May 13, 2011 | 39,264 | |||||||||
65,433 | Term Loan, 4.84%, Maturing May 13, 2011 | 54,800 | |||||||||
96,596 | Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing May 13, 2011 | 80,899 | |||||||||
598,227 | Term Loan, 4.85%, Maturing May 12, 2013 | 501,015 | |||||||||
Targa Resources, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,365,968 | Term Loan, 5.14%, Maturing October 31, 2012 | 1,043,599 | |||||||||
955,639 | Term Loan, 5.97%, Maturing October 31, 2012 | 730,108 | |||||||||
$ | 8,998,819 | ||||||||||
Publishing 9.6% | |||||||||||
American Media Operations, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,176,400 | Term Loan, 7.56%, Maturing January 31, 2013 | $ | 2,808,629 | ||||||||
Aster Zweite Beteiligungs GmbH | |||||||||||
775,000 | Term Loan, 6.13%, Maturing September 27, 2013 | 486,313 | |||||||||
CanWest MediaWorks, Ltd. | |||||||||||
790,000 | Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing July 10, 2014 | 564,850 | |||||||||
Dex Media West, LLC | |||||||||||
2,370,000 | Term Loan, 7.54%, Maturing October 24, 2014 | 1,320,090 | |||||||||
GateHouse Media Operating, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,078,261 | Term Loan, 4.81%, Maturing August 28, 2014 | 512,638 | |||||||||
871,739 | Term Loan, 4.98%, Maturing August 28, 2014 | 215,029 | |||||||||
675,000 | Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing August 28, 2014 | 312,188 | |||||||||
Idearc, Inc. | |||||||||||
10,321,460 | Term Loan, 5.74%, Maturing November 17, 2014 | 4,455,434 | |||||||||
Laureate Education, Inc. | |||||||||||
351,599 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing August 17, 2014 | 251,393 | |||||||||
2,349,558 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing August 17, 2014 | 1,679,934 | |||||||||
Local Insight Regatta Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,695,750 | Term Loan, 7.77%, Maturing April 23, 2015 | 1,401,821 | |||||||||
MediaNews Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
704,802 | Term Loan, 7.07%, Maturing August 2, 2013 | 370,021 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Publishing (continued) | |||||||||||
Mediannuaire Holding | |||||||||||
EUR | 500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.38%, Maturing April 10, 2016 |
$ | 267,656 | |||||||
Merrill Communications, LLC | |||||||||||
1,277,560 | Term Loan, 5.98%, Maturing February 9, 2009 | 830,414 | |||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.22%, Maturing November 15, 2013 |
425,000 | |||||||||
Nebraska Book Co., Inc. | |||||||||||
1,383,997 | Term Loan, 6.38%, Maturing March 4, 2011 | 1,010,318 | |||||||||
Nelson Education, Ltd. | |||||||||||
495,000 | Term Loan, 6.26%, Maturing July 5, 2014 | 408,375 | |||||||||
Nielsen Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
1,786,551 | Term Loan, 4.80%, Maturing August 9, 2013 | 1,302,395 | |||||||||
Philadelphia Newspapers, LLC | |||||||||||
708,076 | Term Loan, 7.25%, Maturing June 29, 2013 | 212,423 | |||||||||
R.H. Donnelley Corp. | |||||||||||
2,809,857 | Term Loan, 6.85%, Maturing June 30, 2010 | 1,784,843 | |||||||||
Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (The) | |||||||||||
3,250,500 | Term Loan, 5.23%, Maturing March 2, 2014 | 1,657,755 | |||||||||
SGS International, Inc. | |||||||||||
633,572 | Term Loan, 6.27%, Maturing December 30, 2011 | 465,676 | |||||||||
Source Interlink Companies, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,989,924 | Term Loan, 6.47%, Maturing August 1, 2014 | 1,343,199 | |||||||||
Trader Media Corp. | |||||||||||
GBP | 2,334,000 | Term Loan, 8.26%, Maturing March 23, 2015 | 1,943,845 | ||||||||
Tribune Co. | |||||||||||
1,546,802 | Term Loan, 7.08%, Maturing May 17, 2009 | 1,217,333 | |||||||||
1,935,388 | Term Loan, 6.00%, Maturing May 17, 2014 | 868,989 | |||||||||
1,989,950 | Term Loan, 6.50%, Maturing May 17, 2014 | 736,281 | |||||||||
Xsys, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,856,807 | Term Loan, 6.13%, Maturing September 27, 2013 | 1,165,147 | |||||||||
1,896,271 | Term Loan, 6.13%, Maturing September 27, 2014 | 1,189,910 | |||||||||
Yell Group, PLC | |||||||||||
2,600,000 | Term Loan, 6.12%, Maturing February 10, 2013 | 1,794,000 | |||||||||
$ | 33,001,899 | ||||||||||
Radio and Television 6.5% | |||||||||||
Block Communications, Inc. | |||||||||||
826,625 | Term Loan, 5.27%, Maturing December 22, 2011 | $ | 665,433 | ||||||||
Citadel Broadcasting Corp. | |||||||||||
1,000,000 | Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing June 12, 2014 | 545,000 | |||||||||
CMP KC, LLC | |||||||||||
966,188 | Term Loan, 7.81%, Maturing May 5, 2013 | 628,215 | |||||||||
CMP Susquehanna Corp. | |||||||||||
1,318,500 | Term Loan, 5.17%, Maturing May 5, 2013 | 593,325 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Radio and Television (continued) | |||||||||||
Emmis Operating Co. | |||||||||||
776,955 | Term Loan, 5.54%, Maturing November 2, 2013 | $ | 446,749 | ||||||||
Entravision Communications Corp. | |||||||||||
1,245,500 | Term Loan, 6.38%, Maturing September 29, 2013 | 855,244 | |||||||||
Gray Television, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,119,576 | Term Loan, 5.04%, Maturing January 19, 2015 | 638,159 | |||||||||
HIT Entertainment, Inc. | |||||||||||
750,335 | Term Loan, 4.80%, Maturing March 20, 2012 | 468,959 | |||||||||
NEP II, Inc. | |||||||||||
615,619 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing February 16, 2014 | 452,480 | |||||||||
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,776,645 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing October 1, 2012 | 1,234,768 | |||||||||
1,681,269 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing October 1, 2012 | 1,168,482 | |||||||||
NextMedia Operating, Inc. | |||||||||||
171,626 | Term Loan, 7.26%, Maturing November 15, 2012 | 117,564 | |||||||||
76,277 | Term Loan, 8.28%, Maturing November 15, 2012 | 52,250 | |||||||||
PanAmSat Corp. | |||||||||||
2,466,368 | Term Loan, 6.65%, Maturing January 3, 2014 | 2,047,085 | |||||||||
2,465,623 | Term Loan, 6.65%, Maturing January 3, 2014 | 2,046,467 | |||||||||
2,465,623 | Term Loan, 6.65%, Maturing January 3, 2014 | 2,046,467 | |||||||||
Paxson Communications Corp. | |||||||||||
2,500,000 | Term Loan, 8.00%, Maturing January 15, 2012 | 1,387,500 | |||||||||
Raycom TV Broadcasting, LLC | |||||||||||
875,000 | Term Loan, 3.69%, Maturing June 25, 2014 | 721,875 | |||||||||
SFX Entertainment | |||||||||||
1,068,618 | Term Loan, 7.02%, Maturing June 21, 2013 | 860,237 | |||||||||
Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. | |||||||||||
495,000 | Term Loan, 5.44%, Maturing December 19, 2012 | 297,000 | |||||||||
Tyrol Acquisition 2 SAS | |||||||||||
EUR | 800,000 | Term Loan, 6.50%, Maturing January 19, 2015 | 621,980 | ||||||||
EUR | 800,000 | Term Loan, 7.40%, Maturing January 19, 2016 | 621,980 | ||||||||
Univision Communications, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,889,375 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 5.50%, Maturing March 29, 2009 |
3,412,927 | |||||||||
Young Broadcasting, Inc. | |||||||||||
711,113 | Term Loan, 6.30%, Maturing November 3, 2012 | 470,223 | |||||||||
$ | 22,400,369 | ||||||||||
Rail Industries 0.9% | |||||||||||
Kansas City Southern Railway Co. | |||||||||||
1,979,437 | Term Loan, 5.21%, Maturing April 26, 2013 | $ | 1,712,213 | ||||||||
Rail America, Inc. | |||||||||||
94,240 | Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing August 14, 2009 | 84,345 | |||||||||
1,455,760 | Term Loan, 7.88%, Maturing August 13, 2010 | 1,302,905 | |||||||||
$ | 3,099,463 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) 3.9% | |||||||||||
American Achievement Corp. | |||||||||||
340,011 | Term Loan, 5.07%, Maturing March 25, 2011 | $ | 306,010 | ||||||||
Amscan Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
492,500 | Term Loan, 5.41%, Maturing May 25, 2013 | 369,375 | |||||||||
Claire's Stores, Inc. | |||||||||||
345,625 | Term Loan, 5.85%, Maturing May 24, 2014 | 171,516 | |||||||||
Cumberland Farms, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,536,200 | Term Loan, 5.26%, Maturing September 29, 2013 | 1,267,365 | |||||||||
Educate, Inc. | |||||||||||
500,000 | Term Loan - Second Lien, 6.01%, Maturing June 14, 2014 | 350,000 | |||||||||
FTD, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,450,000 | Term Loan, 7.85%, Maturing July 31, 2014 | 1,290,500 | |||||||||
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. | |||||||||||
684,853 | Term Loan, 5.43%, Maturing July 15, 2010 | 493,095 | |||||||||
Josten's Corp. | |||||||||||
1,509,741 | Term Loan, 5.17%, Maturing October 4, 2011 | 1,258,747 | |||||||||
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,168,200 | Term Loan, 6.39%, Maturing July 25, 2014 | 750,569 | |||||||||
Oriental Trading Co., Inc. | |||||||||||
1,125,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.12%, Maturing January 31, 2013 |
468,750 | |||||||||
2,567,412 | Term Loan, 5.25%, Maturing July 31, 2013 | 1,575,749 | |||||||||
Rover Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
2,210,625 | Term Loan, 5.84%, Maturing October 26, 2013 | 1,664,601 | |||||||||
Savers, Inc. | |||||||||||
335,787 | Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing August 11, 2012 | 265,272 | |||||||||
367,348 | Term Loan, 6.25%, Maturing August 11, 2012 | 290,205 | |||||||||
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. | |||||||||||
3,123,519 | Term Loan, 5.76%, Maturing February 6, 2014 | 2,108,375 | |||||||||
Vivarte | |||||||||||
EUR | 750,000 | Term Loan, 7.20%, Maturing May 29, 2015 | 416,504 | ||||||||
EUR | 750,000 | Term Loan, 7.70%, Maturing May 29, 2016 | 416,504 | ||||||||
$ | 13,463,137 | ||||||||||
Steel 0.7% | |||||||||||
Algoma Acquisition Corp. | |||||||||||
1,043,448 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing June 20, 2013 | $ | 845,193 | ||||||||
Niagara Corp. | |||||||||||
2,004,650 | Term Loan, 8.50%, Maturing June 29, 2014 | 1,383,208 | |||||||||
$ | 2,228,401 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Surface Transport 0.5% | |||||||||||
Gainey Corp. | |||||||||||
1,217,425 | Term Loan, 7.00%, Maturing April 20, 2012(3) | $ | 243,485 | ||||||||
Oshkosh Truck Corp. | |||||||||||
834,234 | Term Loan, 4.50%, Maturing December 6, 2013 | 581,878 | |||||||||
Ozburn-Hessey Holding Co., LLC | |||||||||||
484,666 | Term Loan, 6.61%, Maturing August 9, 2012 | 433,776 | |||||||||
Swift Transportation Co., Inc. | |||||||||||
805,814 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing May 10, 2014 | 467,372 | |||||||||
$ | 1,726,511 | ||||||||||
Telecommunications 7.5% | |||||||||||
Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
985,347 | Term Loan, 5.51%, Maturing February 1, 2012 | $ | 806,342 | ||||||||
Alltell Communication | |||||||||||
1,488,722 | Term Loan, 5.32%, Maturing May 16, 2014 | 1,420,985 | |||||||||
3,128,450 | Term Loan, 5.50%, Maturing May 16, 2015 | 2,994,515 | |||||||||
Asurion Corp. | |||||||||||
1,900,000 | Term Loan, 6.06%, Maturing July 13, 2012 | 1,421,833 | |||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 10.84%, Maturing January 13, 2013 |
673,333 | |||||||||
Centennial Cellular Operating Co., LLC | |||||||||||
4,445,833 | Term Loan, 5.64%, Maturing February 9, 2011 | 3,823,417 | |||||||||
CommScope, Inc. | |||||||||||
2,128,161 | Term Loan, 6.10%, Maturing November 19, 2014 | 1,638,684 | |||||||||
FairPoint Communications, Inc. | |||||||||||
4,425,000 | Term Loan, 5.75%, Maturing March 31, 2015 | 3,125,156 | |||||||||
Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co. | |||||||||||
955,500 | Term Loan, 6.65%, Maturing July 3, 2013 | 791,871 | |||||||||
Iowa Telecommunications Services | |||||||||||
1,616,000 | Term Loan, 5.40%, Maturing November 23, 2011 | 1,296,840 | |||||||||
IPC Systems, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,086,250 | Term Loan, 6.01%, Maturing May 31, 2014 | 562,134 | |||||||||
500,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 9.01%, Maturing May 31, 2015 |
210,000 | |||||||||
Macquarie UK Broadcast Ventures, Ltd. | |||||||||||
GBP | 754,894 | Term Loan, 7.67%, Maturing December 26, 2014 | 952,169 | ||||||||
NTelos, Inc. | |||||||||||
1,162,789 | Term Loan, 5.37%, Maturing August 24, 2011 | 1,000,967 | |||||||||
Palm, Inc. | |||||||||||
767,250 | Term Loan, 7.27%, Maturing April 24, 2014 | 429,660 | |||||||||
Stratos Global Corp. | |||||||||||
987,000 | Term Loan, 6.26%, Maturing February 13, 2012 | 814,275 | |||||||||
Telesat Canada, Inc. | |||||||||||
598,402 | Term Loan, 6.34%, Maturing October 22, 2014 | 458,276 | |||||||||
51,395 | Term Loan, 6.59%, Maturing October 22, 2014 | 39,360 |
Principal Amount* |
Borrower/Tranche Description | Value | |||||||||
Telecommunications (continued) | |||||||||||
Trilogy International Partners | |||||||||||
850,000 | Term Loan, 7.26%, Maturing June 29, 2012 | $ | 514,250 | ||||||||
Windstream Corp. | |||||||||||
3,051,282 | Term Loan, 6.05%, Maturing July 17, 2013 | 2,667,202 | |||||||||
$ | 25,641,269 | ||||||||||
Utilities 1.7% | |||||||||||
AEI Finance Holding, LLC | |||||||||||
269,751 | Revolving Loan, 5.66%, Maturing March 30, 2012 | $ | 179,385 | ||||||||
1,945,293 | Term Loan, 6.76%, Maturing March 30, 2014 | 1,293,620 | |||||||||
Astoria Generating Co. | |||||||||||
1,000,000 |
Term Loan - Second Lien, 6.96%, Maturing August 23, 2013 |
777,500 | |||||||||
BRSP, LLC | |||||||||||
1,721,685 | Term Loan, 5.86%, Maturing July 13, 2009 | 1,229,972 | |||||||||
Electricinvest Holding Co. | |||||||||||
EUR | 476,616 | Term Loan, 8.94%, Maturing October 24, 2012 | 481,421 | ||||||||
GBP | 480,000 | Term Loan, 10.10%, Maturing October 24, 2012 | 612,197 | ||||||||
Pike Electric, Inc. | |||||||||||
146,240 | Term Loan, 6.13%, Maturing July 1, 2012 | 137,466 | |||||||||
339,771 | Term Loan, 5.81%, Maturing December 10, 2012 | 319,385 | |||||||||
TXU Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co., LLC | |||||||||||
340,241 | Term Loan, 6.44%, Maturing October 10, 2014 | 265,643 | |||||||||
833,962 | Term Loan, 6.66%, Maturing October 10, 2014 | 654,197 | |||||||||
$ | 5,950,786 | ||||||||||
Total Senior Floating-Rate Interests (identified cost $791,292,149) |
$ | 571,022,131 | |||||||||
Corporate Bonds & Notes 9.8% | |||||||||||
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Aerospace and Defense 0.1% | |||||||||||
Alion Science and Technologies Corp. | |||||||||||
$ | 145 | 10.25%, 2/1/15 | $ | 80,475 | |||||||
DRS Technologies, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
80 | 7.625%, 2/1/18 | 79,600 | |||||||||
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition | |||||||||||
175 | 9.75%, 4/1/17 | 98,875 | |||||||||
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
85 | 8.00%, 7/15/11 | 64,175 | |||||||||
$ | 323,125 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Air Transport 0.0% | |||||||||||
Continental Airlines | |||||||||||
$ | 209 | 7.033%, 6/15/11 | $ | 142,431 | |||||||
$ | 142,431 | ||||||||||
Automotive 0.1% | |||||||||||
Altra Industrial Motion, Inc. | |||||||||||
$ | 335 | 9.00%, 12/1/11 | $ | 303,175 | |||||||
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. | |||||||||||
135 | 7.875%, 3/1/17 | 42,525 | |||||||||
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
100 | 8.00%, 7/1/13 | 64,500 | |||||||||
General Motors Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
95 | 7.20%, 1/15/11 | 38,712 | |||||||||
Tenneco, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
40 | 8.125%, 11/15/15 | 21,000 | |||||||||
$ | 469,912 | ||||||||||
Broadcast Radio and Television 0.0% | |||||||||||
Warner Music Group, Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 85 | 7.375%, 4/15/14 | $ | 53,125 | |||||||
$ | 53,125 | ||||||||||
Brokers / Dealers / Investment Houses 0.0% | |||||||||||
Nuveen Investments, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 115 | 10.50%, 11/15/15(6) | $ | 31,625 | |||||||
$ | 31,625 | ||||||||||
Building and Development 0.6% | |||||||||||
Grohe Holding of GmbH, Variable Rate, | |||||||||||
EUR | 2,000 | 8.193%, 1/15/14 | $ | 1,414,750 | |||||||
Panolam Industries International, Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 425 | 10.75%, 10/1/13 | 257,125 | ||||||||
Ply Gem Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
240 | 11.75%, 6/15/13(6) | 159,600 | |||||||||
Texas Industries Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
115 | 7.25%, 7/15/13(6) | 90,850 | |||||||||
$ | 1,922,325 |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Business Equipment and Services 0.4% | |||||||||||
Affinion Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
$ | 95 | 10.125%, 10/15/13 | $ | 66,975 | |||||||
205 | 11.50%, 10/15/15 | 124,025 | |||||||||
Ceridian Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
275 | 11.25%, 11/15/15(6) | 171,875 | |||||||||
Education Management, LLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
415 | 8.75%, 6/1/14 | 305,025 | |||||||||
MediMedia USA, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
170 | 11.375%, 11/15/14(6) | 136,850 | |||||||||
Travelport, LLC | |||||||||||
380 | 9.875%, 9/1/14 | 182,400 | |||||||||
30 | 11.875%, 9/1/16 | 12,150 | |||||||||
West Corp. | |||||||||||
380 | 9.50%, 10/15/14 | 209,000 | |||||||||
$ | 1,208,300 | ||||||||||
Cable and Satellite Television 0.1% | |||||||||||
Cablevision Systems Corp., Sr. Notes, Series B | |||||||||||
$ | 140 | 8.00%, 4/15/12 | $ | 118,475 | |||||||
Kabel Deutschland GmbH | |||||||||||
190 | 10.625%, 7/1/14 | 160,550 | |||||||||
Mediacom Broadband Group Corp., LLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
120 | 8.50%, 10/15/15 | 89,400 | |||||||||
National Cable PLC | |||||||||||
40 | 8.75%, 4/15/14 | 28,200 | |||||||||
$ | 396,625 | ||||||||||
Chemicals and Plastics 0.2% | |||||||||||
CII Carbon, LLC | |||||||||||
$ | 185 | 11.125%, 11/15/15(6) | $ | 171,125 | |||||||
Nova Chemicals Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
195 | 5.953%, 11/15/13 | 131,625 | |||||||||
Reichhold Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
445 | 9.00%, 8/15/14(6) | 389,375 | |||||||||
Solo Cup Co. | |||||||||||
25 | 8.50%, 2/15/14 | 16,875 | |||||||||
$ | 709,000 | ||||||||||
Clothing / Textiles 0.4% | |||||||||||
Levi Strauss & Co., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 535 | 9.75%, 1/15/15 | $ | 377,175 | |||||||
75 | 8.875%, 4/1/16 | 49,500 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Clothing / Textiles (continued) | |||||||||||
Oxford Industries, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 790 | 8.875%, 6/1/11 | $ | 651,750 | |||||||
Perry Ellis International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
360 | 8.875%, 9/15/13 | 279,000 | |||||||||
$ | 1,357,425 | ||||||||||
Commercial Services 0.1% | |||||||||||
Environmental System Products Holdings, Inc., Jr. Notes (PIK) | |||||||||||
$ | 3,366 | 18.00%, 3/31/15(4) | $ | 269,280 | |||||||
$ | 269,280 | ||||||||||
Conglomerates 0.1% | |||||||||||
RBS Global & Rexnord Corp. | |||||||||||
$ | 175 | 9.50%, 8/1/14 | $ | 121,625 | |||||||
155 | 11.75%, 8/1/16 | 102,300 | |||||||||
$ | 223,925 | ||||||||||
Containers and Glass Products 0.9% | |||||||||||
Berry Plastics Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
$ | 2,000 | 9.503%, 2/15/15 | $ | 1,510,000 | |||||||
Intertape Polymer US, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
310 | 8.50%, 8/1/14 | 249,550 | |||||||||
Pliant Corp. (PIK) | |||||||||||
1,438 | 11.625%, 6/15/09 | 1,007,670 | |||||||||
Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
425 | 8.00%, 3/15/17 | 210,375 | |||||||||
Stone Container Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
80 | 8.375%, 7/1/12 | 41,200 | |||||||||
$ | 3,018,795 | ||||||||||
Ecological Services and Equipment 0.1% | |||||||||||
Waste Services, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 440 | 9.50%, 4/15/14 | $ | 354,200 | |||||||
$ | 354,200 | ||||||||||
Electronics / Electrical 0.3% | |||||||||||
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 220 | 7.75%, 11/1/12 | $ | 139,150 | |||||||
Amkor Technologies, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
40 | 7.125%, 3/15/11 | 29,550 | |||||||||
50 | 7.75%, 5/15/13 | 31,188 | |||||||||
190 | 9.25%, 6/1/16 | 114,000 |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Avago Technologies Finance | |||||||||||
$ | 170 | 10.125%, 12/1/13 | $ | 143,650 | |||||||
215 | 11.875%, 12/1/15 | 175,225 | |||||||||
First Data Corp. | |||||||||||
230 | 9.875%, 9/24/15 | 148,350 | |||||||||
NXP BV/NXP Funding, LLC, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
775 | 7.503%, 10/15/13 | 343,906 | |||||||||
$ | 1,125,019 | ||||||||||
Equipment Leasing 0.0% | |||||||||||
Hertz Corp. | |||||||||||
$ | 25 | 8.875%, 1/1/14 | $ | 18,375 | |||||||
$ | 18,375 | ||||||||||
Financial Intermediaries 0.4% | |||||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. | |||||||||||
$ | 345 | 7.375%, 10/28/09 | $ | 286,446 | |||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
440 | 5.70%, 1/15/10 | 326,693 | |||||||||
415 | 7.875%, 6/15/10 | 278,922 | |||||||||
15 | 9.875%, 8/10/11 | 9,457 | |||||||||
480 | 12.00%, 5/15/15 | 305,134 | |||||||||
General Motors Acceptance Corp., Variable Rate | |||||||||||
110 | 4.054%, 5/15/09 | 95,867 | |||||||||
$ | 1,302,519 | ||||||||||
Food Products 0.1% | |||||||||||
ASG Consolidated, LLC/ASG Finance, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 520 | 11.50%, (0.00% until 11/1/08), 11/1/11 | $ | 452,400 | |||||||
$ | 452,400 | ||||||||||
Food Service 0.2% | |||||||||||
Aramark Services, Inc. | |||||||||||
$ | 135 | 8.50%, 2/1/15 | $ | 116,100 | |||||||
El Pollo Loco, Inc. | |||||||||||
370 | 11.75%, 11/15/13 | 305,250 | |||||||||
NPC International, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
340 | 9.50%, 5/1/14 | 212,500 | |||||||||
$ | 633,850 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Food / Drug Retailers 0.2% | |||||||||||
General Nutrition Center, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate (PIK) | |||||||||||
$ | 665 | 7.584%, 3/15/14 | $ | 415,625 | |||||||
General Nutrition Center, Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
385 | 10.75%, 3/15/15 | 240,625 | |||||||||
$ | 656,250 | ||||||||||
Forest Products 0.3% | |||||||||||
Georgia-Pacific Corp. | |||||||||||
$ | 5 | 9.50%, 12/1/11 | $ | 4,300 | |||||||
Jefferson Smurfit Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
200 | 8.25%, 10/1/12 | 103,000 | |||||||||
75 | 7.50%, 6/1/13 | 37,875 | |||||||||
NewPage Corp. | |||||||||||
520 | 10.00%, 5/1/12 | 356,200 | |||||||||
345 | 12.00%, 5/1/13 | 205,275 | |||||||||
NewPage Corp., Variable Rate | |||||||||||
135 | 9.051%, 5/1/12 | 95,175 | |||||||||
Verso Paper Holdings, LLC/Verso Paper, Inc. | |||||||||||
265 | 11.375%, 8/1/16 | 107,325 | |||||||||
$ | 909,150 | ||||||||||
Healthcare 0.8% | |||||||||||
Accellent, Inc. | |||||||||||
$ | 285 | 10.50%, 12/1/13 | $ | 212,325 | |||||||
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
70 | 7.50%, 5/1/17 | 46,550 | |||||||||
AMR HoldCo, Inc./EmCare HoldCo, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
325 | 10.00%, 2/15/15 | 313,625 | |||||||||
DJO Finance, LLC/DJO Finance Corp. | |||||||||||
190 | 10.875%, 11/15/14 | 153,900 | |||||||||
HCA, Inc. | |||||||||||
135 | 9.125%, 11/15/14 | 116,437 | |||||||||
395 | 9.25%, 11/15/16 | 336,737 | |||||||||
MultiPlan Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
485 | 10.375%, 4/15/16(6) | 448,625 | |||||||||
National Mentor Holdings, Inc. | |||||||||||
315 | 11.25%, 7/1/14 | 291,375 | |||||||||
Res-Care, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
195 | 7.75%, 10/15/13 | 176,475 | |||||||||
US Oncology, Inc. | |||||||||||
265 | 9.00%, 8/15/12 | 221,275 | |||||||||
515 | 10.75%, 8/15/14 | 404,275 | |||||||||
$ | 2,721,599 |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Home Furnishings 0.0% | |||||||||||
Interline Brands, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 115 | 8.125%, 6/15/14 | $ | 89,125 | |||||||
$ | 89,125 | ||||||||||
Industrial Equipment 0.1% | |||||||||||
Chart Industries, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 195 | 9.125%, 10/15/15 | $ | 162,825 | |||||||
ESCO Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
145 | 8.625%, 12/15/13(6) | 116,725 | |||||||||
ESCO Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
145 | 6.694%, 12/15/13(6) | 110,925 | |||||||||
$ | 390,475 | ||||||||||
Insurance 0.0% | |||||||||||
Alliant Holdings I, Inc. | |||||||||||
$ | 100 | 11.00%, 5/1/15(6) | $ | 81,500 | |||||||
$ | 81,500 | ||||||||||
Leisure Goods / Activities / Movies 0.3% | |||||||||||
Bombardier, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 130 | 8.00%, 11/15/14(6) | $ | 111,800 | |||||||
HRP Myrtle Beach Operations, LLC/HRP Myrtle Beach Capital Corp. | |||||||||||
195 | 12.50%, 4/1/13(3)(6) | 39,000 | |||||||||
HRP Myrtle Beach Operations, LLC/ HRP Myrtle Beach Capital Corp., Variable Rate |
|||||||||||
360 | 0.00%, 4/1/12(3)(6) | 162,900 | |||||||||
Marquee Holdings, Inc., Sr. Disc. Notes | |||||||||||
665 | 9.505%, 8/15/14 | 402,325 | |||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
95 | 7.00%, 6/15/13 | 66,500 | |||||||||
35 | 6.875%, 12/1/13 | 23,625 | |||||||||
25 | 7.25%, 6/15/16 | 16,125 | |||||||||
50 | 7.25%, 3/15/18 | 32,250 | |||||||||
Ticketmaster, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
185 | 10.75%, 8/1/16(6) | 156,325 | |||||||||
Universal City Development Partners, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
240 | 11.75%, 4/1/10 | 192,600 | |||||||||
$ | 1,203,450 | ||||||||||
Lodging and Casinos 0.9% | |||||||||||
Buffalo Thunder Development Authority | |||||||||||
$ | 480 | 9.375%, 12/15/14(6) | $ | 170,400 | |||||||
CCM Merger, Inc. | |||||||||||
325 | 8.00%, 8/1/13(6) | 193,375 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Lodging and Casinos (continued) | |||||||||||
Chukchansi EDA, Sr. Notes, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
$ | 280 | 6.328%, 11/15/12(6) | $ | 149,800 | |||||||
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Casino, LLC | |||||||||||
485 | 10.25%, 6/15/15(6) | 67,900 | |||||||||
Galaxy Entertainment Finance | |||||||||||
300 | 9.875%, 12/15/12(6) | 115,500 | |||||||||
Greektown Holdings, LLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
95 | 10.75%, 12/1/13(3)(6) | 20,900 | |||||||||
Host Hotels and Resorts, LP, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
240 | 6.75%, 6/1/16 | 175,200 | |||||||||
Indianapolis Downs, LLC & Capital Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
165 | 11.00%, 11/1/12(6) | 83,325 | |||||||||
Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
500 | 12.00%, 11/15/10 | 222,500 | |||||||||
Majestic HoldCo, LLC | |||||||||||
140 | 12.50%, 10/15/11(6) | 875 | |||||||||
MGM Mirage, Inc. | |||||||||||
20 | 7.50%, 6/1/16 | 11,900 | |||||||||
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
140 | 8.00%, 4/1/12 | 103,600 | |||||||||
215 | 7.125%, 8/15/14 | 130,075 | |||||||||
230 | 6.875%, 2/15/15 | 134,550 | |||||||||
OED Corp./Diamond Jo, LLC | |||||||||||
475 | 8.75%, 4/15/12 | 331,312 | |||||||||
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
25 | 8.25%, 3/15/12 | 17,437 | |||||||||
140 | 7.50%, 6/15/15 | 88,200 | |||||||||
Pokagon Gaming Authority, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
102 | 10.375%, 6/15/14(6) | 93,330 | |||||||||
San Pasqual Casino | |||||||||||
110 | 8.00%, 9/15/13(6) | 85,250 | |||||||||
Scientific Games Corp. | |||||||||||
60 | 7.875%, 6/15/16(6) | 46,200 | |||||||||
Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
175 | 5.319%, 3/15/14(6) | 116,375 | |||||||||
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. | |||||||||||
70 | 8.50%, 6/1/15(3) | 18,375 | |||||||||
Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
310 | 9.00%, 11/15/15(6) | 272,025 | |||||||||
Waterford Gaming, LLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
307 | 8.625%, 9/15/14(6) | 216,315 | |||||||||
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC | |||||||||||
390 | 6.625%, 12/1/14 | 289,575 | |||||||||
$ | 3,154,294 |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Nonferrous Metals / Minerals 0.3% | |||||||||||
Aleris International, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 490 | 9.00%, 12/15/14 | $ | 171,500 | |||||||
FMG Finance PTY, Ltd. | |||||||||||
675 | 10.625%, 9/1/16(6) | 465,750 | |||||||||
Freeport-McMoran C and G, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
195 | 8.375%, 4/1/17 | 153,287 | |||||||||
$ | 790,537 | ||||||||||
Oil and Gas 1.0% | |||||||||||
Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 425 | 9.00%, 1/15/14 | $ | 278,375 | |||||||
Cimarex Energy Co., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
120 | 7.125%, 5/1/17 | 96,600 | |||||||||
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. | |||||||||||
175 | 7.75%, 8/1/13 | 108,500 | |||||||||
Compton Pet Finance Corp. | |||||||||||
360 | 7.625%, 12/1/13 | 210,600 | |||||||||
Denbury Resources, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
50 | 7.50%, 12/15/15 | 35,000 | |||||||||
El Paso Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
225 | 9.625%, 5/15/12 | 205,047 | |||||||||
Encore Acquisition Co., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
155 | 7.25%, 12/1/17 | 102,688 | |||||||||
Forbes Energy Services, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
310 | 11.00%, 2/15/15 | 217,000 | |||||||||
OPTI Canada, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
95 | 7.875%, 12/15/14 | 57,475 | |||||||||
180 | 8.25%, 12/15/14 | 108,000 | |||||||||
Parker Drilling Co., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
100 | 9.625%, 10/1/13 | 84,000 | |||||||||
Petrohawk Energy Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
795 | 9.125%, 7/15/13 | 616,125 | |||||||||
120 | 7.875%, 6/1/15(6) | 81,900 | |||||||||
Petroleum Development Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
115 | 12.00%, 2/15/18 | 89,125 | |||||||||
Petroplus Finance, Ltd. | |||||||||||
465 | 7.00%, 5/1/17(6) | 306,900 | |||||||||
Plains Exploration & Production Co. | |||||||||||
175 | 7.00%, 3/15/17 | 115,500 | |||||||||
Quicksilver Resources, Inc. | |||||||||||
25 | 8.25%, 8/1/15 | 17,500 | |||||||||
290 | 7.125%, 4/1/16 | 187,050 | |||||||||
Sandridge Energy, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
290 | 8.00%, 6/1/18(6) | 194,300 | |||||||||
SemGroup L.P., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
540 | 8.75%, 11/15/15(3)(6) | 35,100 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Oil and Gas (continued) | |||||||||||
SESI, LLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 60 | 6.875%, 6/1/14 | $ | 50,700 | |||||||
Stewart & Stevenson, LLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
415 | 10.00%, 7/15/14 | 313,325 | |||||||||
VeraSun Energy Corp. | |||||||||||
105 | 9.875%, 12/15/12 | 43,575 | |||||||||
$ | 3,554,385 | ||||||||||
Publishing 0.2% | |||||||||||
Dex Media West/Finance, Series B | |||||||||||
$ | 112 | 9.875%, 8/15/13 | $ | 42,280 | |||||||
Harland Clarke Holdings | |||||||||||
70 | 9.50%, 5/15/15 | 33,950 | |||||||||
Nielsen Finance, LLC | |||||||||||
620 | 10.00%, 8/1/14 | 452,600 | |||||||||
145 | 12.50%, (0.00% until 8/1/11), 8/1/16 | 56,550 | |||||||||
Reader's Digest Association, Inc. (The), Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
595 | 9.00%, 2/15/17 | 171,063 | |||||||||
$ | 756,443 | ||||||||||
Rail Industries 0.2% | |||||||||||
American Railcar Industry, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 175 | 7.50%, 3/1/14 | $ | 139,125 | |||||||
Kansas City Southern Mexico, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
280 | 7.625%, 12/1/13 | 220,500 | |||||||||
100 | 7.375%, 6/1/14 | 78,750 | |||||||||
190 | 8.00%, 6/1/15 | 157,225 | |||||||||
$ | 595,600 | ||||||||||
Retailers (Except Food and Drug) 0.4% | |||||||||||
Amscan Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 400 | 8.75%, 5/1/14 | $ | 262,000 | |||||||
Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. | |||||||||||
515 | 9.00%, 10/15/15 | 355,350 | |||||||||
190 | 10.375%, 10/15/15 | 127,300 | |||||||||
Sally Holdings, LLC | |||||||||||
40 | 9.25%, 11/15/14 | 32,200 | |||||||||
Toys "R" Us | |||||||||||
225 | 7.375%, 10/15/18 | 118,125 | |||||||||
Yankee Acquisition Corp., Series B | |||||||||||
545 | 8.50%, 2/15/15 | 310,650 | |||||||||
$ | 1,205,625 |
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Steel 0.1% | |||||||||||
RathGibson, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 445 | 11.25%, 2/15/14 | $ | 302,600 | |||||||
Steel Dynamics, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
205 | 7.375%, 11/1/12 | 153,494 | |||||||||
$ | 456,094 | ||||||||||
Surface Transport 0.1% | |||||||||||
CEVA Group, PLC, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 210 | 10.00%, 9/1/14(6) | $ | 152,250 | |||||||
$ | 152,250 | ||||||||||
Telecommunications 0.6% | |||||||||||
Centennial Cellular Operating Co./ Centennial Communication Corp., Sr. Notes |
|||||||||||
$ | 195 | 10.125%, 6/15/13 | $ | 173,550 | |||||||
Digicel Group, Ltd., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
300 | 9.25%, 9/1/12(6) | 235,500 | |||||||||
215 | 8.875%, 1/15/15(6) | 121,475 | |||||||||
667 | 9.125%, 1/15/15(6) | 376,855 | |||||||||
Nortel Networks, Ltd. | |||||||||||
520 | 10.75%, 7/15/16(6) | 276,900 | |||||||||
Qwest Corp., Sr. Notes, Variable Rate | |||||||||||
925 | 6.069%, 6/15/13 | 675,250 | |||||||||
Windstream Corp., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
190 | 8.125%, 8/1/13 | 157,225 | |||||||||
60 | 8.625%, 8/1/16 | 45,600 | |||||||||
Windstream Regatta Holdings, Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes | |||||||||||
90 | 11.00%, 12/1/17(6) | 42,750 | |||||||||
$ | 2,105,105 | ||||||||||
Utilities 0.2% | |||||||||||
AES Corp. | |||||||||||
$ | 55 | 8.00%, 10/15/17 | $ | 42,625 | |||||||
Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
30 | 7.75%, 6/1/19 | 20,250 | |||||||||
Edison Mission Energy, Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
25 | 7.50%, 6/15/13 | 21,188 | |||||||||
NGC Corp. | |||||||||||
390 | 7.625%, 10/15/26 | 177,450 | |||||||||
NRG Energy, Inc. | |||||||||||
165 | 7.25%, 2/1/14 | 144,788 | |||||||||
355 | 7.375%, 1/15/17 | 307,963 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
Utilities (continued) | |||||||||||
Reliant Energy, Inc., Sr. Notes | |||||||||||
$ | 20 | 7.625%, 6/15/14 | $ | 15,500 | |||||||
$ | 729,764 | ||||||||||
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (identified cost $49,494,353) |
$ | 33,563,902 | |||||||||
Asset Backed Securities 1.2% | |||||||||||
Principal Amount (000's omitted) |
Security | Value | |||||||||
$ | 607 |
Alzette European CLO SA, Series 2004-1A, Class E2, 11.86%, 12/15/20(6)(7) |
$ | 429,392 | |||||||
760 |
Avalon Capital Ltd. 3, Series 1A, Class D, 4.761%, 2/24/19(6)(7) |
297,388 | |||||||||
1,000 |
Babson Ltd., Series 2005-1A, Class C1, 6.703%, 4/15/19(6)(7) |
344,200 | |||||||||
1,000 |
Bryant Park CDO Ltd., Series 2005-1A, Class C, 6.803%, 1/15/19(6)(7) |
360,200 | |||||||||
1,000 |
Carlyle High Yield Partners, Series 2004-6A, Class C, 5.253%, 8/11/16(6)(7) |
409,600 | |||||||||
1,000 |
Centurion CDO 8 Ltd., Series 2005-8A, Class D, 8.315%, 3/8/17(7) |
438,500 | |||||||||
750 |
Centurion CDO 9 Ltd., Series 2005-9A, Class D1, 9.30%, 7/17/19(6)(7) |
229,050 | |||||||||
750 |
Comstock Funding Ltd., Series 2006-1A, Class D, 6.899%, 5/30/20(6)(7) |
205,800 | |||||||||
1,500 |
Dryden Leveraged Loan, Series 2004-6A, Class C1, 5.346%, 7/30/16(6)(7) |
554,700 | |||||||||
1,000 |
First CLO, Ltd., Series 2004- 1A1, Class C, 5.207%, 7/27/16(6)(7) |
406,700 | |||||||||
1,000 |
Schiller Park CLO Ltd., Series 2007-1A, Class D, 4.67%, 4/25/21(6)(7) |
288,200 | |||||||||
Total Asset Backed Securities (identified cost $10,121,764) |
$ | 3,963,730 |
Convertible Preferred Stocks 0.0% | |||||||||||
Shares | Security | Value | |||||||||
Telecommunications 0.0% | |||||||||||
484 | Crown Castle International Corp., 6.25% (PIK) | $ | 18,120 | ||||||||
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (identified cost $23,003) |
$ | 18,120 | |||||||||
Common Stocks 0.0% | |||||||||||
Shares | Security | Value | |||||||||
Commercial Services 0.0% | |||||||||||
6,211 | Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Inc.(4)(8)(9) | $ | 0 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks (identified cost $0) |
$ | 0 | |||||||||
Preferred Stocks 0.0% | |||||||||||
Shares | Security | Value | |||||||||
Commercial Services 0.0% | |||||||||||
2,845 |
Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Inc., Series A(4)(8)(9) |
$ | 65,350 | ||||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (identified cost $49,788) |
$ | 65,350 | |||||||||
Miscellaneous 0.0% | |||||||||||
Shares | Security | Value | |||||||||
1,000,000 | Delta Air Lines, Inc., Escrow Certificate(8) | $ | 23,750 | ||||||||
Total Miscellaneous (identified cost $0) |
$ | 23,750 |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS CONT'D
Short-Term Investments 2.4% | |||||||||||
Interest (000's omitted) |
Description | Value | |||||||||
$ | 8,296 | Cash Management Portfolio, 1.90%(10) | $ | 8,296,200 | |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (identified cost $8,296,200) |
$ | 8,296,200 | |||||||||
Total Investments 180.2% (identified cost $859,277,257) |
$ | 616,953,183 | |||||||||
Less Unfunded Loan Commitments (1.1)% |
$ | (3,608,860 | ) | ||||||||
Net Investments 179.1% (identified cost $855,668,397) |
$ | 613,344,323 | |||||||||
Other Assets, Less Liabilities (40.7)% | $ | (139,355,781 | ) | ||||||||
Auction Preferred Shares Plus Cumulative Unpaid Dividends (38.4)% |
$ | (131,531,342 | ) | ||||||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares 100.0% |
$ | 342,457,200 |
DIP - Debtor in Possession
PIK - Payment In Kind
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
EUR - Euro
GBP - British Pound Sterling
* In U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
(1) Senior floating-rate interests (Senior Loans) often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, Senior Loans will have an expected average life of approximately two to four years. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate of all contracts within the senior loan facility. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are redetermined either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. These base lending rates are primarily the London-Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), and secondarily the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the "Prime Rate") and the certificate of deposit ("CD") rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.
(2) Unfunded or partially unfunded loan commitments. See Note 1G for description.
(3) Defaulted security. Currently the issuer is in default with respect to interest payments.
(4) Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.
(5) This Senior Loan will settle after October 31, 2008, at which time the interest rate will be determined.
(6) Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2008, the aggregate value of the securities is $9,825,580 or 2.9% of the Trust's net assets.
(7) Variable rate security. The stated interest rate represents the rate in effect at October 31, 2008.
(8) Non-income producing security.
(9) Restricted security.
(10) Affiliated investment company available to Eaton Vance portfolios and funds which invests in high quality, U.S. dollar denominated money market instruments. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of October 31, 2008.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
As of October 31, 2008
Assets | |||||||
Unaffiliated investments, at value (identified cost, $847,372,197) | $ | 605,048,123 | |||||
Affiliated investment, at value (identified cost, $8,296,200) | 8,296,200 | ||||||
Cash | 3,021,349 | ||||||
Foreign currency, at value (identified cost, $58,738) | 57,678 | ||||||
Receivable for investments sold | 6,901,690 | ||||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 6,174,722 | ||||||
Interest receivable from affiliated investment | 12,441 | ||||||
Receivable for closed swap contracts (net of unrealized depreciation of $8,978) | 2,022 | ||||||
Receivable for open forward foreign currency contracts | 777,274 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 2,391,647 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 632,683,146 | |||||
Liabilities | |||||||
Notes payable | $ | 154,200,000 | |||||
Payable for investments purchased | 3,001,722 | ||||||
Payable to affiliate for investment adviser fee | 369,006 | ||||||
Payable to affiliate for Trustees' fees | 1,603 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 1,122,273 | ||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 158,694,604 | |||||
Auction preferred shares (5,252 shares outstanding) at liquidation value plus cumulative unpaid dividends |
$ | 131,531,342 | |||||
Net assets applicable to common shares | $ | 342,457,200 | |||||
Sources of Net Assets | |||||||
Common shares, $0.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized, 33,600,821 shares issued and outstanding |
$ | 336,008 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 662,045,027 | ||||||
Accumulated net realized loss (computed on the basis of identified cost) | (78,504,444 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized depreciation (computed on the basis of identified cost) | (241,419,391 | ) | |||||
Net assets applicable to common shares | $ | 342,457,200 | |||||
Net Asset Value Per Common Share | |||||||
($342,457,200 ÷ 33,600,821 common shares issued and outstanding) | $ | 10.19 |
Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended
October 31, 2008
Investment Income | |||||||
Interest | $ | 65,841,150 | |||||
Dividends | 1,053,291 | ||||||
Interest income allocated from affiliated investment | 456,779 | ||||||
Expenses allocated from affiliated investment | (63,646 | ) | |||||
Total investment income | $ | 67,287,574 | |||||
Expenses | |||||||
Investment adviser fee | $ | 6,806,670 | |||||
Trustees' fees and expenses | 20,400 | ||||||
Preferred shares service fee | 598,515 | ||||||
Legal and accounting services | 273,550 | ||||||
Custodian fee | 225,402 | ||||||
Printing and postage | 144,568 | ||||||
Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees | 30,308 | ||||||
Interest expense and fees | 5,188,310 | ||||||
Miscellaneous | 135,053 | ||||||
Total expenses | $ | 13,422,776 | |||||
Deduct Reduction of investment adviser fee |
$ | 2,074,576 | |||||
Reduction of custodian fee | 1,377 | ||||||
Total expense reductions | $ | 2,075,953 | |||||
Net expenses | $ | 11,346,823 | |||||
Net investment income | $ | 55,940,751 | |||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |||||||
Net realized gain (loss) Investment transactions (identified cost basis) |
$ | (43,985,963 | ) | ||||
Swap contracts | 32,644 | ||||||
Foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions |
7,482,710 | ||||||
Net realized loss | $ | (36,470,609 | ) | ||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) Investments (identified cost basis) |
$ | (221,958,145 | ) | ||||
Swap contracts | (58,375 | ) | |||||
Foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,493,674 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | $ | (220,522,846 | ) | ||||
Net realized and unrealized loss | $ | (256,993,455 | ) | ||||
Distributions to preferred shareholders | |||||||
From net investment income | (12,333,061 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in net assets from operations | $ | (213,385,765 | ) |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets |
Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
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From operations Net investment income |
$ | 55,940,751 | $ | 73,053,413 | |||||||
Net realized loss from investment transactions, swap contracts, and foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions |
(36,470,609 | ) | (4,840,013 | ) | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments, swap contracts, and foreign currency and forward foreign currency exchange contracts |
(220,522,846 | ) | (24,014,466 | ) | |||||||
Distributions to preferred shareholders from net investment income |
(12,333,061 | ) | (21,281,589 | ) | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
$ | (213,385,765 | ) | $ | 22,917,345 | ||||||
Distributions to common shareholders From net investment income |
$ | (38,359,137 | ) | $ | (51,735,131 | ) | |||||
Tax return of capital | (4,011,498 | ) | (1,005,278 | ) | |||||||
Total distributions to common shareholders | $ | (42,370,635 | ) | $ | (52,740,409 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions Reinvestment of distributions to common shareholders |
$ | | $ | 2,111,209 | |||||||
Total increase in net assets from capital share transactions |
$ | | $ | 2,111,209 | |||||||
Net decrease in net assets | $ | (255,756,400 | ) | $ | (27,711,855 | ) | |||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares |
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At beginning of year | $ | 598,213,600 | $ | 625,925,455 | |||||||
At end of year | $ | 342,457,200 | $ | 598,213,600 |
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Flows From Operating Activities |
Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
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Net decrease in net assets from operations | $ | (213,385,765 | ) | ||||
Distributions to preferred shareholders | 12,333,061 | ||||||
Net decrease in net assets from operations excluding distributions to preferred shareholders |
$ | (201,052,704 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Investments purchased | (191,193,534 | ) | |||||
Investments sold and principal repayments | 310,711,073 | ||||||
Decrease in short-term investments, net | 2,778,454 | ||||||
Net amortization of premium (discount) | (1,528,781 | ) | |||||
Amortization of structuring fee on notes payable | 287,732 | ||||||
Increase in receivable for investments sold | (4,993,512 | ) | |||||
Decrease in dividends and interest receivable | 2,664,419 | ||||||
Decrease in interest receivable from affiliated investment | 44,559 | ||||||
Decrease in receivable for open swap contracts | 49,397 | ||||||
Increase in receivable for closed swap contracts | (2,022 | ) | |||||
Increase in receivable for open forward foreign currency contracts | (777,256 | ) | |||||
Decrease in prepaid expenses | 24,598 | ||||||
Decrease in payable to affiliate for investment adviser fee | (136,720 | ) | |||||
Decrease in payable to affiliate for Trustees' fees | (499 | ) | |||||
Decrease in payable for investments purchased | (14,550,952 | ) | |||||
Decrease in payable for open forward foreign currency contracts | (453,291 | ) | |||||
Decrease in unfunded loan commitments | (5,291,960 | ) | |||||
Increase in accrued expenses | 783,401 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | 221,958,145 | ||||||
Net realized (gain) loss on investments | 43,985,963 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 163,306,510 | |||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities | |||||||
Cash distributions paid to common shareholders, net of reinvestments | $ | (42,370,635 | ) | ||||
Liquidation of auction preferred shares | (262,700,000 | ) | |||||
Distributions to preferred shareholders | (12,777,363 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from notes payable | 262,700,000 | ||||||
Repayments of notes payable | (108,500,000 | ) | |||||
Payment of structuring fee on notes payable | (2,627,000 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (166,274,998 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash | $ | (2,968,488 | ) | ||||
Cash at beginning of year(1) | $ | 6,047,515 | |||||
Cash at end of year(1) | $ | 3,079,027 | |||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest and fees on borrowings | $ | 4,520,569 |
(1) Balance includes foreign currency, at value.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated
Year Ended October 31, | Period Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | October 31, 2004(1) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value Beginning of period (Common shares) | $ | 17.800 | $ | 18.690 | $ | 18.740 | $ | 18.970 | $ | 19.100 | (3) | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(2) | $ | 1.665 | $ | 2.177 | $ | 2.053 | $ | 1.547 | $ | 0.968 | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (7.647 | ) | (0.861 | ) | (0.026 | ) | (0.193 | ) | 0.080 | ||||||||||||||
Distributions to preferred shareholders from net investment income(2) | (0.367 | ) | (0.634 | ) | (0.558 | ) | (0.354 | ) | (0.132 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from operations | $ | (6.349 | ) | $ | 0.682 | $ | 1.469 | $ | 1.000 | $ | 0.916 | ||||||||||||
Less distributions to common shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||
From net investment income | $ | (1.142 | ) | $ | (1.542 | ) | $ | (1.519 | ) | $ | (1.230 | ) | $ | (0.900 | ) | ||||||||
Tax return of capital | (0.119 | ) | (0.030 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Total distributions to common shareholders | $ | (1.261 | ) | $ | (1.572 | ) | $ | (1.519 | ) | $ | (1.230 | ) | $ | (0.900 | ) | ||||||||
Preferred and Common shares offering costs charged to paid-in capital(2) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | (0.027 | ) | ||||||||||||
Preferred shares underwriting discounts(2) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | (0.119 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value End of period (Common shares) | $ | 10.190 | $ | 17.800 | $ | 18.690 | $ | 18.740 | $ | 18.970 | |||||||||||||
Market value End of period (Common shares) | $ | 9.480 | $ | 16.200 | $ | 18.240 | $ | 17.210 | $ | 19.940 | |||||||||||||
Total Investment Return on Net Asset Value(4) | (37.33 | )% | 3.93 | % | 8.47 | % | 5.57 | % | 4.13 | %(5)(14) | |||||||||||||
Total Investment Return on Market Value(4) | (35.90 | )% | (3.13 | )% | 15.27 | % | (7.77 | )% | 9.45 | %(5)(14) |
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT'D
Financial Highlights
Selected data for a common share outstanding during the periods stated
Year Ended October 31, | Period Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | October 31, 2004(1) | |||||||||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common shares, end of period (000's omitted) | $ | 342,457 | $ | 598,214 | $ | 625,925 | $ | 627,586 | $ | 633,584 | |||||||||||||
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets applicable to common shares):(6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses before custodian fee reduction excluding interest and fees(7) | 1.18 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.08 | %(8) | |||||||||||||
Interest and fee expense(12) | 0.99 | % | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.17 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.08 | %(8) | |||||||||||||
Net investment income | 10.66 | % | 11.79 | % | 10.95 | % | 8.18 | % | 5.51 | %(8) | |||||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover | 21 | % | 58 | % | 51 | % | 64 | % | 95 | %(14) |
The ratios reported above are based on net assets applicable solely to common shares. The ratios based on net assets, including amounts related to preferred shares and borrowings, are as follows:
Ratios (As a percentage of average daily net assets applicable to common shares plus preferred shares and borrowings):(6) |
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Expenses before custodian fee reduction excluding interest and fees(7) | 0.68 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.71 | %(8) | |||||||||||||
Interest and fee expense(12) | 0.57 | % | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 1.25 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.72 | % | 0.71 | %(8) | |||||||||||||
Net investment income | 6.12 | % | 7.21 | % | 6.73 | % | 5.04 | % | 3.63 | %(8) | |||||||||||||
Senior Securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total notes payable outstanding (in 000's) | $ | 154,200 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||||
Asset coverage per $1,000 of notes payable(13) | $ | 4,074 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||||||||||||
Total preferred shares outstanding | 5,252 | 15,760 | 15,760 | 15,760 | 15,760 | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset coverage per preferred share | $ | 55,060 | (9) | $ | 63,001 | (11) | $ | 64,753 | (11) | $ | 64,853 | (11) | $ | 65,223 | (11) | ||||||||
Involuntary liquidation preference per preferred share(10) | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | |||||||||||||
Approximate market value per preferred share(10) | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 |
(1) For the period from the start of business, November 28, 2003, to October 31, 2004.
(2) Computed using average common shares outstanding.
(3) Net asset value at beginning of period reflects the deduction of the sales load of $0.90 per share paid by the shareholder from the $20.00 offering price.
(4) Returns are historical and are calculated by determining the percentage change in net asset value or market value with all distributions reinvested.
(5) Total investment return on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase at the offering price of $20.00 less the sales load of $0.90 per share paid by the shareholder on the first day and a sale at the net asset value on the last day of the period reported with all distributions reinvested. Total investment return on market value is calculated assuming a purchase at the offering price of $20.00 less the sales load of $0.90 per share paid by the shareholder on the first day and a sale at the current market price on the last day of the period reported with all distributions reinvested.
(6) Ratios do not reflect the effect of dividend payments to preferred shareholders.
(7) Excludes the effect of custody fee credits, if any, of less than 0.005%.
(8) Annualized.
(9) Calculated by subtracting the Trust's total liabilities (not including the notes payable and preferred shares) from the Trust's total assets, dividing the result by the sum of the value of the notes payable and liquidation value of the preferred shares, and multiplying the result by the liquidation value of one preferred share. Such amount equates to 220% at October 31, 2008.
(10) Plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.
(11) Calculated by subtracting the Trust's total liabilities (not including the preferred shares) from the Trust's total assets, and dividing the result by the number of preferred shares outstanding.
(12) Interest and fee expense relates to the notes payable incurred to partially redeem the Trust's APS (see Note 10).
(13) Calculated by subtracting the Trust's total liabilities (not including the notes payable and preferred shares) from the Trust's total assets, and dividing the result by the notes payable balance in thousands.
(14) Not annualized.
See notes to financial statements
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1 Significant Accounting Policies
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (the Trust) is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Trust may, as a secondary objective, also seek preservation of capital to the extent consistent with its primary goal.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies of the Trust. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
A Investment Valuation Interests in senior floating-rate loans (Senior Loans) for which reliable market quotations are readily available are valued generally at the average mean of bid and ask quotations obtained from an independent pricing service. Other Senior Loans are valued at fair value by the investment adviser under procedures approved by the Trustees. In fair valuing a Senior Loan, the investment adviser utilizes one or more of the following valuation techniques: (i) a matrix pricing approach that considers the yield on the Senior Loan relative to yields on other loan interests issued by companies of comparable credit quality; (ii) a comparison of the value of the borrower's outstanding equity and debt to that of comparable public companies; (iii) a discounted cash flow analysis; or (iv) when the investment adviser believes it is likely that a borrower will be liquidated or sold, an analysis of the terms of such liquidation or sale. In certain cases, the investment adviser will use a combination of analytical methods to determine fair value, such as when only a portion of a borrower's assets are likely to be sold. In conducting its assessment and analyses for purposes of determining fair value of a Senior Loan, the investment adviser will use its discretion and judgment in considering and appraising relevant factors. Fair value determinations are made by the portfolio managers of the Trust based on information available to such managers. The portfolio managers of other funds managed by the investment adviser that invest in Senior Loans may not possess the same information about a Senior Loan borrower as the portfolio managers of the Trust. At times, the fair value of a Senior Loan determined by the portfolio managers of other funds managed by the investment adviser that invest in Senior Loans may vary from the fair value of the same Senior Loan determined by the portfolio managers of the Trust. The fair value of each Senior Loan is periodically reviewed and approved by the investment adviser's Valuation Committee and by the Trustees based upon procedures approved by the Trustees. Junior Loans are valued in the same manner as Senior Loans.
Debt obligations, including listed securities and securities for which quotations are available, will normally be valued on the basis of market quotations provided by independent pricing services. The pricing services consider various factors relating to bonds and/or market transactions to determine market value. Short-term debt securities with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. If short-term debt securities are acquired with a remaining maturity of more than sixty days, they will be valued by a pricing service.
Equity securities listed on a U.S. securities exchange generally are valued at the last sale price on the day of valuation or, if no sales took place on such date, at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices therefore on the exchange where such securities are principally traded. Equity securities listed on the NASDAQ Global or Global Select Market generally are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Unlisted or listed securities for which closing sales prices or closing quotations are not available are valued at the mean between the latest available bid and asked prices or, in the case of preferred equity securities that are not listed or traded in the over-the-counter market, by an independent pricing service. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are generally valued using prices supplied by a pricing vendor or dealers. Credit default swaps are valued by a broker-dealer (usually the counterparty to the agreement). Foreign securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars, based on foreign currency exchange rate quotations supplied by an independent quotation service. The independent service uses a proprietary model to determine the exchange rate. Inputs to the model include reported trades and implied bid/ask spreads. Investments for which valuations or market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees of the Trust considering relevant factors, data and information including the market value of freely tradable securities of the same class in the principal market on which such securities are normally traded.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
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The Trust may invest in Cash Management Portfolio (Cash Management), an affiliated investment company managed by Boston Management and Research (BMR), a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Management (EVM). Cash Management values its investment securities utilizing the amortized cost valuation technique permitted by Rule 2a-7 of the 1940 Act, pursuant to which Cash Management must comply with certain conditions. This technique involves initially valuing a portfolio security at its cost and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or premium. If amortized cost is determined not to approximate fair value, Cash Management may value its investment securities based on available market quotations provided by a pricing service.
B Investment Transactions Investment transactions for financial statement purposes are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.
C Income Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount. Fees associated with loan amendments are recognized immediately. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date for dividends received in cash and/or securities.
D Federal Taxes The Trust's policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its net investment income, and all or substantially all of its net realized capital gains. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary.
At October 31, 2008, the Trust, for federal income tax purposes, had a capital loss carryforward of $78,071,272 which will reduce its taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investment transactions, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders, which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Trust of any liability for federal income or excise tax. Such capital loss carryforward will expire on October 31, 2012 ($5,860,075), October 31, 2013 ($4,807,956), October 31, 2014 ($1,142,602), October 31, 2015 ($2,782,217) and October 31, 2016 ($63,478,422).
As of October 31, 2008, the Trust had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, de-recognition, or disclosure. Each of the Trust's federal tax returns filed in the 3-year period ended October 31, 2008 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
E Expense Reduction State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSBT) serves as custodian of the Trust. Pursuant to the custodian agreement, SSBT receives a fee reduced by credits, which are determined based on the average daily cash balance the Trust maintains with SSBT. All credit balances, if any, used to reduce the Trust's custodian fees are reported as a reduction of expenses in the Statement of Operations.
F Foreign Currency Translation Investment valuations, other assets, and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investment securities and income and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates in effect on the respective dates of such transactions. Recognized gains or losses on investment transactions attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. That portion of unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
G Unfunded Loan Commitments The Trust may enter into certain credit agreements all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Trust is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower's discretion. The commitments are disclosed in the accompanying Portfolio of Investments.
H Use of Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
I Indemnifications Under the Trust's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, and shareholders are indemnified against personal
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liability for the obligations of the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.
J Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts The Trust may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. The Trust may enter into forward contracts for hedging purposes as well as non-hedging purposes. The forward foreign currency exchange contract is adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded as unrealized until such time as the contract has been closed or offset by another contract with the same broker for the same settlement date and currency. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.
K Credit Default Swaps The Trust may enter into credit default swap contracts to buy or sell protection against default on an individual issuer or a basket of issuers of bonds. When the Trust is the buyer of a credit default swap contract, the Trust is entitled to receive the par (or other agreed-upon) value of a referenced debt obligation (or basket of debt obligations) from the counterparty to the contract in the event of default by a third party, such as a U.S. or foreign corporate issuer, on the debt obligation. In return, the Trust pays the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default has occurred. If no default occurs, the Trust would have spent the stream of payments and received no benefits from the contract. When the Trust is the seller of a credit default swap contract, it receives the stream of payments, but is obligated to pay upon default of the referenced debt obligations. As the seller, the Trust effectively adds leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Trust is subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. The interest fee paid or received on the swap contract, which is based on a specified interest rate on a fixed notional amount, is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as realized gain upon receipt or realized loss upon payment. The Trust also records an increase or decrease to unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in an amount equal to the daily valuation. Up-front payments or receipts, if any, are recorded as other assets or other liabilities, respectively, and amortized over the life of the swap contract as realized gains or losses. The Trust segregates assets in the form of cash and cash equivalents in an amount equal to the aggregate market value of the credit default swaps of which it is the seller, marked to market on a daily basis. These transactions involve certain risks, including the risk that the seller may be unable to fulfill the transaction.
L Statement of Cash Flows The cash amount shown in the Statement of Cash Flows of the Trust is the amount included in the Trust's Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represents the cash on hand at its custodian and does not include any short-term investments.
2 Auction Preferred Shares
The Trust issued Auction Preferred Shares (APS) on January 26, 2004 in a public offering. The underwriting discount and other offering costs incurred in connection with the offering were recorded as a reduction of the paid-in capital of the common shares. Dividends on the APS, which accrue daily, are cumulative at rates which are reset weekly for Series A and Series B, and approximately monthly for Series C and Series D, by an auction, unless a special dividend period has been set. Series of APS are identical in all respects except for the reset dates of the dividend rates. If the APS auctions do not successfully clear, the dividend payment rate over the next period for the APS holders is set at a specified maximum applicable rate until such time as the APS auctions are successful. Auctions have not cleared since February 13, 2008 and the rate since that date has been the maximum applicable rate (see Note 3). The maximum applicable rate on the APS is 150% of the "AA" Financial Composite Commercial Paper Rate on the date of the auction.
During the year ended October 31, 2008, the Trust made a partial redemption of its APS at a liquidation price of $25,000 per share, the financing for which was provided by a committed financing arrangement (see Note 10). The number of APS redeemed and redemption amount (excluding the final dividend payment) during the year ended October 31, 2008 and the number of APS issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2008 are as follows:
APS Redeemed During the Period |
Redemption Amount |
APS Issued and Outstanding |
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Series A | 2,627 | $ | 65,675,000 | 1,313 | |||||||||||
Series B | 2,627 | 65,675,000 | 1,313 | ||||||||||||
Series C | 2,627 | 65,675,000 | 1,313 | ||||||||||||
Series D | 2,627 | 65,675,000 | 1,313 |
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The APS are redeemable at the option of the Trust at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, on any dividend payment date. The APS are also subject to mandatory redemption at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, if the Trust is in default for an extended period on its asset maintenance requirements with respect to the APS. If the dividends on the APS remain unpaid in an amount equal to two full years' dividends, the holders of the APS as a class have the right to elect a majority of the Board of Trustees. In general, the holders of the APS and the common shares have equal voting rights of one vote per share, except that the holders of the APS, as a separate class, have the right to elect at least two members of the Board of Trustees. The APS have a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends. The Trust is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the APS as defined in the Trust's By-Laws and the 1940 Act. The Trust pays an annual fee equivalent to 0.25% of the liquidation value of the APS to broker-dealers as a service fee.
3 Distributions to Shareholders
The Trust intends to make monthly distributions of net investment income to common shareholders, after payment of any dividends on any outstanding APS. In addition, at least annually, the Trust intends to distribute all or substantially all of its net realized capital gains, (reduced by available capital loss carryforwards from prior years, if any). Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to preferred shareholders are recorded daily and are payable at the end of each dividend period. The dividend rates for the APS at October 31, 2008, and the amount of dividends paid (including capital gains, if any) to APS shareholders, average APS dividend rates, and dividend rate ranges for the year then ended were as follows:
Series |
APS Dividend Rates at October 31, 2008 |
Dividends Paid to APS Shareholders |
Average APS Dividend Rates |
Dividend Rate Ranges |
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A | 4.74 | % | $ | 2,962,851 | 4.36 | % | 3.26 | % 6.04% | |||||||||||
B | 4.74 | % | $ | 2,985,040 | 4.39 | % | 3.26 | % 6.04% | |||||||||||
C | 4.29 | % | $ | 3,142,733 | 4.63 | % | 3.31 | % 6.00% | |||||||||||
D | 6.04 | % | $ | 3,242,437 | 4.77 | % | 3.26 | % 6.04% |
Beginning February 13, 2008 and consistent with the patterns in the broader market for auction-rate securities, the Trust's APS auctions were unsuccessful in clearing due to an imbalance of sell orders over bids to buy the APS. As a result, the dividend rates of the APS were reset to the maximum applicable rate. The table above reflects such maximum dividend rate for each series as of October 31, 2008.
The Trust distinguishes between distributions on a tax basis and a financial reporting basis. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that only distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits be reported in the financial statements as a return of capital. Permanent differences between book and tax accounting relating to distributions are reclassified to paid-in capital. For tax purposes, distributions from short-term capital gains are considered to be from ordinary income.
The tax character of distributions declared for the years ended October 31, 2008 and October 31, 2007 was as follows:
Year Ended October 31, 2008 |
Year Ended October 31, 2007 |
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Distributions declared from: | |||||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 50,692,198 | $ | 73,016,720 | |||||||
Tax return of capital | 4,011,498 | 1,005,278 |
During the year ended October 31, 2008, accumulated undistributed net investment income was decreased by $5,248,553, accumulated net realized loss was increased by $26,899,510, and paid-in-capital was increased by $32,148,063 due to differences between book and tax accounting, primarily for swap contracts, premium amortization, mixed straddles, paydown gain (loss) and foreign currency gain (loss). These reclassifications had no effect on the net assets or net asset value per share of the Trust.
As of October 31, 2008, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on a tax basis were as follows:
Capital loss carryforward | $ | (78,071,272 | ) | ||||
Unrealized depreciation | $ | (241,852,563 | ) |
The differences between components of distributable earnings (accumulated loss) on a tax basis and the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are primarily due to wash sales, swap contracts, mixed straddle amounts and premium amortization.
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4 Investment Adviser Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
The investment adviser fee is earned by EVM as compensation for management and investment advisory services rendered to the Trust. The fee is computed at an annual rate of 0.75% of the Trust's average daily gross assets and is payable monthly. Gross assets as referred to herein represent net assets plus obligations attributable to investment leverage. The portion of the adviser fee payable by Cash Management on the Trust's investment of cash therein is credited against the Trust's adviser fee. For the year ended October 31, 2008, the Trust's adviser fee totaled $6,866,822 of which $60,152 was allocated from Cash Management and $6,806,670 was paid or accrued directly by the Trust. EVM also serves as administrator of the Trust, but receives no compensation.
In addition, EVM has contractually agreed to reimburse the Trust for fees and other expenses at an annual rate of 0.20% of the Trust's average daily gross assets during the first five full years of the Trust's operations, 0.15% of the Trust's average daily gross assets in year six, 0.10% in year seven and 0.05% in year eight. Pursuant to this agreement, EVM waived $1,837,658 of its adviser fee for the year ended October 31, 2008.
EVM has further agreed to waive its adviser fee to the extent that the cost of the committed financing to partially redeem the APS is greater than the dividends and preferred shares service fee that would have been incurred had the APS not been redeemed, hereafter referred to as "incremental cost". Such waiver is calculated as the lesser of 50% of the Trust's adviser fee on assets attributable to the committed financing or the incremental cost and will remain in effect until October 31, 2009. Pursuant to this agreement, EVM waived $236,918 of its adviser fee for the year ended October 31, 2008.
Except for Trustees of the Trust who are not members of EVM's organization, officers and Trustees receive remuneration for their services to the Trust out of the investment adviser fee. Trustees of the Trust who are not affiliated with EVM may elect to defer receipt of all or a percentage of their annual fees in accordance with the terms of the Trustees Deferred Compensation Plan. For the year ended October 31, 2008, no significant amounts have been deferred. Certain officers and Trustees of the Trust are officers of EVM.
5 Purchases and Sales of Investments
Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations and including maturities and principal repayments on Senior Loans, aggregated $191,193,534 and $310,711,073, respectively, for the year ended October 31, 2008.
6 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
The Trust may issue common shares pursuant to its dividend reinvestment plan. There were no transactions in common shares for the year ended October 31, 2008. Common shares issued pursuant to the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan for the year ended October 31, 2007 were 112,331.
7 Federal Income Tax Basis of Investments
The cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments of the Trust at October 31, 2008, as determined on a federal income tax basis, were as follows:
Aggregate cost | $ | 856,101,569 | |||||
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ | | |||||
Gross unrealized depreciation | (242,757,246 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized depreciation | $ | (242,757,246 | ) |
8 Restricted Securities
At October 31, 2008, the Trust owned the following securities (representing less than 0.1% of net assets applicable to common shares) which were restricted as to public resale and not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding Rule 144A securities). The Trust has various registration rights (exercisable under a variety of circumstances) with respect to these securities. The value of these securities is determined based on valuations provided by brokers when available, or if not available, they are valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees.
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Description |
Date of Acquisition |
Shares | Cost | Value | |||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | |||||||||||||||||||
Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Inc. |
10/25/07 | 6,211 | $ | 0 | (1) | $ | 0 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | |||||||||||||||||||
Environmental Systems Products Holdings, Series A |
10/25/07 | 2,845 | $ | 49,788 | $ | 65,350 | |||||||||||||
$ | 49,788 | $ | 65,350 |
(1) Less than $0.50.
9 Financial Instruments
The Trust may trade in financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of its investing activities. These financial instruments may include forward foreign currency exchange contracts and may involve, to a varying degree, elements of risk in excess of the amounts recognized for financial statement purposes. The notional or contractual amounts of these instruments represent the investment the Trust has in particular classes of financial instruments and does not necessarily represent the amounts potentially subject to risk. The measurement of the risks associated with these instruments is meaningful only when all related and offsetting transactions are considered.
A summary of obligations under these financial instruments at October 31, 2008 is as follows:
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
Sales | |||||||||||||||
Settlement Date | Deliver | In Exchange For |
Net Unrealized Appreciation |
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11/28/2008 |
Euro 23,385,675 |
United States Dollar 30,287,256 |
$ | 508,730 | |||||||||||
11/28/2008 |
British Pound Sterling 9,005,504 |
United States Dollar 14,739,939 |
268,544 | ||||||||||||
$ | 777,274 |
At October 31, 2008, the Trust had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments under these securities.
10 Revolving Credit and Security Agreement
Effective April 11, 2008, the Trust entered into a Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, as amended (the Agreement) with conduit lenders and a bank to borrow up to an initial limit of $262,700,000 for a period of five years, the proceeds of which were used to partially redeem the Trust's APS (see Note 2). The Agreement provides for a renewable 364-day backstop financing arrangement, which ensures that alternate financing will continue to be available to the Trust should the conduits be unable to place their commercial paper. Borrowings under the Agreement are secured by the assets of the Trust. Interest is charged at a rate above the conduits' commercial paper issuance rate and is payable monthly. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Trust pays a monthly program fee of 1.25% per annum (0.60% per annum prior to October 31, 2008) on its outstanding borrowings to administer the facility and a monthly liquidity fee of 1.25% per annum (0.40% per annum prior to October 31, 2008) on the borrowing limit under the Agreement. The Trust also paid a structuring fee of $2,627,000, which is being amortized to interest expense over a period of five years. The unamortized balance at October 31, 2008 is approximately $2,339,000 and is included in prepaid expenses on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Trust is required to maintain certain net asset levels during the term of the Agreement. At October 31, 2008, the Trust had borrowings outstanding under the Agreement of $154,200,000 at an interest rate of 3.67%. For the period from May 6, 2008, the date of the initial draw on the Agreement, through October 31, 2008, the average borrowings and the average interest rate (annualized) were $240,987,011 and 3.04%, respectively.
11 Risks Associated with Foreign Investments
Investing in securities issued by companies whose principal business activities are outside the United States may involve significant risks not present in domestic investments. For example, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies, particularly those not subject to the disclosure and reporting requirements of the U.S. securities laws. Certain foreign issuers are generally not bound by uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting requirements and standards of practice comparable to those applicable to domestic issuers. Investments in foreign securities also involve the risk of possible adverse changes in investment or exchange control regulations, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, limitation on the removal of funds or other assets of the Trust, political or financial instability or diplomatic and other developments which could affect such investments. Foreign stock markets, while growing in volume and sophistication, are generally not as developed as those in
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the United States, and securities of some foreign issuers (particularly those located in developing countries) may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. In general, there is less overall governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets, broker-dealers and issuers than in the United States.
12 Concentration of Credit Risk
The Trust invests primarily in below investment grade floating-rate loans and floating-rate debt obligations, which are considered speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to reduce the capacity of issuers of these securities to make principal and interest payments. Such companies are more likely to default on their payments of interest and principal owed than issuers of investment grade bonds. An economic downturn generally leads to a higher non-payment rate, and a loan or other debt obligation may lose significant value before a default occurs. Lower rated investments also may be subject to greater price volatility than higher rated investments. Moreover, the specific collateral used to secure a loan may decline in value or become illiquid, which would adversely affect the loan's value.
13 Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (FAS 157), "Fair Value Measurements". FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. FAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As of October 31, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of FAS 157 will impact the amounts reported in the financial statements; however, additional disclosures may be required about the inputs used to develop the measurements of fair value and the effect of certain of the measurements on changes in net assets for the period.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 (FAS 161), "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities, including qualitative disclosures about the objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk related contingent features in derivative instruments. FAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FAS 161 will have on the Trust's financial statement disclosures.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Trustees and Shareholders
of Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (the "Fund"), including the portfolio of investments, as of October 31, 2008, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period then ended and the period from the start of business, November 28, 2003, to October 31, 2004. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities and senior loans owned as of October 31, 2008, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, and selling agent banks; where replies were not received from brokers and selling agent banks, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008, the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period then ended and the period from the start of business, November 28, 2003, to October 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 18, 2008
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FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)
The Form 1099-DIV you receive in January 2009 will show the tax status of all distributions paid to your account in calendar 2008. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax adviser with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Trust.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust as of October 31, 2008
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS (Unaudited)
The Trust held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on August 29, 2008. The following action was taken by the shareholders of the Trust:
Item 1: The election of Thomas E. Faust Jr., William H. Park and Ralph F. Verni as Class II Trustees of the Trust, each for a three-year term expiring in 2011:
Nominee for Trustee | Number of Shares | ||||||||||
Elected by All Shareholders | For | Withheld | |||||||||
Thomas E. Faust Jr. | 29,664,244 | 601,376 | |||||||||
William H. Park | 29,662,976 | 602,644 | |||||||||
Nominee for Trustee | Number of Shares | ||||||||||
Elected by APS Shareholders | For | Withheld | |||||||||
Ralph F. Verni | 4,496 | 218 |
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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
The Trust offers a dividend reinvestment plan (the Plan) pursuant to which shareholders may elect to have dividends and capital gains distributions reinvested in common shares (the Shares) of the Trust. You may elect to participate in the Plan by completing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Application Form. If you do not participate, you will receive all distributions in cash paid by check mailed directly to you by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as dividend paying agent. On the distribution payment date, if the net asset value per Share is equal to or less than the market price per Share plus estimated brokerage commissions, then new Shares will be issued. The number of Shares shall be determined by the greater of the net asset value per Share or 95% of the market price. Otherwise, Shares generally will be purchased on the open market by the Plan Agent. Distributions subject to income tax (if any) are taxable whether or not shares are reinvested.
If your shares are in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you can ask the firm or nominee to participate in the Plan on your behalf. If the nominee does not offer the Plan, you will need to request that your shares be re-registered in your name with the Trust's transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, or you will not be able to participate.
The Plan Agent's service fee for handling distributions will be paid by the Trust. Each participant will be charged their pro rata share of brokerage commissions on all open-market purchases.
Plan participants may withdraw from the Plan at any time by writing to the Plan Agent at the address noted on the following page. If you withdraw, you will receive shares in your name for all Shares credited to your account under the Plan. If a participant elects by written notice to the Plan Agent to have the Plan Agent sell part or all of his or her Shares and remit the proceeds, the Plan Agent is authorized to deduct a $5.00 fee plus brokerage commissions from the proceeds.
If you wish to participate in the Plan and your shares are held in your own name, you may complete the form on the following page and deliver it to the Plan Agent.
Any inquiries regarding the Plan can be directed to the Plan Agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at 1-866-439-6787.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
This form is for shareholders who hold their common shares in their own names. If your common shares are held in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you should contact your nominee to see if it will participate in the Plan on your behalf. If you wish to participate in the Plan, but your brokerage firm, bank, or nominee is unable to participate on your behalf, you should request that your common shares be re-registered in your own name which will enable your participation in the Plan.
The following authorization and appointment is given with the understanding that I may terminate it at any time by terminating my participation in the Plan as provided in the terms and conditions of the Plan.
Please print exact name on account:
Shareholder signature Date
Shareholder signature Date
Please sign exactly as your common shares are registered. All persons whose names appear on the share certificate must sign.
YOU SHOULD NOT RETURN THIS FORM IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN CASH. THIS IS NOT A PROXY.
This authorization form, when signed, should be mailed to the following address:
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
c/o American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
P.O. Box 922
Wall Street Station
New York, NY 10269-0560
Number of Employees
The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, closed-end management investment company and has no employees.
Number of Shareholders
As of October 31, 2008, our records indicate that there are 14 registered shareholders and approximately 28,361 shareholders owning the Trust shares in street name, such as through brokers, banks, and financial intermediaries.
If you are a street name shareholder and wish to receive our reports directly, which contain important information about the Trust, please write or call:
Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc.
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
1-800-262-1122
New York Stock Exchange symbol
The New York Stock Exchange symbol is EFR.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
Overview of the Contract Review Process
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), provides, in substance, that each investment advisory agreement between a fund and its investment adviser will continue in effect from year to year only if its continuance is approved at least annually by the fund's board of trustees, including by a vote of a majority of the trustees who are not "interested persons" of the fund ("Independent Trustees"), cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of considering such approval.
At a meeting of the Boards of Trustees (each a "Board") of the Eaton Vance group of mutual funds (the "Eaton Vance Funds") held on April 21, 2008, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of existing advisory and sub-advisory agreements for the Eaton Vance Funds for an additional one-year period. In voting its approval, the Board relied upon the affirmative recommendation of the Contract Review Committee of the Board (formerly the Special Committee), which is a committee comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees. Prior to making its recommendation, the Contract Review Committee reviewed information furnished for a series of meetings of the Contract Review Committee held in February, March and April 2008. Such information included, among other things, the following:
Information about Fees, Performance and Expenses
An independent report comparing the advisory and related fees paid by each fund with fees paid by comparable funds;
An independent report comparing each fund's total expense ratio and its components to comparable funds;
An independent report comparing the investment performance of each fund to the investment performance of comparable funds over various time periods;
Data regarding investment performance in comparison to relevant peer groups of funds and appropriate indices;
Comparative information concerning fees charged by each adviser for managing other mutual funds and institutional accounts using investment strategies and techniques similar to those used in managing the fund;
Profitability analyses for each adviser with respect to each fund;
Information about Portfolio Management
Descriptions of the investment management services provided to each fund, including the investment strategies and processes employed, and any changes in portfolio management processes and personnel;
Information concerning the allocation of brokerage and the benefits received by each adviser as a result of brokerage allocation, including information concerning the acquisition of research through "soft dollar" benefits received in connection with the funds' brokerage, and the implementation of a soft dollar reimbursement program established with respect to the funds;
Data relating to portfolio turnover rates of each fund;
The procedures and processes used to determine the fair value of fund assets and actions taken to monitor and test the effectiveness of such procedures and processes;
Information about each Adviser
Reports detailing the financial results and condition of each adviser;
Descriptions of the qualifications, education and experience of the individual investment professionals whose responsibilities include portfolio management and investment research for the funds, and information relating to their compensation and responsibilities with respect to managing other mutual funds and investment accounts;
Copies of the Codes of Ethics of each adviser and its affiliates, together with information relating to compliance with and the administration of such codes;
Copies of or descriptions of each adviser's proxy voting policies and procedures;
Information concerning the resources devoted to compliance efforts undertaken by each adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the funds (including descriptions of various compliance programs) and their record of compliance with investment policies and restrictions, including policies with respect to market-timing, late trading and selective portfolio disclosure, and with policies on personal securities transactions;
Descriptions of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans of each adviser and its affiliates;
Other Relevant Information
Information concerning the nature, cost and character of the administrative and other non-investment management services provided by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates;
Information concerning management of the relationship with the custodian, subcustodians and fund accountants by each adviser or the funds' administrator; and
The terms of each advisory agreement.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D
In addition to the information identified above, the Contract Review Committee considered information provided from time to time by each adviser throughout the year at meetings of the Board and its committees. Over the course of the twelve-month period ended April 30, 2008, the Board met eleven times and the Contract Review Committee, the Audit Committee and the Governance Committee, each of which is a Committee comprised solely of Independent Trustees, met twelve, seven and five times, respectively. At such meetings, the Trustees received, among other things, presentations by the portfolio managers and other investment professionals of each adviser relating to the investment performance of each fund and the investment strategies used in pursuing the fund's investment objective. The Portfolio Management Committee and the Compliance Reports and Regulatory Matters Committee are newly established and did not meet during the twelve-month period ended April 30, 2008.
For funds that invest through one or more underlying portfolios, the Board considered similar information about the portfolio(s) when considering the approval of advisory agreements. In addition, in cases where the fund's investment adviser has engaged a sub-adviser, the Board considered similar information about the sub-adviser when considering the approval of any sub-advisory agreement.
The Contract Review Committee was assisted throughout the contract review process by Goodwin Procter LLP, legal counsel for the Independent Trustees. The members of the Contract Review Committee relied upon the advice of such counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating each advisory and sub-advisory agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the information provided and not any single factor. Moreover, each member of the Contract Review Committee may have placed varying emphasis on particular factors in reaching conclusions with respect to each advisory and sub-advisory agreement.
Results of the Process
Based on its consideration of the foregoing, and such other information as it deemed relevant, including the factors and conclusions described below, the Contract Review Committee concluded that the continuance of the investment advisory agreement between the Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (the "Fund"), and Eaton Vance Management (the "Adviser"), including its fee structure, is in the interests of shareholders and, therefore, the Contract Review Committee recommended to the Board approval of the agreement. The Board accepted the recommendation of the Contract Review Committee as well as the factors considered and conclusions reached by the Contract Review Committee with respect to the agreement. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement of the Fund, the Board evaluated the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Adviser.
The Board considered the Adviser's management capabilities and investment process with respect to the types of investments held by the Fund, including the education, experience and number of its investment professionals and other personnel who provide portfolio management, investment research, and similar services to the Fund. In particular, the Board evaluated the abilities and experience of such investment personnel in analyzing special considerations relevant to investing in senior secured floating-rate loans. Specifically, the Board noted the experience of the Adviser's large group of bank loan investment professionals and other personnel who provide services to the Fund, including portfolio managers and analysts. The Board also took into account the resources dedicated to portfolio management and other services, including the compensation paid to recruit and retain investment personnel, and the time and attention devoted to the Fund by senior management.
The Board also reviewed the compliance programs of the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof. Among other matters, the Board considered compliance and reporting matters relating to personal trading by investment personnel, selective disclosure of portfolio holdings, late trading, frequent trading, portfolio valuation, business continuity and the allocation of investment opportunities. The Board also evaluated the responses of the Adviser and its affiliates to requests from regulatory authorities such as the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Board considered shareholder and other administrative services provided or managed by Eaton Vance Management and its affiliates, including transfer agency and accounting services. The Board evaluated the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is a part of a large family of funds.
After consideration of the foregoing factors, among others, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Adviser, taken as a whole, are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
BOARD OF TRUSTEES' ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CONT'D
Fund Performance
The Board compared the Fund's investment performance to a relevant universe of similarly managed funds identified by an independent data provider and appropriate benchmark indices. The Board reviewed comparative performance data for the one- and three-year periods ended September 30, 2007 for the Fund. On the basis of the foregoing and other relevant information, the Board concluded that the performance of the Fund was satisfactory.
Management Fees and Expenses
The Board reviewed contractual investment advisory fee rates, including any administrative fee rates, payable by the Fund (referred to as "management fees"). As part of its review, the Board considered the management fees and the Fund's total expense ratio for the year ended September 30, 2007, as compared to a group of similarly managed funds selected by an independent data provider. The Board considered the fact that the Adviser had waived fees and/or paid expenses for the Fund.
After reviewing the foregoing information, and in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded that the management fees charged for advisory and related services and the Fund's total expense ratio are reasonable.
Profitability
The Board reviewed the level of profits realized by the Adviser and relevant affiliates thereof in providing investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund and to all Eaton Vance Funds as a group. The Board considered the level of profits realized with and without regard to revenue sharing or other payments by the Adviser and its affiliates to third parties in respect of distribution services. The Board also considered other direct or indirect benefits received by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with its relationship with the Fund.
The Board concluded that, in light of the foregoing factors and the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered, the profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates are reasonable.
Economies of Scale
In reviewing management fees and profitability, the Board also considered the extent to which the Adviser and its affiliates, on the one hand, and the Fund, on the other hand, can expect to realize benefits from economies of scale as the assets of the Fund increase. The Board acknowledged the difficulty in accurately measuring the benefits resulting from the economies of scale with respect to the management of any specific fund or group of funds. The Board also considered the fact that the Fund is not continuously offered and concluded that, in light of the level of the adviser's profits with respect to the Fund, the implementation of breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule is not appropriate at this time. Based upon the foregoing, the Board concluded that the benefits from economies of scale are currently being shared equitably by the Adviser and its affiliates and the Fund.
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
Trust Management. The Trustees of Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust (the Trust) are responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Trust's affairs. The Trustees and officers of the Trust are listed below. Except as indicated, each individual has held the office shown or other offices in the same company for the last five years. Trustees and officers of the Trust hold indefinite terms of office. The "noninterested Trustees" consist of those Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust, as that term is defined under the 1940 Act. The business address of each Trustee and officer is The Eaton Vance Building, 255 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109. As used below, "EVC" refers to Eaton Vance Corp., "EV" refers to Eaton Vance, Inc., "EVM" refers to Eaton Vance Management, "BMR" refers to Boston Management and Research, and "EVD" refers to Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. EVC and EV are the corporate parent and trustee, respectively, of EVM and BMR. Each officer affiliated with Eaton Vance may hold a position with other Eaton Vance affiliates that is comparable to his or her position with EVM listed below.
Name and Date of Birth |
Position(s) with the Trust |
Term of Office and Length of Service |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen By Trustee(1) |
Other Directorships Held | ||||||||||||||||||
Interested Trustee | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Thomas E. Faust Jr. 5/31/58 | Class II Trustee and President | Trustee until 2011. 3 years. Trustee since 2007 and President since 2003. | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVC, Director and President of EV, Chief Executive Officer and President of EVM and BMR, and Director of EVD. Trustee and/or Officer of 173 registered investment companies and 4 private companies managed by EVM or BMR. Mr. Faust is an interested person because of his positions with EVM, BMR, EVD, EVC and EV, which are affiliates of the Trust. | 173 | Director of EVC | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterested Trustees | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Benjamin C. Esty(A) 1/2/63 | Class I Trustee | Until 2010. 3 years. Trustee since 2005. | Roy and Elizabeth Simmons Professor of Business Administration, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. | 173 | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Allen R. Freedman 4/3/40 | Class I Trustee | Until 2010. 3 years. Trustee since 2007. | Former Chairman (2002-2004) and a Director (1983-2004) of Systems & Computer Technology Corp. (provider of software to higher education). Formerly, a Director of Loring Ward International (fund distributor) (2005-2007). Formerly, Chairman and a Director of Indus International, Inc. (provider of enterprise management software to the power generating industry) (2005-2007). | 173 | Director of Assurant, Inc. and Stonemor Partners L.P. (owner and operator of cemeteries) | ||||||||||||||||||
William H. Park 9/19/47 | Class II Trustee | Until 2011. 3 years. Trustee since 2003. | Vice Chairman, Commercial Industrial Finance Corp. (specialty finance company) (since 2006). Formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) (2002-2005). | 173 | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Ronald A. Pearlman 7/10/40 | Class III Trustee | Until 2009. 3 years. Trustee since 2003. | Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center. | 173 | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Helen Frame Peters 3/22/48 | Class III Trustee | Until 2009. 1 year. Trustee since 2008. | Professor of Finance, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (since 2003). Adjunct Professor of Finance, Peking University, Beijing, China (since 2005). Formerly, Dean, Carroll School of Management, Boston College (2000-2003). | 173 | Director of Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (a bank for banks) and BJ's Wholesale Clubs (wholesale club retailer); Trustee of SPDR Index Shares Funds and SPDR Series Trust (exchange traded funds) | ||||||||||||||||||
Heidi L. Steiger 7/8/53 | Class III Trustee | Until 2009. 2 years. Trustee since 2007. | Managing Partner, Topridge Associates LLC (global wealth management firm) (since 2008); Senior Advisor (since 2008), President (2005-2008), Lowenhaupt Global Advisors, LLC (global wealth management firm). Formerly, President and Contributing Editor, Worth Magazine (2004-2005). Formerly, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Private Asset Management (and various other positions), Neuberger Berman (investment firm) (1986-2004). | 173 | Director of Nuclear Electric Insurance Ltd. (nuclear insurance provider) and Aviva USA (insurance provider) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION CONT'D
In accordance with Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, the Trust's Annual CEO Certification certifying as to compliance with NYSE's Corporate Governance Listing Standards was submitted to the Exchange on September 29, 2008. The Trust has also filed its CEO and CFO certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act with the SEC as an exhibit to its most recent Form N-CSR.
Name and Date of Birth |
Position(s) with the Trust |
Term of Office and Length of Service |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen By Trustee(1) |
Other Directorships Held | ||||||||||||||||||
Noninterested Trustee(s) (continued) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Lynn A. Stout 9/14/57 | Class I Trustee | Until 2010. 3 years. Trustee since 2003. | Paul Hastings Professor of Corporate and Securities Law (since 2006) and Professor of Law (2001-2006), University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. | 173 | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Ralph F. Verni(A) 1/26/43 | Chairman of the Board and Class II Trustee | Trustee until 2011. 3 years. Trustee since 2005; Chairman since 2007. | Consultant and private investor. | 173 | None | ||||||||||||||||||
Principal Officers who are not Trustees | |||||||||||||||
Name and Date of Birth |
Position(s) with the Trust |
Term of Office and Length of Service |
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years |
||||||||||||
Peter M. Campo 4/9/72 | Vice President | Since 2008 | Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 1 registered investment company managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
Scott H. Page 11/30/59 | Vice President | Since 2003 | Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 11 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
Craig P. Russ 10/30/63 | Vice President | Since 2003 | Vice President EVM and BMR. Officer of 6 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
Michael W. Weilheimer 2/11/61 | Vice President | Since 2003 | Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 26 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
Barbara E. Campbell 6/19/57 | Treasurer | Since 2003 | Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 173 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
Maureen A. Gemma 5/24/60 | Secretary and Chief Legal Officer | Secretary since 2007 and Chief Legal Officer since 2008 | Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 173 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
Paul M. O'Neil 7/11/53 | Chief Compliance Officer | Since 2004 | Vice President of EVM and BMR. Officer of 173 registered investment companies managed by EVM or BMR. | ||||||||||||
(1) Includes both master and feeder funds in a master-feeder structure.
(A) APS Trustee.
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Investment Adviser and Administrator of Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
Eaton Vance Management
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
200 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Transfer Agent
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
200 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116-5022
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
The Eaton Vance Building
255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
2025-12/08 CE-FLRTSRC
Item 2. Code of Ethics
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. The registrant undertakes to provide a copy of such code of ethics to any person upon request, without charge, by calling 1-800-262-1122.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
The registrants Board has designated William H. Park, an independent trustee, as its audit committee financial expert. Mr. Park is a certified public accountant who is the Vice Chairman of Commercial Industrial Finance Corp (specialty finance company). Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Prizm Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Asset Management Corporation (UAM) (a holding company owning institutional investment management firms).
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
(a)-(d)
The following table presents aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2007 and October 31, 2008 by the registrants principal accountant for professional services rendered for the audit of the registrants annual financial statements and fees billed for other services rendered by the principal accountant during those periods.
Fiscal Years Ended |
|
10/31/2007 |
|
10/31/2008 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Audit Fees |
|
$ |
76,550 |
|
$ |
74,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Audit-Related Fees(1) |
|
$ |
5,150 |
|
$ |
23,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Tax Fees(2) |
|
$ |
11,384 |
|
$ |
14,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
All Other Fees(3) |
|
$ |
0 |
|
$ |
514 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total |
|
$ |
93,084 |
|
$ |
113,109 |
|
(1) Audit-related fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrants financial statements and are not reported under the category of audit fees and specifically include fees for the performance of certain agreed upon procedures relating to the registrants auction preferred shares.
(2) Tax fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant relating to tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning and specifically include fees for tax return preparation and other related tax compliance/planning matters
(3) All other fees consist of the aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the registrants principal accountant other than audit, audit-related, and tax services.
For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2007 and October 31, 2008, the registrant was billed $35,000 and $40,000, respectively, by D&T the principal accountant for the registrant, for work done in connection with its Rule 17Ad-13 examination of Eaton Vance Managements assertion that it has maintained an effective internal control structure over sub-transfer agent and registrar functions, such services being pre-approved in accordance with Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X.
(e)(1) The registrants audit committee has adopted policies and procedures relating to the pre-approval of services provided by the registrants principal accountant (the Pre-Approval Policies). The Pre-Approval Policies establish a framework intended to assist the audit committee in the proper discharge of its pre-approval responsibilities. As a general matter, the Pre-Approval Policies (i) specify certain
types of audit, audit-related, tax, and other services determined to be pre-approved by the audit committee; and (ii) delineate specific procedures governing the mechanics of the pre-approval process, including the approval and monitoring of audit and non-audit service fees. Unless a service is specifically pre-approved under the Pre-Approval Policies, it must be separately pre-approved by the Audit Committee.
The Pre-Approval Policies and the types of audit and non-audit services pre-approved therein must be reviewed and ratified by the registrants audit committee at least annually. The registrants audit committee maintains full responsibility for the appointment, compensation, and oversight of the work of the registrants principal accountant.
(e)(2) No services described in paragraphs (b)-(d) above were approved by the registrants audit committee pursuant to the de minimis exception set forth in Rule 2-01 (c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The following table presents (i) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed to the registrant by the registrants principal accountant for the registrants fiscal years ended October 31, 2007 and October 31, 2008; and (ii) the aggregate non-audit fees (i.e., fees for audit-related, tax, and other services) billed to the Eaton Vance organization by the registrants principal accountant for the same time periods, respectively.
Fiscal Years Ended |
|
10/31/2007 |
|
10/31/2008 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Registrant |
|
$ |
16,534 |
|
$ |
38,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Eaton Vance(1) |
|
$ |
286,446 |
|
$ |
317,301 |
|
(1) Certain subsidiaries of Eaton Vance Corp. provide ongoing services to the registrant.
(h) The registrants audit committee has considered whether the provision by the registrants principal accountant of non-audit services to the registrants investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountants independence.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed registrants
The registrant has a separately-designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. William H. Park (Chair), Lynn A. Stout, Heidi L. Steiger and Ralph E. Verni are the members of the registrants audit committee.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
The Board of Trustees of the Trust has adopted a proxy voting policy and procedure (the Fund Policy), pursuant to which the Trustees have delegated proxy voting responsibility to the Funds investment adviser and adopted the investment advisers proxy voting policies and procedures (the Policies) which are described below. The Trustees will review the Funds proxy voting records from time to time and will annually consider approving the Policies for the upcoming year. In the event that a conflict of interest arises between the Funds shareholders and the investment adviser, the administrator, or any of their affiliates or any affiliate of the Fund, the investment adviser will generally refrain from voting the proxies related to the companies giving rise to such conflict until it consults with the Boards Special Committee except as contemplated under the Fund Policy. The Boards Special Committee will instruct the investment adviser on the appropriate course of action.
The Policies are designed to promote accountability of a companys management to its shareholders and to align the interests of management with those shareholders. An independent proxy voting service (Agent), currently Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., has been retained to assist in the voting of proxies through the provision of vote analysis, implementation and recordkeeping and disclosure services. The investment adviser will generally vote proxies through the Agent. The Agent is required to vote all proxies and/or refer then back to the investment adviser pursuant to the Policies. It is generally the policy of the investment adviser to vote in accordance with the recommendation of the Agent. The Agent shall refer to the investment adviser proxies relating to mergers and restructurings, and the disposition of assets, termination, liquidation and mergers contained in mutual fund proxies. The investment adviser will normally vote against anti-takeover measures and other proposals designed to limit the ability of shareholders to act on possible transactions, except in the case of closed-end management investment companies. The investment adviser generally supports management on social and environmental proposals. The investment adviser may abstain from voting from time to time where it determines that the costs associated with voting a proxy outweighs the benefits derived from exercising the right to vote or the economic effect on shareholders interests or the value of the portfolio holding is indeterminable or insignificant.
In addition, the investment adviser will monitor situations that may result in a conflict of interest between the Funds shareholders and the investment adviser, the administrator, or any of their affiliates or any affiliate of the Fund by maintaining a list of significant existing and prospective corporate clients. The investment advisers personnel responsible for reviewing and voting proxies on behalf of the Fund will report any proxy received or expected to be received from a company included on that list to the personal of the investment adviser identified in the Policies. If such personnel expects to instruct the Agent to vote such proxies in a manner inconsistent with the guidelines of the Policies or the recommendation of the Agent, the personnel will consult with members of senior management of the investment adviser to determine if a material conflict of interests exists. If it is determined that a material conflict does exist, the investment adviser will seek instruction on how to vote from the Special Committee.
Information on how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-262-1122, and (2) on the Securities and Exchange Commissions website at http://www.sec.gov.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Scott H. Page, Peter M. Campo, Craig P. Russ and other Eaton Vance Management (EVM) investment professionals comprise the investment team responsible for the overall management of the Funds investments as well as allocations of the Funds assets between common and preferred stocks. Messrs. Page, Campo and Russ are the portfolio managers responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trusts investments.
Mr. Page has been an Eaton Vance portfolio manager since 1996 and is a Vice President of EVM and Boston Management and Research, an Eaton Vance subsidiary (BMR). He is head of Eaton Vances Bank Loan Investment Group. Mr. Campo joined Eaton Vance in 2003 and is a Vice President of EVM and BMR. Mr. Russ has been an Eaton Vance portfolio manager since 2001 and is a Vice President of EVM and BMR. This information is provided as of the date of filing of this report.
The following tables show, as of the Trusts most recent fiscal year end, the number of accounts each portfolio manager managed in each of the listed categories and the total assets in the accounts managed within each category. The table also shows the number of accounts with respect to which the advisory fee is based on the performance of the account, if any, and the total assets in those accounts.
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Number |
|
Total Assets of |
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Number of |
|
Total Assets of |
|
||
Peter M. Campo |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Registered Investment Companies |
|
1 |
|
$ |
628.0 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Other Accounts |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Scott H. Page |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Registered Investment Companies** |
|
10 |
|
$ |
11,467.5 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles |
|
4 |
|
$ |
2,343.6 |
|
1 |
|
$ |
483.9 |
|
Other Accounts |
|
5 |
|
$ |
4,233.8 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Craig P. Russ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Registered Investment Companies** |
|
5 |
|
$ |
7,714.3 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Other Pooled Investment Vehicles |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
Other Accounts |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
0 |
|
$ |
0 |
|
** Numbers provided include an investment company structured as a fund of funds which invests in funds in the Eaton Vance complex advised by other portfolio managers.
The following table shows the dollar range of Fund shares beneficially owned by each portfolio manager as of the Funds most recent fiscal year end.
Portfolio Manager |
|
Dollar Range of |
|
Peter M. Campo |
|
None |
|
Scott H. Page |
|
$50,001 - $100,000 |
|
Craig P. Russ |
|
None |
|
Potential for Conflicts of Interest. It is possible that conflicts of interest may arise in connection with a portfolio managers management of the Funds investments on the one hand and investments of other accounts for which a portfolio manager is responsible on the other. For example, a portfolio manager may have conflicts of interest in allocating management time, resources and investment opportunities among the Fund and other accounts he or she advises. In addition, due to differences in the investment strategies or restrictions between the Fund and the other accounts, a portfolio manager may take action with respect to another account that differs from the action taken with respect to the Fund. In some cases, another account managed by a portfolio manager may compensate the investment adviser or sub-adviser based on the performance of the securities held by that account. The existence of such a performance based fee may create additional conflicts of interest for a portfolio manager in the allocation of management time, resources and investment opportunities. Whenever conflicts of interest arise, a portfolio manager will endeavor to exercise his or her discretion in a manner that he or she believes is equitable to all interested persons. EVM has adopted several policies and procedures designed to address these potential conflicts including: a code of ethics; and policies which govern the investment advisers trading practices, including among other things the aggregation and allocation of trades among clients, brokerage allocation, cross trades and best execution.
Compensation Structure for EVM
Compensation of EVMs portfolio managers and other investment professionals has three primary components: (1) a base salary, (2) an annual cash bonus, and (3) annual stock-based compensation consisting of options to purchase shares of EVCs nonvoting common stock and/or restricted shares of EVCs nonvoting common stock. EVMs investment professionals also receive certain retirement, insurance and other benefits that are broadly available to EVMs employees. Compensation of EVMs investment professionals is reviewed primarily on an annual basis. Cash bonuses, stock-based compensation awards, and adjustments in base salary are typically paid or put into effect at or shortly after the October 31st fiscal year end of EVC.
Method to Determine Compensation. EVM compensates its portfolio managers based primarily on the scale and complexity of their portfolio responsibilities and the total return performance of managed funds and accounts versus appropriate peer groups or benchmarks. Performance is normally based on periods ending on the September 30th preceding fiscal year end. Fund performance is normally evaluated primarily versus peer groups of funds as determined by Lipper Inc. and/or Morningstar, Inc. When a funds peer group as determined by Lipper or Morningstar is deemed by EVMs management not to provide a fair comparison, performance may instead be evaluated primarily against a custom peer group. In evaluating the performance of a fund and its manager, primary emphasis is normally placed on three-year performance, with secondary consideration of performance over longer and shorter
periods. For funds that are tax-managed or otherwise have an objective of after-tax returns, performance is measured net of taxes. For other funds, performance is evaluated on a pre-tax basis. In addition to rankings within peer groups of funds on the basis of absolute performance, consideration may also be given to risk-adjusted performance. For funds with an investment objective other than total return (such as current income), consideration will also be given to the funds success in achieving its objective. For managers responsible for multiple funds and accounts, investment performance is evaluated on an aggregate basis, based on averages or weighted averages among managed funds and accounts. Funds and accounts that have performance-based advisory fees are not accorded disproportionate weightings in measuring aggregate portfolio manager performance.
The compensation of portfolio managers with other job responsibilities (such as heading an investment group or providing analytical support to other portfolios) will include consideration of the scope of such responsibilities and the managers performance in meeting them.
EVM seeks to compensate portfolio managers commensurate with their responsibilities and performance, and competitive with other firms within the investment management industry. EVM participates in investment-industry compensation surveys and utilizes survey data as a factor in determining salary, bonus and stock-based compensation levels for portfolio managers and other investment professionals. Salaries, bonuses and stock-based compensation are also influenced by the operating performance of EVM and its parent company. The overall annual cash bonus pool is based on a substantially fixed percentage of pre-bonus operating income. While the salaries of EVMs portfolio managers are comparatively fixed, cash bonuses and stock-based compensation may fluctuate significantly from year to year, based on changes in manager performance and other factors as described herein. For a high performing portfolio manager, cash bonuses and stock-based compensation may represent a substantial portion of total compensation.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
No such purchases this period.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No Material Changes.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
(a) It is the conclusion of the registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrants current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commissions rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrants principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There have been no changes in the registrants internal controls over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits
(a)(1) |
|
Registrants Code of Ethics Not applicable (please see Item 2). |
(a)(2)(i) |
|
Treasurers Section 302 certification. |
(a)(2)(ii) |
|
Presidents Section 302 certification. |
(b) |
|
Combined Section 906 certification. |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust
By: |
/s/Thomas E. Faust Jr. |
|
|
Thomas E. Faust Jr. |
|
|
President |
|
Date: December 12, 2008
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: |
/s/Barbara E. Campbell |
|
|
Barbara E. Campbell |
|
|
Treasurer |
|
Date: December 12, 2008
By: |
/s/Thomas E. Faust Jr. |
|
|
Thomas E. Faust Jr. |
|
|
President |
|
Date: December 12, 2008